It’s time to kick off an exciting new school year with our PTC! ❤️🖤
Join us for our PTC General Meeting on Wednesday, August 12th from 3:15–4:15 PM in our NEW PTC Room 27!🏰 (Use the gate off Dunkirk to enter campus park alongside orange, there will be a sign)
✨ Meet our new PTC Board
📅 Get the scoop on upcoming events
🤝 Connect with fellow families and staff
❤️ Help us make this quarter one to remember!
Come be part of the team and help us DIVE INTO a great new year! ⚔️🔥
We can’t wait to see you there, Knights! ❤️🖤⚔️
#PTC #KnightPride #SchoolCommunity #PTCMeeting #Knights #TogetherWeCan


Knights Families! 💙⚔️
We are excited to welcome everyone back tomorrow, Friday, August 7, for another great day of learning! Before we wrap up this first week, here are a few important reminders again:
🛡️ Parents are welcome on campus in the morning, but all visitors must exit campus by 9:15 AM so that we can begin regular instruction without interruption. Thank you for helping us provide a safe and focused learning environment for all students.
🥞 Breakfast will be served in the cafeteria. Please remember that food is not allowed outside of the cafeteria. All breakfast must be eaten before students head to class.
📚 Gates open at 8:50 AM. Dismissal is at 3:27 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and 2:31 PM on Wednesdays.
🎒 Think Together Program: If you applied for the Think Together after-school program, you must have received confirmation that your child has been enrolled. If you have not received confirmation, please plan to pick up your student at their regular dismissal time until you receive notice that they have been accepted into the program.
🚗 Please ensure that your student's transportation method and dismissal location remain consistent throughout the week. If you need to make a transportation change for the day, please notify the school before 2:30 PM.
Thank you for your continued support and cooperation. We look forward to seeing all of our Kingston Knights tomorrow for another amazing day! 💙✨ #TogetherWeAreBetter
We are so excited to welcome everyone back tomorrow, August 6, for the first day of school! Before we kick off another amazing school year, here are a few friendly reminders:
📚 Gates open at 8:50 AM. Dismissal is at 3:27 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and 2:31 PM on Wednesdays.
🥞 Breakfast will be served in the cafeteria. Please note that food must remain in the cafeteria and may not be taken outside.
🎒 Think Together Program: If you applied for the Think Together after-school program, you must have received confirmation that your child has been enrolled. If you have not received confirmation, please plan to pick up your student at their regular dismissal time until you receive notice that they have been accepted into the program.
🛡️ Parents are welcome on campus during the first two days of school (Thursday, August 6, and Friday, August 7), but will be asked to leave by 9:10 AM when regular instruction begins.
🚗 Please ensure your student's transportation method and dismissal location are consistent throughout the week, no split dismissal. If you need to make a change to your student's transportation for a day, please notify the school before 2:30 PM.
We can't wait to see all of our students tomorrow and start an incredible school year together. Thank you for your support, Kingston Knights! 💙✨
#TogetherWeAreBetter
We're excited to welcome our students and families back to campus as we kick off the 2026–2027 school year!
🍎 TK/Kindergarten Meet the Teacher Night
📅 Tuesday, August 4
🕑 2:00–3:00 PM
📍 Meet in the cafeteria to find out your child's teacher, then head to the classroom to meet the teacher and explore the learning space together!
✏️ 1st Grade Meet Your Teacher
📅 Wednesday, August 5
🕒 3:00–3:30 PM
📚 2nd Grade Meet Your Teacher
📅 Wednesday, August 5
🕒 3:30 PM
📍Mrs. Farris - Room 5, Mrs. Sanchez - Room 6, Mrs. Cortez - Room 23, and Ms. Barr - Room 37
Please note: To allow teachers time to prepare for the first day of school, we kindly ask families to visit only their assigned classroom during these events.
We can't wait to welcome everyone back and start another amazing year of learning, growth, and success. See you soon, Kingston Knights! ❤️🛡️
#KingstonElementary #KingstonKnights #MeetTheTeacher #BackToSchool #FirstDayReady #WelcomeBack







