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Le Journal
AL News & Updates
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| Re-Enrollment Now Open for 2026–2027 & Summer School | |
Dear AL Community,
Re-enrollment is now open for the 2026–2027 school year and Summer School. All current families must complete the online Enrollment Survey and required forms so we can plan staffing, transportation, and student support for next year.
Académie Lafayette uses the PowerSchool Parent Portal for registration. The process is fully online and must be completed for each student who plans to return.
Important deadlines:
- ALIHS students: February 8
- All other students: February 27
These forms also cover Summer School enrollment, when applicable.
What families need to do:
- Log in through the PowerSchool Parent Portal at academielafayette.org and complete all required enrollment forms.
- Submit the Enrollment Survey even if your student is not returning next year.
- Upload required documents, including updated immunization records (for PK, K, 8th, and 12th), medical plans if applicable, and proof of residency.
- Enrollment is not finalized until all forms and documents are approved.
New siblings: Please do not add new students in PowerSchool yet. All new siblings must first apply through schoolappkc.org and receive a seat offer after the March 4 lottery.
Families can click here to read the step-by-step instructions and full details can read the complete enrollment message.
If you have questions, contact Enrollment at enrollment@academielafayette.org or 816-888-8934. For PowerSchool technical support, email powerschool@academielafayette.org.
Thank you for completing re-enrollment promptly and helping us prepare for a strong year ahead.
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February 7
3rd Annual Ethnic Food
Festival, 6-8 pm, Armour - Buy tickets now!
February 9
Board Meeting, 6 pm, Armour & Online
February 10
2 Restaurant Giveback Nights: Sayachi Sushi and Jarocho (in KCK)
February 11
K-5 Valentine's Day Parties
Cherry Pre-K-1st Grade Open House, 5:30 pm
February 12-13
NO SCHOOL - Parent-Teacher Conferences
February 16
NO SCHOOL - Presidents' Day
February 17
NO SCHOOL - Professional Development Day
February 19
Cherry 2nd & 3rd Grade Concert, 6 pm, Oak Auditorium
February 22
Oak Orchard Wassail Party, 1-3 pm
February 25
6th Grade 2027 France Trip Meeting, 6 pm, Oak Auditorium
February 27
K-5 February Birthday Lunches
Summer School 2026
June 8-July 8. No school on 6/19 or 7/3.
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Access our live academic and athletics calendar here.
Want to see all of our links in one place? Click here!
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A few parking reminders for Armour Families:
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Do not drop off students or park in the bus zone on the West side of the school (Warwick Street, past the school parking lot gate). We need the space to safely unload our students in a timely manner.
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Parents are asked not to park in the International Apartment Resident Parking area off McGee Street during arrival/dismissal. Residents pay for these assigned parking spaces and are currently unable to park due to parents waiting there for student pickup. Parents should use the free business parking lot, as the resident parking spaces must remain available for those who are assigned to them.
- Do not stop in the middle of the street to let students out of vehicles. We care about our students' safety!
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- Board Meeting Notice
- Last Call for Ethnic Food Festival Tickets
- Oak Orchard Wassail Party
- Cherry Robotics Lottery Sign Up for 3rd, 4th and 5th
- From the PTO
- AL in the Community
- Volunteer to Read at Cherry for Black History Month
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- Auction Item Solicitation Volunteers Needed!
- Order Your 25-26 Yearbook Today
- Upcoming Open House - Volunteers Needed
- Apply to Reserve Your Sibling Seat for 26-27
- School Communications
- Ads:
- Franck's Real Estate Corner
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💡 Did you know? Our newsletter is often so full of important updates that some browsers cut it off early. Be sure to click "View entire message" at the bottom so you do not miss a thing!
| | The Académie Lafayette Board of Directors will meet at 6 pm on Monday, February 9, at the Armour campus (201 E. Armour Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111). The meeting will be streamed live on our YouTube channel. Click here to read the board meeting agenda. | | Last Call for Ethnic Food Festival Tickets | | |
The Third Annual Ethnic Food Festival will be held tomorrow, Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Armour campus. It is a benefit for high school international trips. Tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for students.
Click here to purchase tickets.
| | Oak Orchard Wassail Party | | The Oak Wassail (pronounced Woss-uhl) is a lively orchard celebration (bénédiction des arbres) on the Oak Street side of the building, with singing, shared cider, and toasts, honoring apple trees to ensure abundant harvests in the future. Games and activities will also be provided for students to engage with our orchard and learn about seasonal nature topics. Sunday February 22nd from 1-3pm. À votre santé! | | Cherry Robotics Lottery Sign Up for 3rd, 4th and 5th | | |
Come build robots out of legos and program them to move, make sounds and react to colors with us at Cherry Campus! Our 3rd and 4th grade program is for getting their feet wet and trying something new. We do ask that 5th graders that sign up have a genuine interest in robotics.
