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The purpose of Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) is to provide a quality education that prepares all of our students, regardless of background or circumstances, for success in college, career and life. We will produce scholars who are high-achieving critical thinkers, prepared to succeed in a constantly changing world and engaged in the improvement of their communities.

Online Library Catalog

Free resources for online learning, place holds on materials and check out ebooks with the KC Library

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Free Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast and lunch are provided to every student in the KCPS, free-of-charge. 

Child Nutrition Hub

Free Before and After care

KCPS is partnering with LINC to provide high quality school-age childcare free-of-charge for KCPS families. 

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Social Emotional Supports

In efforts to address the social-emotional needs of students and families the Department of Students Support Services is implementing a Tele-Health Service Delivery Model.

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Special Education Services

Kansas City Public Schools ensures a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment for students eligible for special education or Section 504.

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Transportation Services

It is the mission of the Transportation Department to improve student achievement by providing safe, timely and efficient transportation of all eligible KCPS students.

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"Our children have been attending Whittier Elementary School since 2012. The school was recommended to us by parents and friends of Whittier Elementary School. The school was also close to where we live. We are very pleased with the support we have been getting from the school. We are also very pleased with the way the principal and teachers treat us. The principal and teachers always help us with any doubt or question we have about our children's education.”

The Aleman Family

Become a Mentor

Mentoring within schools has become an increasingly popular and effective way to bring a caring adult or older peer relationship to the lives of more youth.

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Make a Gift

The Kansas City Public Schools Education Foundation was established in 2012 as a self-perpetuating, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization to promote quality education in Kansas City Public Schools.

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Parent Leadership Organizations

Participating in parent leadership organizations is a great way to get involved in the education of children. Adults who take an active role in education positively impact future generations of leaders, workers and parents. These adults also get a chance to see firsthand what goes on inside schools within the Kansas City, Missouri School District.

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Volunteer

By giving your time you're not only helping KCPS, you're also helping the communities our schools support and thrive in.

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