Jr. /Sr. High School News

Congratulations to our musical crew and tech team on being nominated for the Mancini Awards in the category of Best Crew/Technical Execution!

To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, students in the Home Economics Club treated Junior High and Senior High teachers to homemade muffins, tea, and lattes!

Karns City softball seniors Addison Burrows, Braylynn Thompson and Jessica Rodgers each chose their most influential teacher to wear a shirt to support them for softball senior night. It was a fun way for the seniors to thank their teachers and for the teachers to show their support for our seniors.

Five Karns City students recently competed in the Butler County Envirothon. 

Congratulations to the 2026 Karns City Prom King and Queen!

Prom Queen: Julianna Farone

Prom King: Alexander Kredel

Attention Karns City Community! If you have a job opening for a KCHS student, please share it with us and we'll pass it along to our students. To advertise at job opening at your business, contact John Bowser at 724-756-2030 ext. 1018 or jbowser@kcasdk12.org.

Karns City students, Mikenzie Barclay and Carson Pollock, have been named semi-finalists for Best Actress and Best Actor at the Mancini Awards.

They’ll take the stage again this Thursday as they audition for a spot as finalists. Best of luck to both! 

Twenty-two KCHS students recently attended “High School Career Day” at Independence Health System, exploring future career paths and gaining real-world insight into the healthcare field!

Karns City High School Prom photos will be available for purchase online. You will be able to use this link to purchase once photos are available: https://chriskuklaphotography.zenfoliosite.com/karns-city-hs-prom. 

As the end of the school year approaches, don't miss out on capturing the memories!

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Congratulations to the 2026 Karns City Prom Court!

King Candidates: Owen Heginbotham, Nathan Hess, Aaron Wimer, Alexander Kredel, Mason Bell

Queen Candidates: Naomi Venesky, Hanna Dailey, Aubrey Price, Julianna Farone, Layla Colsey

Princes: Cole Johnston and Colben Stewart

Princess: Julia Szkatula

Graduation day is coming!

A proud day deserves a perfect photo.

Karns City Area Junior-Senior High School
June 2, 2026
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On Friday, April 10th, 25 Karns City students took a trip to Slippery Rock University to cap off a unique and rewarding partnership with SRU’s music department. Over the spring semester, KC students submitted recordings of their band music, which were met with personalized video feedback from SRU students—essentially turning practice into a virtual lesson exchange.

Save the date for Karns City High School's Spring Concerts!

• Junior High - Tuesday, May 12 at 7 pm 
• Senior High - Wednesday, May 13 at 7 pm

Come one, come all! If you are a fan of singing, dancing, comedy, and more then we invite you to come see this year's spring variety show.

With an array of acts, the variety show will take place on Wednesday, April 22nd in the auditorium at 7:00 pm.

Seniors Brayden Dinger (flute) and Conrad Dunlap (oboe) proudly represented Karns City at the PMEA Region 1 Band Festival, held March 19–21 at Upper St. Clair High School.

Support local creativity and make a difference in our community. This year’s event is proudly sponsored by the Incentive Committee and will also benefit several amazing student groups, including the Travel Abroad Club, the KC–CTC Backpack Program, and an NHS service project.

Karns City High School will host representatives from several local trade unions on April 30 to share information about local job opportunities, career pathways, and required training.

Karns City freshman Andrew Serafine was selected by audition to perform with the PMEA District 5 Jazz Band, earning a spot in Band Two.

Please join us in congratulating Brayden Dinger (flute), Conrad Dunlap (oboe), and Peyton Claypool (tuba) for their participation in the PMEA District 5 Band festival. Representing the program at this level is an accomplishment in itself.

Congratulations to our Karns City Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School students who competed in the SkillsUSA District 10.

Tickets are now on sale for Karns City’s spring musical, Bye Bye Birdie! We invite all students, families, and community members to join us for this fun and energetic production.

Our KCHS student section was voted Best in Butler County by the Butler Eagle!

With a new theme for every home game—from work zone and patriotic to pajamas and white outs—our students bring nonstop energy and school spirit. Way to show up, KCHS!

Save the date for the Karns City High School Blood Drive!

Friday, Feb. 20, 2026
KCHS - Auditorium
8:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Click to make your appointment online.

Yearbook is hosting a raffle! If you have already purchased a yearbook for this year, you are already entered! If you would like to enter the raffle, purchase a Karns City High School 2026 yearbook by February 27th to win a past yearbook of your choice!

