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VOL. 1 NO. 1 | NOVEMBER 2020
Our Voice magazine is a publication of Kansas City Public
Schools. A quarterly publication, Our Voice is distributed
without charge to families within the KCPS boundaries. If
Increasing PERFORMANCE. you are interested in receiving Our Voice, please contact
the Division of Communications and Engagement with your
Creating EXCEPTIONAL experiences. contact information, including address.
KCPS Division of Communications and Engagement
communications@kcpublicschools.org
(816) 418-7606
APPLY FOR KCPS Superintendent of Schools: Dr. Mark Bedell
KCPublicSchools.org
FREE PRE-K TODAY! Chief Marketing and Communications Officer: Kelly Wachel
Our Voice Editor: Ray Weikal
Our Voice Managing Editor: Lynn Goehring
Build a foundation of academic success in one of Photographers: Ray Weikal, Lynn Goehring, Renee Smith
KCPS Board of Directors
our quality, nurturing preschool programs. From Mrs. Pattie Mansur, Member-At-Large, Chair
Montessori to foreign language, African-centered to Mr. Nate Hogan, Sub-District 2, Vice-Chair
Head Start and traditional neighborhood schools, Mr. Manny Abarca, Sub-District 3, Treasurer
Ms. Rita Cortes, Sub-District 1
Kansas City Public Schools provides world-class Dr. Marvia Jones, Sub-District 4
preschool options for your student. Mr. Mark Wasserstrom, Sub-District 5
Mrs. Jennifer Wolfsie, Member-At-Large
At KCPS, we hold an unwavering commitment to...
...Provide high-quality, innovative education CONTENTS
...Support students and their families ON THE COVER: 2020 Seniors from
...Maintain daily focus on educational equity Central High School, along with other KCPS
high schools, were honored this summer with
in-person, mini graduations. To see more graduation
The result? Our students enter kindergarten ready photos, visit Flickr.com/kcpublicschools.
to succeed!
P. 3 Taking a Fresh Look at Education in KC
Partners in Education: Church of the
Resurrection
Skip the line and apply online at P. 4 Senior Spotlight: Deaihra Washington
ENROLLKC.ORG P. 5 Feature: Students Get a Taste of the Real World
P. 7 Sports from Around the District
2901 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO 64109 P. 8 Giving Students a Hand Up
(816) 418-7505
P. 9 Talking in the Hallway: KCPS Student Voices
