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Holliday Teacher Wins KCPSEF's Free Apartment Giveaway

Congratulations are in order for Mr. Kevin Hogan! Last week, Mr. Hogan was randomly chosen to win a free two-year lease at Two Light Luxury Apartments as a part of the Kansas City Power & Light District partnership with KCPSEF.

Stay Healthy This Fall, KCPS

With cold and flu season upon us, KCPS has many resources for keeping your family healthy this fall. Remember, if your child is ill, please do not send them to school.

Child Nutrition

Child Nutrition Hub & School Menus

Click the button below to visit our Child Nutrition Hub. This includes links for school menus, menu app, food programs, necessary forms and more!

Child Nutrition Hub

Child Nutrition Newsletter

Mission

Serving up a great day—from the kitchen to the classroom. We believe every meal is an opportunity to support learning, health, and happiness.

Vision 

Every student every day is prepared to learn when they are nourished. We’re committed to making sure no child starts their day hungry and every student has access to nutritious meals that fuel success.

What we do 

Wellness & Nutrition Education

  • We’ve developed a Wellness Policy focused on improving student health, created by a diverse advisory council of teachers, parents, administrators, and our district nurse.
  • Our website shares tips, tools, and resources to promote nutrition and fitness for families and educators.
  • We offer nutrition education and engaging activities that help students build lifelong healthy habits.

Student-centered Service

  • We listen to students’ needs and preferences—and work hard to meet them.
  • We ensure every child has access to nutritious meals, removing barriers that may stand in the way.
  • We provide catering services through our talented Chef, offering customizable menus for school events and special occasions.

Team Excellence

  • Our staff receives top-tier training to ensure smooth onboarding and exceptional service.
  • We’re dedicated to customer service, creating a welcoming and supportive environment for students and families.
  • We equip our team with the tools and resources they need to succeed and grow.
Board of Education

Katlyn Lanoue, RDN, LD
Officer of Nutrition and Compliance
Office: 816-418-7017 | Cell: 916-908-2096
Email: kalanoue@kcpublicschools.org

Chon Walters
Director of Food Service
Office: 816-418-7011 | Cell: 816-914-1200
Email: cwalters@kcpublicschools.org

Talisha Archie
Food Service Area Supervisor
Office: 816-418-7758 | Cell: 816-729-5467
Email: tarchie@kcpublicschools.org

Quiana Williams
Food Service Area Supervisor
Office: 816-418-7436 | Cell: 816-301-1408
Email: qwilliams@kcpublicschools.org

Quasha Barbee
Food Service Area Supervisor
Office: 816-418-7452 | Cell: 816-304-6458
Email: qbarbee@kcpublicschools.org

Karleigh Sudenga, MS, RD, LD
Food Service Supervisor/Dietitian
Office: 816-418-7341 | Cell: 816-213-2852
Email: ksudenga@kcpublicschools.org

Hannah Thornburgh, MA, RD, LD
Food Service Supervisor/Dietitian
Office: 816-418-7732 | Cell: 816-745-2580
Email: hthornburgh@kcpublicschools.org

Juston Brewster
IT Support Specialist
Office: 816-418-7733 | Cell: 816-547-1823
Email: jbrewster@kcpublicschools.org

Manny Alipio
Food Service Catering Chef/Manager
Office: 816-418-7700 | Cell: 816-522-5355
Email: malipio@kcpublicschools.org