New to King?
Take a tour with the School Counselors
August - Tues 21st-Wed 22nd-Thurs 23rd
9am or 12pm Daily- No Appointment Necessary
Meet in the Front Lobby
First Day of School Information:
Tuesday, September 4
7th & 8th Graders: 7:55-9:25am
6th Graders: 11:15am-2:25pm
Transportation will be provided for this adjusted schedule to eligible students.
School Supplies List
It is recommended that students have a backpack and lock for their locker. Practice with the lock at home!
Teachers will inform students of other needed supplies during the first days of school.
Welcome to King Middle School
One of three public middle schools in Portland, King Middle School (KMS) has a rigorous curriculum that promotes a high level of student engagement through real-world learning. King Middle School is dedicated to creating a school where all students succeed at a high level. We serve the most racially, ethnically, and economically diverse neighborhoods in the state of Maine. In our student body of approximately 520 students, more than 25 languages are spoken, with students coming from 17 countries.
In our school-wide Expeditionary Learning model, students engage in eight to twelve week experiential learning expeditions with strong fieldwork and service components. These in-depth and interdisciplinary expeditions require students to engage in sophisticated research, engage with the community in authentic ways, and present their findings in high quality products presented to real audiences.
Our Mission
To awaken our students to the possibilities around them, as leaders in their own learning.
To instill a sense of wonder and personal agency that can only be achieved through
the exploration of real-world challenges and their potential solutions. To accept
students as they are, and in doing so, encourage them to discover their best selves.