The district plans to increase ventilation and outside air intake, as conditions allow. This includes system limitations, weather and natural conditions. In addition, the district will be increasing the frequency of filter changes.

Yes, the district will following the mask mandate put in place by Wyandotte County.

Click here to view the newly revised Board policy on communicable diseases.

The district will provide masks for students and staff.

Students that are moving to in-person will attend school Monday through Friday. Wednesday being the half day.

Remote Learners (for the remaining school year) 

If you picked for your child to remain remote throughout the 2020-2021 school year, but now want to move to in-person On March 31st, you need to reach out to your child’s school and notify them of that wanted change by March 29th.

You have until the end of the day on Wednesday, March 3rd to notify your school of the changes.

In-Person Learners (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. Wednesday will be a remote day for all students except for Part-Day Preschool students.)

If you picked for your child to move to in-person during the 2020-2021 school year, and now you would like your child to remain in the remote learning platform, you need to contact your school.

You have until the end of the day on Wednesday, March 3rd to notify your school of the changes.

Did not respond to earlier survey?

If you did not fill out the needed information earlier, the district also needs to hear from you.

If the district DOES NOT hear from you by the end of the day on Wednesday, March 3rd — your child will automatically be enrolled for in-person learning.

Want to stay with earlier selection?

If you are happy with your previous selection, no action is needed.

We will follow CDC and Wyandotte County Health Department guidance.  Building administrators will create plans specific to their schools.

Student needs will be addressed individually.

Remote learners are expected to be in class daily and on time.   Attendance will be taken daily (twice a day for elementary and at the beginning of each class period for Secondary (6th -12th grade). Tardies will be recorded and documented on the attendance report.

Any technical difficulties (lost wifi connection, trouble logging into class, etc.)  will be excused if communicated with the school within 24 hours, but students having connectivity issues should be in school to reduce the technical issues.

COVID-positive absences will need to be reported to school and documentation will need to be provided.  Remote classes will be provided upon parent/guardian request with the building principal due to COVID related health issues.

Exposure to COVID cases that require isolation will need to be communicated with the school to make arrangements.  Remote classes will be provided upon parent/guardian request with the building principal.

No, students are expected to be in class or logged on for remote instruction but will not 

be able to do both.  

For assistance and strategies for remote learning, contact Mrs. Hannah Feipel, A2A Social Worker, 913-209-6157.

Yes, the Attend to Achieve (A2A) team is here to support families, make plans, and ensure all students have good attendance..

No, diversion classes will be offered virtually, through Zoom. However, an in-person option will be offered, as well.

You can contact Student Services (Kelly.Fowler@kckps.org) to request a permit and provide transportation if in-person.

The deadline to make changes was March 29 but contact your school or Student Services for any extenuating circumstances. 

Family Service Workers will contact a family within one or two weeks of the student starting school remotely.

You can find the permit request on our district website here.

Schools will follow CDC, State, UG and District guidelines.

Counselors and social workers will be available to provide services to students based on need. Schools are receiving trauma informed training that will address the current needs.

1. Meal choices will be limited to support speedy service and social distancing.
2. Cafeteria tables will have shields separating students when they are eating.
3. Lunch tables will be cleaned between meal service.
4. District staff will serve all entrée’s, fruit and vegetables.
5. Cafeteria tables seating will be limited to every other seat and no students will sit across from each other. 
6. Hand sanitizer will be available upon entry and exit to the cafeteria.
7. Students will be seated in cohorts in the lunchroom.

We do not know the true answer to that at this time.  The conversation has been that we will work towards instruction that is current so GPAs will be in effect.

2021 Graduation Dates

Please note: The district is monitoring Covid-19 cases to determine times of the graduation and the number of attendees that will be permitted.

Last Day for Seniors: Wednesday, May 19, 2021

The School Board on March 9, 2021 voted to adjust the credit formula from 25 to 21 for high school seniors. This move allows students to graduate with the state required credits vs. the 25 that is normally required by KCKPS. This move only impacts current high school seniors.

