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Kansas City Public Schools is dedicated to graduating students that are college, career, and workforce ready.

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Students at James Elementary got an inside look at the creative process from Newberry award-winning author and illustrator Pedro Martin

They heard firsthand how a personal story became an award-winning book and learned that their own experiences can be just as powerful

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@kcpublicschools @KCPS_Northeast 3DE Ss have a full table at the MSBA Student Showcase as they share their entrepreneurial experiences! Ss said “ I’m more confident and a better public speaker bc of 3DE.” #DestinationExcellence

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We’re at Dozer Day and making incredible memories! Meeting industry experts, operating heavy machinery and experiencing learning on the job site! Amazing RWL connections for our @kcpublicschools

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This week, students at East, Southeast and Central High Schools shared what they're proud of, where they see opportunities for growth, and what matters most to them at their schools

Thank you to every student who helped make our first week of Student Town Halls a success!

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School transportation is the quiet hero behind everything we do as a district!

This National School Bus Safety Week, we want to thank the KCPS Transportation team and our partners at Zūm

When students have reliable rides to school, they can focus on what matters most: learning

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With the Great Jobs KC Adult Learner Scholarship, eligible adult learners who are 24+ and have not yet earned a bachelor's degree can receive up to $25,000 paid directly to their college!

Applications open now through Nov. 20 🎓

Learn more and apply >> https://t.co/s5N8qrzx0X

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Free FAFSA 101 workshops!

• October 21, 5-7 PM at Northeast Branch
• October 24, 3-5 PM at Waldo Branch
• November 2, 6-8 PM at Plaza Branch
• November 3, 4-6 PM at Central Library
• November 7, 10 AM-12 PM at Southeast Branch
• November 7, 2-4 PM at Trails West Branch

[Dr. April Adams @AAdamsEML]

@kcpublicschools @KCPS_ManualCTE Cosmetology Ss are hard at work learning how to take care of the hair and nail needs of their future customers. They just came off of a Career Fair networking w local salons. Ss said”I’m learning more biochemistry than I ever learned before!”

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Our @kcpublicschools UMKC Math Academy Ss on fire! Ss inMath for the Liberal Arts built & used homemade pantographs to enlarge images after studying scale factors. This tool can reproduce, enlarge, or reduce an image while maintaining the proportions of the original image.

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KCPS serves students and families who speak more than 60 languages, and the Language Services team works every day to ensure there are no barriers to communication!

This week alone, the team provided interpretation in nearly 10 languages at the KCPS Board Meeting. Thank you!

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Many nations. One home. One hundred years.

Thank you to Jackson County Legislator Jalen Anderson for recognizing East High School's 100-year legacy in a resolution before the Jackson County Legislature

Read the full resolution at https://t.co/LK1wazID07

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Clinicals start today! @kcpublicschools Ss are geared up for their experience! #DestinationExcellence

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80 students enrolled in Manual CTE's Future Builders program received brand-new work boots as they prepare for careers in the construction industry

Thank you to Boot Barn and JE Dunn for supporting our students as they take the next steps toward their future careers!

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After first being recognized as Director of the Year by the Greater Kansas City School Counselor Association, Dr. Keyona Powell is now receiving statewide recognition

She has been named the Missouri School Counselor Association's Director of the Year! Congratulations!

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Chess and Tacos gives students the chance to build critical thinking, patience and problem-solving skills

Whether they're learning a new strategy or showing an adult a better move, students are building confidence one game at a time ♟️

#KCPS #StudentSuccess #Chess

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Thank you to all the dads, grandfathers, uncles, mentors and other special guests who joined Holliday students for Donuts with Dudes!

Your presence, encouragement and support make a difference, and we're grateful for the positive role you play in the lives of our students ❤️

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for KCPS Info Night!

50+ families connected with staff, explored academic and extracurricular opportunities, asked questions and learned more about the KCPS difference

📲 Learn more at https://t.co/mpqcMZeSzw

#KCPS #StudentSuccess

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Students in Ms. Williams' first-grade class recently celebrated achieving 90% or higher attendance! They earned "Excellent Attendance Bricks" to add to their Yellow Brick Road 💛

Hitting attendance milestones is so important because every minute in the classroom matters!

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🚗🎨 Exciting things are happening at Manual!

Join us Saturday as we kick off the KCAM Art Car Project and watch our students help transform a Corvette into a one of a kind work of art. Thanks to our partners at Kansas City Auto Museum and Pendulum KC!

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Thank you to Ford for sending out your regional recruiter to talk to our @kcpublicschools Ss about how to secure a career in the Auto industry! Thank you for reinforcing that the curriculum we use is industry aligned and an asset to include in resumes for employment!