Thomas Starr King Middle School - Magnet School Of Excellence- National Award of Merit! Congratulations to Thomas Starr King Middle School on being named a 2026 Magnet School of Excellence! This honor really highlights the dedication of the staff, the hard work of the students, and the strong community support that makes our school outstanding.
Class of 2026 Culmination Processions ESM: Monday, June 8, 2026FAM: Tuesday, June 9, 2026GAT: Wednesday, June 10, 2026Please see flyer for more details
Summer of Learning Join us from June 22 – July 20 and make the most of this year’s Summer of Learning
Open House and New Student Orientation Join us for Open House and New Student Orientation on Thursday, May 21, 2026, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Advanced Screening Walt Disney Studios/Lucasfilm has rewarded Mr. Palayan's Digital Design Students with an advanced screening of the upcoming film.
Extended Learning Opportunity Programs Students of all interests and experience levels are welcome to participate. See the flyer and the link below for program details, meeting times, and instructions for joining.
Science Olympiad Club at the LA Regional Tournament The Science Olympiad Club proudly represented our school at the Science Olympiad Los Angeles Regional Tournament held at Rio Hondo College on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
Parents and Guardians School Experience Survey Please be sure to take the survey between February 2 and March 27, 2026. Parents/Guardians can take the survey by either scanning the QR code on the left or going to https://ses.lausd.org/TakeTheSES We value your feedback and look forward to hearing about your experience at our school. Thank you for your cooperation and continued support.
Annual King Spelling Bee Competition! 🐝 We are excited to announce that the King MS Spelling Bee winner is Briella Zapanta, a 7th-grade GAT student!Briella will represent our school at the Region West Spelling Bee Competition! We are proud to have her move on to the next level of competition.
Advanced Screening of "Avatar: Fire & Ash" Students in Mr. Palayan’s Digital Imaging and Advanced Animation classes spent the semester completing an in-depth studio design project tied to this film.
Advanced Screening for Zootopia 2 Students in Mr. Palayan’s Digital Imaging and Advanced Animation classes spent the semester completing an in-depth studio design project tied to this film.
Advanced screening for Wicked: For Good Students in Mr. Palayan’s Digital Imaging and Advanced Animation classes spent the semester completing an in-depth studio design project tied to this film.
An Evening of Classic And Contemporary Scenes Mark your calendars for Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 5:00 PM in the King auditorium. Don't miss this captivating night of comedy and drama!
Winter Academy 2026 January 5 - 9, 2026Academic Enrichment and InterventionSecondary students in grades 6-8 will receive five full days of structured learning between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to promote academic growth and enrichment.
We Are One Visit LAUSD’s We Are One website if you or your family need assistance or resources including information on virtual school options, transportation, immigration, health, wellness, food, or housing.
Yearbook Sale The TSKMS 2025-26 yearbook is on sale for $30 for only a few more days! Buy yours before Friday October 31 before the price goes up to $35!
Door Decorating Contest Winners Leadership would like to thank our judges and administration for their time and support, Friends of King for the prizes, and all the homerooms who participated in the door decorating contest!
King Middle School Halloween Activities and Guidelines The following guidelines regarding Halloween activities have been developed by the Los Angeles Unified School District to allow students to participate in enjoyable, positive, and controlled activities, while addressing student safety.
Volunteer Orientation JOIN US FOR COFFEE AND REFRESHMENTSOctober 10, 20258:30 am - 9:30 amParent Center