Regarding special education, schools will provide a free appropriate public education (FAPE) consistent with the need to protect the health and safety of students with IEPs and those individuals providing education, specialized instruction, and related services to these students.

In this unique and ever-changing environment, these exceptional circumstances may affect how all educational and related services and supports are provided. Therefore, services that would normally be provided in person may now be provided through remote learning and via teletherapy/teleteaching.

The determination of how FAPE is to be provided may need to be different during the time when a school is serving its students remotely.  The student’s IEP team should think about methods of adapting, as appropriate, the needs of the student, the content, methodology or delivery of instruction within the context of the learning environment in which the student will participate.  Special education services may be provided through remote instruction, sending instructional materials to the student’s home, by video or telephonically.

Most importantly, FAPE may be provided consistent with the need to protect the health and safety of students with disabilities and those individuals providing special education and related services to those students.

Each child’s IEP is developed on an individual basis and questions concerning your child’s IEP should be resolved by the IEP team.  During the pandemic, the health and safety of students and individuals providing services to students is of paramount importance.  Remote learning options should be considered and adopted to the extent possible.  In certain limited circumstances where feasible and necessary, some services may be provided in person, on an individual student basis, and with guidance from the county health department recommendations.  The child’s IEP team may also consider supplementary aids and services or program modifications.

When a school is serving its students remotely, the school must ensure that each student with an IEP also has equal access to the same opportunities available to all students.

Teachers will provide live group lessons in a variety of formats:  whole class, small group, and 1:1 with parent permission. Independent learning activities may also be provided.

Yes, grading and progress monitoring of IEP goals will be required during the period of remote learning.  Grades will be based on assessments and activities.

Teachers and case managers will be available for direct instruction and student/family support through specified office hours.

When a student is not able to attend a live learning session and/or complete an assignment, the parent should contact the student’s teacher, social worker or case manager.

Related services such as speech and language, occupational therapy, physical therapy etc. via a teletherapy format video conferencing or telephone contact) to the extent possible. In certain limited circumstances where feasible and necessary, some services may be provided in person, on an individual student basis, and with guidance from the county health department recommendations.

Connectivity Hubs: KCKPS recognizes that even with a hotspot some of our students may still be struggling to establish a reliable internet connection to attend class. That is why each of our schools are now “connectivity hubs.” To learn more about this program that allows students to work from the school, with a guardian present, please reach out to your school.

A Covid-19 temporary learning plan could be implemented during the period of remote learning.  In order to add a Covid-19 temporary plan, an IEP Amendment meeting will be required.  The services can go back into effect once on-site learning is able to be resumed safely.

Many of the services can be provided remotely exactly as they are already written in the IEP.  Many teaching and related services can be provided through video conferencing and the district’s Learning Management System (LMS) just as they would be provided onsite.  In those instances, we will strive to provide the services remotely for students in the remote learning option.  We recognize that some students may require some in person services, and that decision will be made by the IEP team on an individual basis, with guidance from the county health department, and based on the services in the IEP.  In those circumstances, a Covid-19 temporary learning plan would be needed.

In any instance when a student is not making appropriate progress, the IEP Team would need to meet and discuss what changes can be made to the services and supports to address the lack of progress.  This can be accomplished by convening an IEP Team meeting (remotely, if needed) or by the parent and school agreeing to amend the IEP without a meeting.

Your child's special education case manager will contact you to schedule a meeting to review your child's annual IEP on or before the annual review date.

IEP teams are trusted to make these decisions on an individual basis as they work with parents to determine what is best for each situation.  We strongly encourage teams to continue to meet remotely (either by phone or video conference).  You should continue to expect a Notice of Meeting and/or Prior Written Notice (PWN) if applicable for each IEP meeting.  The IEP process does not change due to this period of remote learning.

Students can participate in interventions in the general education classroom, teachers can refer students to the Student Improvement Team (SIT) and referrals for special education services and evaluations will continue.  Re-evaluations of a child's eligibility for services may be waived through an IEP team decision.

