Commencement
2023 COMMENCEMENT
Graduation Location - UMKC
| 2023 Commencement Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, May 16 |
Wednesday, May 17 | Thursday, May 18 |
| 4 PM - Paseo Academy | 4 PM - Southeast | 4 PM - Central |
| 7 PM - Lincoln Prep | 7 PM - East | 7 PM - Northeast |
KCPS NEWS
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Help us celebrate exceptional educators in Kansas City Public Schools by nominating a teacher to be the 2023 KCPS Teacher of the Year!
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Enrollment is now open for anyone interested in attending a KCPS Signature School or free pre-K next year!
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Kansas City Public Schools is conducting a nationwide search for its next superintendent and has contracted with an executive search firm to lead the search.
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eNews from December 1, 2022
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Congratulations to our student mathematicians who helped KCPS emerge as the overall District Champion in the 13th Annual PREP-KC Regional Math Relays!
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Primitivo Garcia teachers participated in a special shopping spree courtesy of Office Depot on Nov. 7, 2022.
eNews from November 17, 2022
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KCPS is excited to announce a new partnership with Kansas City Athletics!
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The Reasons to Believe Honor Roll is a celebration of notable Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools alumni making a difference in the community. Congratulations, Dr. Collier!
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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.
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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.
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Seventeen KCPS seniors received life-changing news on Tuesday: Avila University in partnership with KC Scholars had awarded them full-ride scholarships.
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The Bears have scored 82 goals all season, while opponents have only scored 16 against the Bears. They'll play their first district game on Saturday, Oct. 29.
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The KCPS Board of Directors recognized the winners of our "¡Si Se Puede!" Hispanic Heritage Month art contest at the Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022, meeting. Thank you to all the students who participated and the teachers who encouraged them!
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We want your feedback on Blueprint 2030, our academic vision for KCPS! This video will explain our plan for the future of our school district.
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Each year, Arvest Bank honors educators through the 'We Love Teachers' program by awarding $500 classroom grants.
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Our KCPS celebration of Hispanic Heritage month wraps up today with a remembrance of Lali Garcia, a local activist who founded Kansas City’s La Raza political club.
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Our KCPS celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month continues with stories of those who have made a difference in our community. Today, we remember Tony Aguirre, a beloved Kansas City coach and mentor.
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These recommendations are the culmination of years of engagement with students, staff and families. At its core, Blueprint 2030 is an academic vision for KCPS that gives students the experiences they deserve.