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The KCKPS Newsroom has you covered for the latest news and inspiring stories from Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools.

Here, you’ll find stories, announcements, photos, and videos showcasing the extraordinary people, events, and everyday excellence from all corners of KCKPS. The Newsroom is updated regularly with the latest stories, so check back often and stay up to date on all things KCKPS!

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KCKPS Student Musicians Shine at All-City Choral Festival

Students perform at All-City Choral Festival

October 21, 2026

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Nearly 1,200 KCKPS Students Explore Future Opportunities at Annual College Fair

October 20, 2026

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KCKPS Board of Education Invites Community to Help Shape District’s Future

Community members in KCK gather for a Listening & Learning session with the KCKPS Board of Education

October 20, 2026

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Moving Forward Together: KCKPS Announces Key Leadership Changes

October 19, 2026

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Watch: Pilot Program Launched at KCKPS for Quarterly State Assessment

October 15, 2026

KCKPS: A Journey Rooted in Hispanic Heritage

For Hispanic Heritage Month, Mr. Garcia shares his journey as a Spanish teacher and member of our KCKPS community.

October 14, 2026

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New Chelsea Elementary School Hosts First Hispanic Heritage Fair

October 14, 2026

A large group of KCKPS students, staff, and district administrators pose for a photo at the site of Woodland Hills Elementary's groundbreaking ceremony with construction and heavy machinery in the background.

Watch: KCKPS Celebrates Groundbreaking for the New Woodland Hills Elementary School

On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, KCKPS celebrated a significant milestone with the groundbreaking of the new Woodland Hills Elementary School.

October 13, 2026

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KCK School Foundation for Excellence Holds Annual Partners for Excellence Breakfast

We were proud to join the Kansas City, Kansas School Foundation for Excellence for its 2026 Partners for Excellence Breakfast.

October 8, 2026

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Sumner Academy New Addition Update - September 28, 2026

Construction at Sumner Academy continues to advance, with several key milestones recently completed and additional work now underway. Recent Progress: A large crane needed for the project has

September 28, 2026

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Woodland Hills Elementary School Construction Update - September 28, 2026

Construction activities continue to progress at Woodland Hills Elementary School, with several key milestones recently completed and upcoming work underway. During the week of September 21,

September 28, 2026

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Watch: A New Chapter Begins for Central Middle School - September 25, 2026

A new chapter is officially underway for Central Middle School. Today (Sept. 25), we celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Central Middle School, made possible through the 2024 bond. In

September 25, 2026

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Emerson Elementary's Antoinette Rocha Awarded DM Law Teacher of the Week

September 21, 2026

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Power of Community: KCKPS Celebrates Latino Voices

September 18, 2026

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25 Years Later: Washington High JROTC Cadets Gather to Remember September 11

September 11, 2026

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Sumner Academy New Addition Update - September 11, 2026

Crews continue to make great progress on the new addition at Sumner Academy. Currently, crews are working on new retaining walls, preparing for concrete pads, and installing interior column

September 11, 2026

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Beyond the Game: KCKPS Female Athletes Find Strength in Wellness and Leadership

On Tuesday, September 8, CPKC Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., became more than a place to watch elite soccer. It became a place for young women to pause, reflect and discover new ways to strengthen

September 10, 2026

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August 2026 Administrators of the Month

As the 202627 school year gets underway, four KCKPS administrators have been recognized as the first Administrators of the Month, honoring their exceptional vision, dedication, and transformative

September 9, 2026

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M.E. Pearson Elementary School Students Get a ‘Sponge-Worthy’ Attendance Reward

Students at M.E. Pearson Elementary School learned an important lesson recently: If you show up to school every day, there’s a chance you might get to throw wet sponges at the

September 9, 2026

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Crews Continue Work on New Argentine Middle & Woodland Hills Elementary Schools - September 9, 2026

The project for the new Argentine Middle School and Woodland Hills Elementary School is currently in the site-preparation phase. On the campus where J.C. Harmon High School is located, crews are

September 8, 2026

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