Following a brief lockdown and investigation at the school, schools superintendent Paul Padalino said the situation had been resolved and that the incident, while unfortunate and dangerous, was not malicious.

Source: https://hudsonvalleyone.com/2023/03/03/five-kingston-students-transported-to-hospital-after-suspected-pepper-spray-incident-at-school/

“I want to assure you that the District is fully committed to providing an inclusive educational environment and does not permit students to opt out of learning about Black History Month, or any other history lessons,” said Padalino.

Source: https://hudsonvalleyone.com/2023/02/03/kcsd-walks-back-black-history-month-opt-out-language/

“Snowmobiles don’t care if there’s no snow, they still come riding across our lawns,” Padalino said, “People just tear up our, our property.

Source: https://hudsonvalleyone.com/2023/04/26/kingston-city-school-district-scrambles-to-provide-accessible-athletic-fields-during-dietz-stadium-renovation/

“The Kingston City School District and our school staff work hard to provide a safe learning and working environment every day,” Padalino said.

Source: https://hudsonvalleyone.com/2023/03/03/five-kingston-students-transported-to-hospital-after-suspected-pepper-spray-incident-at-school/