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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.

Thank You, KCPS School Nurses!

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Northeast Middle School nurse Tracy Lear, left, Director of School Nursing Lauren Grimes and Lincoln Middle School nurse Kendra Long. Lear and Long were recognized as KCPS School Nurses of the Year on Thursday, May 12, 2022, during National Nurses Week.
 

KCPS rolled out the red carpet for National Nurses Week, clapping and cheering for our school nurses as they arrived at the Board of Education for their appreciation lunch.

“There is a shortage of nurses in this country,” KCPS Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell said. “You could work anywhere. But you are choosing to be here to serve the community.”

AFT President Jason Roberts called KCPS nurses “the glue that held this district together” during the pandemic.

“We asked so much of you. Perhaps too much,” Mr. Roberts said. “I just want to say thank you on behalf of our staff for the work that you do. You are so valuable.”

KCPS Director of School Nursing Lauren Grimes said managing COVID in schools felt like being thrown into the deep end with “little water wings meant for 12-month-olds” at times.

“But we kept students in school. We kept staff in school. We were cogs that kept the machine running,” Ms. Grimes said.