Show Me KC Schools

08/26/2026

Guess what just happened!!!!
Legacy of Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy just signed on to be in School App KC!!! We are over the moon to have them on board for the common app for school year 27-28.

08/25/2026

Ready for some fun competition? Join us on Sunday, September 27th from 10-1 for our annual Show Me KC Games Pickleball Tournament!

Teams of two can compete for glory and a chance to donate $500 to their school of choice. Spectators can cheer on their favorite team while enjoying snacks and drinks and participating in a raffle!

We can't wait to see you there!
Chicken N Pickle
5901 W 135th Street
Overland Park, KS 66223

Register at the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1991788812957?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/17/2026

Donate today!

Tens of thousands of local students rely on ScrapsKC for their school supplies each year. Our drive is helping stock those shelves. Every pencil, every notebook, every glue stick counts. Drop off at PH Coffee daily, or at our offices!

❣️Teacher Voice: “The TRC has provided great support for my classroom. The kids’ imaginations have soared thanks to the supplies I get from ScrapsKC.”

You have until the end of the month to donate school supplies that will directly benefit area students!

08/13/2026

Exciting news from Friendly Academy in St. Louis!

FA was recently highlighted on Fox 2, showcasing their story! Don’t miss the full feature at the link below!

youtube.com/watch?si=sQdzRxShi8C8BQcu&v=h464v0ECtq4&feature=youtu.be

Dr. Tesha Robinson shared her journey to founding Friendly Academy in the St. Louis American, which you can read here: https://www.stlamerican.com/news/community-news/friendly-academy-founder-turns-personal-perseverance-into-opportunity-for-north-st-louis-students/

Dr. Tesha Robinson has spent her career creating the kind of school she needed when she was a child. At 39, she has earned a doctorate, worked as a social worker, served as a principal and now leads Friendly Academy — a public charter school built on the belief that every student deserves to be [....

08/10/2026

August is here, and with it the start of many schools! Show Me KC Schools is here to help guide families as they learn, search, experience, and apply! Our podcast this month focuses on the Special Education Experience for Spanish Speaking Families.

In this episode, our guest hosts, Citlali Valdés and Miriam Galán, share a conversation about Special Education (SPED) from the perspective of families.

They discuss:
How to request an evaluation for your child
The IEP experience and how to access important documents
The challenges of finding resources and working with both school staff and community providers
Organizations and support available, including Azul Esperanza and other resources for Spanish-speaking families

If you're just beginning the Special Education process or are looking for guidance and support, this episode is for you.

En este episodio, nuestras anfitrionas invitadas, Citlali Valdés y Miriam Galán, comparten una conversación sobre la Educación Especial (SPED) desde la perspectiva de las familias.

Hablan sobre:

Cómo solicitar una evaluación para tu hijo(a)
La experiencia con el IEP y el acceso a documentos importantes
Los desafíos de encontrar recursos y trabajar con el personal escolar y comunitario
Organizaciones y apoyos disponibles, incluyendo Azul Esperanza y otros recursos para familias hispanohablantes.

Si estás comenzando el proceso de Educación Especial o buscas orientación y apoyo, este episodio es para ti.

https://youtu.be/mcrBh0cG9uE

07/28/2026

Did you know that the average kindergartener in KC has over 25 public school choices? Exciting? Absolutely. Overwhelming? Also yes. That’s where Show Me KC Schools comes in.

Our mission is to empower families with the info they need to navigate KC’s school system with confidence.

Help us keep this mission going! Join us for our Show Me KC Games — a pickleball tournament on September 27th — as we play to raise $35,000 to support KC families!

Check out the link below to learn more and register!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1991788812957?aff=oddtdtcreator

07/15/2026

SMKCS Presents Show Me Games!

Our annual fundraiser will take place on Sunday, September 27th from 10-1! At Chicken N Pickle in Overland Park, we are recruiting teams and spectators to come out for a day of friendly competition!

To learn more or register, scan the QR code shown or visit our Eventbrite page (Linked below). If you have any questions about participating, please reach out to our team- [email protected].

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/show-me-kc-games-pickleball-fundraiser-tickets-1991788812957?aff=oddtdtcreator

Helping KC families find the right school for their child.
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07/14/2026

We are always looking for ways to innovate and highlight student work in KC. Check out the story of our newest partnership with Minddrive students to reenvision a piece of KC history!

https://www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/mara-rose-williams/article316364765.html

New information dispensers are coming to Kansas City, barely resembling the newspaper boxes they once were. From Mará Rose Williams:

06/29/2026

Going into the week, we are reflecting on how wonderful this year's Summer Conference was! On Thursday of last week, school personnel from KC and STL came together for learning, networking, and fun! Led by SchoolOps, programming focused on Operational Excellence and setting the foundation for success. Everyone walked away something- whether that was a new connection, 'life hack,' computer skill, all of the above, or maybe just a cookie- and we look forward to the next time.

Big shout out to School Ops for their facilitation, and Latinx Education Collaborative () for use of their space!

06/25/2026

Our partners at Parent Leadership Training Institute are looking for parents and guardians to join their next cohort! PLTI is open to parents and parent figures who want to learn how to advocate for themselves, their children, and their communities. Over the course of 21 weeks, parents and guardians will engage in thought partnership to better tomorrow's world for today's children.

Swipe to learn more and register today!