No School PK-12: Professional Development

Retiree Coffee

You helped shape NKC Schools. We’d love to welcome you back! Reconnect with former colleagues over coffee and hear what’s new from Superintendent Dr. Rochel Daniels and Education Foundation Executive Director Midori Carpenter. All NKC Schools retirees are welcome,......More

You helped shape NKC Schools. We’d love to welcome you back! Reconnect with former colleagues over coffee and hear what’s new from Superintendent Dr. Rochel Daniels and Education Foundation Executive Director Midori Carpenter. All NKC Schools retirees are welcome, regardless of when you retired. Please share this invitation with former colleagues! Thursday, October 1, 2026 9:30–11:00 a.m. Class Act Coffee & NKC Schools Professional Development Center 6465 N. Prospect Avenue, Gladstone, MO Please begin at Class Act Coffee, NKC Schools’ student-run coffee shop next to the Professional Development Center. 9:30–10:00 a.m. | Coffee and conversation at Class Act Coffee 10:00–10:30 a.m. | District and Foundation updates next door at the Professional Development Center 10:30–11:00 a.m. | Optional continued visiting at Class Act Coffee Black coffee and water will be complimentary. Other beverages and food items will be available for purchase. RSVP REQUIRED: Capacity is limited to 100 attendees. Please register by Friday, September 25, at: https://nkcschoolsfoundation.org/retirees Please submit one response per person. Selecting “Going” on Facebook does not reserve your spot. Can’t attend? Use the same link to update your contact information and stay connected. Hosted by the NKC Schools Education Foundation. Questions or RSVP changes? Contact [email protected] or (816) 321-5550. 

Class Act Coffee (6465 N. Prospect Avenue, Gladstone, MO)

Budget Reduction Community Roundtable (Winnetonka Feeder Pattern)

As we move into the third phase of our budget reduction process, partnering with our community will be an important part of making the best decisions for NKC Schools to serve you. We're hosting a series of meetings open to all staff, families and community members. Each......More

As we move into the third phase of our budget reduction process, partnering with our community will be an important part of making the best decisions for NKC Schools to serve you. We're hosting a series of meetings open to all staff, families and community members. Each meeting will include a School Finance 101 overview, an update on our current financial outlook and opportunities to share feedback on various options the district will consider for budget reductions. These decisions will affect the students, staff, families and communities we serve, and it is important to have all voices represented in the process. Please plan to join us! Tuesday, September 29 at North Kansas City High School, 6-8 p.m. – Northtown Feeder Pattern Thursday, October 1 at Winnetonka High School, 6-8 p.m. – Winnetonka Feeder Pattern Tuesday, October 6 at Staley High School, 6-8 p.m. – Staley Feeder Pattern Wednesday, October 7 at Oak Park High School, 6-8 p.m. – Oak Park Feeder Pattern Monday, October 12 at NKC Schools' Professional Development Center (6465 N. Prospect Ave., Gladstone) – Districtwide & Multilingual Participants If you cannot attend the meeting for your designated feeder pattern, please feel free to join any of the other meetings at a time that is convenient for you. 

Winnetonka High School Cafeteria

Youth Heart Check

Free Youth HeartCheck Families are invited to take advantage of free advanced heart testing for children and young adults ages 8–25. Offered in partnership with Strive for Life and My HeartCheck, this quick and painless screening can help identify potentially seriou......More

Free Youth HeartCheck Families are invited to take advantage of free advanced heart testing for children and young adults ages 8–25. Offered in partnership with Strive for Life and My HeartCheck, this quick and painless screening can help identify potentially serious heart conditions that may not be detected during a routine wellness visit or sports physical. Saturday, October 3, 2026 9 a.m.–3 p.m. North Kansas City High School Testing takes approximately 30 minutes and is provided at no cost. A $20 deposit is required when scheduling and will be refunded upon arrival for the appointment. Appointments are required. Schedule your screening at myHeartCheck.org .

