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
We are happy to announce that we have rescheduled the Richardson Project Fair for tomorrow, Wednesday, April 22nd at 1:30Pm. We hope you can come by before picking up your children.
12 days ago, KCPS Head Start
Flyer announcing rescheduled Project Fair for Wednesday, April 22nd at 1:30 PM
Flyer announcing rescheduled Project Fair for Wednesday, April 22nd at 1:30 PM

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

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
Tomorrow is the day! Join us for our annual Project Fair at Richardson Early Learning Head Start Center. The fun starts at 1:30 PM. Your children are excited to show you what they have been learning.
17 days ago, KCPS Head Start
Flyer announcing Project Fair Event on Friday, April 17th at 1:30PM
Flyer announcing Project Fair Event on Friday, April 17th at 1:30PM

It's TASTY TUESDAY! Celebrating the Week of the Young Child at Richardson Early Learning - Head Start. Don't forget to attend the Project Fair on Friday at 1:30 PM.

19 days ago, KCPS Head Start
Father with two children sitting at a table eating fruit.
A group of preschool children with a teacher eating fruit kabobs
A mother and her daughter sitting at a table eating fruit
Flyer announcing Project Fair Event on Friday, April 17th at 1:30PM
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is celebrating this important work through a week long celebration - the Week of the Young Child. Our classroom themes include:

Music Monday - Develop your child's language and literacy skills through singing, dancing, and listening to music.

Tasty Tuesday - Cooking together connects math with literacy skills, science, and more!

Work Together Wednesday - Building something together explores math and science concepts, combined with social and early literacy skills.

Artsy Thursday - Through open-ended art projects where children can make choices, you are developing creativity, social skills, and fine motor skills.

Family Friday - Celebrating together - Come join us for our Project Fair at 1:30 PM at Richardson Early Learning Center.
20 days ago, KCPS Head Start
Flyer announcing Project Fair Event on Friday, April 17th at 1:30PM
Flyer announcing Project Fair Event on Friday, April 17th at 1:30PM

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
The count down is on! 2 more days until our Kindergarten Information Night. Do you want to know what "kindergarten readiness" means? Do you want to understand what KCPS as a school district has to offer? Do you need help enrolling your child in kindergarten? If so, this event is for you!. We hope to see you there and don't forget to tell your friends and neighbors.
about 1 month ago, KCPS Head Start
Flyer advertising Kindergarten Information Night on April 2nd at 5:30pm
Flyer advertising Kindergarten Information Night on April 2nd at 5:30pm
Hello Richardson Families! We are excited to see everyone back on Monday, March 30th. Don't forget that on April 2nd at 5:30 pm, we are hosting our Kindergarten Information Night. Translation and child care will be available. We hope to see you there!
about 1 month ago, KCPS Head Start
Flyer advertising Kindergarten Information Night on April 2nd at 5:30pm
Flyer advertising Kindergarten Information Night on April 2nd at 5:30pm
We wish everyone a fun and joyful spring break. We will see you back on Monday, March 30th. Don't forget to share with friends and family that we are enrolling for Head Start and have several walk-in application days availabe. Spread the word!
about 1 month ago, KCPS Head Start
Head Start Enrollment Information
Head Start Enrollment Information
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.
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.