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![A group of teenagers stands around a robot holding two playground balls.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1652375695/kcpublicschoolsorg/bm48oxzoezbodrc7uc3s/CHSRobotics1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1652375695/kcpublicschoolsorg/bm48oxzoezbodrc7uc3s/CHSRobotics1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1652375695/kcpublicschoolsorg/bm48oxzoezbodrc7uc3s/CHSRobotics1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1652375695/kcpublicschoolsorg/bm48oxzoezbodrc7uc3s/CHSRobotics1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1652375695/kcpublicschoolsorg/bm48oxzoezbodrc7uc3s/CHSRobotics1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1652375695/kcpublicschoolsorg/bm48oxzoezbodrc7uc3s/CHSRobotics1.jpg","width":2200}])
The Central High School Robotics Team received the highest rookie seed and the Rookie All Star Award at the Heartland Regional in March, qualifying for a nation FIRST Championship.
![KCPS orchestra students perform at the KCPS Fine Arts Showcase on Thursday, April 28, 2022.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1651765097/kcpublicschoolsorg/jhu2uw81zrdrvexntai3/042822FineArts15.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1651765097/kcpublicschoolsorg/jhu2uw81zrdrvexntai3/042822FineArts15.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1651765097/kcpublicschoolsorg/jhu2uw81zrdrvexntai3/042822FineArts15.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1651765097/kcpublicschoolsorg/jhu2uw81zrdrvexntai3/042822FineArts15.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1651765097/kcpublicschoolsorg/jhu2uw81zrdrvexntai3/042822FineArts15.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1651765097/kcpublicschoolsorg/jhu2uw81zrdrvexntai3/042822FineArts15.jpg","width":2200}])
"In schools, children need to have a place of belonging. They need to know they're accepted. They have to find their niche, that thing they’re good at,” said KCPS Deputy Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Collier.
![A Black woman in a sweater vest stands at the front of a classroom decorated with college banners.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1651159056/kcpublicschoolsorg/pcbnkqwcta3kcvkrinf4/TOYSM0422twitterLincolnMiddleWEBCROB.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1651159056/kcpublicschoolsorg/pcbnkqwcta3kcvkrinf4/TOYSM0422twitterLincolnMiddleWEBCROB.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1651159056/kcpublicschoolsorg/pcbnkqwcta3kcvkrinf4/TOYSM0422twitterLincolnMiddleWEBCROB.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1651159056/kcpublicschoolsorg/pcbnkqwcta3kcvkrinf4/TOYSM0422twitterLincolnMiddleWEBCROB.jpg","width":1163}])
Congratulations to Kayla McClellan, 2022 KCPS Teacher of the Year! Ms. McClellan teaches AVID and American History at Lincoln Middle School.
![Just Skippy Logo - KCPS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1591901152/kcpublicschoolsorg/rh2l2vhhwurxfz8exhu0/Just_Skippy_Square.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1591901152/kcpublicschoolsorg/rh2l2vhhwurxfz8exhu0/Just_Skippy_Square.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1591901152/kcpublicschoolsorg/rh2l2vhhwurxfz8exhu0/Just_Skippy_Square.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1591901152/kcpublicschoolsorg/rh2l2vhhwurxfz8exhu0/Just_Skippy_Square.jpg","width":831}])
KCPS is seeking valuable feedback from students, parents, staff members and others with a stake in the city’s educational system.
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Congratulations to Amy Brock, Andrew Corrao and Kayla McClellan, our 2022 KCPS Teacher of the Year finalists!
![A screenshot of Dr. Mark Bedell, KCPS Superintendent, in front of the Kansas City skyline.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1649356505/kcpublicschoolsorg/yldiw65bdklvwjoyshk1/040722BedellQ4THUMB.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1649356505/kcpublicschoolsorg/yldiw65bdklvwjoyshk1/040722BedellQ4THUMB.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1649356505/kcpublicschoolsorg/yldiw65bdklvwjoyshk1/040722BedellQ4THUMB.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1649356505/kcpublicschoolsorg/yldiw65bdklvwjoyshk1/040722BedellQ4THUMB.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1649356505/kcpublicschoolsorg/yldiw65bdklvwjoyshk1/040722BedellQ4THUMB.png","width":1484}])
KCPS Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell shares the latest information on COVID-19, attendance, state assessments and future plans!