We know you are excited to find out your kid's teacher! That information will be available next week on Infinite Campus. In the meantime don't forget to update your Online Registration (OLR) this is your digital emergency card so we can contact you should your child be sick.
We hope you all are having an amazing summer! School starts on August 6th so enjoy your last two weeks of summer. As we approach the beginning of school our custodial and office staff are hard at work getting things ready and the best way you can help is by updating your Online Registration (OLR) on Infinite Campus this will give us updated contact information so that we are ready in case of emergencies.
Keep an eye out for our Parent Newsletter from our Principal which will have information regarding the first day of school and any grades doing Meet the Teacher. Teachers will be reaching out soon.
Slay the Day!
Mrs. Balleweg and Mr. Rightnar
Have you considered enrolling your child in Kingston's Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program?
Our DLI program gives students the opportunity to become bilingual, biliterate, and culturally aware while building a strong academic foundation.
We still have a limited number of kindergarten spots available, so don't wait! Submit your interest form as soon as possible. Beginning Monday, July 27, 2026, we will begin contacting families who live outside of Kingston's attendance boundaries to fill any remaining openings.
📲 Click the link below to complete the interest form and learn more about our Dual Language Immersion Program:
https://sites.google.com/hesperiausd.org/kingston-registration/dli-information?authuser=0

In a nail-biting finish, the staff pulled off a last-minute win with a final score of 9-8! 😱🏆 One of the most special moments of the day was watching Ms. Cortez get the chance to play against her son, making the game even more memorable for everyone there. ❤️
Huge shoutout to our amazing 6th graders and staff for bringing the energy and making this such a fun event, we can't wait for next year's match! #KingstonPride #KickballClassic #SchoolSpirit








Kingston Knights, don’t miss out on the memories! Yearbooks are now available for **$35** and are being sold on a **first come, first serve basis**. Once they’re gone, they’re gone! Grab an order form from the front office or your teacher today! Please use the PTC Dropbox to drop off payments!
🎓 Relive the moments
📸 Keep the memories forever
🏃 Get yours before we sell out!
#Yearbook #LastChance #SchoolMemories #FirstComeFirstServe


We are so grateful to be able honor the hard work, dedication, and growth of our students as they continue building the invaluable skill of biliteracy 🌎
Our students remind us every day that learning a second language is not only enriching, but also fun and empowering! 💙 A huge thank you to our amazing families, staff, and Señor Cristales for supporting our students every step of the way. 👏
¡Felicidades a todos nuestros estudiantes! 🎓✨ #DLI #Biliteracy #StudentSuccess #ProudSchoolCommunity




Our campus was filled with joy, learning, and celebration as our students explored cultures from all around the world. It was truly a day to remember, full of vibrant performances, meaningful experiences, and so much fun for our Kingston Knights! ✨📚
A huge thank you to all of our visitors who came out to support, including our board members and district personnel, we appreciate you being part of this special day! 💙
We’d also like to give a special shoutout to our amazing performers who made the event unforgettable:
💃 MCDC Ballet Folklorico
🎶 Kingston Choir
💃 Mrs. Maldonado’s Class Ballet Folklorico
🔥 Aztec Dancers
🎺 Tuba Force
Your talent and energy brought our celebration to life! 👏✨
Thank you to everyone who helped make Multicultural Day such a success, everyone here at Kingston loved every moment! 🌎💙
#KingstonKnights #MulticulturalDay #CelebrateDiversity #SchoolCommunity









The Think Together Summer Program is coming to Hesperia USD this June! From June 1st–25th, students can enjoy exciting activities, engaging enrichment, and even free breakfast, lunch, and snacks each day. 🍎📚✨
📍 Hosted at 17160 Krystal Dr, Hesperia, CA
⏰ Monday–Friday, 8AM–5PM
Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up using the QR code and secure your child’s place for an unforgettable summer experience! ☀️🎉
#KingstonKnights #SummerProgram #ThinkTogether #HesperiaUSD


