KCPS NEWS
![Do Business with KCPS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747492489/kcpublicschoolsorg/vlhfazdpll3jgcuxthw9/doworkwithKCPSV2.webp","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747492489/kcpublicschoolsorg/vlhfazdpll3jgcuxthw9/doworkwithKCPSV2.webp","width":400}])
![Important Update: New Student Enrollment Policy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1610482840/kcpublicschoolsorg/t0qxt3icwzvvwsd5tjnk/Just_Skippy.png","width":250}])
![Upcoming KCPS events you don't want to miss!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1753108601/kcpublicschoolsorg/kqb5t0giztjifxjtn5ey/kcps2025events.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1753108601/kcpublicschoolsorg/kqb5t0giztjifxjtn5ey/kcps2025events.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1753108601/kcpublicschoolsorg/kqb5t0giztjifxjtn5ey/kcps2025events.jpg","width":526}])
![2025-26 BUDGET PRIORITIES]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741723477/kcpublicschoolsorg/mtb1na8zrrieqg7o1lbv/BudgetPriorities_Interactive4.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741723477/kcpublicschoolsorg/mtb1na8zrrieqg7o1lbv/BudgetPriorities_Interactive4.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741723477/kcpublicschoolsorg/mtb1na8zrrieqg7o1lbv/BudgetPriorities_Interactive4.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741723477/kcpublicschoolsorg/mtb1na8zrrieqg7o1lbv/BudgetPriorities_Interactive4.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1741723477/kcpublicschoolsorg/mtb1na8zrrieqg7o1lbv/BudgetPriorities_Interactive4.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741723477/kcpublicschoolsorg/mtb1na8zrrieqg7o1lbv/BudgetPriorities_Interactive4.jpg","width":1920}])
![SDAC: Students are working to engage the community & address important issues]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733845824/kcpublicschoolsorg/nyuh1tolg7hnaahs9lk6/SDAC.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733845824/kcpublicschoolsorg/nyuh1tolg7hnaahs9lk6/SDAC.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733845824/kcpublicschoolsorg/nyuh1tolg7hnaahs9lk6/SDAC.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1733845824/kcpublicschoolsorg/nyuh1tolg7hnaahs9lk6/SDAC.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733845824/kcpublicschoolsorg/nyuh1tolg7hnaahs9lk6/SDAC.jpg","width":1400}])
![KCPS Education Foundation hands out $65,000 in teacher grants!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733845349/kcpublicschoolsorg/rvz1qdxn8j6vadbdgbhd/kcpsef_grants_2024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733845349/kcpublicschoolsorg/rvz1qdxn8j6vadbdgbhd/kcpsef_grants_2024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733845349/kcpublicschoolsorg/rvz1qdxn8j6vadbdgbhd/kcpsef_grants_2024.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1733845349/kcpublicschoolsorg/rvz1qdxn8j6vadbdgbhd/kcpsef_grants_2024.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733845349/kcpublicschoolsorg/rvz1qdxn8j6vadbdgbhd/kcpsef_grants_2024.jpg","width":1400}])
![Northeast HS teacher wins free 2-year lease on downtown luxury apt!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733845223/kcpublicschoolsorg/qe7z05f4hk8ms1uveaph/NEHS_apt_winner.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733845223/kcpublicschoolsorg/qe7z05f4hk8ms1uveaph/NEHS_apt_winner.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733845223/kcpublicschoolsorg/qe7z05f4hk8ms1uveaph/NEHS_apt_winner.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1733845223/kcpublicschoolsorg/qe7z05f4hk8ms1uveaph/NEHS_apt_winner.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733845223/kcpublicschoolsorg/qe7z05f4hk8ms1uveaph/NEHS_apt_winner.jpg","width":1400}])
![KCPS is Tending Up!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733782297/kcpublicschoolsorg/lbkhjwtpj8vfzt9qr9lr/KCpsisTrendingUp.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733782297/kcpublicschoolsorg/lbkhjwtpj8vfzt9qr9lr/KCpsisTrendingUp.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733782297/kcpublicschoolsorg/lbkhjwtpj8vfzt9qr9lr/KCpsisTrendingUp.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1733782297/kcpublicschoolsorg/lbkhjwtpj8vfzt9qr9lr/KCpsisTrendingUp.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733782297/kcpublicschoolsorg/lbkhjwtpj8vfzt9qr9lr/KCpsisTrendingUp.jpg","width":1270}])