Every year, we ask students, parents, staff and our community to nominate exceptional educators for this honor.
![Three students sit at desks in a bright orange classroom. Two teachers listen intently as the students speak.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1648846384/kcpublicschoolsorg/kcgovijxdbfm9jsjvpgg/033122MayorLucasSEHS_THUMB.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1648846384/kcpublicschoolsorg/kcgovijxdbfm9jsjvpgg/033122MayorLucasSEHS_THUMB.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1648846384/kcpublicschoolsorg/kcgovijxdbfm9jsjvpgg/033122MayorLucasSEHS_THUMB.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1648846384/kcpublicschoolsorg/kcgovijxdbfm9jsjvpgg/033122MayorLucasSEHS_THUMB.jpg","width":1167}])
Southeast High School students want to make their community safer — so they invited Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas to listen.
![A close up of low poly digital art. A young woman is drawn in red polygons with a solemn expression.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1648845930/kcpublicschoolsorg/runxry5vpoteisixjjhk/033122MonaIngersoll-Qureshi_THUMB.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1648845930/kcpublicschoolsorg/runxry5vpoteisixjjhk/033122MonaIngersoll-Qureshi_THUMB.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1648845930/kcpublicschoolsorg/runxry5vpoteisixjjhk/033122MonaIngersoll-Qureshi_THUMB.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1648845930/kcpublicschoolsorg/runxry5vpoteisixjjhk/033122MonaIngersoll-Qureshi_THUMB.jpg","width":950}])
KCPS student Mona Ingersoll-Quershi is one step closer to her dream of becoming an animator after receiving statewide recognition on Show Me Arts Advocacy Day.
![Five people stand in the KCPS boardroom. They are smiling as one receives an award.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1648574624/kcpublicschoolsorg/pwqalkcdeqbde8bjlm6s/TERRIFIC_TEAMMATE.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1648574624/kcpublicschoolsorg/pwqalkcdeqbde8bjlm6s/TERRIFIC_TEAMMATE.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1648574624/kcpublicschoolsorg/pwqalkcdeqbde8bjlm6s/TERRIFIC_TEAMMATE.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1648574624/kcpublicschoolsorg/pwqalkcdeqbde8bjlm6s/TERRIFIC_TEAMMATE.png","width":900}])
At the Wednesday, March 9, 2022, Board of Education meeting, three KCPS employees were recognized as “Terrific Teammates” for their contributions to their school communities.
![sankofa bird]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1647963728/kcpublicschoolsorg/mjnpnm1vlqrcriu8nhla/sankofaBird_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1647963728/kcpublicschoolsorg/mjnpnm1vlqrcriu8nhla/sankofaBird_1.png","width":400}])
Congratulations to the winners of the 2022 KCPS Sankofa Oratory Contest!
![Two students in art class practice drawing faces.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1647633120/kcpublicschoolsorg/vuulat8azzgcwnspvlom/NAEJEAN.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1647633120/kcpublicschoolsorg/vuulat8azzgcwnspvlom/NAEJEAN.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1647633120/kcpublicschoolsorg/vuulat8azzgcwnspvlom/NAEJEAN.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1647633120/kcpublicschoolsorg/vuulat8azzgcwnspvlom/NAEJEAN.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1647633120/kcpublicschoolsorg/vuulat8azzgcwnspvlom/NAEJEAN.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1647633120/kcpublicschoolsorg/vuulat8azzgcwnspvlom/NAEJEAN.jpg","width":2200}])
Nae'Jean Shakur, a seventh grader at Northeast Middle School, practices drawing a face in Ben Jonte's art class on Wednesday, March 16, 2022.
