What’s New
Northwest Middle School Parent Workshop and 6th-8th Grade Orchestra Concert Canceled
Posted Monday, November 12, 2018
Due to inclement weather, we have canceled the Northwest Middle School GEAR’ing Up For The Future Parent Workshop as well as our 6th-8th Grade Orchestra Concert. Please be safe!
KCKECC Teacher Victoria Johnson receives “Read to Achieve” Award from KNEA and KCTV5!
Posted Thursday, November 8, 2018
Congratulations to Victoria Johnson on being awarded the KNEA and KCTV5 Read to Achieve Award and check for $1000! Mrs. Johnson is a teacher at the Kansas City, Kansas Early Childhood Center.
500 Reach Program News for Interested Students
Posted Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Due to the recent interest in 500 Reach, a Centralized Intake for 500 Reach will be held Wednesday, November 14 at the Central Office. Students must sign up as this is a limited intake and there will be just one testing period and one orientation.
Please have students call Noemi Sanchez at 913 279-2249 to be put on the intake list. Noemi will provide instructions regarding time, rooms, testing period, and so forth.
Walk-ins will be not be accepted However, if students come to the Central Office on the 14th without an appointment, they can use that time to sign up for the next scheduled Centralized Intake which will be held on January 15, 2019.
Students under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent.
Gateway to College (GtC) is accepting applications for the January 2019 semester. Interested Students may call GtC at 913 621-8779 to learn more about the application process.
Board of Education Highlights for Tuesday, October 30
The board approved the proposal for the purchase of an Active Shooter policy that would cover all of the district’s schools, as well as held an executive session to receive an update on the Human Resources Department’s audit and to discuss the superintendent’s evaluation.
Click here to view the video.
Sumner Academy of Arts and Sciences Applications 2019-2020
Posted Friday, October 26, 2018
The online application will be open from November 1, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. and will close on January 11, 2019 at 4 p.m.
On Thursday, November 1, 2018, In-District Students can apply online here.
NOTE: the online application is ONLY for students that are in our schools (USD 500) currently. Private or parochial schools in our district need to come in to Student Services to apply Monday-Friday between the hours of 8am and 5pm.
Click here to view the Procedure and Standards for Admissions to Sumner (in English and Spanish). Any questions should be directed to Matthia Kelsey at 913-279-2248.
KCKPS and KVC Hospitals Partner to Provide District Staff with Trauma Sensitive Training
Wyandotte Health Foundation Grant Provides Funding for the Project
Posted Wednessday, October 24, 2018
Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools and KVC Hospitals are working together to provide training to the school district staff on how to support our students impacted by trauma. The training is made possible through a generous $175,000 grant awarded to KCKPS by the Wyandotte Health Foundation. Read More
Guide to Help Parents Access Infinite Campus
Posted Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We wanted to let you know we are aware many parents have had problems trying to access academic information for students in the new parent portal. We sincerely apologize for the problems you may have had and understand how important it is for you to be able to see this information.
Click here to access the Infinite Campus Portal Guide to view step-by-step directions for creating an account, getting into the system and finding information.
If these directions do not provide enough information, or if you still have questions or need help, please contact our dedicated Infinite Campus parent support team at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 913-627-4150.
Thank you for your patience and we sincerely apologize for your frustrations with the new system.
KCKPS Job Openings
Posted Thursday, October 4, 2018
Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is searching for an individual to create operational processes, plan and coordinate programs for schools, conduct observations of schools, and assist and advise principals among other duties. To apply for the Instructional Improvement Officer position and to learn about other jobs in the school district, visit http://www.kckps.org/index.php/careers-employment.
Teach in KCKPS While Earning Your Master’s in Education
Posted Monday, September 10, 2018
If you have a bachelor’s degree in science, technology, business, engineering, math or English/language arts, you can develop the skills needed to make a difference in the lives of students. The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools has a Teaching Fellows program which will allow you to teach full-time while earning your teaching certification or master’s degree in education. Read More