When it is necessary for a student to meet with an evaluator in-person personal protective equipment will be provided.  This can include, but is not limited to masks, gloves, face shields, clear table top or floor dividers, sanitizing and cleaning products for cleaning and sanitizing and reusable materials or manipulatives.

Yes, transportation will be available to students by the school district when students must attend in-person sessions for purposes of evaluation.

Some assessments and questionnaires can be completed remotely. Some parts of assessments can be done through technology. Curriculum-based assessments can also be done through technology.  If this is necessary the evaluation team will work with the student and family to ensure technology is provided or made accessible for the purpose of the evaluation. If the parents wish for in-person evaluation to occur later, they may extend the evaluation period. Alternatively, the team could use existing information to determine current needs and eligibility.

Yes, students should continue to receive and participate in interventions through the Student Improvement Team (SIT).  The Student Improvement Team will work to ensure the intervention is being provided and data is collected to monitor student progress. The Student Improvement Team should continue to meet regularly to monitor data and student progress, and share that data with parents. If data suggests the need for an evaluation, the team may refer the student for an evaluation for 504 or special education.

Special education services will be provided remotely in accordance with the IEP.  The case manager will call parents to share the schedule of instruction.  Services will start upon the beginning of the school year, September 8, 2020.

No services will be provided in the home. All students, including students who previously received homebound services, will be able to access their regular education and special education services through the remote learning plan.

Content that was missed in the previous grade or course during the closure of schools will be addressed throughout the school year as the missed content supports ongoing learning.

KCKPS will be using Learning Management Systems (Google Classroom, SeeSaw, and/or Canvas). Teachers will post assignments, grades, and important information related to learning on the designated Learning Management System. The district follows Kansas’ guidelines of 360 minutes of remote learning. Students will NOT be required to be online for that whole time. Livestream learning will occur throughout the day with independent practice opportunities for students.

Yes, student work completed during remote learning will be assigned grades. Grading policies will be consistent with Board Policy IHA. Grades and progress reports will be shared in the same manner and on the same timeline as in-person learning.

Your child’s teacher will monitor your child’s instructional progress and will provide parents/guardians with progress reports.

All students will be taught by KCKPS certified teachers.

Students in remote learning will take assessments similar to in-class learning time. Students will also take all state and district tests. Kansas is requiring all districts to assess students (3rd-11th grade) on the state assessment. More information regarding how state assessments will be administered is forthcoming.

Technology support will be available. Families can contact the technology helpline by dialing 913-627-3320 between the hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Families can also receive assistance by emailing studentsupport@kckps.org.

Login information are provided by the classroom teacher.

Coronaviruses, including COVID-19, spread between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet) via coughing or sneezing. It may also spread by touching a surface or object with the virus on it. The same good health habits that prevent other viruses like the flu also prevent the spread of COVID-19 and decrease the risk of getting sick:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, with 60% alcohol, if soap and water are not available.
• Wear a cloth face covering or a mask in public spaces to prevent the spread of droplets that carry the virus.
• Practice social distancing by staying at least 6 feet (about 2 arms’ length) from other people who are not from your household in both indoor and outdoor spaces.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid contact with people who are sick.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cough into a tissue or your elbow (not your hand), then throw tissue away and wash your hands.
• Keep students home if they are running a temperature or they report not feeling well or appear weak or ill.
• Consult your health care provider if you or your child has health conditions that put you at increased risk.

All students and staff members must wear a mask or cloth face covering while inside and in outdoor groups at all times. Masks must be worn outdoors when 6ft distance cannot be maintained. Masks may be removed temporarily while eating, drinking, and sleeping.

Some people are exempt from wearing masks for health, safety, or accessibility reasons. Exemptions include:

• Those who are deaf or hard of hearing
• Children younger than five years old. Please note: the CDC recommends masks for anyone over the age of two. Children under age two should never wear face coverings due to the risk of suffocation
• People with medical conditions, mental health conditions, or disabilities that prevent wearing a face covering. This includes individuals for whom a face covering would obstruct breathing, and people who are unable to remove a face covering without assistance. Contact your health care provider regarding medical exemptions. Documentation is required.
• Those participating in solitary outdoor exercise where 6 foot social distancing can be guaranteed are exempt.

