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Public schools promote civic engagement, leadership and real-world experiences like the 4-H Day at the state capitol. These Pleasant Hill R-3 students met with the governor and other policy makers. Thank you to our KC-area schools for providing opportunities like these!

We love seeing the things students are doing in schools all across the KC region. SM School District's Youth Equity Steward program hosted a panel for educators about belonging and how the students are working to build a culture of inclusivity in their schools!

Grain Valley School District staff have changed the lives of students like Jonah and Brenton, but not all of those staff members are human. Each Grain Valley school has a highly trained therapy dog that helps students feel ready to learn: bit.ly/3RQIUoK #OurKidsGKC

Sixth graders in the Archie School District took a tour during the Kansas City Parade of Homes, where they observed the architecture and interior design in new construction builds. What an awesome opportunity!

Community is such a big part of public education. High schoolers in Independence School District took action to better their community by participating in a Missouri River Cleanup! We love to see it.

Professional plant nursery or school greenhouse? 🌱 Students at East High School in KCPS have been caring for plants in their very own greenhouse through the school’s agriculture program! We love seeing stories like these across the KC region.

In HvilleSchools, students participated in mock interviews with employers who are actively searching for new hires in a wide array of industries. Some high school seniors participated in real interviews that could lead to job offers!

Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Our graduates from districts all across the region will go on to do wonderful things. Thanks to all the districts who shared these celebrations! Have a story? Share it with us: ourkidsgkc.org/get-involved/

Another school year is in the books! We’ve loved sharing stories from all around the Kansas City region this year. Get caught up on our stories and share yours with us: ourkidsgkc.org/stories/ #OurKidsGKC

In Fort Osage, it's not just athletes who have a Signing Day. Their Career and Technology Center celebrated its second Signing Day recognizing students who have been employed before graduation or enrolled in higher education in STEM fields!

Our KC-area schools teach tangible skills! Elementary students in Center 58 Schools learned how to create a quilt from start to finish. They came up with their designs, tie dyed their squares, and learned how to sew them together. What an awesome experience!

We love seeing all of the ways that our kids are set up for success after another year of hard work! All of the Grandview C-4 School District welding program graduates earned their welding certifications to be able to step right into high-paying careers!

A group of foreign language students from Kearney High School visited classrooms at all four Kearney School District elementary schools to lead 20-minute lessons in Spanish and German for the younger students! Read more: bit.ly/3TltGZD #OurKidsGKC

The perfect example of our public schools setting our kids up for success: KCPS awarded the Central High School Alumni Scholarship to several students this year. Each scholar will receive $3,000 a year for up to four years toward their postsecondary education!

We love seeing the learning and growth taking place year-round across the KC region! Summer school students in Knob Noster Schools have been reading, engaging in fun learning activities and celebrating their achievements!

So cool: Blue Springs Schools high school students in the summer Crime Scene Investigation class had the opportunity to explore various elements of CSI. Students earned hands-on experience investigating actual cases with the help of real-world professionals in the field!

Love it! Belton School District #124 brought in a few of its high school driver’s education students to teach elementary students all about safe scooter and bike riding. Thanks to the Missouri Department of Transportation, the Smart Riders: Smart Town clinic was a success!

We love seeing how our schools keep the learning going year-round! Hickman Mills C-1 School District middle schoolers spent their time in summer school designing covers for their favorite books, using math to figure out mass production like true entrepreneurs, visiting T&L Welding, and so much more.

Our schools connect their students to exciting opportunities. A student from the Archie R-V School District got to spend a week at Mizzou's Composition Camp where he spent the week with other young composers and Mizzou staff learning more music theory and honing his skills!

It’s so cool seeing all of the ways that our schools show up for our kids. NKC Schools hosted Books on Wheels together with community partners, where students hopped on a bus with over 400 books to choose from to take home during summer school. What an awesome event!