So excited for the East High School boys soccer team as they compete in the MSHSAA Class 3 semi final game on tomorrow, Nov. 18 at 1:30 PM. A state championship is within their grasp! #DareToBelieve #GoBears #StateBound

KC STEM Alliance KCPS Garmin STEM Ecosystems Thanks KCPS Mentoring and KC STEM Alliance for making this happen

GAME. OVER. 2-0. THE BEARS ARE IN THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME! KEEP DANCING, BEARS!!

"Being a mentor has helped me stay connected to the city I serve," says Charlie Keegan, pictured here with his mentee, Keon. Join Charlie and other mentors making a difference in KCPS and across the country! MENTOR #MentoringMonth Get involved: ow.ly/Q4hH50MhpTr

Getting to see mentee Gia is the highlight of Shannon Colligan's week. "Whether we had a good or a not so good week, we can talk about it and learn from each other's experiences," Shannon said. KCPS needs mentors! MENTOR #MentoringMonth ow.ly/Q4hH50MhpTr

When Chris Odam moved from the classroom to curriculum, he became a mentor to maintain connections with students. "Arion shows me what blessings are part of our every day when we are open to finding them," Chris said. MENTOR #MentoringMonth ow.ly/Q4hH50MhpTr

Lolita McShann loves spending time with her mentee, Milan. Why mentor? "I am a product of KCPS, and I want to give back. I also believe in the village of our children," Lolita said. Interested in becoming a mentor? ow.ly/ZFta50MsQmH MENTOR #MentoringMonth

Porsche Seals and mentee Amani love to talk about their ideas for hairstyles. "She has taught me about the power of working hard and trying new things," Porsche said. Interested in becoming a mentor? ow.ly/ZFta50MsQmH MENTOR #MentoringMonth

.KSHB 41 News's Megan Abundis loves spending time at Hale Cook with mentees Adley & Greta! "They remind me what life is like for elementary kids," Megan said. "I love bringing a smile to their faces." Interested in mentoring? ow.ly/ZFta50MsQmH MENTOR #MentoringMonth

Former elementary teacher Marquis Hall stepped out of his comfort zone to mentor a ninth grader, De'Vaughn. "It's so fun to hear about his role in sports and how he is encouraging his peers to join the team." Join us! ow.ly/Tig850MsSz4 MENTOR #MentoringMonth

When your mentee KCPS Mentoring has a Groundhog Day Birthday you have to stop at Yummy’s Donuts 🍩 for a birthday treat! KCPS Rogers KCPS #RelationshipsMatter

In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth, let's celebrate Mr. Ollie W. Gates, a 1949 Lincoln High School graduate who has made a tremendous impact on the BBQ community. Let's appreciate his contributions Gates BBQ 🔥 #KCPS #CelebratingCulture Learn more at: bit.ly/3vZhqCj

I am so excited to bring our KCPS ladies to SWEinKC_IGED. KCPS Mentoring matters so they can see their future selves. #STEMinKC #IGED2023 #IntroduceaGirltoEmgineering

Thank you to poet miss hood nigga fantasy and our F.a.C.E Liaison lauren michelle for organizing our poetry workshop today! Our students can’t wait to submit for the Sankofa Oratory competition 📓✏️. KCPS

Shout out to Michelle Cunningham, Lunch Buddy mentor at KCPS James, having lunch and bonding with her mentees. #RelationshipsMatter KCPS

It was an honor to present Dr. Jennifer Collier with a Jackson County MO resolution honoring her as the first female, African American Superintendent of KCPS Her legacy & commitment to #KansasCity Public Schools is unmatched! #FullyAccredited and ready to go!

Hey, KCPS family! Your districtwide 2023 Teacher of the Year is Lincoln College Prep‘s own Lauren Palmer! She receives a $5,000 check from the KCPS Foundation. The runners up are Whittier Elementary‘s Rebekah Wampler & East High School‘s Justine Ngomsi, who get $1,000 in instructional grants.

We're in Kansas City, MO today! Randi Weingarten 🇺🇸 🖇️👩‍🎓📚 and @JAft691 are visiting Manual Career and Technical Center to meet with KCFT SRP members and their students to learn more about their #CTE program.

Repairs are underfunded in KCPS. Our teachers & students need you! Next April, we will ask voters to help fund building repairs that make KCPS a safe, modern & inspiring place of learning. Please join our community workshop May 21 (details soon) & visit kcpublicschools.org/bond