Speak with your child’s medical provider to determine if your child’s condition requires special precautions to attend in-person school. Your child’s school nurse will need documentation from a medical provider if accommodations are being requested.

People who have asthma can protect themselves and others from COVID-19 by wearing a mask or face covering. It is especially important to keep your child’s asthma under optimal control. Students who are experiencing acute asthma attacks should not attend school without approval by a medical provider. The school nurse must have a new Asthma Action Plan on file for 2020-2021. A new Medication Authorization and Treatment form and a new inhaler and spacer should be brought to the school nurse by appointment prior to the first day of in-person class. The use of nebulized medications should be avoided, especially in a school setting. The use of an inhaler with a spacer is the preferred method of inhaled medication delivery. Please speak with your child’s medical provider and the school nurse about your child’s asthma prior to the first day of in-person class.

Yes. Please continue to focus on your child’s immunizations just as you would for in-person learning. State immunization requirements have not been waived for the 2020-2021 school year. Families are encouraged to make an appointment with their medical provider or the health department so they are compliant with state requirements by the first day of school.

Students should be up to date on their immunization schedule and their annual flu vaccination to prevent outbreaks of preventable contagious disease.

Parents are advised to take their child’s temperature and observe their child for any symptoms of illness each morning. If a child has any one symptom of illness, including a temperature above 99.0F they should remain at home. Students will have a temperature screening when they enter their school and at any time when their health status may be of concern.

There are several symptoms and conditions that would require a child to remain home from school, which can be found in the Parent Handbook. Children exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 without other obvious explanations are prohibited from coming to school, and will be sent home immediately. The current known symptoms are:

• Fever (we will use 99.0oF as a sign of possible illness)
• Chills or shaking
• Muscle or body aches
• Fatigue or extreme tiredness
• Headache
• Sore throat
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• New loss of taste or smell
• Diarrhea, abdominal pain, or vomiting
• The following symptoms are concerning for a complication of a previous exposure of infection of COVID-19 known as Pediatric Multi-system Inflammatory Syndrome (PMIS). Children with the following symptoms of PMIS should not attend school. Parents should contact their child’s doctor or primary care provider for further guidance and evaluation:
• Fever
• Abdominal pain
• Skin rash—diffuse, red rash that may be on the inside of the mouth, the inside of eyes, on the palms of hands, or on the soles of the feet
• Bloodshot eyes
• Feeling extra tired
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Neck pain

Teachers will monitor students for signs and symptoms of illness at school as they have in the past. If your child does not feel well or shows signs of illness, they will be sent to the school nurse for an assessment. If they are identified as having symptoms, you will be contacted for immediate pick-up from school. Due to the pandemic, sick children must be picked up within 45 minutes of being identified as being ill. Parents should have a back-up plan if they cannot pick up their child within 45 minutes. Your child will be placed in a separate area and will wear a mask until they are picked up. This is for the protection and health of your child and those caring for him/her. We recommend that you contact your child’s medical provider and follow their specific guidance regarding next steps.

A child who is awaiting test results must be excluded from in-person school and must stay home until results are
available.

If a student/child has tested positive for COVID-19, the parent must notify the school of the positive result and must be excluded from in-person school for 10 days since symptoms first appeared and remain fever-free for 72 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications, whichever is longer. Siblings and other household members must quarantine for a minimum of 14 days and will be excluded from in-person school.

Please note, in accordance with state and local laws and regulations, schools are required to notify the local health department immediately of any case of COVID-19. For the safety of our staff and students, if your child or another family member receives a positive COVID-19 test result, do not send them to school.

• If a child has been identified as a close contact of someone who has tested positive, they must complete the 14-day quarantine before they can return to school.
• If a child has not been identified as a close contact and does not have any symptoms, they may return to school.
• If a child has symptoms of illness, but received a negative test result, they may return when they are free of all symptoms and are fever-free for 72 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications.

