The KCPS District Advisory Committee will meet virtually from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 20.
We are initiating an early release day for all students and staff today, January 15, 2021, due to the winter weather.
Kansas City Public Schools is suspending its "Meals On the Bus" school meal delivery service due to the winter weather. Curbside pickup is available instead.
School Board Finance and Audit Ad Hoc Committee Meeting - January 20, 2021
School Board Communications and Community Engagement Ad Hoc Committee Meeting - January 21, 2021
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.
"Meals On the Bus" deliveries will be reduced to Tuesdays and Thursdays. Curbside pickup will continue every day school is in session.
Kansas City Public Schools is partnering with the Mid-America Regional Council, KC Cares, Samuel U. Rogers Health Center and Swope Health to offer no-cost COVID-19 testing for KCPS staff, students, families and community members.
Superintendent Mark Bedell reflects on and responds to the historic events that occurred on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C.
The Kansas City Public Schools Department of Child Nutrition Services is launching a curbside pick-up service for student meals starting on Monday, Dec. 14 and continuing through our upcoming Winter Break.
Superintendent Mark Bedell shares some important announcements and updates as we head into the second semester of the 2020-2021 school year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
The Kansas City Public Schools IT support team is changing their hours of operation for walk-in support to 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday through Friday at the BOE building, which is located at 2901 Troost Ave. in Kansas City, MO.
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. Church leaders and members have consistently gone above and beyond to serve and support students, family members and staff at Melcher Elementary School.
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