District Calendar

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools Police Department and the Enough is Enough program hosted an important public meeting about the dangers of Fentanyl.

A modest, but intrigued crowd gathered at Gloria Willis Middle School in Kansas City, Kansas on Tuesday, May 16.

The public meeting featured presentations about the deadly drug, and the huge impact it had on one local family.

For the past several months, students from Schlagle, Harmon, Sumner, Washington, Wyandotte, and Alfred Fairfax Academy have brainstormed ideas on how they could help reduce violence in the Kansas City, Kansas community.

Through their hard work, each school was given a $1,000 grant to help get their violence prevention program off the ground.

Free or reduced-price summer meals will be available to students in the greater Kansas City, Kansas area.

Here's how you can find them.

The Meals for Kids Site Finder developed by the USDA Food and Nutrition Services is available to help children, parents, and others quickly and easily find summer meal sites near them.

The site finder, available for use at no charge, is a web-based application that also works on tablets, smartphones and other mobile devices without the need to download.

If your student plans to ride the bus for the Summer Learning Program, be on the lookout for information from KCKPS Transportation Services via Bright Arrow.

New information is expected very soon.

Do you have a student interested in virtual learning for the 2023-2024 school year?

Registration is now open. The deadline to signup is mid-June.

For more information, please visit:

Any current GVA K-12 Virtual School Student or 500 Reach student that is returning to in-person learning for next school year should return their equipment (laptop and charger) to the TIS department at North Central Office, across from F.L. Schlagle High School.

Available hours for return are 9:00am to 3:00pm, weekdays. All devices should be returned by May 31st.

If your student will continue in virtual learning during the 2023-24 school year, they may keep their current equipment for use during the 2023-24 school year.

These students must also be registered for virtual learning between May 15^th and June 15th.

Information about registration is available through their academic advisors with Greenbush and their home site counselors and principals.

What: Dual Language Support Sessions for Families.

Who: All families interested in enrolling a kindergarten student in a dual language program.

The program option is open to all families beginning May 24.

When: Wednesday, June 7 (8am - 12pm)

Thursday, June 8 (1-5pm)

Where: Frances Willard, New Stanley and Silver City Elementary Schools.

KCKPS leaders and local dignitaries held a ribbon cutting ceremony to help open a second Read, Play, Learn safe space for children to read.

The new Read, Play, Learn reading space is at Rosedale Ultra Wash, located at 4310 Pearl St., in Kansas City, Kansas.

It will offer a fun and safe area for young students to read their favorite books, learn about the world and explore their imaginations.

A spotlight shined brightly on some very talented and dedicated members of Kansas City, Kansas Public School.

A special ceremony was held for the awardees of the 2025 Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year at Central Office on Tuesday, May 9. 

Wyandotte High School's Natalie Berry-Johnson receives one of public education's highest honors.

The NEA Foundation was bestowed with the Members Benefits Award for Teaching Excellence.

Cadets at Washington High School’s Air Force Junior ROTC have been selected to receive the 2022-2023 Air Force JROTC Distinguished Unit Award, with Merit.

 This is the highest possible award Junior ROTC cadets can earn during the 2023 school year. The honor comes from the headquarters of the Air Force Junior ROTC at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama. 

Dear KCKPS Families, 

I would like to congratulate all of you for completing another successful school year. 

We appreciate your time and effort in making sure your student(s) come to school on time, are prepared for class and are present every day. 

As we approach the end of the school year and summer break becomes our focus, I would like to take the opportunity to provide helpful tips to maintain students in academic shape for the 2023-2024 school year.

Maintain routines:

• Ensure that your child is getting enough sleep. Growing minds need an average of 8-10 hours of sleep every day!
• Continue conversations about what goals and interest your child has in school and their future. Encourage them to read and explore future careers and job opportunities.

Safety:

• Monitor your child’s use of social media platforms. Check their phones and check that they are having positive and healthy conversations with their friends.
• Talk with your child about their friends and get to know them.
• Discuss the health hazards of using e-cigarettes and vaping unknown substances.

Plan fun family time:

• Visit the library and check out books for fun reading for the whole family!
• Plan a family meal where everyone gets to plan and cook together.
• Have a family movie night or board game night.

Thank you for all you do and the support you provide to our schools. Have a fun and safe summer!

KCK will be hosting four DotteTalks this year across Wyandotte County.

DotteTalks will include an overview of the current financial state and provide a walk-through simulation.

Can you solve our budget? How would you make changes to our budget? How would you balance our budget?

Collaborate with KCK and help provide input on your priorities as we move forward with our 2024 budget planning.