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Hazel Health

Sep 18 2024

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Teacher of the Year

Apr 23 2024

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Apr 16 2024

Read Moreabout 2024-25 KCPS Budget Priorities

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Feb 1 2024

Read Moreabout KCPS dancers shine in major competitions

Third Grade Students Dissecting Worms

Jan 5 2023

Read Moreabout Third Grade Early Birds Dissecting Their Worms

A 5-photo panel of a high school choir singing to residents of Parkview and Clara Manor Nursing Homes.

Dec 16 2022

This week, Northeast High School choir students went on a field trip to sing carols at two senior living facilities.

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Dec 15 2022

Congratulations to students Roberto Velazquez, Bridget Gosnell and Gabriel Ponzer for their selection to this prestigious audition band!

Read Moreabout Middle Schoolers Make Music with KC Metro #3 All District Band

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Dec 15 2022

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Not Business as Usual at Trailwoods: Business Finance Class Learns Entrepreneurship

Dec 14 2022

Walk into Trailwoods on a Tuesday or Thursday, you will find the older students taking part of their day working in the school store, learning about stage blocking or even checking the moisture levels of their plant projects.

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KCPS Students Shine at 2022 DECA Central Region Leadership Conference

Dec 13 2022

Students from Northeast High School and Lincoln College Preparatory Academy attended the 2022 DECA Central Region Leadership Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin over the weekend.

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Dec 1 2022

Kansas City Public Schools is conducting a nationwide search for its next superintendent and has contracted with an executive search firm to lead the search.

Read Moreabout KCPS Board Announces Community Engagement for the Superintendent Search

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Dec 1 2022

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Nov 30 2022

Congratulations to our student mathematicians who helped KCPS emerge as the overall District Champion in the 13th Annual PREP-KC Regional Math Relays!

Read Moreabout KCPS Named District Champion in Math Relays

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Nov 29 2022

Enrollment is now open for anyone interested in attending a KCPS Signature School or free pre-K next year!

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Nov 29 2022

Primitivo Garcia teachers participated in a special shopping spree courtesy of Office Depot on Nov. 7, 2022.

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KCPS Student Section Cheers Roos to Victory

Nov 16 2022

KCPS is excited to announce a new partnership with Kansas City Athletics!

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Nov 15 2022

The Reasons to Believe Honor Roll is a celebration of notable Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools alumni making a difference in the community. Congratulations, Dr. Collier!

Read Moreabout Dr. Collier Receives 'Reasons to Believe' Honors

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Nov 9 2022

Congratulations are in order for Mr. Kevin Hogan! Last week, Mr. Hogan was randomly chosen to win a free two-year lease at Two Light Luxury Apartments as a part of the Kansas City Power & Light District partnership with KCPSEF.

Read Moreabout Holliday Teacher Wins KCPSEF's Free Apartment Giveaway

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Nov 8 2022

With cold and flu season upon us, KCPS has many resources for keeping your family healthy this fall. Remember, if your child is ill, please do not send them to school.

Read Moreabout Stay Healthy This Fall, KCPS

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Nov 8 2022

Read Moreabout 2022-23 Inclement Weather Policy

Two students hold Avila shirts up against a Paseo backdrop. Everyone is smiling.

Nov 2 2022

Seventeen KCPS seniors received life-changing news on Tuesday: Avila University in partnership with KC Scholars had awarded them full-ride scholarships.

Read Moreabout KC Scholars, Avila Surprise 17 KCPS Students with Full Rides

An East High School soccer player in black and green kicks a ball on the field.

Oct 27 2022

The Bears have scored 82 goals all season, while opponents have only scored 16 against the Bears. They'll play their first district game on Saturday, Oct. 29.

Read Moreabout East Bears Head to Quarterfinals with Strong Record

A four-panel of student artwork depicting Hispanic Heritage Month themes.

Oct 26 2022

The KCPS Board of Directors recognized the winners of our "¡Si Se Puede!" Hispanic Heritage Month art contest at the Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022, meeting. Thank you to all the students who participated and the teachers who encouraged them!

Read Moreabout ¡Si Se Puede! Announcing 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month Art Contest Winners

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Oct 26 2022

We want your feedback on Blueprint 2030, our academic vision for KCPS! This video will explain our plan for the future of our school district.

Read Moreabout Watch the Blueprint 2030 Recommendations Video

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Oct 25 2022

Each year, Arvest Bank honors educators through the 'We Love Teachers' program by awarding $500 classroom grants.

Read Moreabout Arvest Bank Awards 'We Love Teachers' Grants

Become a Mentor

Mentoring within schools has become an increasingly popular and effective way to bring a caring adult or older peer relationship to the lives of more youth.

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Become a Partner

Assist with sponsoring educational opportunities that benefit KCPS students, families and employees and invest in the KCPS community.

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Parent Leadership Organizations

Participating in parent leadership organizations is a great way to get involved in the education of children. Adults who take an active role in education positively impact future generations of leaders, workers and parents. These adults also get a chance to see firsthand what goes on inside schools within the Kansas City, Missouri School District.

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Volunteer

By giving your time you're not only helping KCPS, you're also helping the communities our schools support and thrive in.

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Make a Gift

The Kansas City Public Schools Education Foundation was established in 2012 as a self-perpetuating, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization to promote quality education in Kansas City Public Schools.

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