District Calendar

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools Board of Education will soon hold the second of two Listening and Learning sessions.

During the upcoming session, the board would like to hear from you on a number of topics that have an impact on the school district.

They want to know what you think the district is doing well, what areas of academics need improvement, as well as what changes need to be made regarding safety and social-emotional learning.

The Listening & Learning session will take place from 10 a.m. until noon, Saturday, April 22nd at KCKPS Central Office, located at 2010 N. 59th St. in KCK.

For the Spanish version of this video, click the link----> Listening & Learning Session

Can't wait until the next session to share your feedback? You can offer your thoughts by clicking on the button below.

If you have a child who is eligible for Kindergarten in the 2023-2024 school year, now is the time to register. 

The registration process has easy to follow steps and takes no time to complete.

Documents needed for a new registration:



• Birth Certificate
• Immunizations
• Proof of address
• Transcripts for new students
• Physicals for students 9 and younger

As we begin to wrap up the 2022-2023 Virtual Learning year, here are some important points to know and remember:

• Your child's Chromebook or other tech devices will be need to be returned at the end of the year

• Any current virtual student that wishes to remain in virtual learning for next year will need to re-register

• Any new or returning virtual student will register for the 2023-2024 school year beginning in May and continue through June.

• There will NOT be an open registration in August. Students must register in the spring for next year.

More information about the registration process will be provided at a later date in the Parents as Partners newsletter, the KCKPS website, and our social media platforms.

Parents and Guardians, KCKPS has a new flyer system called Peachjar.

This new platform will enable your child’s school and the District to digitally send important school and community flyers to you.

School-approved digital flyers will be sent to your email inbox, where you can easily click to sign up for events and programs.

Additionally, you will be able to access flyers right from the homepage of your child's school using the Peachjar button.

No action is required to begin receiving this communication from your school. Look for emails with the subject line of “School Announcement and Opportunities for your Child.”

To ensure you don’t miss notifications, we suggest you add school@peachjar.com to your email contacts and click “always display images” when you receive your first email.

Peachjar is used exclusively for the distribution of school and district-approved flyers only. 



There is still time to register for the KCKPS Summer Learning Program.

This will be a fun-filled learning experience for all KCKPS students-- and it's FREE!

Parents and guardians, you have until April 21, 2023, to register your student.

You can register in the documents section of the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

Healthy students are better learners, and academic achievement bears a lifetime of benefits for health.

Recent research shows that higher academic grades are associated with more positive individual and cumulative health behaviors among high school students.

However, youth risk behaviors, such as physical inactivity, unhealthy dietary behaviors, tobacco use, alcohol use, and other drug use are consistently linked to poor grades and test scores and lower educational attainment.

Due to the rise of fentanyl deaths and overdoses in the Kansas City, Kansas community, the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools Police Department and Enough is Enough will host a very important presentation.

Join Captain John Diaz of the KCK Police Department as he educates parents on the dangers of fentanyl and signs associated with the deadly drug.

The presentation will take place from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 16, at Gloria Willis Middle School, located at 1735 N. 64th Terrace in Kansas City, Kansas.

A reflective and tearful Charlesetta Jackson recently sat on the set of Fox4 Studios in Kansas City, Missouri. 

Jackson had just been told on live television that she won the local station’s Remarkable Woman of the Year Award.

Fox4 anchors Christel Bell and Kristen Holloway relayed the news to Jackson who continuously wiped tears from her eyes.

Jackson knew she had been nominated for the honor, but it became official on Wednesday, March 29.

Abby Cole, the Behavioral Health Social Worker at Quindaro Elementary School, has been named the 2023 Kansas Social Worker of the Year. 

“I knew that I had been nominated, but I knew there were so many other amazing school social workers throughout our district and throughout our state. I was very surprised I won, but also very honored as well,” said Cole. 

Central Middle School choir got a unique opportunity to speak with a composer of a song they were working on.

Dear KCKPS Parents, 

As the 2022-2023 school year comes to a close, your child has played, studied, learned, and enriched their life this year.

It is now time to reflect and celebrate your child’s growth in academics, social/emotional learning, attendance, and the positive relationships with students and staff.

Get ready to browse your school yearbook and enjoy the sweet memories.

And be sure to look through all those papers that have been sent home every week or it just might be time to watch your child turn their tassel.

However, the end of the year is a time to look back and reflect on every milestone your child has accomplished.

These victories can look differently for every child.

While one child may be preparing for graduation; another child has just learned to read.

Please spend time celebrating those wins no matter how big or small they might be because at one point all things were once difficult until they became easy with consistent practice and understanding over time.

As we prepare our sad goodbyes and safe wishes over summer break, we are most grateful for YOU.

Our wonderful parents/guardians are so vital to the success of each student.

Thank you for your continuous support.

Dezarae Allbritton, 

Proud Principal of Quindaro Elementary School

KCK is launching its comprehensive plan process which will help them establish a shared vision for the future of our community.

The Unified Government invites you, your neighbors, and neighborhood leaders to join them as they seek more ways to engage and empower its community through these critical community conversations.