🎓 Congratulations to the Lee Williams High School Class of 2025! 🎉
Kingman Unified School District is proud to celebrate the incredible achievements of Lee Williams High School graduates.
Your hard work, determination, and perseverance have brought you to this milestone moment. We are excited to see where your journey takes you next.
Wishing the entire Class of 2025 all the best in your future endeavors! 🌟
🎓 Congratulations, Kingman High School Class of 2025! 🎉👩🎓👨🎓
We are incredibly proud of each and every one of you for reaching this amazing milestone. Your hard work, determination, and perseverance have brought you here—and the future is full of endless possibilities!
As you turn the page to a new chapter, may you continue to dream big, stay inspired, and make a difference wherever life takes you. 🌟💙💛
During our May Board Meeting, KUSD took a moment to honor and recognize our respected staff retirees of 2025 and those who are leaving the district with a decade or more of service. We extend our heartfelt gratitude for their dedicated service and commitment to our students and community. 🍎📚 Wishing each of them the very best in this new chapter of their lives as they embark on a new journey or on their well-deserved retirement!
🚀✨ What an fun day at Desert Willow's Rocket Launch event! 🌟
Today, the amazing 4th graders at Desert Willow had the chance to launch their rocket they have been building and took their creations to the skies!
It was thrilling to see how high each rocket soared and to make predictions about where the parachutes would land. Huge shoutout to the brilliant 4th graders—you all nailed it! 🙌
Kingman Middle School (KMS Bobcats) wrapped up their incredible Science Fair last week from their talented 6th, 7th and 8th graders.
It was so awesome to see families and peers come out to see the hard work and creativity that went into each project. 🧬🔬✨ A huge shoutout to all the young scientists for their impressive research and presentations!
⭐KUSD is exploring the careers in Culinary, Hospitality, Retail and Tourism! 🍽️✨
Manzanita Elementary had the pleasure of hosting Kingman’s very own Filipino kitchen, Kusina De Maynila and with two amazing Filipino teachers on board, the students learned all about the beautiful art of Filipino cuisine.
Not only did they get to taste some incredible dishes, but they also discovered the secrets behind how these delightful meals are prepared.
📣A HUGE shoutout to Ms. Closyl Kate Calderon, Mr. Ira Mirabuena and Kusina De Maynila for sharing your passion and culture with our future chefs! Let’s keep exploring and tasting new flavors together! 🎉
🎉 Last week was all about celebrating our amazing Special Education team during SPED Staff Appreciation Week! 🎉 We rolled out the red carpet for our incredible staff from ALL schools within our district with delicious treats, fun raffles, and some fabulous gifts.
📣A special shout out to Anderson Auto Group and Andrea Foote for their generous donation that helped make this celebration possible!
💝✨ To our special education warriors: your hard work and unwavering dedication to our exceptional students don't go unnoticed! We’re so grateful for all that you do. THANK YOU! 🙌❤️
👨🎓👩🎓Today Lee Williams High School graduating seniors returned to Black Mountain Schools and White Cliffs Middle School — not as students, but as graduates ready to inspire!
Wearing their caps and gowns, they walked the halls they once called home, offered advice to younger students, and were met with cheers and applause from students and hugs from their former teachers! Here’s to leaving a legacy and lighting the way for the future! 🎓✨
⭐KUSD is exploring the careers in Culinary, Hospitality, Retail and Tourism! 🍽️✨
White Cliffs Middle School had the incredible opportunity to host Chef Michael Johnson from Mohave Community College. He brought a taste of the culinary world right to their school.👩🍳 Chef Michael not only prepared delicious pasta but also showed our students how to whip up their own pasta dishes with a sauce and toppings. 🍝 They also learned the art of crafting a classic Caesar salad as well! 🥗
But that’s not all! The students took on the role of servers, taking orders from our very own staff and serving up their culinary creations. 🍽️💖 A massive shoutout to Chef Michael for inspiring our students and giving them a glimpse into a career in the culinary arts!
Kingman Unified School District hosted its Youth Hiring event yesterday at Kingman High School, featuring over 25 participating businesses.
This event provided students the opportunity to explore a variety of career paths available to them. Additionally, a reverse job fair was held, where students showcased their skills and qualities to potential employers, facilitating a mutual assessment of fit between candidates and companies.
A huge thank you to to all the organizations and businesses involved in this event. It is truly inspiring to witness the community unite in support of our future leaders!
