2020-2021 School Year Second-Quarter Announcements
Raymond Weikal
In the video below, Superintendent Mark Bedell shares some important announcements and updates as we head into the second semester of the 2020-2021 school year.
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Watch all of our Class of 2021 Commencement Ceremonies on YouTube!
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The 2021 Kansas City Public Schools Teacher of the Year Recognition Program honors the educators who structure their classrooms to increase performance and provide exceptional experiences, no matter what.
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Families who applied for kindergarten, pre-K or a Signature School by the initial deadline of Monday, Feb. 15, received emails Wednesday, March 3 with offers to their first, second or third choice school.
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Join us as we celebrate all of our students who earned trophies during the 2021 DEBATE-Kansas City championships, a virtual event held on Feb. 27-28.
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Kansas City Public Schools Superintendent Mark Bedell joined Kansas City Call Managing Editor Eric Wesson for a live on-air conversation Saturday morning, Feb. 20 on Mr. Wesson's weekly KPRT radio show.
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Lincoln College Preparatory Academy student Sanay Cherry has been named the 2021 Thornberry Youth of the Year in Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s (BGCA) National Youth of the Year program!
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KCPS and MCAC are joining forces to bring two important weeks for our scholars.
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Kansas City Public Schools is preparing to offer vaccinations to all employees and begin the process of bringing students back to school buildings for in-person learning.
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"Meals On the Bus" deliveries will be reduced to Tuesdays and Thursdays. Curbside pickup will continue every day school is in session.
Superintendent Mark Bedell reflects on and responds to the historic events that occurred on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C.
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Superintendent Mark Bedell shares some important announcements and updates as we head into the second semester of the 2020-2021 school year.
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KC Scholars President and CEO Beth Tankersley-Bankhead presented Ofc. Lowery-Terrell with a college scholarship during a surprise event on Friday morning, Dec. 11 at Manual Career and Technical Center.
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The Kansas City Public Schools Board of Directors and Superintendent Mark Bedell honored Friendship Baptist Church as a Community Champion during a School Board meeting on Wednesday evening, Dec. 9.
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The Kansas City Public Schools Board of Directors and Superintendent Mark Bedell recognized the following school leaders as Outstanding Administrators during a virtual School Board meeting on Wednesday evening, Dec. 9.
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The Kansas City Public Schools Board of Directors and Superintendent Mark Bedell recognized the following staff members as Terrific Teammates during a School Board meeting Wednesday evening, Dec. 9.
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The Kansas City Public Schools Board of Directors and Superintendent Mark Bedell recognized the following students as Scholar Superstars during a virtual School Board meeting Wednesday evening, Dec. 10.
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We want to stay connected and hear your questions and ideas about how we should move forward during this pandemic and in this educational landscape. With that in mind, we're asking KCPS families for five minutes today and another five minutes tomorrow to help us plan for the future. Please join our “Thoughtexchange” today to share your thoughts and questions.
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Pivot International, a Lenexa, KS-based global leader in product design, development, and manufacturing, has partnered with Kansas City Public Schools to enhance maximal protection for students and staff with a gift of 7,000 safety shields.
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Join Kansas City Public Schools Superintendent Mark Bedell for a virtual lunchtime conversation from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 16 on Facebook Live!