Activities

At Kingston High School, Home of the Buccaneers, we recognize that true learning goes beyond textbooks and traditional classrooms. Our diverse selection of clubs and activities, largely organized and sponsored by the Associated Student Body (ASB), caters to a wide range of student interests. This not only fosters a vibrant community spirit but also complements the overall educational experience.

The ASB enhances the school environment by planning and executing an array of dynamic events throughout the year. Among the most popular are the spirit weeks, which bring the entire school together under creative themes, encouraging students to proudly express their Buccaneer spirit. Packed with spirited activities and friendly competitions, these special weeks often end with school-wide rallies that create lasting memories.

The school calendar also features three major dances - Homecoming, Winter Dance, and Prom. These events offer a delightful social platform for students to connect, relax, and create shared experiences. Beyond these large-scale events, Kingston High School nurtures a variety of clubs reflecting our students' diverse passions. For those interested in language and culture, the ASL Club and Native American Club provide immersive experiences. The Robotics Club offers a platform for tech-savvy students to innovate and create, while the Drama Club caters to those with a flair for the performing arts.

Thanks to the ASB's steadfast efforts, Kingston High School stands as a lively hub of opportunities, fostering not only academic excellence but also personal growth, leadership development, and lasting friendships. At Kingston High School, we ensure there's a place for everyone. Go Buccaneers!

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Robin Alberts

ASB Coordinator

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Suzanne Tapper

ASB Secretary

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Associated Student Body (ASB)

The Associated Student Body (ASB) at Kingston High School is a student-led organization that plays a pivotal role in enhancing school culture and fostering a sense of community. Committed to representing the student voice, the ASB organizes a variety of activities and events, including spirit weeks, dances, and clubs. Through these initiatives, the ASB strives to create an inclusive, engaging environment that encourages student involvement, promotes school spirit, and complements academic learning with opportunities for leadership, personal growth, and social interaction.

Kingston High School ASB Constitution
ASB Fund Balance and Access/Participation Reports

Kingston High School ASB Constitution

ASB Fund Balance and Access/Participation Reports

ASB Budgets

Associated Student Body (ASB) funds represent public money collected for the benefit of students and are designated to support optional extracurricular activities of a cultural, athletic, recreational, or social nature. These funds cannot be utilized for curricular purposes or activities that involve grading. Typically, any carryover amounts from one year to the next result from anticipated student activity expenses that require more than a year's worth of fundraising efforts.

ASB Fund Balance Report

This financial report presents a detailed breakdown of the ASB account balances for each school. The beginning balances correspond to September 1st of each year, while the stated ending balances show the funds at the end of the reporting period. Please note that this report is unaudited and may not represent the final ending balances for the year.

ASB Access and Participation Report

This report offers supplementary information concerning ASB access and participation, presenting an in-depth analysis of various data elements associated with student involvement in ASB activities.

ASB Opportunity Gap Reduction Plan

The ASB Opportunity Gap Reduction Plan aims to address disparities in access and participation for low-income students in optional, noncredit extracurricular activities, including clubs, school events, and athletics. The plan encourages reflection and identification of potential barriers that may hinder these students from fully engaging in extracurricular activities. Before completing the gap reduction plan, please share your ASB and athletic fee data with the ASB student council to facilitate informed decision-making.

ASB Executive Council

Katie Zehrung

President

Sophia Brown

Vice President

Kate Collins & Ava Bourne

Co-Secretaries

Allena Koch & Emma Grice

Co-Treasurers

Paiton Leibold

Student Relations

Addison Wooster

Off-Campus Liaison

Josh VanHuis

Sports Relations

Maddie Markwick

Spirit Advisor

ASB Advisors

Senior Class Senators

Junior Class Senators

Sophomore Class Senators

Freshman Class Senators

Clubs

Dances

Kingston High School hosts three major annual dances—Homecoming, the Winter Dance, and Prom—which are open to students and their approved guests. To bring a guest, students must submit a completed School Dance Guest Form, available at the ASB Office or on the KHS website, by 2:00 PM on the Wednesday before the dance. These events are highlights of the school year, promoting school spirit and creating lasting memories. school spirit and foster lasting memories.

Dance Tickets

Dance tickets can typically be purchased two weeks before the dance. Dance details will be advertised in the morning announcements, the Daily Bulletin, and on signs in the halls.
To purchase tickets, visit the ASB Office.
Guest Forms must be turned in by 2 pm the Wednesday before the dance. Tickets may be purchased until Friday afternoon before the dance.
ALL school fines must be paid before dance tickets may be purchased. Fines may be paid in the ASB Office or online. Parents can check for student fines by clicking on the 'Online Payments' icon under the 'Quick Links' section of the KHS website. Once you log into the payment system using your Skyward login and password, click on your student's name. Any existing fines will appear in red at the top of the page.
Questions about purchasing dance tickets or paying fines? Contact the ASB Secretary at (360) 396-3308.

Dress Code

The NKSD Dress Code Expectations (Policy/Procedure 3224) apply at all District-Sponsored events, including school dances.

Preserving a beneficial learning environment and assuring the safety and well-being of all students are primary concerns of staff at Kingston High School.

Students’ choices in matters of dress should be made in consultation with their parents/guardians.

Student dress will only be regulated when, in the judgment of school administrators, there is a reasonable expectation that:

A Health or Safety hazard will be presented by the students dress or appearance, including possible membership in a gang or hate group;
Damage to school property will result from the student’s dress; or
A material and substantial disruption of the educational process will result from the student’s dress or appearance.

For the purpose of this policy, a material and substantial disruption of the educational process may be found to exist when a student’s conduct is inconsistent with any part of the educational mission of the school district. Prohibited conduct includes the use of lewd, sexual, drug/tobacco/alcohol related, or gang messaging and/or apparel.

If the student’s dress or grooming is objectionable under these provisions, an administrator will request that the student make appropriate corrections.

Dance Rules

All KHS students and guests will be asked for photo ID.
Guests must be enrolled in a high school (or other equivalent program) and be no older than 20-years of age.
No person on suspension or expulsion from any school may attend extracurricular activities, including dances.
No person known for or suspected of a crime or violent act in a public school may attend school dances.
All Guests are expected to adhere to all school and dance rules.
All bags are subject to search.
Students engaging in sexually suggestive dance movements will be asked to leave the dance floor. Face to Face and leave some space.
Dance re-entry is not permitted.
Dance admittance is closed at 9pm.
No tickets will be sold at the door.
The sale or transfer of tickets will not be permitted. All students entering the dance will be on a pre-approved list.
Possession of a guest pass will not prevent any school administrator, chaperone, or security officer from refusing admission to any non-student.
No use of lockers will be permitted.
No refunds will be processed after the sale of dance tickets, including for students who are directed by Administration or Security to leave the dance after behavior violations.

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