Please check out the information regarding our updated cell phone policy for the 2026-2027 school year in accordance with GA HB 340. Thank you for helping us with this new policy by getting your children to school on time and prepared to engage in meaningful learning every day!
8 days ago, Mary Payne
Beginning this 2026-2027 school year, all K-8 students must keep all cell phones and personal electronic devices in their bookbags from the tardy bell through dismissal. Personal electronic devices including headphones, smart watches, smart glasses, cell phones, gaming systems, and personal laptops are to remain stored in bookbags. This applies to recess, lunch, and field trips.
Attention KES parents and families! We have updated school hours for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year! Please take a look at the graphic for more information regarding start times and when our doors open daily.
8 days ago, Mary Payne
This image shows updated school hours for Kingston ES, which are 7:50 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Doors will open every day at 7:00 a.m. for students and visitors and students will be considered tardy after 7:50 a.m. every day.
We had a huge attendance win this past school year at KES! Our school's chronic absenteeism rate is down by 8.4% and we under the state goal of 15% for chronic absenteeism! We have also seen some great gains in percentages of students who were absent for 5% of the school year or less -- this year was 56.5% of our school population compared to last year's 39% -- that is a 17% increase! Our 3rd graders (rising 4th graders) made the greatest gains with their chronic absenteeism rate dropping from 23.2% last year to 8.3% this year -- which is an improvement of 14.9%! Way to go! Thank you, parents, for working with school staff to ensure that your children were at school on time and ready to learn! We're excited for what this upcoming school year has in store for us as we continue our KES attendance incentives!
9 days ago, Mary Payne
This flyer highlights Kingston Elementary School and our improvement in decreasing the chronic absenteeism rate at our school by 8.4%. We were previously at 23.3% in the 2024-2025 school year and are now at 14.9% in the 2025-2026 school year.

Check this out! You can support our staff by Stocking the Lounge. We also have an Amazon list where you can purchase items we use for Staff Members of the Month and other staff rewards. We love our teachers, help us show them!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1I0FW4HQZN3TE?ref_=wl_share

14 days ago, Allison LaRue
Information for parents to 'stock the lounge' to support teachers at Kingston Elementary School
Planning ahead? Check out our dress up days for the 2026-2027 school year!
30 days ago, Allison LaRue
Dress Up Days outlined for the 2026-2027 school year
Congratulations to our kindergarten through 5th grade students who have worked incredibly hard during Summer Intervention! These last three weeks, our students have focused on mastering reading and math skills and building confidence as learners! We are so proud of their dedication, perseverance, and growth. Their commitment to learning has paid off, and we can't wait to see them continue to succeed in the coming school year! Today, we celebrated their last day of Summer Intervention with some Independence Day fun and festivities. It was a wonderful way to recognize all of their hard work while enjoying time together with friends and teachers!
about 1 month ago, Mary Payne
This picture showcases our Kindergarten through 5th grade students who participated in three weeks of Summer Intervention wearing red, white, and blue. They will be participating in activities related to Independence Day as our country is celebrating 250 years in 2026.
We liked all our neighboring school's ideas about getting ahead for this upcoming school year and wanted to share out some reminders about when to plan for vacations for this upcoming 2026-2027 school year!

See you all back on August 3rd for Open House!
about 1 month ago, Mary Payne
A colorful chart with nine sections for the 2026-2027 school year, listing breaks like Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and MLK Day.
Hey parents! Want to start planning ahead? Here is our 2026-2027 school year calendar--it'll be here before we know it!
about 1 month ago, Mary Payne
The picture shows the 2026-2027 academic calendar for Bartow County schools and indicates which weeks are holiday weeks as well as open house, the first day of school, the last day of school, and any professional learning days where students do not attend school on those days.

Please review and share these Kindergarten Readiness Expectations for upcoming Kindergarten students in the Bartow County School System. Also, don't forget we will have a Kindergarten Round-Up for all upcoming Kingston Kindergarten students on July 27th from 12-4 and July 28th from 9-12!

about 1 month ago, Allison LaRue
Kindergarten Expectations English
Kindergarten Expectations Spanish Version

If your child will be in Kindergarten next year at Kingston Elementary, mark your calendars for our Kindergarten Round-Up! Students will come in and work with one of the upcoming Kindergarten teachers to complete a brief assessment. No sign-ups required, just stop by one of the designated days and times.

We look forward to welcoming our newest Eagles!

about 2 months ago, Allison LaRue
Kindergarten Round-Up Flyer with information for Kingston Elementary School
Attention Parents!

It's never too early to start preparing for next year! Our 2026-2027 3rd - 5th grade supply lists are now available!

We hope everyone is having a great summer so far!
about 2 months ago, Mary Payne
A yellow and white page titled "2026-2027 Kingston Elementary School Supplies List" displays a list of school supplies with icons and smiley faces.
A document with a yellow border lists the 2026-2027 third grade supply list for Kingston Elementary. Supplies include notebooks, pencils, erasers, and more.
A school supply list for fourth graders includes items like pencils, paper towels, and colored markers, with quantity columns and a check mark.
A list of school supplies for 4th grade includes items like binders, pencils, and glue. The list is in both English and Spanish.
A poster lists school supplies for the 5th grade. Items include colored pencils, crayons, markers, and more.
List of fifth-grade school supplies for the 2026-2027 school year. Includes colored pencils, binders, crayons, and more.
Attention Parents!

It's never too early to start preparing for next year! Our 2026-2027 PK - 2nd grade supply lists are now available!