![Free Mental and Physical Telehealth visits From Hazel]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726691775/kcpublicschoolsorg/glr10ydmg14aphwdj8n5/HazelHealthThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1726691775/kcpublicschoolsorg/glr10ydmg14aphwdj8n5/HazelHealthThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1726691775/kcpublicschoolsorg/glr10ydmg14aphwdj8n5/HazelHealthThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1726691775/kcpublicschoolsorg/glr10ydmg14aphwdj8n5/HazelHealthThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1726691775/kcpublicschoolsorg/glr10ydmg14aphwdj8n5/HazelHealthThumbnail.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726691775/kcpublicschoolsorg/glr10ydmg14aphwdj8n5/HazelHealthThumbnail.png","width":1864}])
![Middle Schoolers Make Music with KC Metro #3 All District Band]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1671136114/kcpublicschoolsorg/nlwqppjkkywcacc9lvps/IMG_7298.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1671136114/kcpublicschoolsorg/nlwqppjkkywcacc9lvps/IMG_7298.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1671136114/kcpublicschoolsorg/nlwqppjkkywcacc9lvps/IMG_7298.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1671136114/kcpublicschoolsorg/nlwqppjkkywcacc9lvps/IMG_7298.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1671136114/kcpublicschoolsorg/nlwqppjkkywcacc9lvps/IMG_7298.jpg","width":1280}])
Congratulations to students Roberto Velazquez, Bridget Gosnell and Gabriel Ponzer for their selection to this prestigious audition band!
![December 1, 2022]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1663017102/kcpublicschoolsorg/ntajlyazvwsabubp8di8/eNewsHeader.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1663017102/kcpublicschoolsorg/ntajlyazvwsabubp8di8/eNewsHeader.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1663017102/kcpublicschoolsorg/ntajlyazvwsabubp8di8/eNewsHeader.jpg","width":712}])
eNews from December 15, 2022
![KCPS Students Shine at 2022 DECA Central Region Leadership Conference]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1670946069/kcpublicschoolsorg/wgeeddulnstjqu74qseg/121322DECA13.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1670946069/kcpublicschoolsorg/wgeeddulnstjqu74qseg/121322DECA13.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1670946069/kcpublicschoolsorg/wgeeddulnstjqu74qseg/121322DECA13.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1670946069/kcpublicschoolsorg/wgeeddulnstjqu74qseg/121322DECA13.jpg","width":936}])
Students from Northeast High School and Lincoln College Preparatory Academy attended the 2022 DECA Central Region Leadership Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin over the weekend.
![KCPS Board Announces Community Engagement for the Superintendent Search]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1669905281/kcpublicschoolsorg/uemmecf7bsssginmfa7g/SchoolBoard2021.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1669905281/kcpublicschoolsorg/uemmecf7bsssginmfa7g/SchoolBoard2021.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1669905281/kcpublicschoolsorg/uemmecf7bsssginmfa7g/SchoolBoard2021.jpg","width":800}])
Kansas City Public Schools is conducting a nationwide search for its next superintendent and has contracted with an executive search firm to lead the search.
eNews from December 1, 2022
![KCPS Named District Champion in Math Relays]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1669758445/kcpublicschoolsorg/ipoy46wdsed3cdea35nr/IMG_20221112_170115.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1669758445/kcpublicschoolsorg/ipoy46wdsed3cdea35nr/IMG_20221112_170115.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1669758445/kcpublicschoolsorg/ipoy46wdsed3cdea35nr/IMG_20221112_170115.jpg","width":800}])
Congratulations to our student mathematicians who helped KCPS emerge as the overall District Champion in the 13th Annual PREP-KC Regional Math Relays!
