Your Graduation 2026 recap newsletter is here! Click here for links to photo galleries and recap videos for each KCPS high school.

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about 6 hours ago, Kansas City Public Schools
Students wearing blue and red robes celebrate graduating high school
A crowd cheers on their students graduating
Students wearing purple robes celebrate graduating high school
Attention Lincoln students in grades 9-11 interested in playing girls volleyball. Rising 8th graders....this includes you!


Conditioning starts soon! Check out the schedule to know the focus of each session. Make sure you wear the appropriate gear, have a water bottle and bring you weight gloves (if you want to)!
11 days ago, KCPS Athletics
blue and black background with yellow accent lettering about upcoming conditioning

Wear GREEN each Friday in May for Mental Health Awareness Month!

MHA Month is a great opportunity to be intentional about your mental and emotional needs: be especially kind to yourself and others, help build environments where it's okay to ask for help, and remember—you are not alone.

Read more here.

15 days ago, Kansas City Public Schools
A man wearing a green striped t-shirt and standing in a greenhouse surrounded by plants

Join us tonight as we share updates to our district strategic plan, Blueprint 2030! Voice your opinions and make a real impact on the future of KCPS.

🗓️ Tuesday, April 28 | 5:30–7 p.m.
📍 Board of Education | 2901 Troost, KCMO
🍴 Dinner, Spanish translation, and child care provided

18 days ago, Kansas City Public Schools
An overhead view of a crowd of people sitting in school auditorium seats

Lincoln Prep is going beyond the four walls! Ms. Palmer's personal finance class recently visited the Money Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. They applied their knowledge of economics, money management, and more to understand the U.S. central banking system and all it entails.

18 days ago, Kansas City Public Schools
Students on a field trip to the Money Museum
Students on a field trip to the Money Museum
Students on a field trip to the Money Museum
Students on a field trip to the Money Museum

Did you know that ALL KCPS students can get free breakfast and lunch at our Summer Academy sites? Children must be under 18 and eat the meal on-site, but they do not have to be registered for summer academy.
Learn more at KCPublicSchools.org/summer

25 days ago, Kansas City Public Schools
Student at summer academy

Did you know that ALL KCPS students can get free breakfast and lunch at our Summer Academy sites? Children must be under 18 and eat the meal on-site, but they do not have to be registered for summer academy.
Learn more at KCPublicSchools.org/summer

25 days ago, Kansas City Public Schools
Cafeteria full of students
Student at summer academy
As a result of the impending severe weather Kansas City Public Schools along with KCPS Athletics have made the decision to cancel all games for Friday, 4/17/26.
28 days ago, KCPS Athletics
Breaking news image for severe weatehr

Happy one-year anniversary to the KCPS bond! We're so excited to celebrate this historic investment in Kansas City's students. Visit KCPSBond.org to see the latest updates on all completed, in-progress, and upcoming projects.

about 1 month ago, Kansas City Public Schools
KCPS hard hats
Front of all-new King Empowerment Center
Construction workers at King Empowerment Center
Construction worker at King Empowerment Center
We are incredibly proud to share that the KCPS Mentorship Program was honored this week with an official resolution from Jackson County recognizing the powerful impact our mentors and mentees make in the lives of young people.

Every mentor. Every mentee. Every connection. YOU are the reason this program changes futures.

To everyone who pours into our students through mentorship—thank you for making a difference that lasts far beyond the classroom.

Want to learn more or get involved? Click below for more information about our Mentorship Program. Remember… YOU could be the missing piece! 🧩💙

https://bit.ly/4rBlh3A
2 months ago, Kansas City Public Schools
KCPS' mentorship team being recognized at Kansas City City Hall.
Twelve KCPS schools brought their A-game to this year’s PREP-KC Math Relays! Our talented students earned:

🥇 3 gold
🥈 2 silver
🥉 7 bronze designations

We’re so proud of their hard work and dedication!

Pictured is the Banneker Elementary team, who earned bronze level in their first year competing. Congratulations!

#KCPS #MathRelays #StudentSuccess
2 months ago, Kansas City Public Schools
Banneker Elementary Math Relay students working together.
Ladies & gentlemen, your Lincoln College Preparatory Academy boys basketball team are DISTRICT CHAMPS!!!

They had an incredible run through the District Tournament that included a buzzer beater in overtime against Kearney and a gutsy win in the Championship Game against Winnetonka.

NEXT UP: State Quarterfinals against Raytown South this Saturday at 1 p.m. at Blue Springs High School.

$10 tickets: https://www.mshsaa.org/tickets.aspx
Watch game on MSHSAA website for a fee: https://mshsaa.tv/
2 months ago, Kansas City Public Schools
Lincoln Prep basketball team
Our first new KCPS construction in 30 years marches on, as we celebrated our Topping Off Ceremony for the planned new King Empowerment Center, which will include a new King Elementary, an early childhood center, and a family resource center!
4 months ago, Kansas City Public Schools
KCPS celebrates Topping Off Ceremony for King Empowerment Center
KCPS celebrates Topping Off Ceremony for King Empowerment Center
KCPS celebrates Topping Off Ceremony for King Empowerment Center
KCPS celebrates Topping Off Ceremony for King Empowerment Center
KCPS celebrates Topping Off Ceremony for King Empowerment Center
From powerful student performances and thought-provoking discussions to inspiring artwork and interactive sessions, our schools have been honoring Dr. King’s legacy in meaningful ways.

As we celebrate his life and achievements, we also recognize the responsibility to keep moving forward---building on his vision to create a future of equity, justice, and opportunity for all.

Together, we’re not just remembering history—we’re shaping it.
4 months ago, Kansas City Public Schools
KCPS students perform and celebrate for Martin Luther King Jr Day.
KCPS students perform and celebrate for Martin Luther King Jr Day.
KCPS students perform and celebrate for Martin Luther King Jr Day.
KCPS students perform and celebrate for Martin Luther King Jr Day.
KCPS students perform and celebrate for Martin Luther King Jr Day.
KCPS students perform and celebrate for Martin Luther King Jr Day.
KCPS students perform and celebrate for Martin Luther King Jr Day.
KCPS students perform and celebrate for Martin Luther King Jr Day.
KCPS students perform and celebrate for Martin Luther King Jr Day.
KCPS students perform and celebrate for Martin Luther King Jr Day.