Our Admissions Team is standing by to help you complete enrollment!
1. Gather necessary documents: Info at EnrollKC.org
2. Navigate to the Board of Education building at 2901 Troost Ave.
3. Park in the parking lot on 29th Street
4. Walk in the entrance along 29th Street
5. Check in and we’ll help you with the rest!
HOURS
• Open 8:00 AM—4:30 PM weekdays from now until Labor Day
• August 18 from 8:00 AM—11:00 AM only
• August 19-20 from 8:00 AM—6:00 PM
Central High School Bond Project Update! Our construction & design friends are nearly finished with the Summer 2026 renovations to Central. (Images do not necessarily reflect the current state of those spaces)
Click here for full updates on all KCPS Bond Projects
Congratulations to Lincoln Prep College and Career Counselor Kathie Mahan!
Ms. Mahan won this year's Regional Excellence Award from the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD). This is her second and final recognition from MDHEWD as she enters retirement. We wish her well!
Ms. Mahan won this year's Regional Excellence Award from the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD). This is her second and final recognition from MDHEWD as she enters retirement. We wish her well!
There are still spots available at KCPS Fest! Drive-through East High School between 10 AM and 1 PM on Saturday, August 1 for FREE backpacks and school supplies! Space is limited so sign up today >> CLICK HERE
Do you have questions about the first day of school and what your student needs to be prepared? Check out the 2026-2027 Back-to-School guide! It's been fully updated with everything you need to know ahead of August 24 >> CLICK HERE
Part of getting ready for Back-to-School Season is getting our staff ready! We'd like to congratulate the KCPS staff who have accepted new leadership roles ahead of the 2026-2027 school year, and warmly welcome those who are new to the district.
Lincoln Prep student athlete Jada McGee has completed her first weekend as MSHSAA Student Advisory Council Conference. She learned MSHSAA rules and bylaw changes, discussing plans for bettering the athlete experience, leadership training, creating state playlists and bonding with committee members from high schools all over the state.
Kindergarten is a big milestone, and we're here to make the process easy!
Join us at KCPS Enrollment Day on Saturday, July 25 from 10 AM - 2 PM. It's at AC Prep, located at 6410 Swope Parkway. Our Admissions Team will be there to answer all your questions, connect you with resources, and help finish the enrollment process.
Be sure to bring:
• Parent/Guardian ID
• Student Birth Certificates
• Immunization Records
• 2 Proofs of Residency
Visit enrollkc.org to learn more
A small glimpse into the the KCPS Bond renovations happening at Gladstone Elementary this summer! Crews are repainting, installing new LED lighting, replacing floors, updating the gym, cafeteria, and auditorium, and more.
Visit www.kcpsbond.org to learn more about the projects happening at all KCPS schools and several partner charter schools.
Visit www.kcpsbond.org to learn more about the projects happening at all KCPS schools and several partner charter schools.
It's time to complete your annual enrollment! Students who have not been enrolled by July 31 are not guaranteed transportation on the first day of school. Visit the Admissions Department website to learn more and enroll today.
Sign-ups for KCPS Fest 2026 are now open!
Join KCPS and the KCPS Education Foundation from 10 a.m.—2 p.m. on Saturday, August 1. Visit the drive-through line for free backpacks and school supplies, then stop in for free, on-site health screenings. Click HERE to learn more and secure your time slot!
Kansas City Public Schools is a regional leader in FAFSA completion!
Across Missouri, 54.5% of students completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid in 2026. At KCPS, that number was 63.5%.
Learn more about the KCPS Postsecondary Access and Student Success Department's college and career resources at www.kcpublicschools.org/PASS.
KCPS Exceptional Education and nonprofit Azul Esperanza recently hosted a community event for families raising neurodivergent children.
Hearing families' unique perspectives and lived experiences helps us infuse greater inclusion and support into everything we do as a school district. Thank you to all who participated!
Hearing families' unique perspectives and lived experiences helps us infuse greater inclusion and support into everything we do as a school district. Thank you to all who participated!
Q: What's happening to the Bryant School? A: It's in the works!
Developers recently shared three proposals for the site to a packed house, and the community's feedback from that event will help determine a path forward. Learn more about the proposals here.
The numbers are in—the Class of 2026 earned $16.4M+ in scholarships to further their college and career goals! Congratulations, graduates!
Lincoln College Prep student athlete Jada McGee has been selected to the MSHSAA student advisory committee for the 26-27 school year.
Jada was selected as 1 of 20 represenatives from the entire state of Missouri. She will serve the KC & St Louis region at large. She will meet with other representatives monthly via Zoom and represent Lincoln, KCPS, and student athletes at other conferences and in other important atheltic spaces.
Congratulations Jada! We are incredibly proud of you and the work you do and will do.
Jada was selected as 1 of 20 represenatives from the entire state of Missouri. She will serve the KC & St Louis region at large. She will meet with other representatives monthly via Zoom and represent Lincoln, KCPS, and student athletes at other conferences and in other important atheltic spaces.
Congratulations Jada! We are incredibly proud of you and the work you do and will do.
Thank you to Principals Connect for hosting a day out at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium! This gave our school leaders a chance to rest and recharge as they continue working and preparing for the next school year.
Do you know which materials you can and cannot recycle? Carver's first graders do!
As part of their Summer Academy recycling project, students learned to identify and sort contaminants and non-contaminants. They used their critical thinking and discussion skills to make their decisions, then put their creativity to the test by using recycled materials to make art projects.
As part of their Summer Academy recycling project, students learned to identify and sort contaminants and non-contaminants. They used their critical thinking and discussion skills to make their decisions, then put their creativity to the test by using recycled materials to make art projects.
Construction of the Woodland/Whittier Empowerment Campus begins in fall 2029.
Well in advance, the Bond Engagement Team is sharing updates to project plans and collecting feedback on what will ultimately be an all-new Whittier Elementary, Woodland Early Learning Center, International Welcome Center, & family resource center in one.
Visit KCPSBond.org to learn more about projects happening at all 36 KCPS schools and several partner charters.
Well in advance, the Bond Engagement Team is sharing updates to project plans and collecting feedback on what will ultimately be an all-new Whittier Elementary, Woodland Early Learning Center, International Welcome Center, & family resource center in one.
Visit KCPSBond.org to learn more about projects happening at all 36 KCPS schools and several partner charters.
Summertime science! Carver Dual Language students took a trip to Science City as a part of our districtwide goal to give students hands-on experiences beyond the four walls of their classrooms—especially during Summer Academy.
