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It's back to school time!
→ August 10: Back to School Fair
→ August 12-13: Family Advocacy Days
→ August 14: First Day of School for K-5, 6 & 9 Graders
→ August 15: All Students Return
Check out the full district calendar on the district website. Also, please take a moment to review the Back-to-School Guide.
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Excellence at a Glance
Monday, August 5, 2024
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KCKPS District Highlights | |
You're Invited to a Community Meeting to Discuss the Revised Bond Project Proposal | |
KCKPS will host another Bond Community meeting to seek your input on whether the school district should move forward with a revised bond project proposal.
The meeting will be at Central Office, located at 2010 N. 59th Street, on Thursday, August 8, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. There is still time to take the Bond Proposal Project Options survey.
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Superintendent's Caregiver and Community Collaborative Council | |
Are you passionate about education, community involvement and making a positive impact on our schools?
The Superintendent's Caregiver and Community Collaborative Council may be for you. The SCCCC is an advisory group dedicated to fostering collaboration between the school district's leadership, parents, and the wider community.
Apply for the SCCCC on the district's website.
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WyCo Food Drive and Resource Fair | |
The Foundation will host a Food Drive and Resource Rally on Saturday, August 10, at the Homefield KC Sports Complex at 9250 State Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas, from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Like in years past, the fair will provide students in Wyandotte County with much-needed school supplies (notebooks, pens, pencils, crayons, highlighters), backpacks, hygiene kits, books, and more. Organizers plan to hand out at least 3,000 backpacks while supplies last.
The event will also offer basic health screenings (dental and vision), sports physicals, recommended school immunizations, and free haircuts to students so that they can feel confident and succeed in the classroom.
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SPED Hosts First Ever Leadership Boot Camp | |
The SPED Department at Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools has launched a new training program.
The group hosted its inaugural boot camp for SPED educators from June 4 until June 26.
The four-week course occurred at Arrowhead Middle School, Bethel Early Childhood Center, Bridges Alternative School, and Gloria Willis Middle School.
Organizers say the camp’s goal was to enhance the skills of LRL (Limited Residency Licensure), a partnership between KCKPS and Fort Hays State University. The LRL program provides an opportunity to earn a Master of Special Education, High Incidence, while working as a special education teacher in the district.
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KCKPS Police Department Hosts 2024 Awards Ceremony | |
The Police Department at Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools held a special ceremony to help recognize and honor its own as well as several civilians. The award ceremony, emceed by Deputy Chief of Police Syler Colaco, took place at Central Office .
Colaco recognized officers Nash, Kampen, Chevalier, Boyd, and Evans for successfully passing the Kansas State reciprocity exam, officially certifying them as Law Enforcement Officers in Kansas. Officers Haygood and Lane are currently in the training academy and are set to graduate in August and October.
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KCKPS District Highlights | | |
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Transportation Gears Up for the
New School Year
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A new school year is upon us and we have vital information to share with parents/guardians who will have students riding the bus.
Bus information, such as bus routes/bus stops, will go out to parents/guardians in a BrightArrow message on Tuesday, August 6th.
Parents/guardians must have their emails and cell phone numbers updated in Infinite Campus.
Below is a list of helpful tips to ensure your student's ride to and from school is safe.
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KCKPS Students Perform at the Folly Theater
Some very talented KCKPS students recently performed in front of hundreds of people at Kansas City’s Folly Theater.
The Sunday, July 14 event was the student’s final performance as part of the AileyCamp.
The Together Forever We Rise showcase was a mix of students from the Kansas City, Kansas, and Kansas City, Missouri school districts.
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Highlights Around the District | |
Sumner Academy Graduate Honored at School Board Meeting | |
Special honors continue to pour in for a recent Sumner Academy of Arts and Science graduate.
London Monroe, a 2024 graduate, was honored at the KCKPS school board meeting on Tuesday, July 16. Monroe was applauded for her remarkable success at the Des Moines, Iowa, National Speech and Debate Competition.