We are so proud to recognize our amazing Young Authors winners for the 2025–2026 school year! 🎉 These talented Kingston Knights have shown incredible creativity, imagination, and dedication through their writing. From storytelling to self-expression, their hard work truly shines on every page 🌟
Writing is such a powerful way for students to share their voice, and these authors have done just that. We can’t wait to see how their love for writing continues to grow!
Congratulations to all of our Young Authors, keep being an inspiration! 👏✨
#KingstonKnights #YoungAuthors #StudentSuccess #ProudMoment



🏃♂️🎉A look back at our Kingston Fun Run! 🎉🏃♀️
Our Kingston Knights showed up with lots of energy at this years Fun Run, and they showed a lot of school spirit! From creative shirts to nonstop energy on the field, it was a day full of smiles, laughter, and school spirit. 💙🛡️
A huge thank you to our students, staff, families, and volunteers who helped make this event such a success. Your support means so much and helps fund field trips and end-of-year celebrations for our students! 👏✨
We are so proud of our Knights for their enthusiasm and teamwork, way to go Kingston!
#KingstonKnights #FunRun #SchoolSpirit







Our Kingston Attendance Challenge is back, and it’s time to power up your attendance! ⚡📚
From April 20th – May 1st, students who have 0 absences, 0 tardies, and 0 early outs will be entered into a drawing to win a Nintendo Switch! 🎉🎮
And that’s not all, families with 100% attendance during the challenge will have a chance to win a $200 gift card! 💳✨
Every day you show up is another step toward success, so don’t miss a day and stay in the game! 🕹️💪
#KingstonKnights #AttendanceMatters #BePresent


Safety is our #1 priority. Having your latest emergency contact info helps us keep your students safe and sound. 🛡️❤️
🔗 Scan the QR code or use the following link to sign in: https://hesperiaca.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/hesperia.jsp
📍 Need help? Call us at 760-244-8869 !
#KingstonElementary #GearUpAndWin #SchoolSafety #ParentPortal

The competition is still going strong, and our schools are continuing to show up and show out! 💪📚
A huge shoutout to all of our students and families for your commitment to being present every day, your dedication is making a real difference! 👏✨
🔥 Current Standings:
🥇 1st: Mojave High School
🥈 2nd: Juniper Elementary
🥉 3rd: Kingston Elementary 🛡️💙
4️⃣ Lime Street Elementary
5️⃣ Ranchero Middle School
6️⃣ Krystal School
7️⃣ Carmel Elementary
Kingston is holding strong in 3rd place, and we’re so proud of the effort our Knights are putting in each day! Let’s keep the momentum going and continue climbing! ⬆️
Remember that every day matters, every student counts, and showing up is the key to success. Let’s finish strong! 👑
#EastsideStrong #BePresent #LeadBelongLearn #ChoosingOurFuture #KingstonKnights








Join us on April 10th during school hours for a day full of energy, laughter, and school spirit all while supporting our amazing students!
👕 Shirt Kit Info:
Grab your Fun Run shirt kit (1 white shirt + 2 surprise fabric markers)
💲 $10 → March 31 – April 3
💲 $15 → April 6 – 9
Let’s make this a colorful, unforgettable event! 🌈
💻 Sign up & pledge here:
https://app.99pledges.com/fund/kingstonptc26
🙌 Approved volunteers are needed to help make the day run smoothly—thank you for supporting our school community!


We’re also so grateful to Erickson Hall for the generous gifts 🎁💙 Seeing the smiles and excitement on our students’ faces said it all, and every moment was truly appreciated!
Experiences like this remind us how strong our school community is and how lucky we are to have such amazing partners supporting our students 💫






From exploring the grounds to diving into hands-on learning experiences, our students had the opportunity to step back in time and bring history to life in a whole new way. 📚⏳
Laughter, curiosity, and adventure filled the day as our Knights discovered all that Riley’s Farm has to offer, making lots of wonderful memories that they won’t forget anytime soon! 🌟
We’re so proud of our students for representing Kingston with great behavior, enthusiasm, and a love for learning. Way to go Knights! ❤️🛡️
#KingstonKnights #FieldTripFun #LearningOutsideTheClassroom