We hope everyone is having a great summer so far!
about 2 months ago, Mary Payne
Yellow page with a rainbow in the top left corner. It lists items needed for pre-kindergarten.
List of Pre-K school supplies for 2026-2027, including blanket, change of clothes, water bottle, and more.
Visual elements include a yellow background with a list of items. Items are labeled with icons and descriptions.
A yellow-backgrounded poster lists school supplies with images and names for Kindergarten at Kingston Elementary School.
A yellow poster lists school supplies for 1st grade students, including pencils, crayons, markers, paper, and notebooks.
Yellow background displays a list of school supplies for 1st grade. Includes pencils, crayons, glue, scissors, and optional items.
List of school supplies for second grade. Includes primary school notebooks, crayons, pencils, erasers, paper, and more.
2nd grade supply list indicates supplies needed for 2nd grade: primary journals, 4 packs of pencils, 4 packs of glue sticks, 4 packs crayola crayons, 4 plastic folders, 1 pack college ruled notebook paper, 1 pair of child scissors, 1 ruler, 1 pack of pink erasers, 4 packs of kleenex, 3 rolls of paper towels, 2 containers of Lysol wipes, 1 container of baby wipes, 4 bottles of hand sanitizer, 1 box of quart size zip loc bags (boys), 1 box of gallon size zip loc bags (girls), 2 pack of black dry erase markers, 1 hard top pencil box, 2 1-inch binders, ear buds

Checkout the flyer for information about the Summer Feeding Program!

about 2 months ago, Allison LaRue
Flyer showing information about the Summer Feeding Program
We’re proud to recognize Aliyah L., Laila J., Kensleigh G., and Matthew B. for earning Perfect Attendance this school year — an achievement that speaks volumes about their hard work and perseverance. Any student who had perfect attendance was entered into a drawing for four free passes to the Tellus Science Museum and these four were our winners! Thank you parents for working hard to ensure that our students are always on time and ready to learn!
2 months ago, Mary Payne
Kensleigh G. received a perfect attendance reward -- free passes to the Tellus!
Aliyah L. and Laila J. received a perfect attendance reward -- free passes to the Tellus!
Matthew B. received a perfect attendance reward -- free passes to the Tellus!
Check out this opportunity for Colonel Cheer Camp!
2 months ago, Allison LaRue
Flyer showing information about Colonel Cheer Camp
We have a limited number of yearbooks still available for sale for $20 (while supplies last) or you can purchase one online and have it shipped to your house. See the attached flyer.
2 months ago, Kingston Elementary School
A hand with a bullhorn saying "Last Chance Yearbook Sale". Text below reads KINGSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2025-2026 School Yearbook Sale Will Re-Open For a Limited Time!* Starting June 1st. To place your order, follow these steps. 1. Go to www.strawbridge.net 2. Click on “Order Photos and Yearbooks” in the top right corner. 3. Enter your school code. 4. Click Find! Fill out the necessary information and complete the checkout process. SCHOOL CODE YB33819 Yearbooks will be shipped directly to your home! A logo says Strawbridge studios inc.
2026 Open House Dates!

Elementary/Middle
Monday, August 3, 2026
10:30 - 11:30 AM, 1:30 - 2:30 PM, and 5:00 - 6:00 PM

High School
Monday, August 3, 2026
Grades 10th – 12th, 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Freshman 6:00 - 7:00 PM

BCCCA
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
4:30 – 6:00 PM
2 months ago, Kingston Elementary School
Colorful backdrop with balloons, a blackboard, and a school bus. Text reads "Open House" and "Meet the Teacher!"
Congratulations to our 2026-2027 Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Renee Dittmer! Mrs. Dittmer is so deserving of this honor and will represent Kingston well!
2 months ago, Allison LaRue
Mrs. Dittmer with a certificate and flowers
Dr. Payne, Mrs. Dittmer, and Mrs. LaRue pose with her certificate and flowers
Mrs. Dittmer when she was awarded her certificate and flowers
Mrs. Dittmer with her certificate and flowers
Attention all 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade parents!

We are a little less than a month away from the Georgia Milestones state assessment window. Our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders will be testing their content knowledge in ELA, Math, and Science (5th grade only). The infographic provides steps you all can take at home for your student(s) to take a practice test for the upcoming Georgia Milestones assessments. This website also provides a study guide for parents and students so that you are better informed about what to expect for state testing.

For those of you who like to plan ahead, our testing window begins on Monday, April 27th and goes through Friday, May 8th! It is extremely important that our students are here every day to ensure they are the most prepared they can be to rock those Milestones assessment!
4 months ago, Mary Payne
GA Milestones Practice Resource for Families inforgraphic containing (Step 1) a QR code to scan for the Georgia Experience Online, Step 2: Select "Test Practice, Guides, and Samplers," Step 3: Select "Online Tools Training," Step 4: Select "End-of-Grade (EOG)" and then "Standard Online Tools," Step 5: Select "Study Guide for Students and Parents" for an in-depth review of potential test questions OR Select "Test Practice" for a practice test that can be completed at home. you will select your child(ren)'s grade level to practice.
Help us celebrate our teachers! Each month we recognize two staff members of the month who S - Strive for excellence, O - Overcome challenges, A - Achieve goals, and R - Reach new heights. Your support can help us provide them a small token of appreciation as a part of this recognition! Check out our Amazon list linked below. Purchases are shipped directly to the school. Thanks for your support! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1I0FW4HQZN3TE?ref_=wl_share
9 months ago, Allison LaRue
Text reads "We love our teachers" in a heart shape. Pink heart surrounded by pink dots on white.