KCPS World Languages

KCPS Fest is less than two weeks away!   You might’ve seen KCPS Education Foundation Director Jon Hile on @fox4kc talking about this incredible event and how much of a difference it makes!   Make sure to pre-register if you’re wanting to come on out!  tinyurl.com/yeyuy4wh

And KCPS keeps rising! SIX of our school's have been recognized as having English & Math growth among the highest in Missouri as part of the @SLU_Prime Growth Awards! Congratulations to AC Prep, @KCPS_Garfield, @KCPS_Carver, @KCPS_James, @KCPS_HaleCook & @KCPS_Gladstone!

Two of the wall murals out at @FLA_KCPS are finished, and they are BEAUTIFUL!!    Thank you to Spray KC, KC Murals & @JTDaniels_Art for their hard work in making this idea come to life! We have another mural going up in the lunchroom that we'll be sharing with you soon as well.

@kcpublicschools @KCPS_Southeast Incredible!

We’ve uncovered a 90-year-old piece of history at the Central Offices, and we think our alumni and @kcps_southeast will find it interesting….

Please fill out this survey concerning a policy on personal student electronic devices. A new Missouri law (Senate Bill 68) requires all public schools to establish policies that limit student use of personal electronic devices. my.thoughtexchange.com/scroll/1531357…

We still have a few spots left at Carver Dual Language for Kindergarten for the 2025-26 School Year. If you, or anyone you know, have a student that will be 5 years old by August 1st. Enrollment location: 2901 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64109 Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

What a wonderful time everyone had at @KCPS_FLA's World Culture Night! We had food, dance & skits from SO MANY different cultures around the globe! Thank you to everyone who took part, and our families & community for coming out! Massive Photo Gallery: tinyurl.com/3xse9kpu

I am honored to be a part of tonight’s program to celebrate and share the publishing of student works from @KCPS_Paseo. This libro includes student artists work written and visual. These students are: PUBLISHED!! We can acknowledge these student artists by supporting their work, and purchasing our own copy of “Mas Alla Del Salon De Clase” The proceeds of this book go towards scholarships for our future leadership heading towards college! @JacksonCountyMO #KansasCity hdfkc.networkforgood.com/?fbclid=IwQ0xD…

KCPS Public Budget Hearing TOMORROW! 6p Wednesday 2901 Troost Board of Educ. building - Board Room Balancing Act tool to allocate resources: kc_public_schools.abalancingact.com/kcps-budget-pr… Budget Priorities Survey: forms.office.com/pages/response…

Proud moment @kcpublicschools taking students on field trips two days in a row, and they are complimented for their content knowledge and behavior.

Students are lining the halls at @KCPS_Paseo to cheer on & give thanks to our staff for #TeacherAppreciationWeek!

@KCPS_LCPAMiddle celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Month (AAPI) with chef d’œuvres from students at KCPS. Shout out to this incredible instructor and former teacher of the year, Dr. Lyu @kcpublicschools 🥳

Happy Lunar New Year, everyone! Our students at @KCPS_FLA put on their annual Chinese New Year celebration last week! We have several other schools & classrooms also putting on special events to mark the occasion. Good fortune to all in the coming year!

新年快乐! (Xīn nián kuài lè) From Dr. Lyu: Happy Chinese New Year! 🧧 2025 is the year of the snake. 🐍 Students from Chinese classes celebrated by making paper snakes. May this year bring you prosperity, happiness, and good fortune @kcpublicschools and @KCPS_LCPAMiddle 🎉🥳

As the Chinese New Year approaches, our @KCPS_FLA students have begun a Lion Dance enrichment session. Lion Dance is a traditional Asian art form that originated in China & involves performers wearing lion costumes to mimic a lion's movements.

Bûche de Noël compétition @KCPS_Lincoln in French classes. Who should win? Thank you, Mrs. Payton, for this fun and engaging activity with our students. Let them eat cake and me too @kcpublicschools

Check out @KSHB41's story on how the Bond would help KCPS schools, and how our staff & students are rising above! Reporter Fernanda Silva walked through @kshb_garfield & chronicles firsthand some of the facilities challenges facing our district. STORY: tinyurl.com/58vr3yn9

Celebrating cultures with food @kcpublicschools 🥳 Happy Winter Break, everyone! ❤️@drjencollier @latanya_frankli @HarrisonNealSr1 @CHarrison2080 @KCPSEquity

Question for this interview: What is something that annoys you? This is her answer is Spanish. She says it’s disrespectful. 💕

Such joy welcoming new students @kcpublicschools into our K-12 Spanish dual language program - the ONLY high school DL program in the region. Shout out to our phenomenal educators who make this happen and special recognition to Olivia Flores who leads @KCPS_Paseo!