Join us at our first On The Road Board Meeting of the 2026-2027 school year! The KCPS Board of Directors will meet at East High School on Wednesday, October 14 from 6:30-8:00 PM (doors open to the public at 6 PM).
There, the Scholar Superstars, Terrific Teammates, and Outstanding Administrators nominated by the KCPS community will receive their well-earned superintendent recognitions. Winners of the "Si Se Puede" student art contest will also be recognized!
There, the Scholar Superstars, Terrific Teammates, and Outstanding Administrators nominated by the KCPS community will receive their well-earned superintendent recognitions. Winners of the "Si Se Puede" student art contest will also be recognized!
The October 2026 reading guide from KCPS Loves to Read is here!
This month's social-emotional skill is FRIENDSHIP! Get tips for supporting your student's literacy skills, pick at-home activities to try, and more through the reading guide >> CLICK HERE
Banneker has an amazing Custodial Staff....thank you for all you do!
Who says parents don't care about their child's education? Not Banneker!! Our first parent meeting/Title I meeting of the year was packed!! Thank you to our parents for being partners in this process!!
Today we recognize the first day of Suicide Awareness week...this school wide Pajama party helps us to remember that sleep is important to helping feel good about ourselves! This is just a few of the students who participated!
Join Banneker as we bring attention to suicides in youth....let's all work together to prevent this terrible thing!
From elementary to middle to high school, Kansas City Public Schools has something for every student. Join us at Info Night to talk directly with staff members and learn what makes KCPS the right choice for you.
DETAILS:
When: Thursday, October 15 from 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Where: KCPS Board of Education (2901 Troost Avenue)
What's Provided: Free dinner from Chick-fil-A, childcare, Spanish translation, and $20 gift cards for the first 50 attendees.
DETAILS:
When: Thursday, October 15 from 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Where: KCPS Board of Education (2901 Troost Avenue)
What's Provided: Free dinner from Chick-fil-A, childcare, Spanish translation, and $20 gift cards for the first 50 attendees.
Banneker is all in love with the home team! Staff and students showed their love with Chiefs gear and our own version of a tailgate!
The KCPS Loves to Read Block Party is THIS THURSDAY! Join us for a cookout to celebrate literacy and leave with crafts, a free book of your choice, and more!
📕 Thursday, September 17
📙 5:30-7:00 PM
📗 East High School | 1924 Van Brunt Blvd
📘 Activities for all ages including make and take stations
📕 Thursday, September 17
📙 5:30-7:00 PM
📗 East High School | 1924 Van Brunt Blvd
📘 Activities for all ages including make and take stations
Back to School night was a huge success! Welcome back to our students and their families!
Our staff have been hard at work preparing for students! The countdown is on! See you in 7 days!!
Our Admissions Team is standing by to help you complete enrollment!
1. Gather necessary documents: Info at EnrollKC.org
2. Navigate to the Board of Education building at 2901 Troost Ave.
3. Park in the parking lot on 29th Street
4. Walk in the entrance along 29th Street
5. Check in and we’ll help you with the rest!
HOURS
• Open 8:00 AM—4:30 PM weekdays from now until Labor Day
• August 18 from 8:00 AM—11:00 AM only
• August 19-20 from 8:00 AM—6:00 PM
Do you have questions about the first day of school and what your student needs to be prepared? Read the 2026-2027 Back-to-School guide. It's been fully updated with everything you need to know ahead of August 24 >> CLICK HERE
It's time to complete your annual enrollment! Students who have not been enrolled by July 31 are not guaranteed transportation on the first day of school. Visit the Admissions Department website to learn more and enroll today.
Sign-ups for KCPS Fest 2026 are now open!
Join KCPS and the KCPS Education Foundation from 10 a.m.—2 p.m. on Saturday, August 1. Visit the drive-through line for free backpacks and school supplies, then stop in for free, on-site health screenings. Click HERE to learn more and secure your time slot!
KCPS Students ages 7-16:
Step onto the field with Chiefs DT Chris Jones and Sack Nation — drills, tips, and pro-level insight. Spots are limited register now:
https://forms.gle/WXqEaRAEvwXAjRef7 🏈✨
Step onto the field with Chiefs DT Chris Jones and Sack Nation — drills, tips, and pro-level insight. Spots are limited register now:
https://forms.gle/WXqEaRAEvwXAjRef7 🏈✨
Banneker was happy to celebrate our perfect attendance students, Principal Honor Roll (all 4 quarters) and our students with the most i-Ready growth. You are amazing! Keep up the hard work!
We are deeply grateful to everyone who took the time to share their voice and help shape our priorities as we build next school year’s budget.
Your participation—through feedback, conversations, and thoughtful reflection—ensures that this process reflects the needs, values, and aspirations of our KCPS community. Budgeting is about more than numbers; it is about people, and your input helps us make decisions that better support our students, staff, and families.
In order to continue aligning KCPS budget priorities in coordination with our community, please consider joining us for a Public Budget Hearing:
• May 27 at 6 p.m.
• Board of Education building, 2901 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO
Click here to see the proposed FY27 KCPS budget.
Congratulations to Ms. Collier, Librarian, for making it to the finals of the Excellence in Education Awards presented by the Royals and School Smart KC. Best of luck!!
Congratulations Ms. Smith, 5th grade mathematics teacher! She is a semi-finalist for People's Choice Educator of the Year for Kansas City! We wish her the best of luck!!
