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Holliday Teacher Wins KCPSEF's Free Apartment Giveaway

Congratulations are in order for Mr. Kevin Hogan! Last week, Mr. Hogan was randomly chosen to win a free two-year lease at Two Light Luxury Apartments as a part of the Kansas City Power & Light District partnership with KCPSEF.

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Stay Healthy This Fall, KCPS

With cold and flu season upon us, KCPS has many resources for keeping your family healthy this fall. Remember, if your child is ill, please do not send them to school.

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How Do I enroll in Head Start

Marc Application

Because Head StartPre-K is an income eligible FREE Pre-K program, families must first apply to see if they meet the qualifications. We use a centralized intake enrollment process through the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) who serves all Head Start programs in our area. Families benefit from this whole-child high quality gold-standard Pre-K program. *Families must provide their own transportation.

To apply, you can:

  • Fill out our Head Start Interest Form - (English) (Spanish) and we will assist you with scheduling an appointment.
  • OR schedule an appointment, please call MARC Head Start at 816-841-3382 or visit this webpage
  • For more information, you can reach our KCPS Head Start Enrollment Specialist, Anabel Luna aluna@kcpublicschools.org

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Head Start Info (English)
Head Start Info (Spanish)
Head Start Family Handbook - English
Head Start Family Handbook - Spanish

Head Start Locations

HOW DO I ENROLL IN PRE-KINDERGARTEN?

KCPS Application

Build a foundation of academic success in one of our quality Pre-K classrooms! From Montessori to college preparatory and African-centered, elementary schools near you provide a FREE world-classPre-K option just for your child. Each school is home to dedicated, caring teachers and staff. We hold an unwavering commitment to exceptional education with a focus on supporting students.

*Families must provide their own transportation.

To apply, you can:

  • Complete an Online KCPS Enrollment Application
  • OR Visit the KCPS Admissions Office at the Board of Education Building at 2901 Troost Ave., KCMO, phone number (816) 418-7505 or visit this webpage
  • For more information, you can reach our KCPS Pre-K Program Specialist, Robyn King at  (816) 816) 418-6988 rking@kcpublicschools.org

Learn More

Pre-K Family Handbook - English
Pre-K Family Handbook - Spanish

This website is supported by Grant Number 7CH012381 from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of the Mid America Regional Council and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.

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