KCPS eNews

December 1, 2022

Recognize an Outstanding Teacher Today!

Help us celebrate exceptional educators in Kansas City Public Schools by nominating a teacher to be the 2023 Teacher of the Year!

The purpose of the KCPS Teacher of the Year program is to recognize our extraordinary classroom teachers' contributions in every school. Teacher quality and effectiveness are the most important school-based factors impacting student learning. Our teachers create a learning environment where children flourish and grow.

Once nominations are submitted, principals will lead a Teacher of the Year selection process for their schools. We will name the 2023 Kansas City Public Schools Teacher of the Year at the awards ceremony in April! Special thanks to the Kansas City Public Schools Education Foundation for sponsoring this program.

Lincoln College Preparatory Academy won the overall School Champion award at the 13th Annual PREP-KC Regional Math Relays on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

KCPS Named District Champion in Math Relays

Congratulations to our student mathematicians who helped KCPS emerge as the overall District Champion in the 13th Annual PREP-KC Regional Math Relays!

On Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, 78 students from Central Middle, Lincoln Middle, Northeast Middle, Central High, East High, Lincoln College Preparatory Academy, Northeast High and Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing Arts joined other students from across the metro at Grandview High School for a fun day of math and problem-solving.

Lincoln Prep won the overall School Champion award. Three students won $650 scholarships to the KU Summer Engineering Camp after receiving top scores in their divisions: Kuman Udofia, Lincoln Middle; John Gooden, Central High; and Emmett Walker, LCPA. Continue reading …

PHOTOS: Elementary Fine Arts Showcase

On Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, KCPS students from across the district performed in the Elementary Fine Arts Showcase. We had so much fun celebrating our young artists and musicians! Check out more photos from this fun event on Flickr.

Students Participate in Blueprint 2030 Summit

On Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, students from all six high schools participated in a Blueprint 2030 Student Summit. Their thoughtful, empathetic feedback will help us make important decisions about the future of KCPS!

STAFF NEWS

Primitivo Garcia teachers participated in a special shopping spree courtesy of Office Depot on Nov. 7, 2022. The shopping spree was part of a special back-to-school campaign. Thanks to Office Depot shoppers for their generosity!

'Shop 'Til You Drop' Spree at Office Depot

This summer, Kansas City Public Schools was selected to enroll into Office Depot’s Back-To-School Initiative. Retail stores across the metro raised donations to give back to teachers at one very special school in KCPS. Primitivo Garcia Elementary was chosen to represent KCPS in this year's giveaway. Each teacher received $450 to spend on supplies for their classroom. Thank you, Office Depot, for making this experience possible for our teachers!

KCPS BULLETINS

Apply Now for Signature Schools & FREE Pre-K!

Enrollment is now open for anyone interested in attending a KCPS Signature School or free pre-K next year! We have simplified this process for the 2023-24 school year and can’t wait to welcome new families to our district. If you know someone considering KCPS for their children, encourage them to visit EnrollKC.org today!

HOW TO ENROLL IN A SIGNATURE SCHOOL

1. Log into your Infinite Campus parent portal account and click on the three lines at the top left of the page.
2. Select “More”
3. Select “School Choice”
4. Make your selections. Rank schools by 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th choice. The order in which you rank them will be the order in which you will be offered a seat.
5. Once you have chosen and ranked the schools of your choice, click “Submit.” The choices will be move to “Currently Unavailable,” which means you’ve already made your selections.

You DO NOT have to re-enroll in your current school for the 2023-2024 school year. We will have more information for continuing families during the spring semester. Thank you for choosing KCPS!

Questions? Call 816-418-7505 or email admissions@kcpublicschools.org for help enrolling today!