Kansas City Public Schools

Join us tonight as we share updates to our district strategic plan, Blueprint 2030! Voice your opinions and make a real impact on the future of KCPS.

🗓️ Tuesday, April 28 | 5:30–7 p.m.
📍 Board of Education | 2901 Troost, KCMO
🍴 Dinner, Spanish translation, and child care provided

about 19 hours ago, Kansas City Public Schools

An overhead view of a crowd of people sitting in school auditorium seats

Lincoln Prep is going beyond the four walls! Ms. Palmer's personal finance class recently visited the Money Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. They applied their knowledge of economics, money management, and more to understand the U.S. central banking system and all it entails.

1 day ago, Kansas City Public Schools

Students on a field trip to the Money Museum

Pizza parties and prizes! KCPS Loves to Read hosted its annual Read Across America contest in March. We're happy to celebrate our school's winners, and to know that the real prize is an up-and-coming generation of students who love to read!

4 days ago, Kansas City Public Schools

KCPS Read Across America student winners

Celebrating Earth Day the right way! Students at Wendell Phillips Elementary worked hard on Wednesday digging, gardening, and giving back to our planet.

6 days ago, Kansas City Public Schools

Did you know that ALL KCPS students can get free breakfast and lunch at our Summer Academy sites? Children must be under 18 and eat the meal on-site, but they do not have to be registered for summer academy.
Learn more at KCPublicSchools.org/summer

8 days ago, Kansas City Public Schools

Congratulations to Dr. Keyona Powell! She has been honored as the Greater Kansas City School Counselor Association's (GKCSCA) Director of School Counseling of the Year. The award is much deserved, as the panel received not just one, but two nominations for the award from her peers.

10 days ago, Kansas City Public Schools

Dr. Powell honored as Director of School Counseling of the Year by GKCSCA

As a result of the impending severe weather Kansas City Public Schools along with KCPS Athletics have made the decision to cancel all games for Friday, 4/17/26.

12 days ago, KCPS Athletics

Big things are coming to KCPS! The Bond Engagement Team is traveling to share pre-construction updates with staff as several schools prepare to undergo renovations this summer.

Visit KCPSBond.org to learn more about the exciting projects underway!

14 days ago, Kansas City Public Schools

KCPS's Bond Engagement Team speaks to staff about upcoming renovations to their building

This week, KCPS Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Collier and Board Chair Rita M. Cortés joined an education panel at the C3KC Conference. They discussed the "Mississippi Miracle"—a recent surge in student performance—and how those same results might be brought to Kansas City.

Thank you to C3KC for inspiring the collaboration and innovation that will shape our students' futures.

17 days ago, Kansas City Public Schools

KCPS Superintendent Dr. Collier speaks into a microphone at the C3KC conference panel

An audience listens to the C3KC education panel

Carver Dual Language School music teacher Rizson Canady (Ms. Riz) was recently featured on KSHB 41 for her accomplishments as a talented multi-instrumentalist!

You can watch and read the full story HERE!

19 days ago, Kansas City Public Schools

Ms. Riz sitting down for an interview with KSHB 41's Rae Daniels

Happy one-year anniversary to the KCPS bond! We're so excited to celebrate this historic investment in Kansas City's students. Visit KCPSBond.org to see the latest updates on all completed, in-progress, and upcoming projects.

21 days ago, Kansas City Public Schools

Front of all-new King Empowerment Center

Construction workers at King Empowerment Center

Construction worker at King Empowerment Center

Thank you to the educators, families, and students involved in the KCPS early learning program! The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has designated the program as “Exhibiting High Quality," an honor signifying the highest quality Pre-K classrooms in the state. This would not be possible without the hard work and collaboration of our entire Pre-K community!

23 days ago, Kansas City Public Schools

Three preschool-aged girls hold a sign congratulating Primitivo Garcia Early Learning for its high-quality programming.

An auditorium full of pre-k students, teachers, and parents looking forward

Congratulations to the 41 KCPS students who received 2026 Hispanic Development Fund scholarships!
These awards of up to $6,000 to further their college and career goals would not be possible without the support of the College Access team, KCCAN, and KCPS staff.

27 days ago, Kansas City Public Schools

Graduating seniors hold up green t-shirts reading "HDF KC" after they were awarded HDF scholarships.

In parternship with Awesome Ambitions, a group of rising KCPS students visited Alabama for spring break. They explored colleges and toured historic sites, including Kelly Ingram Park, Tuskegee University, and the Rosa Parks Museum.

28 days ago, Kansas City Public Schools

A group of female students sit on the steps outside the historic 16th Street Baptist Church in Alabama

Get Your Child Ready for a Great Start in Kindergarten!

Is your child starting Kindergarten this fall? Join KCPS to learn what it means to be Kindergarten-ready and how you can support your child's success.

Attend in person* or via KCPS Livestream

*Childcare, Spanish translation, and food provided.

28 days ago, Jennifer Wolfsie

Folleto informativo sobre el jardín de infancia

East High School is making history! With support from a recent KCPS Education Foundation grant, students have the opportunity to stage a musical for the first time in decades.
Get your tickets to see "Six: Teen Edition" now!
https://easthigh.booktix.com/

about 1 month ago, Kansas City Public Schools

A large brick school building stands in the background, with a sign reading "East High School" in front.

Spring Break is a great time to learn outside the classroom! Our Foreign Language Academy students are immersed in culture and connection as they visit Puerto Rico.

about 1 month ago, Zoe Shriner

Two students watch as a teacher pours fresh coconut water from a coconut into a cup. They are standing on a beach with a palm tree in the background.

Two older students interact with two young students as they sit at a classroom table with toys on it.

A room full of students stand in pairs learning to salsa dance.

Students stand on a dock above water as they learn more about the local aquatic ecosystem.

Thank you to the members of the Chiefs organization, including a few former players, for reading to our students at Melcher Elementary as part of the Tackle Reading initiative.

about 1 month ago, Kansas City Public Schools

Chiefs Rumble band with KC Chief at Melcher Elementary

Check out our social media as we begin rolling out our announcements for school-level Teachers of the Year!!

One districtwide Teacher of the Year will be crowned at a special gala at Arrowhead Stadium in mid April!

about 1 month ago, Kansas City Public Schools

Teacher of the Year stands with her students.

We are incredibly proud to share that the KCPS Mentorship Program was honored this week with an official resolution from Jackson County recognizing the powerful impact our mentors and mentees make in the lives of young people.

Every mentor. Every mentee. Every connection. YOU are the reason this program changes futures.

To everyone who pours into our students through mentorship—thank you for making a difference that lasts far beyond the classroom.

Want to learn more or get involved? Click below for more information about our Mentorship Program. Remember… YOU could be the missing piece! 🧩💙

https://bit.ly/4rBlh3A

about 2 months ago, Kansas City Public Schools

KCPS' mentorship team being recognized at Kansas City City Hall.