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School Administration Changes

Foundation for Excellence Hosts Golf Tournament

April Employee of the Month

First-Year Students Learn How to Budget

Students Sink Their Teeth into a Dental Career

Students Earn Scholarships to College

Morse ECC Hosts Fun-filled Car Show

April Students of the Month

Teachers Honored at Annual Teacher of the Year Award Banquet

How One Student Brought His Dreams to Reality

Everyone Benefits with Work Based Learning

Community News

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May 20-23

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May 23

Last Day of School for All Students

Dear Advocates for Excellence,

As a distinguished supporter, you have been a vital force behind our mission to enhance education in Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools. Today, I'm excited to personally invite you and your organization to be among the first to explore our carefully curated 2024 Golf Tournament Sponsorship Packet.

Event Details:

Date

Wednesday, June 12th

Location

Dub’s Dread Golf Club, 12601 Hollingsworth Rd, Kansas City, KS 66109

Time

Morning Flight Registration | 7 am

Afternoon Flight Registration | 12:30 pm

In the Sponsorship Packet, you'll find all the necessary details about the sponsorship levels. Each level offers different features and benefits to showcase your brand and gain exposure.

Download the Sponsorship Packet Now!

Sponsorship Highlights: Maximize Your Impact!

(Download the packet for more details)

Gold Level: $10,000

• Premier logo placement for maximum exposure
• Extensive recognition across all promotional channels

Silver Level: $5,000

• Digital clubhouse presence to showcase your brand
• Logo placement on prominent sponsor banners

Sign Sponsorship: $3,500

• Cart signage for unparalleled visibility throughout the event

Golf Cart Sponsorship: $500

• Highlight your brand with exclusive cart signage

Beverage Cart Sponsorship:$750 (With Driving Option: $1,500)

• Stand out with beverage cart signage, with or without the driving option

Hole Sponsorship: $1,500

• Showcase your brand with a designated tee box display and player registration.

Food Sponsorship: $1,000

• Feature your brand at a food station with extensive recognition

Note: Please provide logos and advertisement design for all sponsorship levels.



Sign up Today!

Join us in making a difference at our 34th Annual Golf Tournament!

Your continued collaboration is fundamental to our shared success. If you have any questions or wish to discuss specific details, please don't hesitate to contact:

Christal Watson

Executive Director

christal.watson@kckps.org

Office: 913-279-2237

Mobile: 913-340-2025

We look forward to seeing you on June 12th!  

Mikheala Dozier

EC-5 Instructional Coach at Douglass Elementary

Highlights Around the District

Studies show that when young people understand how to budget their money early in life, they are more likely to succeed financially as adults. 

That’s why dozens of first-year students from Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools participated in a unique real-world budgeting exercise program.

The event occurred on Thursday, April 4, at the Kansas City Urban Academy in Kansas City, Missouri.

First-year students from Wyandotte, Washington, J.C. Harmon, F.L. Schlagle, and Sumner Academy of Arts and Science High Schools participated in interactive exercises designed to help them understand some of the realities of preparing for the future in terms of employment, finances, and the cost of living.

Each student was given a life profile in certain scenarios, such as being a single parent, having a dual-income household, or being a doctor versus having a part-time job. Based on those scenarios, students had to make budgeting decisions. 

Two students at Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools are well on their way to a career in dentistry.

Wyandotte High School senior Jaquelin Rosales and F.L. Schlagle High School senior Alexa Franco-Gurrola participate in a dental assistance program. The program is a partnership between KCKPS and Vibrant Health Services that provides students with training to become dental hygienists. 

The program teaches students how to prepare treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials and perform procedures in compliance with the Dental Practice Act. Upon graduation from high school, students can be hired as employees at Vibrant Health.

Dozens of students from across Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools recently received a financial boost to attend college.

Presentations were held at all five high schools during the week of April 1 to announce that students would be awarded $1000 scholarships from the Hispanic Development Fund.

The HDF Scholarship Program was established in 1984 to invest in the Hispanic/Latinx youth of greater Kansas City by providing annual scholarships to deserving students. 

The HDF Scholarship Program aims to bridge the financial gap between students and their educational goals. 

Morse Early Childhood Center leaders have rolled out a program they hope will bring their students, families, and the community closer together more often.