North Kansas City High School, 620 E 23rd Ave, North Kansas City, MO 64116

Budget Reduction Community Roundtable (Staley Feeder Pattern)

As we move into the third phase of our budget reduction process, partnering with our community will be an important part of making the best decisions for NKC Schools to serve you. We're hosting a series of meetings open to all staff, families and community members. Each......More

As we move into the third phase of our budget reduction process, partnering with our community will be an important part of making the best decisions for NKC Schools to serve you. We're hosting a series of meetings open to all staff, families and community members. Each meeting will include a School Finance 101 overview, an update on our current financial outlook and opportunities to share feedback on various options the district will consider for budget reductions. These decisions will affect the students, staff, families and communities we serve, and it is important to have all voices represented in the process. Please plan to join us! Tuesday, September 29 at North Kansas City High School, 6-8 p.m. – Northtown Feeder Pattern Thursday, October 1 at Winnetonka High School, 6-8 p.m. – Winnetonka Feeder Pattern Tuesday, October 6 at Staley High School, 6-8 p.m. – Staley Feeder Pattern Wednesday, October 7 at Oak Park High School, 6-8 p.m. – Oak Park Feeder Pattern Monday, October 12 at NKC Schools' Professional Development Center (6465 N. Prospect Ave., Gladstone) – Districtwide & Multilingual Participants If you cannot attend the meeting for your designated feeder pattern, please feel free to join any of the other meetings at a time that is convenient for you. 

Staley High School Special Events Room

Budget Reduction Community Roundtable (Districtwide & Multilingual)

As we move into the third phase of our budget reduction process, partnering with our community will be an important part of making the best decisions for NKC Schools to serve you. We're hosting a series of meetings open to all staff, families and community members. Each......More

As we move into the third phase of our budget reduction process, partnering with our community will be an important part of making the best decisions for NKC Schools to serve you. We're hosting a series of meetings open to all staff, families and community members. Each meeting will include a School Finance 101 overview, an update on our current financial outlook and opportunities to share feedback on various options the district will consider for budget reductions. These decisions will affect the students, staff, families and communities we serve, and it is important to have all voices represented in the process. Please plan to join us! Tuesday, September 29 at North Kansas City High School, 6-8 p.m. – Northtown Feeder Pattern Thursday, October 1 at Winnetonka High School, 6-8 p.m. – Winnetonka Feeder Pattern Tuesday, October 6 at Staley High School, 6-8 p.m. – Staley Feeder Pattern Wednesday, October 7 at Oak Park High School, 6-8 p.m. – Oak Park Feeder Pattern Monday, October 12 at NKC Schools' Professional Development Center (6465 N. Prospect Ave., Gladstone) – Districtwide & Multilingual Participants If you cannot attend the meeting for your designated feeder pattern, please feel free to join any of the other meetings at a time that is convenient for you. 

NKC Schools Professional Development Center (6465 N. Prospect Ave., Gladstone MO)

Board of Education Workshop Meeting

The Board of Education will hold a workshop meeting on Tuesday, October 13. The meeting will be open to the public and will be streamed live on the  district's YouTube channel . A direct link will be posted on the district's website. Recorded video will be available on ......More

The Board of Education will hold a workshop meeting on Tuesday, October 13. The meeting will be open to the public and will be streamed live on the  district's YouTube channel . A direct link will be posted on the district's website. Recorded video will be available on the district website to watch at any time following the meeting.

Doolin-Ward Center for Excellence (1900 N.E. 46th St., Kansas City, MO 64116)

Classified Recruitment / Hiring Fair

You're invited! We're hosting a hiring fair for a variety of  classified  positions, including bus drivers and aides, food service, school age child care, maintenance, custodians, and more! Drop in and meet with principals and department leaders to find your fit at NK......More

You're invited! We're hosting a hiring fair for a variety of  classified  positions, including bus drivers and aides, food service, school age child care, maintenance, custodians, and more! Drop in and meet with principals and department leaders to find your fit at NKC Schools.  Thursday, October 14 Doolin-Ward Center for Excellence 1900 N.E. 46th St.  Kansas City, Missouri 64116 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Candidates should  apply online in advance  and be prepared to interview on the spot. Don't miss out – come see what makes NKC Schools a fantastic place to work! Learn About Careers in NKCS

Doolin-Ward Center for Excellence (1900 N.E. 46th St., Kansas City, MO 64116)

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No School PK-12: Professional Development

Education Foundation Fall Breakfast