The KC Junior Class Bingo Winter Bash is Sunday, February 22 at the Petrolia Firehall on Argyle Street. Doors open at 12:30 pm and bingo begins at 2:00 pm. We hope to see you there!

View the Bingo Flyer.

Four Karns City students recently represented the district as members of the PMEA District 5 Honors Band. Selected through a highly competitive audition process that required performing collegiate-level solo literature, these students earned a prestigious honor. Their selection is a testament to their dedication, musicianship, and hard work.

Don't forget those memories of school during the holiday season!

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Twenty-seven band students in grades 7–12 traveled to SRU on December 4th for the culminating event of their virtual teaching partnership with the university’s music education department—a collaboration now in its tenth year. Throughout the fall semester, KC students recorded short playing excerpts that were shared with a music education major, who then provided individualized feedback and suggestions for improvement.

Our Christmas Concerts are this week and you're invited!

Junior High - Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 7:00 pm at KCHS
Senior High - Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 7:00 pm at KCHS

We’re excited to announce our Craft & Vendor Show at Karns City High School on March 21, 2026, from 9 AM – 3 PM!

November 20 is Children's Grief Awareness Day.

Show your support for those who have experienced a loss by wearing blue on Nov. 20. Students in grades 7-12 may stop down to the lobby to create a butterfly for a person they have lost. The butterflies will be hung throughout the halls. 

Each Karns City senior soccer player selected one teacher to wear a soccer shirt for them. It was a fun way for the seniors to thank their teachers and for the teachers to show their support for our seniors.

Now is the time for seniors to order Class of 2026 items from Jostens. In addition, it's time for sophomores to think about designing their class rings.  

Click here to view the Graduate Newsletter from Jostens. 

Click here to view the Class Ring Newsletter from Jostens. 

Karns City Jr. Sr. High School is participating in Red Ribbon Week October 27 - October 31. 

Each Karns City senior football player selected one teacher to wear a football shirt for them. It was a fun way for the seniors to thank their teachers and for the teachers to show their support for our seniors.

The Karns City Junior-Senior High School will host the annual Fall Variety Show on Wednesday, November 5 at 7:00 pm in the auditorium.

Each Karns City senior cheerleader selected one teacher to wear a bow for them. It was a fun way for the seniors to thank their teachers and for the teachers to show their support for our seniors. 

Karns City alumnus, Class of 2024, Dane King is currently serving in the United States Marine Corps. He recently came home from training and surprised his brother, Colin King, during his high school lunch period.

Each month, we are proud to recognize one student, senior and staff member!

Congratulations to our October SOTMs!

All members of the service, both past and present, are invited to join us at Karns City Jr./Sr. High School for a luncheon and assembly in honor of the sacrifices you have made for our country on Friday, November 7, 2025. The luncheon begins at noon in the library, followed by a school wide assembly at 1:00 pm.

Karns City Jr./Sr. High School students, staff and community members are welcome to purchase Veterans Day apparel. Any students or staff members who purchase apparel are encouraged to wear it to the Veterans Day assembly on November 7th.

A portion of all proceeds will be donated to local veteran organizations. Thank you for your support!

Click here to order your Veterans Day apparel.  

Congratulations to our 2025 Homecoming King and Queen!

Naomi Veneksy was named Queen and Owen Heginbotham was named King at the 2025 Homecoming football game on September 26. 

Congratulations to the 2025 Karns City Homecoming Court!

Back row, left to right: Shane Slaughenhoupt, Nathan Hess, Mason Bell, Logan Fisher, Sean Slaughenhoupt, Owen Heginbotham 

Front row, left to right: Phoebe Brandon, Trinity McFarland, Layla Colsey, Abbie Dailey, Aubrey Price, Naomi Veneksy 

Save the date for the Incentive Club's Food Truck Fair on October 13!

Each month, we are proud to recognize one student, senior and staff member!

Congratulations to our September SOTMs!

Our school is taking part in the 2025 Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS) sponsored by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, the Pennsylvania Department of Education, and the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs. The survey will ask questions about the behaviors of students in the 6th, 8th, 10th, and 12th grades, including questions about school climate, mental health, violence, bullying, and substance use.

Make this school year unforgettable! The 2025-2026 yearbook will be packed with photos, stories, and memories you’ll want to look back on for years to come.

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In preparation for the 2025-2026 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. 

Click here for a printable PDF of this 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!