The school held a Men of Morse Day on Friday, March 2, during which dads, brothers, uncles, cousins, some moms, and grandfathers walked students to class. 

Morse Principal Dr. Denise Deckard says there were 70 participants in the event. Dr. Deckard says the joy on the children’s faces as they introduced their guests was priceless.

Those who attended Men of Morse Day were each given materials to make a box car. 

James Bik

Bethel Early Childhood Center

Malina Thomas

Lindberg Elementary School

Alexander Ponce Cordova

Gloria Willis Middle School

Valeria Lara Mejia

Banneker Elementary School

Congratulations to Tyler Sisco at Washington High School and Hannah Mastorakos at Welborn Elementary School for being named the 2025 Kansas Teacher of the Year district nominees for Kansas Region III. 

This prestigious award recognizes excellence in teaching in elementary and secondary classrooms in Kansas. 

Sisco, Mastorakas, and dozens of other Kansas educators were recognized at the annual awards banquet at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel on Sunday, April 7.

Since Mastarokas was a semi-finalist, she will be asked to participate in numerous events across the state, where she will serve as an education ambassador. 

The mission of the Kansas Teacher of the Year program is to build and utilize a network of exemplary teachers who are leaders in improving schools, student performance, and the teaching profession. 

Kansas City is known to people across America for its love of American football. But, over the past several years, the city has become mesmerized by fútbol – also known as soccer. 

Kansas City, Kansas, is home to the Major League Soccer team Sporting Kansas City. Because of the success and fandom Kansas City has had with this team, not only has the city added a professional women's team to the mix, but KC will also be one of the host cities for the 2026 World Cup. 

Due to the tremendous growth of sports in Kansas City, it is no surprise that many KCKPS students want to participate in the fun. Earlier this week, Angel Castillo was surprised with an exciting opportunity to represent his school and his city. 

Angel is a graduate of Washington High School and currently attends the 18-21 Transition Program at Life Academy at J.C. Harmon High School. Angel, who loves sports, was recently chosen to join the Sporting Kansas City Unified Soccer team. The program provides opportunities for Kansas City area high school students with and without intellectual disabilities to train, play, and compete together on the same team. 

Angel’s family first heard about the team when they received an email from Sporting Kansas City with information about tryouts. Soccer being Angel’s favorite sport, his mother registered him right away. After discovering that Angel made the team, he jumped into practices and signing day. 

Sporting Kansas City took time to hold a special signing day ceremony for everyone who made the team. During the signing ceremony, Angel was able to sign his letter of intent to play for the team. Angel’s teammates, family, and coaches cheered him on as he signed to play. 

Angel will get the chance to travel with his team to Minnesota next month to compete against Minnesota’s Unified team. He will also play in September at Children’s Mercy Park. Angel is extremely happy to be on the team and is ready to compete! 

Congratulations to Angel. 

One KCK business is still feeling the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and they recently turned to some high school students for some out-of-the-box thinking.

The Merc Co+Op is a grocery store at 5th and Minnesota that is member owned, which means it is governed by policies of the community and customers. They had their grand opening during the height of the pandemic and were unable to invite people to celebrate. They think missing those key organic outreach moments in the beginning contributes to a lack of awareness in the community about what they have to offer.

“A co-op is basically designed to meet the needs of the people that it serves,” said Quinlan Carttar, Outreach Specialist for the Merc. “It keeps all of the jobs, profits, and ultimately the strategic direction of the company all within the immediate community. It enriches the community for everyone who lives here. Anyone can shop at our store, but we encourage and incentivize ownership.”

Community News

You are invited to attend the upcoming quarterly meeting of the Wyandotte County Historical Society & Museum with a featured presentation on inspired by Saturnino Alvarado, a KCK resident in the early 20th century who advocated for the integration of our schools. Originally a shoemaker from Michoacan, Mexico, Alvarado believed his children had the right to be educated like any other students living in Argentine and is often credited with the integration of Hispanics into our local schools. The event is scheduled for Sunday, May 19 at 2PM at the Wyandotte County Museum. Hope to see you there!

The Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Safe and Affordable Housing Action Team invites you to join in an interactive conversation next Tuesday, May 7 from 9:30AM-11AM on tiny homes. Get ready to explore the latest trends in compact living and innovative housing solutions. Discover how tiny homes are revolutionizing the way we think about living spaces. Register today!

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