Kansas City Public Schools is fully accredited and enrolling families for the 2022-23 school year. Stop by the Board of Education, 2901 Troost Ave., to speak with an enrollment specialist today!
Kansas City Public Schools introduced Project Lead The Way Launch to elementary students during the 2017-18 school year. PLTW is an innovative, hands-on curriculum that introduces students to science, technology, engineering and math.
The Buck O’Neil Legacy Seat is one of the greatest Kansas City honors for individuals impacting our community. KCPS would like to congratulate Ericka Mabion, iSpark/CTE STEM Coordinator, who was recognized by the Royals on KC Stem Day at the K.
As Chief of Staff, Ms. Holliday-Scott’s work will focus on facilitating and overseeing the transition team, assessing and reviewing internal district processes, participating in the Blueprint 2030 process and collaborating with executive team members.
Dr. Davis was named Interim Deputy Superintendent and Chief Equity Officer in July 2022. His departmental oversight includes School Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, Student Support, Research and Accountability, and Equity, Inclusion and Innovation.
This fall, KCPS middle and high schoolers will be joining students across the globe for the 2022 Space Grand Challenge. KCPS is recruiting teachers and cybersecurity industry professionals as coaches.
KCPS student-athletes competed at the Missouri State High School Activities Association 2022 Track and Field Championship in Jefferson City, Missouri, in late May.
Looking for our 2022 graduation coverage? It's all here!
Early Learning
The KCPS Early Learning System offers opportunities for students from birth to five-years-old. Early Learning includes two Montessori locations, three Head Start locations, ten Pre-Kindergarten locations, and the Parents as Teachers Program.
The Neighborhood Pre-K program serves students ages 3-4 and promotes independent learning and exploration to provide students the tools needed to enter Kindergarten ready to learn and to help your child grow as a lifelong learner. Children who are age 3 when entering the program are classified as P3. Children who are age 4 when entering the program are classified as P4.
Educational opportunities are presented which are aligned to the Missouri Early Learning Standards. In order to ensure only high-quality educational programming is used in Pre-K classrooms, all curriculum is approved by MO DESE for use with Pre-K aged children. Our program offerings vary by school and are listed below by location.
*Pre-K Students at Emmanuel are automatically enrolled in Carver Dual Language for Kindergarten. If preferred, students can change to the elementary school in their boundary zone or choose a different signature school option during the priority enrollment window.
P3 & P4 classes offered.
Operation Breakthrough partners with KCPS for no cost Pre-K for income eligible four-year-olds.
The current partner school is Wendell Phillips for Pre-K.
*Pre-K Students at Operation Breakthrough/Wendell Phillips are automatically enrolled in Kindergarten in the elementary school in their boundary zone, families can apply for Kindergarten in a Signature School option during the priority enrollment window.
Head Start is one of the most successful and longest-running national school readiness programs in the United States. Using a “whole child” model, Head Start is designed to increase kindergarten readiness and socialization in children ages 3 to 5. This is accomplished through a rich preschool learning environment, combined with social-emotional wellness, health, nutrition, crisis intervention and family engagement services.
What is the curriculum used in the Head Start Programs?
Head Start uses the Project Construct Curriculum, which is based on the idea that ‘hands-on, minds-on’ learning experiences help students with core content instruction as well as learning how to work together with adults and peers. Project Construct® is an approved curriculum by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and is aligned to the Head Start and Missouri Early Learning Goals that support kindergarten readiness. Head Start also utilizes the Project Approach, Conscious Discipline® and Trauma Smart®.
This program for 3- and 4-year-olds is a method of education helping young learners by developing qualities of self-worth, order, concentration, coordination and independence. Emphasizing independence, it supports children naturally eager for knowledge and capable of initiating learning in a sufficiently supportive and well-prepared learning environment. Children who are age 3 when entering the program are classified as P3. Children who are age 4 when entering the program are classified as P4.
Early Head Start
The Early Head Start (EHS) program is uniquely designed to meet the comprehensive needs of teen parents and their children. This program has two classrooms at Central High School, serving sixteen infants and toddlers.
This program is a parenting education and family support program serving families throughout pregnancy until their child enters kindergarten. The program is operated in the family’s home and various locations throughout the school system.
Success by Six Center
Success by Six (SB6) is a United Way program offering age appropriate toy and book lending, and on-site child development activities for parents with young children.
Early Childhood Special Education
This program serves students ages 3-5 (not Kindergarten eligible) who meet the eligibility criteria to be identified as a student with a disability under the Individuals with Disability Education Act (IDEA) and the Missouri State Plan. For more information, please contact the Early Childhood Special Education office at (816) 418-5292.
Welcome Back! The First Day of School is Monday, August 22.
KCPS is in full swing preparing for our scholars to return from summer break! Click the button below to visit our Back To School webpage for more information about back to school events, uniforms, school supplies and more!