McVinney-Vento Coordinator Jessica Smith recently traveled to Washington D.C., to advocate for the hundreds of students at Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools affected by homelessness.

Smith, accompanied by Francisco Litardo and Laura Mersman, made the journey to the nation’s capital to participate in the National Summit for Youth Homelessness and Hill Day Conference.

It was a chance to speak up for the vulnerable group who often go unheard in the halls of power.

The conference, held on February 27-28, focused on youth homelessness and the barriers young people face every day- which often seem insurmountable.

Four students at Sumner Academy of Arts and Science are receiving the recognition they deserve following the hard work they’ve put in- all in the name of preserving history.

Neveah Williams, Ellie Jones, Canise Frazier, and Mariah Moseby were honored at the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools board meeting on Thursday, February 27, for their collaboration with Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC).

They teamed up with faculty researchers to help create an engaging and educational traveling exhibit, showcasing the history and legacy of Sumner High School.

A group of brave 4th-grade students from Frank Rushton Elementary School and their teacher received a thunderous standing ovation during the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools board meeting held on March 25.

Baraka Ruhumukiza, Ariadne Garcia Montoya, Caleb Orellana Solis, Vitali Kunakhovich, and their teacher, Peter Wetzel, were acknowledged for their courageous effort to champion a house bill at the state capitol in Topeka, Kansas.

The young advocates addressed state legislators hoping to pass House Bill 2330 in honor of Ruby Bridges, the young African American girl who was the first student to integrate a public school in the South.

A five-member, all-female team, comprising of four seniors and one junior, competed in the Kansas ProStart Invitational on March 4-5.

Daniela Giron Morataya, Karen Flores Bautista, Kimberly Lopez, Miriam Lopez Villeda, and Rosario Suriano went up against 95 other students from across the state.

This was the first time that an all-female team from Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools reached this level of competition. 

F.L. Schlagle High School student Oscar Cervantes walked away with a $3,000 check after taking first place in the 2025 KC Biz Fest Competition.

The high school junior is the first student from Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools, to win such an honor in 21 years.

Cervantes and his classmates participated in the four-day event at the Regnier Center Building at Johnson County College in Overland Park, Kansas.

Six students from Argentine Middle School had the honor of serving as pages for Kansas Senator Pat Pettey and meeting Governor Laura Kelly.

The group of eighth-grade American History students made the journey to the Kansas State Capitol Building in Topeka, Kansas, on Tuesday, March 11.

Jaxson Ruiz, Luis Diosdado, Daniel Carreon, Mildred Perez, Aaliyah Ceron, and Alexa Torres Lozoya served as pages through the Kansas Legislature program.

A group of talented students and dedicated faculty from the Integrated Arts Program at Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools proudly showcased their skills at a recent music conference in Wichita, Kansas.

The large delegation participated in the annual Kansas Music Educators Association Conference (KMEA) from February 27 through March 1.

The Kansas City, Kansas community is cordially invited to the annual KCKPS EXCELS SHOWCASE.

Come see firsthand the incredible talent, skills and innovation of our students as the present their hands-on projects, career experiences, and industry collaborations.

This is your chance to connect with the next generation of professionals and celebrate their achievements.

The showcase will take place on Wednesday, April 23, from 2-4 p.m. at the KCKCC Technical Educational Center, 6565 State Ave., KCK

The Welcome Center at Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is rolling out the red carpet and inviting families from Wyandotte County to the second annual Unity in the Community celebration.

This fun-filled event will be packed to the brim with helpful summer support programs, resources, and access services that may make life a little easier.

Join us Saturday, April 26, from 11-1 p.m., at J.C. Harmon High School, located at 2400 Steele Rd. KCK.

Traffic Alert: Crews will repair and resurface multiple bridges on I-435 between the Kansas River and the Missouri River, in Wyandotte County.

The project includes patching and overlay work on the following bridges:

• Northbound I-435 bridge over Connor Creek
• Southbound I-435 bridge over Leavenworth Road
• Southbound I-435 bridge over Georgia Avenue
• Southbound I-435 bridge over Parallel Parkway
• Southbound I-435 bridge over 98^th Street
• Northbound and southbound I-435 bridges over Swartz Road

Work is expected to be completed by May 2026.

The Kansas City, Kansas Fire Department (KCKFD) reminds motorists about the dangers of driving over fire hoses.

If there is a fire hose in the roadway, even if it is flat with no water flowing through it, DO NOT DRIVE OVER THE HOSE. Fire officials say to find an alternate route.

If that isn't possible, safely park your vehicle away from the scene and ask a nearby police officer, fire police officer, or firefighter to help you safely navigate around the fire scene.

Effective Monday, March 31, 2025, all visitors entering the Municipal Building (701 N. 7^th Street, KCK) will be required to use the newly installed security X-ray machines at the two designated public entrances, located in the main lobby and ground level.

The installation of these X-ray machines is expected to expedite the security check-in process for visitors to the Municipal Building, aligning it with the Wyandotte County Court House security check-in process.

This new process will also eliminate the need for cumbersome hand inspections of all backpacks, travel bags, purses, and other similar items.