A construction site with scaffolding and a crane at the future King Empowerment Center

Preview: Four KCPS Bond Projects kicking off this summer

Kansas City Public Schools

May 22, 2026

We have several KCPS Bond Projects launching this summer!

Learn more about the projects happening at ALL 36 KCPS schools at www.KCPSBond.org.

Border Star Montessori

($5 Million)

  • New playground equipment & surfacing

  • New pavement in parking lot

  • New HVAC systems

  • Window replacements

  • Major restroom renovations

  • Lighting upgrades

  • Library renovation

Interior color palette for Border Star Montessori renovations

Gladstone Elementary

($5 million)

  • New outdoor turf & resurfacing

  • New flooring, paint & ceilings in many areas of the school

  • Cafeteria upgrades

  • Gymnasium upgrades

  • Auditorium upgrades, including new seating, carpet, wall acoustics and lighting

Interior color palette for Gladstone Elementary's acoustic baffles

Wendell Phillips Elementary

($5 million)

  • New parking lot pavement

  • New playground equipment & surfacing

  • Roof replacement

  • Exterior paint, entry signage & window upgrades

  • Restroom renovations

  • New flooring, paint & ceilings (throughout much of the school)

  • Gym upgrades (paint, acoustic panels & AV)

Interior renovation explanatory map of Wendell Phillips Elementary

Central High School — Phase 1

($50 million upon completion)

  • Entryway renovations

  • Security upgrades

  • Restroom & locker room renovations

  • New bleachers & gym lighting

Phase 1 improvements at Central High