Kansas City Public Schools

KCPS is hiring! Join KCPS at our Certified & Classified Career Expo to explore exciting opportunities for certified teachers and other school staff.   📅 May 9th from 10-12 p.m. 📍 KCPS Board of Education | 2901 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO   Pre-register at: https://lnkd.in/g7kpPPiT

🍎 ✏️ Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Retirement and Service Awards Ceremony! We celebrate any chance to recognize the dedication, passion, and commitment of our amazing KCPS teammates. Congratulations to all those who reached important milestones in their careers! Special shoutout to those who reached 40 and 50+ years of service and to our 44 retirees! We're so grateful for your service to the KCPS community and the lasting legacies you leave with us. #KCPSProud #Service #Community

Behind every classroom success story is a dedicated teacher who showed up, leaned in, and made a difference. 🍎✨ Whether it’s sparking a new interest, providing a safe space to grow, or going the extra mile to ensure every student feels seen, our educators are the heartbeat of this district. We are so incredibly proud of the passion and expertise they bring to our hallways every single day. To our teachers: Thank you for your commitment to excellence and for being the foundation of a community where everyone can thrive.

📢 KCPS Staff! Are you ready to rummmmmmble!!! We’re bringing the heat with an exclusive Boxing Class led by our very own Mr. Ritchie Cherry Sr.! This isn't just a workout; it’s the ultimate way to burn off steam, sharpen your focus, and vibe with the best crew in the city. See you soon!

We're striving for excellence at every level! Kudos to our Early Learning Team.👏 🩷

That's our superintendent! ⭐

📢 We are thrilled to announce and welcome Ms. Charnissa Holliday-Scott as the new Chief of Human Resources for Kansas City Public Schools! 👏 Ms. Holliday-Scott brings a wealth of expertise and a visionary approach to our leadership team. As Chief of HR, she will lead the efforts to support the architects of our students' futures—our staff. By strengthening our workforce, she is directly impacting the quality of support and education our students receive every day. Please join us in giving a warm KCPS welcome to Ms. Holliday-Scott! We are honored to have her leading our HR team.

March is National Social Work Month, and we proudly recognize the incredible social workers of Kansas City Public Schools. 💙 Every day, our social workers show up for students and families in ways that often go unseen but make a lasting impact. They are advocates, listeners, problem-solvers, and champions for the well-being of every child we serve. From supporting students through difficult moments to connecting families with critical resources, our social workers help ensure that students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. Their work strengthens not only our schools, but our entire KCPS community. To our KCPS social workers: Thank you for your compassion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to our students and families. We are grateful for the difference you make every day.

Nearly a year since Kansas City spoke together in one voice to express its full-throated support for high-quality education at Kansas City Public Schools, Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Collier sat down for an extensive in-studio interview with KCTV5 News Anchor Brad Stephens. Dr. Jennifer Collier spoke about what KCPS has been up to since over 85 percent voted yes to the $474 million bond, including current projects, future outlook, and how much-needed renovations are already starting to transform KCPS's schools. See a snippet of that interview on KCTV5 Kansas City on the morning of April 5, and the full interview online shortly after.