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On September 5, Segalas Family Field buzzed with excitement as students, faculty, and staff gathered to ring in the new academic year. The ceremony, rich with tradition, celebrated the promise of fresh beginnings and the importance of making meaningful connections.

King Athletics is pleased to welcome Stefan Driehuizen, Mary Jean “MJ” McNamara, and Mike Trimboli. Each individual brings a wealth of experience with them and will be a valuable addition to the King community.

Beautiful weather set the stage for a joyful start to the 2024-25 academic year at King School as students, faculty, and staff reunited for a year focused on learning, growth, and forging connections. Head of School Carol Maoz and Division Heads provided insight into this year’s theme, “Making Connections,” during opening assemblies. The theme echoed throughout the week as students bonded with old and new friends in classrooms, on athletic fields, and during lunch gatherings.

The fall Vikings athletic season is off to a strong start, with athletes returning early for preseason training. Teams, including volleyball, football, soccer, field hockey, crew, and cross country, have shown impressive dedication, teamwork, and progress, setting the stage for a promising year. Highlights include notable preseason wins and solid team-building efforts. The annual Women of Will program empowered female athletes, and the Fall Athlete Celebration and family cookout helped foster connections within the King community. 

The lower school courtyard was filled with a sense of belonging and pride as over 120 members of the King School community came together for the second annual Families of Students of Color BBQ. The lively event fostered a sense of connection and inclusion, underscoring King’s commitment to building a strong sense of belonging for all families. Families enjoyed food, music, games, and socializing throughout the beautiful evening prior to the start of school.

King’s commitment to Global Education extends beyond the classroom. Yearly travel opportunities enrich middle and upper school students' knowledge and broaden their worldview. This summer, international experiences brought rising ninth graders to Costa Rica, where they immersed themselves in the local culture and environment and participated in service-learning activities supporting the Orphaned Starfish Foundation. Upper school students embraced art, history, and culture on the Global Art traversing across multiple European cities.

Students in King School clubs have remained connected this summer through projects supporting their communities. Members of the Health and Wellness Club and JFS Club recently ran activity stations at local events supporting the Bennett Cancer Center and Jewish Family Services. Meanwhile, The Frog Project focused on assembling new vivariums for their growing population of endangered red-banded dart frogs and creating a large 90-gallon vivarium for Jenkinson's Aquarium to help educate the public on the species.