![Banner that has a diploma image and the words "Parent University" college and career readiness]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1647632691/kcpublicschoolsorg/rjpu3oquhphljvzjyb6q/CCR_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1647632691/kcpublicschoolsorg/rjpu3oquhphljvzjyb6q/CCR_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1647632691/kcpublicschoolsorg/rjpu3oquhphljvzjyb6q/CCR_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1647632691/kcpublicschoolsorg/rjpu3oquhphljvzjyb6q/CCR_1.jpg","width":955}])
Did you miss this month's family engagement opportunities? Don't worry! We have meeting recaps available.
![A banner showing smiling children with the words "Enroll now for fall!"]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1649355233/kcpublicschoolsorg/ja8lqvjrkykuquph92q2/KCPSEnrollTHUMB.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1649355233/kcpublicschoolsorg/ja8lqvjrkykuquph92q2/KCPSEnrollTHUMB.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1649355233/kcpublicschoolsorg/ja8lqvjrkykuquph92q2/KCPSEnrollTHUMB.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1649355233/kcpublicschoolsorg/ja8lqvjrkykuquph92q2/KCPSEnrollTHUMB.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1649355233/kcpublicschoolsorg/ja8lqvjrkykuquph92q2/KCPSEnrollTHUMB.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1649355233/kcpublicschoolsorg/ja8lqvjrkykuquph92q2/KCPSEnrollTHUMB.jpg","width":1969}])
Current KCPS students will automatically “roll up” to the next grade, and no action is required from parents/guardians at this time. Please do not submit an application for new enrollment, as this will cause processing delays.
With guidance from our trusted community health partners, the Kansas City Public Schools Board of Directors and administration agreed on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, to end our mask mandate, effective immediately.
![A Latino man in a blue shirt and a mask sits at a laptop talking to students.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1646927141/kcpublicschoolsorg/clxcoz6f2eiop6v5yvyh/JosueAguilar1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1646927141/kcpublicschoolsorg/clxcoz6f2eiop6v5yvyh/JosueAguilar1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1646927141/kcpublicschoolsorg/clxcoz6f2eiop6v5yvyh/JosueAguilar1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1646927141/kcpublicschoolsorg/clxcoz6f2eiop6v5yvyh/JosueAguilar1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1646927141/kcpublicschoolsorg/clxcoz6f2eiop6v5yvyh/JosueAguilar1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1646927141/kcpublicschoolsorg/clxcoz6f2eiop6v5yvyh/JosueAguilar1.jpg","width":2200}])
Lincoln College Preparatory Academy Spanish teacher Josué Aguilar is the 2021 Latinx Educator of the Year for the nonprofit Latinx Education Collaborative.
![four Black superintendents speak during a Zoom presentation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1646167791/kcpublicschoolsorg/vd18giqfgx8wvqjhayrt/022822WhiteHouseMentalHealth.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1646167791/kcpublicschoolsorg/vd18giqfgx8wvqjhayrt/022822WhiteHouseMentalHealth.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1646167791/kcpublicschoolsorg/vd18giqfgx8wvqjhayrt/022822WhiteHouseMentalHealth.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1646167791/kcpublicschoolsorg/vd18giqfgx8wvqjhayrt/022822WhiteHouseMentalHealth.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1646167791/kcpublicschoolsorg/vd18giqfgx8wvqjhayrt/022822WhiteHouseMentalHealth.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1646167791/kcpublicschoolsorg/vd18giqfgx8wvqjhayrt/022822WhiteHouseMentalHealth.png","width":2200}])
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On Jan. 29, 2022, 42 students from East High School, Lincoln College Prep and Lincoln Middle School competed against students from four other districts and three charter schools in the 2022 PREP-KC Math Relays. KCPS won 41 of 98 awards!
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At a KCPS Black History Month Lunch and Learn, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum President Bob Kendrick gave a talk about the contributions of trailblazing Black athletes on sport and society.
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Fifteen KCPS students were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society on Wednesday, Feb. 16, at Manual Career and Technical Center.