⭐️ White Cliffs Middle School and Kingman Middle School rolled out the red carpet for the 5th grade students going into middle school next year! ⭐️
They took the 5th grade students on tours of their future school and showcased all of the clubs and sports they can join. This aimed at sparking that feeling of excitement and belonging as they gear up for an amazing school year ahead.
Welcome aboard, 5th graders! 🎉
🌟This month KUSD is exploring the careers in Culinary, Hospitality, Retail and Tourism!🌟
Kingman High School students had the opportunity to meet with the Kingman AZ Area Chamber of Commerce representative Lori Chambers and Local foodtruck operator, Jay Coleman of King's Comcessions, to discuss the food truck market locally and what needs to be considered when operating a food truck service. 🍕🌮
While there, graphic arts students, Willow Mae Davis, Kenese Palafu, and Ryan Orgel, presented designs for food trucks as part of a program project. They presented to the Culinary student organization who are in the process of designing and renovating a school food trailer.
This collaborative effort between community, school, and local business is vital for our community. It enhances the educational experience for the students and can have an impact on the community as a whole.
Last week Manzanita Elementary hosted their Spring Carnival! 🎈🎡 The turnout was incredible, with families and students joining in on the fun! There were tons of games and awesome prizes to win, making it a blast for everyone! Plus, the Manzanita Band put on a fantastic show in the cafeteria!
Last Thursday, the students at Cerbat Elementary School had tremendous success during its second event of the school year with The Cerbat Store. Students were excited to sell and purchase a variety of treats and items using their Ram bucks!
This experience provides valuable lessons in entrepreneurship, sales, money management, and beyond!
Last Wednesday, students from Kingman High School visited the Mohave Community College Beale Street Location for Work Force Wednesday. These students met MCC instructors and community leaders to develop interview and computer skills. They learned how to develop resumes and talked about what it takes to enter the work force. This program is offered free of charge to the entire community. It is an enriching experience that can help support people's career goals.
Thank you Mohave Community College for helping these Bulldogs become the best versions of themselves.
Last Thursday, White Cliffs Senior Living hosted Ms. Cece's class from Little Explorers Early Learning Center for a joyful day of Easter-themed crafts and an engaging egg hunt. This event created excitement among staff, residents, and students alike, fostering an atmosphere of creativity and happiness. A heartfelt thank you goes out to White Cliffs Senior Living for their warm invitation and for making this delightful experience possible.
Last Thursday at Hualapai Elementary School the kindergarten classes and their families enjoy Kinder Kite Day! The weather was absolutely perfect for some kite-flying fun! 🪁💨
Families came out in full force to join in the excitement with their little ones. What a wonderful way to celebrate and create memories together!
Big shoutout to our amazing students at Manzanita Elementary! Last week, they celebrated those who nailed straight A's in Quarter 3 with a special pizza lunch alongside Principal Kimberly Ward! 🥳🍰 Each student enjoyed pizza, a drink, and a dessert as a reward for their hard work! 🌟👏 Huge congratulations to these dedicated achievers—your effort truly pays off!
📣Exciting News from Kingman Unified School District!
🎉We're thrilled to share that two of our incredible staff members are making big strides in their careers!
🌟A huge shoutout to Eric Najera from Hualapai Elementary School for being accepted into the SETTA program, and to Linda Panagopoulos at Kingman Middle School (KMS Bobcats) for her acceptance into the GETSET Tuition Assistance Program through the Arizona Department of Education.🌟
GETSET (General Education Teacher to Special Education Teacher) is an amazing program that offers tuition reimbursement for certified general educators ready to transition into special education. Meanwhile, SETTA (Special Education Teacher Tuition Assistance) supports paraprofessionals in gaining their special education teaching certification.
At KUSD, we’re all about “growing our own” educators, and we can’t wait to see the impact Eric and Linda will make in our schools! Way to go, Linda and Eric – we believe in you!
Exciting things are happening at Lee Williams High School!
Mr. Doughty's Law and Public Safety class 🚓🚨🚔 took on the challenge of navigating unknown risk traffic stop scenarios. The students got hands-on experience learning how to safely approach a vehicle, greet the driver, and gather important information like license, registration, and proof of insurance.
With the invaluable support of officers from AzDPS, KPD, and the SROs, they practiced with real marked patrol vehicles. Not only did they gain practical skills, but they also received crucial feedback to help them improve.
Way to go, future law enforcement leaders! 👮♂️
