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Graduation Information: Dates, Times, Live Stream Links

Graduation Information: Dates, Times, Live Stream Links

Graduation 2026 Graduation Dates Thursday, May 14, 2026 at F.L. Schlagle High School Alfred Fairfax Academy, 5pm – Alfred Fairfax Graduation Live Stream Link 500 Reach, 7pm – 500 Reach Graduation
Student Engagement Promotes Community Investment

Student Engagement Promotes Community Investment

Mutlistudio Perspective – Student Engagement Promotes Community
November 11, 2025

November 11, 2025

On November 11, 2025, the Hollis + Miller team presented a Design Development Update on the New Central Middle School, and a Schematic Design Update on New Argentine Middle School to the Board of
December 9, 2025

December 9, 2025

Sumner Academy Addition On December 9, 2025, the Board of Education approved Bids (Guaranteed Maximum Price/GMP Amendment) for the Sumner Academy Addition project to be built by McCownGordon
KCKPS Launches Roadmap to the North Star Strategic Plan

KCKPS Launches Roadmap to the North Star Strategic Plan

Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is charting a new course for the future with the development of its next five-year strategic plan, titled Roadmap to the North Star (2026–2031). This
Join Us for the KCKPS Community Health Fair!

Join Us for the KCKPS Community Health Fair!

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | 2:00–7:00 PM J.C. Harmon High School | 2400 Steele Rd., Kansas City, KS 66106 Families are invited to the KCKPS Community Health Fair, a free event designed to support
New School Homepages Are Here!

New School Homepages Are Here!

We’re excited to share that our school homepages have a fresh new look. The updated design is meant to make it easier for families and the community to stay connected and up to date. The biggest
Proposed Boundary Changes: Learn more and share your opinion

Proposed Boundary Changes: Learn more and share your opinion

KCKPS is reviewing proposed school boundary changes that could affect where students attend school beginning in the 2027–2028 school year. These recommendations come from the District Boundary
Welcome to Let's Talk, KCKPS's new customer service platform

Welcome to Let's Talk, KCKPS's new customer service platform

We are thrilled to announce the launch of Let's Talk, our new customer service platform designed to improve communication between you, our schools and district. Through Let's Talk, you can: Ask
2025-26 Budget Hearing Notice - Scheduled for September 9, 2025

2025-26 Budget Hearing Notice - Scheduled for September 9, 2025

The governing body of Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (Unified School District 500) has scheduled a 2025-26 Budget Hearing meeting.  The meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at
Essential Information: New KCKPS Cell Phone Policy

Essential Information: New KCKPS Cell Phone Policy

On June 30, 2025, the Board approved a new cell phone policy (Student Use of Cell Phones and Personal Electronic Devices). This policy was developed in response to feedback and concerns raised by
J.C. Harmon High School Teacher Named Grand Prize Winner in Back-to-School Classroom Grant

J.C. Harmon High School Teacher Named Grand Prize Winner in Back-to-School Classroom Grant

J.C. Harmon High School science teacher Bailey Bacon will kick off the school year on a high note after being named the grand prize winner of a back-to-school grant. On Tuesday, August 12, Kansas
Update: Federal Funding Grant Freeze Lifted

Update: Federal Funding Grant Freeze Lifted

Updated Information: Posted August 12, 2025 The Federal Funding Freeze Has Been Lifted.  The previous federal funding pause by the U.S. Department of Education has been lifted. As of the week of
2025-2026 Back to School Guide

2025-2026 Back to School Guide

Welcome to the 2026-27 School Year! We are so excited you are here! Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is gearing up for yet another school year and we cannot wait to welcome our students back. As
May Employees of the Month Honored

May Employees of the Month Honored

Carrie Carpenter - Instructional Coach at Lindbergh Elementary School Nominated by Dustin Wiley “Carrie Carpenter is the spirit of Lindbergh Elementary. She is hardworking, dependable, and