Wear GREEN each Friday in May for Mental Health Awareness Month!

MHA Month is a great opportunity to be intentional about your mental and emotional needs: be especially kind to yourself and others, help build environments where it's okay to ask for help, and remember—you are not alone.

Read more here.

3 days ago, Kansas City Public Schools
A man wearing a green striped t-shirt and standing in a greenhouse surrounded by plants

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

5 days ago, Kansas City Public Schools
An overhead view of a crowd of people sitting in school auditorium seats

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

12 days ago, Kansas City Public Schools
Student at summer academy

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

12 days ago, Kansas City Public Schools
Cafeteria full of students
Student at summer academy
Banneker had an opportunity to celebrate our teacher of the year! Congratulations to Ms. Brea Smith!!
20 days ago, Patricia Faulkner
Ms. Smith
Banneker had an amazing time at professional development with a much needed team building activity! Our mascot Bolt has never looked so good!
20 days ago, Patricia Faulkner
painting

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.

25 days ago, Kansas City Public Schools
KCPS hard hats
Front of all-new King Empowerment Center
Construction workers at King Empowerment Center
Construction worker at King Empowerment Center
Congratulations! Mr. Wren, Vice Principal and Michael Escobar, 6th grader will be recognized as STAR administrator and STAR student at the board meeting on Wednesday, March 18th. Mr. Wren works tirelessly to support the climate and culture at Banneker and Michael has perfect attendance so far this year. He works hard every day in the classroom and supports peers as often as he can! Thank you to both for the value you add to Banneker!!
about 2 months ago, Patricia Faulkner
Bolt
Ms. Tejada's 3rd grade class filled up their gumball machine. and earned a class party! They chose ice cream and cookies...delicious! Great job on attendance!!
about 2 months ago, Patricia Faulkner
class party for attendance
tejada gum ball machine
class party 2
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.
Twelve KCPS schools brought their A-game to this year’s PREP-KC Math Relays! Our talented students earned:

🥇 3 gold
🥈 2 silver
🥉 7 bronze designations

We’re so proud of their hard work and dedication!

Pictured is the Banneker Elementary team, who earned bronze level in their first year competing. Congratulations!

#KCPS #MathRelays #StudentSuccess
about 2 months ago, Kansas City Public Schools
Banneker Elementary Math Relay students working together.
Benjamin Banneker's literacy night was a success, thanks to the outstanding leadership of Ms. Jolley, Ms. Ebling and their committee. The evening's centerpiece was the showcase of original student writing from grades K-6.

Students were given the opportunity to read their stories aloud to family members, engage in games, and enjoy refreshments. Our school’s emphasis on student excellence was evident. The event was a truly fantastic experience for our community.
3 months ago, Shain Bergan
Parents and students doing reading exercises at Banneker Literacy Night.
Spirit Week Day Two: Twinning Tuesday. Our students appreciated dressing like a friend, a teacher or a group of friends. What a wonderful way to show friendship 🫶🏽
3 months ago, Shain Bergan
Two Banneker students giving peace signs while both dressed in the same black clothes and shoes.
Our first new KCPS construction in 30 years marches on, as we celebrated our Topping Off Ceremony for the planned new King Empowerment Center, which will include a new King Elementary, an early childhood center, and a family resource center!
3 months ago, Kansas City Public Schools
KCPS celebrates Topping Off Ceremony for King Empowerment Center
KCPS celebrates Topping Off Ceremony for King Empowerment Center
KCPS celebrates Topping Off Ceremony for King Empowerment Center
KCPS celebrates Topping Off Ceremony for King Empowerment Center
KCPS celebrates Topping Off Ceremony for King Empowerment Center
From powerful student performances and thought-provoking discussions to inspiring artwork and interactive sessions, our schools have been honoring Dr. King’s legacy in meaningful ways.

As we celebrate his life and achievements, we also recognize the responsibility to keep moving forward---building on his vision to create a future of equity, justice, and opportunity for all.

Together, we’re not just remembering history—we’re shaping it.
3 months ago, Kansas City Public Schools
KCPS students perform and celebrate for Martin Luther King Jr Day.
KCPS students perform and celebrate for Martin Luther King Jr Day.
KCPS students perform and celebrate for Martin Luther King Jr Day.
KCPS students perform and celebrate for Martin Luther King Jr Day.
KCPS students perform and celebrate for Martin Luther King Jr Day.
KCPS students perform and celebrate for Martin Luther King Jr Day.
KCPS students perform and celebrate for Martin Luther King Jr Day.
KCPS students perform and celebrate for Martin Luther King Jr Day.
KCPS students perform and celebrate for Martin Luther King Jr Day.
KCPS students perform and celebrate for Martin Luther King Jr Day.