Sign up for the seat lottery by midnight on February 22nd. Space is limited. Scholarships are available.
Our elementary club is run entirely by parent (and grandparent!) volunteers. As a benefit for volunteering, your student will be guaranteed a seat in robotics! Sign up to get more information about volunteering.
Oak Families: Robotics is run at the Oak campus in the fall semester so keep an eye on the Friday Newsletters.
Questions? Email alkcrobotics@gmail.com.
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Restaurant Giveback Night at Sayachi and Jarocho
Come enjoy delicious sushi at Sayachi in Brookside or seafood at Jarocho on Tues. Feb. 10 and portion of your order will be donated to AL PTO. Please mention "AL PTO" to your server and on carryout orders. Valid all day!
Girls K-3rd VIP Dance
It's the K-3 girls' turn for fun! Girls and their special adult guests are invited to the VIP Decades Dance on Sat. Feb. 28 from 6-8 pm at the Armour campus. Tickets and details are available now at alpto.org/vip.
We also need volunteers to make this event a success. Please sign up to make this night fun and memorable for all our guests.
AL Day at the K
The AL PTO invites you for a day at The K to cheer on your boys in blue and support your PTO, as a portion of each ticket will go to the organization! Get your tickets now!
White Sox at Royals | Sun, Apr 12, 2026 • 1:10 PM CDT
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Four of seven AL girls playing on a softball team together were able to attend the big announcement of the new women's pro softball team, the Diamonds. Those 4th and 5th grade AL girls represent both campuses. This was real special as KC was awarded a franchise team in the first real pro leagues forming. The reason our girls were invited is because they are the youngest club team under the pro team's youth develop program. These girls each are 1 of 12 in the whole city! Let's hear it for Allison R., Auvy S., Fallon B., Mae H., Myrin J., Georgia M., and Adalyn S.! Click here and here to learn more.
| | Volunteer to Read at Cherry for Black History Month | | |
Cherry is seeking volunteers to read with our K–5 students and share their knowledge, experiences, and passion for storytelling. To support our volunteers, our school librarian will select and vet all books in advance, ensuring they are age-appropriate and aligned with our celebration. Your presence and voice can have a powerful impact, fostering curiosity, representation, and a lifelong appreciation for reading among our students.
Please click here to sign up. Thank you for your consideration and continued support of our school community!
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Auction Item Solicitation Volunteers Needed! | | |
We need YOU to join the Evening in Paris Auction Solicitation Team!
All materials are prepared - we just need helping hands to reach out to local businesses. With nearly 200 businesses still waiting for a volunteer, even a small effort makes a big difference. Many hands make light work, and since the auction is the heart of our event, your help will truly make it shine!
Have a unique item or experience to donate? Community Parties (Wine Walk, Shrimp Boil, Survivor) or special items, like last year’s lab-created diamond studs, add excitement and make the event even more memorable.
Contact Hollie Vogel if interested, hvogel@academielafayette.org.
| | Order Your 25-26 Yearbook Today | | |
K-8 Yearbooks
Send any pictures you would like to submit for consideration to communication@academielafayette.org. Kindly include the grade level and campus.
Ordering deadline is 3/08/26. Distribution will happen by the end of the school year.
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ALIHS Yearbooks
Ordering deadline is 3/08/26. Distribution will happen by the end of the school year.
| | Upcoming Open House - Volunteers Needed | | |
Thank you volunteers and parents for coming to our open houses this past week. We still have one more opportunity to showcase all that Académie Lafayette has to offer, and we once again need your help! Our next Open House is at Cherry on February 11, where interested families can hear more about our school, French immersion, and our educational approach. Families will also have the opportunity to meet some of our wonderful teachers and staff, interact with current AL families and tour our campuses. Spread the word!
Cherry Open House | Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | 5:00-7:00 pm
Interested in volunteering? Sign up here!
| | New Students Only: Apply to Reserve Your Child's Sibling Pre-K, Kindergarten, First Grade, and High School Seat | |
If you have a new incoming child or sibling entering in the fall of 2026, please apply here starting November 8 until March 1st, 2026 for the 26-27 school year. The process will take you less than one minute! Sibling applications received after the deadline will be placed on the waiting list. For additional information, click here.
Please note this only applies to new siblings not currently enrolled at AL. All current pre-K-11th grade students will re-enroll at a later date. Remember All 8th grade students have a guaranteed 9th grade seat at ALIHS. When re-enrollment opens in January make sure to let us know if you want to reserve your ALIHS seat.
Questions? Email enrollment@academielafayette.org. After you fill out your child's application, share with your friends and neighbors wanting to join the AL family!
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Armour MS & ALIHS
201 E. Armour Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
816-800-8771
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Cherry K-5
3421 Cherry St
Kansas City, MO 64111
816-888-7400
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Oak K-5
6903 Oak St
Kansas City, MO 64113
816-361-7735
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