They may return when ten (10) calendar days have passed since symptoms first appeared, and they have been fever-free for 72 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications, whichever is longer.

If someone in your home is confirmed as having COVID-19, household family members, including children, will be required quarantine for 14 days from the last date of close contact. It is important for the positive person to isolate within the home, because the 14-day quarantine period for household contacts begins once the case is released from isolation by the health department.

Please note, in accordance with state and local laws and regulations, schools are required to notify the local health department immediately of any case of COVID-19. For the safety of our staff and students, if your child or another family member receives a positive COVID-19 test result, do not send them to school.

KCKPS will follow quarantine and isolation guidelines as recommended by the Wyandotte County Health Department.

If a person is identified as being positive for COVID-19, the school nurse and principal will begin contact tracing to determine if there are close contacts who need to quarantine for 14 days. Student and staff confidentiality will be protected in accordance with HIPPAA and FERPA laws. Custodial Services will be notified to perform cleaning of any exposed areas. In accordance with state and local laws and regulations, the Health Services Coordinator will notify the local health department immediately of any case of COVID-19. In all situations, the Health Services Coordinator and the Wyandotte County Health Department will be consulted as the final decision-makers regarding COVID-19 related decisions.

Yes, some bus loads will be reduced, but locations of bus stops will remain the same.

Students will be spread out if space is available.  Strongly recommending all students wear face coverings.  Siblings are strongly encourage sit together on the same bus.

Bus drivers will be required to wear face covering.

Buses will be sanitized after each run and thoroughly disinfected and sanitized at the end of each day.

No.

In the morning, students will load back to front (siblings will be seated together). For afternoons/evenings, students will load front to back (and siblings will be seated together).

• Masks must be worn at all times unless an individual students has a medical exemption.
• Disposable masks will be available if a student doesn’t have one.

Students staying remote can call their school to sign up for the Grab and Go Meal pickup by calling their home school. Pick up will happen Monday through Friday from 1pm to 2pm. During pickup parents/guardians are asked to park and go into the office to pick up the meals. Mask must be worn and social distancing honored.

Each school will have an individual plan on how to serve meals to encourage social distancing and support student and employee safety.

Employees will be required to wear gloves and masks at all times during food preparation and service.

All students are eligible to participate in meal programs. To receive free or reduced meals, households should apply either online at www.kckps.org or with a physical meal application.

Meal services will be setup to ensure student safety, employee safety and food availability. Each school will have an individual plan on how to serve meals to encourage social distancing and support student and employee safety.

Food, water bottles, cutlery, and trays/plates should not be shared.

Students staying remote can call their school to sign up for the Grab and Go Meal pickup by calling their home school. Pick up will happen Monday through Friday from 1pm to 2pm. During pickup parents/guardians are asked to park and go into the office to pick up the meals. Mask must be worn and social distancing honored.

To receive free or reduced meals, households should apply online at this site.

If you need food assistance, call 3-1-1 or 2-1-1 to make a request. You can also obtain a list of resources for health care, food pantries, assistance and employment services at wycokck.org/COVID-19, in English and Spanish.

1. Meal choices will be limited to support speedy service and social distancing.
2. Cafeteria tables will have shields separating students when they are eating.
3. Lunch tables will be cleaned between meal service.
4. District staff will serve all entrée’s, fruit and vegetables.
5. Cafeteria tables seating will be limited to every other seat and no students will sit across from each other. 
6. Hand sanitizer will be available upon entry and exit to the cafeteria.
7. Students will be seated in cohorts in the lunchroom.

