Jr. /Sr. High School News

Congratulations on your student’s upcoming graduation!  These next few weeks will be busy, and we wish to relay important information to you concerning upcoming Commencement plans.

2025 Commencement Dates

Purple Envelopes Information

Graduation Letter (as a printable PDF)

Senior Blessing Information

Get ready for a night of singing, dancing, comedy, and more at the Karns City Variety Show!

Date: Wednesday, April 23
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Karns City Jr./Sr. High School Auditorium
Tickets: $7 in advance, $9 at the door

Students can purchase tickets from Mr. JL in Room 339 during Activity Period, 3rd Period, or 8th Period.

For those looking to purchase tickets outside of school, please email hjoseph-lyon@kcasdk12.org.

Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night of talent and entertainment—grab your tickets before they’re gone!

Chloe Fritch, a student at Karns City High School, is making a significant impact in her community. Inspired by a visit to The Highmark Caring Place with her classmates in the fall, Chloe turned her compassion into action, rallying the community for a cause close to her heart. On January 19th, she organized a bingo fundraiser at the Chicora Moose as part of her National Honor Society project, raising an impressive $6,936 for The Highmark Caring Place. The organization later matched the funds, bringing the total donation to nearly $14,000.

Thanks to Chloe’s efforts and the generosity of event attendees, her fundraiser will provide vital support to children, adolescents, and families grieving the loss of a loved one. Well done, Chloe!

Twelve Karns City band students in grades 7-9 were selected to participate in PMEA junior high district band, which was cohosted by North Catholic Hight School and Karns City.  The students, who were in two different ensemble levels, rehearsed with two guest conductors during the day and then performed a concert in the evening.

Congratulations to all of these outstanding student musicians! 

Congratulations to Karns City junior Charliese Roudybush for auditioning and earning a spot in PMEA Region Chorus!

Sixteen students recently visited Slippery Rock University's music department for the culmination of the spring partnership with the music education program. 

Congratulations to Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School National Honor Society students! 

Congratulations to the Karns City competitive cheer team on placing 4th in the "2A Large" Division at the PIAA Competitive Spirit Championships! This is the best Karns City has finished at the state championship competition in school history.

Karns City band students recently traveled to Slippery Rock University as the culmination of the fall partnership with the music department on campus.

In the partnership, KC students are paired with SRU music education majors to participate in four virtual lessons. After the lessons, the pairs meet on campus to have an in-person lesson. While on campus, the students also participate in various music activities and attend a concert by the SRU students.

Conrad Dunlap, trumpet, Owen Black, French horn, and Brayden Dinger, flute, joined students from more than 40 schools at PMEA District 5's District Band Festival, held at Mercer High School this past week. The event took place on January 23rd and 24th, culminating with a concert, conducted by Dr. William Stowman of Messiah University.

Congratulations to these student musicians on representing Karns City so well!

Our junior high students participated in the 12 Days of Kindness this month. It was a fun way to reward students for showing kindness toward others.

Each day students had a chance to earn a kindness ticket for helping others, being kind and going above and beyond. A winner was selected each day from the tickets that were turned in. As a reward, the winners got to watch a movie while enjoying a snack and hot chocolate. 

Four students represented Karns City at PMEA District 5 Honors Band! The festival concluded with a concert on Saturday afternoon. The students -- Brayden Dinger and Kira Cutway on flute, Conrad Dunlap on trumpet and Owen Black on French horn -- were each selected by audition on a collegiate level solo. Congratulations!

On November 21m students in grades 7-12 wore blue and participated in a few activities to show support for Children's Grief Awareness Day.

Representatives from The Highmark Caring Place visited Karns City several times over the last few months and facilitated lessons with all our students on how best to support your peers who are grieving.

Karns City High School Yearbooks are on sale! Visit yearbookordercenter.com and use code 5040 to order.

Karns City High School students recently visited the Highmark Caring Place where they were able to tour the facility and learn about available resources for students and families who are grieving the loss of a loved one.

Create your own custom class jewelry at jostens.com. You can design your class ring, class tag, class bracelet or class locket. For a limited time, receive a free gift and special discounted pricing on qualifying orders placed by October 3, 2024. 

Dear Karns City Jr./Sr. High Student and Family:

In preparation for the 2024-2025 school year, please take time to review this letter carefully, so that you are aware of important information and changes pertaining to the new school year.