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Of more than 1.3 million submissions, King Class of 2024 students Catie Harvey, Max Krueger, Spencer Neckritzt, and Jack Zipper were named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists this month. The students follow in the footsteps of their peer Ben Persily ’23, who, earlier this year, became the first King student ever to win the scholarship. Being named a semifinalist puts these students in a pool of less than 1% of high school seniors.

First grade social studies students explored the concept of community by discussing the social units they belong to and how smaller units make up greater communities. The inquiry-based unit included identifying community leaders at King, and they invited Head of Lower School Dr. Sandy Lizaire-Duff and Head of School Carol Maoz for interviews about their roles at King.

For the second year, King School's Middle School University (MSU) launched Grade 6 students into the new year, introducing essential skills and concepts for successful learning in Middle School. 

This year, the program expanded on three original areas of focus: materials management, effective communication, and executive functioning skills. A new unit was added to encourage students to take risks by helping them navigate anxiety associated with stepping out of their comfort zones.

The King community showed up in full force to cheer the Viking Field Hockey and Football teams at Fall Fest on Friday, September 15. Students, faculty, and staff from all divisions enjoyed a fantastic afternoon of fun and games on campus before dismissal. Both teams played hard, securing wins at home behind a chorus of cheers and applause.

Vikings are setting the pace for a strong fall season with tremendous opening performances in volleyball, soccer, football, and field hockey. Varsity and JV teams played strong at home and away games, scoring some notable wins for the Vikings.

Congratulations to upper school students Olivia Asnes ’25, Nicholas Butler ’24, Felicity Goudie ’25, Antonia Kolb ’24, Julian LaGattuta ’24, Olivia Rodrigues ’25, and Zachary Munno ’24, for being selected as Moffly Media “Teens to Watch 2023.” The students are profiled in Moffly’s September issues according to their hometowns and lauded for their academic accomplishments and community contributions. Antonia is also featured on Bedford and New Canaan Magazine’s “18 Under 18” list for her outstanding research achievements.

Walking around the Lower School, it's hard to believe that classes are only in the second week of the school year. From Prekindergarten to Grade 5, students are engaged in active lessons, shaping their minds and bodies for a year of purposeful learning.

To help the Grade 8 class step into the division’s leadership role, middle school teachers kicked off the new year by hosting the Grade 8 Retreat. This year's event took place in the Middle School on Thursday, September 7, and Friday, September 8, and offered students a chance to connect with their peers, set expectations, and share their vision for the year ahead.