She reached the final round after competing against 480 students nationwide. The National Speech and Debate Tournament held last month is one of the largest academic competitions in the world.
“It was an honor to be recognized among so many talented competitors, and it is an experience I will always remember. The opportunity to compete at the national level was both challenging and inspiring,” said Monroe.
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KCKPS Welcomes New Administrators | |
The district welcomed new administrators during the Board of Education meeting in July. Close to 20 new administrators or current staff members transitioning to new positions before the school year begins.
Many new administrators have taken on the school principal or assistant principal role. A number of the other administrators will assume administrative roles at the Central Office.
“Each of these individuals brings a wealth of experience, dedication, and knowledge that will undoubtedly contribute to our continued growth and success,” said Director of Human Resources Chalita Middleton.
Congratulations to all of the new administrators as the district enters the 2024-25 school year.
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Navigation Changes on District's Website | In an effort to continue to be Better Every Day, KCKPS has made some changes to the navigation on kckschools.org. | |
The goal is to have items in places that make the most sense, so things are easier to find. Here’s a rundown of the major changes:
- Added an Academics category
- This is where you can find information on our Diploma+ program, curriculum, graduation ceremonies, staff and student recognitions and more.
- The Departments page is now under the About section
- The Community category is now more community focused
- Previously there were some pages here that make more sense in other places. If there’s a page missing from this section, check the Academics category or the Families and Students page.
- Employment is now called Careers
- Board of Education is now called School Board
Don’t forget—you can always search for a page using the search function at the top. Look for the magnifying glass icon.
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Sports and Camp Physicals | |
The Wyandotte County Public Health Department provides Sports and Camp Physicals for people ages 12 and older! Same-day appointments are available.
If you live in Wyandotte County, ask about free transportation to and from your appointment. Call (913) 573-5131 to make an appointment.
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Grants are a vital piece to your community's funding puzzle.
Join K-State Research & Extension for their Grant Writing Workshop where you'll learn how to find sources of data for community needs, where to find grants, elements of a great grant proposal & more!
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KCK Night Out Against Crime | |
All are invited to join the FREE 2024 KCK Night Out Against Crime community event hosted by the Neighborhood Crime Prevention Patrol on Tuesday, August 6th from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the KCKCC Jewel Building.
Attendees can expect lots of amazing food, kid activities, neighborhood group showcases, community organization booths, and fabulous door prizes.
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Infinite Campus Registration Walk Through |
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New Graduation Requirements |
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Diploma+ Showcase:
KCKPS Excels
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Upcoming Meetings
August 13, 2024
August 27, 2024
September 10, 2024
September 24, 2024
Zoom meeting
(web-based video conferencing)
5:00 pm
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The public can join in on the meeting to listen by clicking on the link on the home page of the district's website. | |
KCKPS-TV
Your Education Channel
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KCKPS-TV is the cable access channel for Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools. We provide a variety of viewing options for the public to access and watch public meetings and district programming on KCKPS-TV 24-hours, every day of the week.
Broadcast TV
- Available on Spectrum cable, Channel 18, and in HD on Google Fiber, Channel 145.
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Available online on the KCKPS website.
- Programs and school board meetings are also scheduled for rebroadcast on KCKPS-TV.
You can also watch us live where ever you are online, on Roku or the Apple TV app.
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Inspiring a Love for Reading, Supporting Information Needs, Providing New Experiences | |
Kansas City, Kansas Public Library (KCKPL) connects members of our dynamic community with information, tools, resources, and welcoming spaces to enrich their lives. KCKPL is governed by the Kansas City Kansas Public Schools (USD #500) Board of Education.
We offer a variety of learning, cultural, and entertainment materials and opportunities. Take time to explore our website to see what we offer. If you have questions, feel free to contact our librarians and associates for assistance.
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