![Primitivo Garcia 'Shop 'Til You Drop' Spree at Office Depot]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1669737160/kcpublicschoolsorg/butlgubsxwny1nph7y4m/MicrosoftTeams-image84.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1669737160/kcpublicschoolsorg/butlgubsxwny1nph7y4m/MicrosoftTeams-image84.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1669737160/kcpublicschoolsorg/butlgubsxwny1nph7y4m/MicrosoftTeams-image84.jpg","width":720}])
Primitivo Garcia teachers participated in a special shopping spree courtesy of Office Depot on Nov. 7, 2022.
![KCPS Student Section Cheers Roos to Victory]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1669731811/kcpublicschoolsorg/bbzlargv5gdfkbmlzw2n/MicrosoftTeams-image79.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1669731811/kcpublicschoolsorg/bbzlargv5gdfkbmlzw2n/MicrosoftTeams-image79.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1669731811/kcpublicschoolsorg/bbzlargv5gdfkbmlzw2n/MicrosoftTeams-image79.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1669731811/kcpublicschoolsorg/bbzlargv5gdfkbmlzw2n/MicrosoftTeams-image79.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1669731811/kcpublicschoolsorg/bbzlargv5gdfkbmlzw2n/MicrosoftTeams-image79.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1669731811/kcpublicschoolsorg/bbzlargv5gdfkbmlzw2n/MicrosoftTeams-image79.jpg","width":2200}])
KCPS is excited to announce a new partnership with Kansas City Athletics!
![Dr. Collier Receives 'Reasons to Believe' Honors]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1668532469/kcpublicschoolsorg/eyv973hkdvccarcbzqb0/111022KCKAwards6-CROP.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1668532469/kcpublicschoolsorg/eyv973hkdvccarcbzqb0/111022KCKAwards6-CROP.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1668532469/kcpublicschoolsorg/eyv973hkdvccarcbzqb0/111022KCKAwards6-CROP.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1668532469/kcpublicschoolsorg/eyv973hkdvccarcbzqb0/111022KCKAwards6-CROP.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1668532469/kcpublicschoolsorg/eyv973hkdvccarcbzqb0/111022KCKAwards6-CROP.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1668532469/kcpublicschoolsorg/eyv973hkdvccarcbzqb0/111022KCKAwards6-CROP.png","width":1902}])
The Reasons to Believe Honor Roll is a celebration of notable Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools alumni making a difference in the community. Congratulations, Dr. Collier!
![Holliday Teacher Wins KCPSEF's Free Apartment Giveaway]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1667935893/kcpublicschoolsorg/hn7lwlhqvehtwhuuzfgx/Hoganappt22.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1667935893/kcpublicschoolsorg/hn7lwlhqvehtwhuuzfgx/Hoganappt22.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1667935893/kcpublicschoolsorg/hn7lwlhqvehtwhuuzfgx/Hoganappt22.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1667935893/kcpublicschoolsorg/hn7lwlhqvehtwhuuzfgx/Hoganappt22.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1667935893/kcpublicschoolsorg/hn7lwlhqvehtwhuuzfgx/Hoganappt22.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1667935893/kcpublicschoolsorg/hn7lwlhqvehtwhuuzfgx/Hoganappt22.jpg","width":2048}])
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.
![Stay Healthy This Fall, KCPS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1667935711/kcpublicschoolsorg/aveehh2rix8crhrv9apd/NCIRD_P1-Flu_stopthespread_1200x675_Twitter.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1667935711/kcpublicschoolsorg/aveehh2rix8crhrv9apd/NCIRD_P1-Flu_stopthespread_1200x675_Twitter.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1667935711/kcpublicschoolsorg/aveehh2rix8crhrv9apd/NCIRD_P1-Flu_stopthespread_1200x675_Twitter.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1667935711/kcpublicschoolsorg/aveehh2rix8crhrv9apd/NCIRD_P1-Flu_stopthespread_1200x675_Twitter.png","width":1200}])
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.