NKC Schools Catalyst

Catalyst identifies and supports @NKCSchools students who are high performing & economically disadvantaged to attend and graduate from the nation's top colleges

[NKC Schools Catalyst @NKCSCatalyst]

True dedication! Catalyst and Sage seniors spending free time this summer working on writing their college essay. They have stories to share! #collegebound @NKCSchools @TonkaNation @staleyhs @Northmen_OPHS @NKCHornetHive @nkcsage

[NKC Schools Catalyst @NKCSCatalyst]

Last night two Catalyst students learned about their Boston experience with @studentdiplomacycorp! They will be traveling to Boston for a full college experience this summer! Exciting times ahead thanks to @NKCEdFoundation! @NKCSchools @Northmen_OPHS @TonkaNation

[NKC Schools @NKCSchools]

We cheered. We cried. We celebrated! 💙
Congrats to our Catalyst 2025 seniors, who earned $6.95M in scholarships, Ivy League acceptances, and national honors. All 40 scholars have bright futures ahead — and we’re so proud of every single one. 🎓
📸 https://t.co/Tl2Py2lrJe

[Keith Jones E.d. D. @DrJonrs]

One of my favorite days is to acknowledge my Principal Scholarship Winners! Brian Nguyen, Jaylin Frederiksen, Kamahni Jackson, Kennedy Beach, Stephen Thomas, Audrey Harris, Amelia Davis and Chidera Anyabolu 💪🏾@NorthtownNews @NKCSchools @NKCHornetHive

[NKC Schools Catalyst @NKCSCatalyst]

Grad Kickstart is happening! Raffles for great prizes happening soon! So many great conversations about next steps! @NKCS_CCR @NKCSchools @CounselingTonka @TonkaNation @Northmen_OPHS @SHSFalcons @NorthtownNews

[NKC Schools Catalyst @NKCSCatalyst]

Catalyst students from all 4 high schools gathered for a great day of learning & team building! These impressive students are all leaders and great role models! Thanks to Better Humans for a terrific experience! @NKCSchools @Northmen_OPHS @SHSFalcons @TonkaNation @NorthtownNews

[NKC Schools Catalyst @NKCSCatalyst]

@yahboymaer @GracelandFB @StaleyFootball @CoachHudgins @CoachKoppelmann Congratulations!

[NKC Schools Catalyst @NKCSCatalyst]

Catalyst students came together to share college insights and advice! These students shine on their college campuses! Good luck next semester! #brightfutures #wearecatalyst Thanks to @classactcoffee for hosting and @DuckDonuts for great treats! @NKCSchools

[NKC Schools Catalyst @NKCSCatalyst]

@NKCSchools @ChouteauSchool Thank you @ChouteauSchool for the invite! It was so festive! The students were delightful.

[NKC Schools Catalyst @NKCSCatalyst]

@NKCSchools @Northmen_OPHS Such an inspiring story featuring a great group of kids!

[NKC Schools Catalyst @NKCSCatalyst]

It was an honor to speak at the @Kiwanis of Gladstone meeting today! I love sharing the @NKCSchools Catalyst program and our amazing scholars accomplishments! Thanks for the invite!

[NKC Schools Catalyst @NKCSCatalyst]

@NorthtownNews Proud of our Catalyst scholar! Yasmin is amazing!

[NKC Schools Catalyst @NKCSCatalyst]

@NKCSchools @ChadSutton3 Congratulations to these amazing students! So proud to see Catalyst scholars among this prestigious group ! #collegebound

[NKC Schools @NKCSchools]

Join us in congratulating our QuestBridge Scholars! These incredible students have earned full four-year Match Scholarships, each valued at over $325,000, to some of the nation’s top colleges! We’re so proud of their hard work and achievements!

[Oak Park High School @Northmen_OPHS]

🚨Senior Families, FAFSA help is here! Save the date and come get help completing this important post-secondary step!🚨

[NKC Schools Catalyst @NKCSCatalyst]

@susanhiland @NKCSchools @Winnetonka @NathanKCTV5 @KCTV5 @EdwardBTate @NKCEdFoundation Great job! Way to represent Catalyst, David!

[NKC Schools Catalyst @NKCSCatalyst]

Catalyst students had a busy week: letters with Operation Gratitude, gratitude turkey’s given to stand out staff members, and college exploration mascots! I am thankful for these students and this program! @NKCSchools @TonkaNation @SHSFalcons @Northmen_OPHS @NorthtownNews

[NKC Schools Catalyst @NKCSCatalyst]

Who ya gonna call? Ghostbusters! So great to see Catalyst scholars volunteering at the Trick or treat event! Such a fun time! @NKCSchools @TonkaNation @TheMovieCarMan

[NKC Schools Catalyst @NKCSCatalyst]

Thank you to the @NKCEdFoundation for inviting Catalyst scholars to share their experiences and college goals with patrons. @NKCSchools @TonkaNation @NorthtownNews @Northmen_OPHS

[NKC Schools Catalyst @NKCSCatalyst]

Tonight @NKCSchools was the place to be! Great conversations with so many college reps! #collegebound @Northmen_OPHS @NorthtownNews @SHSFalcons @TonkaNation