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.
Kristopher Durant from Paseo and Cherysh Barr and Marquell Douglas from Central.
State track for classes 3 & 4 will be held May 29 & 30.
Your Graduation 2026 recap newsletter is here! Click here for links to photo galleries and recap videos for each KCPS high school.
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Welcome to this week’s edition of our newsletter! We’re excited to share updates, upcoming events, and important information to keep everyone connected and informed. As always, thank you for your continued support, engagement, and commitment to our students’ success. Let’s make this week another great one filled with learning, growth, and community!
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Wear GREEN each Friday in May for Mental Health Awareness Month!
MHA Month is a great opportunity to be intentional about your mental and emotional needs: be especially kind to yourself and others, help build environments where it's okay to ask for help, and remember—you are not alone.
Read more here.
Tickets go on sale this Friday during students’ lunch hour
$5 ($7 at the door) per person
Family must enter with their student/s and family under 11 enter for free
Student Dates who do not attend Paseo must submit a signed guest form from the office and be under 18 years of age
¡El Paseo Baile está de VUELTA! Acompáñenos a celebrar la música y la cultura latina en el 3.er Paseo Baile Anual-- ¡un evento de baile que presenta música latina de todos los géneros! ¡Nos entusiasma invitar a todas las familias de Paseo a unirse a nosotres para disfrutar de aperitivos ligeros, un DJ, premios para los mejores bailarines (¡tanto principiantes como expertos!), piñatas, un proyecto artístico comunitario y mucho más! ¡Los esperamos el jueves 14 de mayo, de 6:00 p. m. a 9:00 p. m.!
Las entradas saldrán a la venta este viernes durante la hora del almuerzo de los estudiantes.
$5 por persona ($7 en la puerta).
Las familias deben ingresar acompañadas de su(s) estudiante(s); los niños menores de 11 años entran gratis.
Los acompañantes de los estudiantes que no asistan a Paseo deben presentar un formulario de invitado firmado por la oficina y ser menores de 18 años de edad.
Join us for an unforgettable evening as the Paseo Academy Fashion & Costume Design Department presents
LEGENDARY — our first-ever open‑air fashion showcase!
📅 Friday, May 8
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Historic Paseo Stairs
4747 Flora Ave, Kansas City, MO 64110
Experience bold, original designs as we transform an iconic landmark into a powerful, elevated runway.
🎟 Admission:
$5 for students
$10 for adults
Come celebrate creativity, talent, and style while supporting our student designers. You don’t want to miss this legendary fashion moment!
Join us tonight as we share updates to our district strategic plan, Blueprint 2030! Voice your opinions and make a real impact on the future of KCPS.
🗓️ Tuesday, April 28 | 5:30–7 p.m.
📍 Board of Education | 2901 Troost, KCMO
🍴 Dinner, Spanish translation, and child care provided
Welcome to this week’s edition of our newsletter! We’re excited to share updates, upcoming events, and important information to keep everyone connected and informed. As always, thank you for your continued support, engagement, and commitment to our students’ success. Let’s make this week another great one filled with learning, growth, and community!
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May 19th, 2026
Doors open at 5:30pm
Show begins at 6:00pm
Recital Hall
No Charge (Donations Welcome)
Students, Families, and Community Members are welcome!
Get ready for a hilarious night of middle‑school mayhem as our young performers take on 9 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse. This fast‑paced comedy offers a collection of outrageous, over‑the‑top strategies for staying alive when zombies take over. With big characters, bold choices, and plenty of laughs, it’s a performance that showcases the creativity and energy of our middle school theatre students.
Your voice matters as KCPS plans the FY27 budget. Please take a moment to rank the priorities that are most important to you and share any additional ideas or programs you believe support our students’ success. Your feedback helps ensure the budget reflects the needs and values of the Paseo community.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support! 💜
👉 https://kc_public_schools.abalancingact.com/kcps-fy27-budget
Did you know that ALL KCPS students can get free breakfast and lunch at our Summer Academy sites? Children must be under 18 and eat the meal on-site, but they do not have to be registered for summer academy.
Learn more at KCPublicSchools.org/summer
Did you know that ALL KCPS students can get free breakfast and lunch at our Summer Academy sites? Children must be under 18 and eat the meal on-site, but they do not have to be registered for summer academy.
Learn more at KCPublicSchools.org/summer
Interscholastic League alumni from the 1970s, ’80s, ’90s, and 2000s are taking it back to the hardwood for the first-ever Basketball Shootout hosted by the Lady Pirates of Paseo!
This isn’t just a game—it’s bragging rights, school pride, and decades of talent all rolled into one epic showdown. From old-school fundamentals to modern-day flair, watch generations collide as alumni prove they’ve still got range, hustle, and heart.
🎯 One court. Four eras. Endless excitement.
Come cheer, laugh, compete, and celebrate Paseo excellence—past and present. You won’t want to miss history in the making!
Happy one-year anniversary to the KCPS bond! We're so excited to celebrate this historic investment in Kansas City's students. Visit KCPSBond.org to see the latest updates on all completed, in-progress, and upcoming projects.
