KCVA & Southeast Senior Keshawn Luster has been named the 2026 Salutatorian for Southeast High School! The staff here at KCVA & EA want to send our congratulations to Keshawn on this accomplishment. We are proud of you!
4 days ago, KCVA & EA
blue background with picture of student who has been names as salutatorian.

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.

5 days ago, Kansas City Public Schools
A man wearing a green striped t-shirt and standing in a greenhouse surrounded by plants
We are one month away from the end of the school year! Take a look at the dates on the image below.


If you're interested in signing up for summer school please use the following link:
https://tinyurl.com/KCVASS26
6 days ago, KCVA & EA
cream background with orange, light orange, and green ovals with important end of year dates.

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

7 days ago, Kansas City Public Schools
An overhead view of a crowd of people sitting in school auditorium seats
Didn’t make it to testing last week? No problem! Email your advisory teacher and figure out when you can come in to make up the tests.

The make up window is 4/27/26 to 4/30/26 from 9AM to 12:30PM.
10 days ago, KCVA & EA
Red Background, comic book style  with MAP & EOC testing text
Don't forget...
MAP & EOC testing has begun for our KCVA and EA students. If you have any questions on when you should be here, please reach out to your advisory teacher for the date and time.

We can't wait to see you here at Troost!
14 days ago, Sarah Hutsell
yellow background, reminder of testing started at Troost.

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

14 days ago, Kansas City Public Schools
Cafeteria full of students
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

14 days ago, Kansas City Public Schools
Student at summer academy
Its time to sign up for the end of the year field trip and we're heading back to Main Event! Come hang out with us, play games, and eat pizza!!

Sign up using the link in the image or contact your advisory teacher for the link!
27 days ago, Sarah Hutsell
Black background, multi colored text promoting end of year field trip.

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.

27 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
EOC testing is almost upon us! Let your advisory teacher know if you have any questions.
29 days ago, Sarah Hutsell
light blue background with information on EOC testing for students.
Thinking about attending UMKC for college?
Your opportunity to visit is coming up.
Email Ms. Wood and tell her your interested in going by Wednesday April 8, 2026.
29 days ago, Sarah Hutsell
Image has blue, white, and yellow aspects.  Advertises upcoming college visit.
Spring break is coming !

Spring Break is March 23 through March 27.

Classes will resume on March 30, 2026
about 2 months ago, KCVA & EA
bright blue background with Spring Break on Flowers
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.
High School KCVA students:

Don't forget we're testing in our SEL/Advisory classes. Today is Social Studies.
about 2 months ago, KCVA & EA
pastel colored post-it notes on a white grid background with testing information and reminders about attendance being mandatory.
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.