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Holliday Teacher Wins KCPSEF's Free Apartment Giveaway

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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Stay Healthy This Fall, KCPS

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.

KCPS Updates COVID Guidelines, Mask Policy

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Throughout the pandemic, KCPS has been dedicated to following the science. As a result, we currently have a less than 1% positivity rate in our schools. Last month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its COVID-19 guidance regarding face masks in schools.

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. KCPS will no longer require face masks be worn while on KCPS campuses, at KCPS sites, on KCPS transportation or at KCPS events at this time.

The exception is Head Start. Head Start remains under a federal mask mandate. Head Start students and employees should continue to mask while those guidelines are reviewed. 

We are grateful for this good news but also recognize the virus will continue to evolve. We also know that some employees and students, particularly those at high risk because of medical conditions, will choose to continue wearing masks. We encourage you to make the choice that is right for your student and family. 

Despite the drop in COVID cases and hospitalizations, we are still in a global pandemic. If your child has COVID-19 symptoms, please do not send them to school. KCPS, the Kansas City Health Department, Children’s Mercy Hospital, along with area pharmacies, offer free COVID-19 testing. Click here to find a free COVID-19 test or contact your school nurse for more information about testing at school. 

Vaccination is the leading public health strategy to end the pandemic. Boosters offer additional protection against Omicron and other variants. Vaccines are available for free for everyone 5 and older. Click here to make a free vaccine appointment today. 

If you have questions, concerns or input regarding our COVID-19 safety plans, please email communications@kcpublicschools.org or click on the “Let’s Talk” feature at the top of every page on our website. We commit to clear communication as details continue to be refined and adjusted based on data, CDC and health department guidance.