The revised sports calendar accommodates the 2020-21 sports season under the COVID-19 pandemic guidelines outlined by KSHAA and the Unified Government Public Health Department (UGPHD). The dates of the Alternative Fall Schedule will:

• Allow for a fewer number of coaches and student-athletes overlapping during sporting seasons
• Allows for minimal interference with Spring Sports programs who have already lost a full year
• Recommend school districts to cohort teams. The schedule allows KCKPS to complete the Fall Season prior to student-athletes who would like to participate in a Spring Sport
  • We will continue to follow masking and mitigations protocols
• Allow KCKPS to use existing facilities while cohorting sports teams
  • Students will not be able to play on two different teams during the same season due to recommendations by the UGPHD.
• Allows 10 days of practice before scrimmages/competition
  • Allows for more controlled scrimmages and contests due to lower numbers of students competing.
  • Opportunity to work with Fall Athletes that are not playing Winter Sports

Parents and students can contact their school’s athletic director for more information on their school's fall sport.

The KCKPS Board of Education approved a phased in approach to jump starting High School Sports amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The board approved the recommendation by administration to allow student athletes to begin practice on January 4, 2021 for basketball, swimming and bowling.   League games will not begin until January 18th and students competing will be required to continue learning remotely during the sports season. There will be no spectators during the games, instead the games will be live streamed.

Please remember to visit your high school athletic web pages to access information relevant to your individual school. If you can’t find the answers to your questions there, feel free to email your questions or concerns to: (link)

• • Wyandotte HS https://wyandottehs.rschoolteams.com 
  • FL Schlagle HS https://flschlaglehs.rschoolteams.com
  • JC Harmon HS https://jcharmonhs.rschoolteams.com
  • Washington HS https://washingtonschool.rschoolteams.com
  • Sumner Academy https://sumneracad.rschoolteams.com 

KCKPS ALLOWS 2 SPECTATORS per PARTICIPANT when we host KSHSAA BASKETBALL SUBSTATE (week of March 3-6).

Bleachers will be marked so same family groups would be distanced from one another.

SPECTATORS will be REQUIRED TO MASK UPON ARRIVAL.

Hours of Operation For Chromebook / iPad Turn In & Repair:

● Monday - Friday from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM

● Location: The North Central Office across from F.L. Schlagle entrance (follow signs to Tech Support)

Additionally, we will also provide support from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays at J.C. Harmon High School and Wyandotte High School to provide easier access to support for students and parents.

Fee Chart:

● iPads and Chromebooks

○ Physical damage $25

○ Missing charger $25

○ Device missing or stolen $50

● MacBook Air

○ LCD/Screen damage $50 (or 7 hours of community service)

○ Keyboard damage $40 (or 5 hours of community service)

○ Damaged/missing charger $25 (or 4 hours of community service)

○ Liquid spill, lost, stolen $150

All KCKPS students are eligible to receive a technological device (iPad, Chromebook, MacBook Air) to assist them with learning.

Students with a district ID card should bring them to their school during the time your school designates for computer technology pick up (see previous question about computer distribution schedule).  However, students with no district ID will go through a verification process by school staff to obtain their computer technology.

Similar to all district equipment loan to students such as sports equipment and musical instrument, yes, with the exception of accidental damage.

Connectivity Hubs: KCKPS recognizes that even with a hotspot some of our students may still be struggling to establish a reliable internet connection to attend class. That is why each of our schools are now “connectivity hubs.” To learn more about this program that allows students to work from the school, with a guardian present, please reach out to your school.

Similar to our pickup schedule, the district will develop a schedule for returning the devices at the end of the online Continuous Learning Plan. Those plans will be announced as soon as they are available, and then communicated to families using all KCKPS communication portals.

We are grateful that you are considering KCKPS as a potential employer and want you to know that, even during this unprecedented time, our focus remains on serving our students by ensuring we are fully staffed.

Yes. If you see a posting on our website, that means applications for that position are still being accepted.

Please be patient. Due to the high volume of applications we receive and the time we invest in reviewing each candidate, you will only be contacted if there are clarifying questions about your application or if you are determined to be a candidate of interest.

We make every effort to ensure application statuses are as up-to-date as possible. Statuses are changed in real time and email notifications go out to alert you to a change each time your application status updates. You can check the status of your application at any time from your applicant account on the KCKPS Careers site.