Hello Paseo Family!
Welcome to this week’s edition of our newsletter! We’re excited to share updates, upcoming events, and important information to keep everyone connected and informed. As always, thank you for your continued support, engagement, and commitment to our students’ success. Let’s make this week another great one filled with learning, growth, and community!
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Welcome to this week’s edition of our newsletter! We’re excited to share updates, upcoming events, and important information to keep everyone connected and informed. As always, thank you for your continued support, engagement, and commitment to our students’ success. Let’s make this week another great one filled with learning, growth, and community!
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Join us for an inspiring evening as the Paseo Dance Department presents Junior Collaboration! Experience original choreography and powerful performances on Friday, March 20th at 6:00 PM. This donation-based show highlights the creativity and talent of our emerging dancers—don’t miss it!
After an extensive search that included meaningful collaboration with our staff and families, we are pleased to announce the selection of Mr. Kaleb Patterson as the next principal of Paseo Academy of Fine & Performing Arts.
Mr. Patterson is a strong and experienced leader with a proven record of success in arts-based education. His work has earned regional recognition, and we are confident he will be an exceptional leader for Paseo’s students, staff, and families. We are also excited to welcome him as a valued addition to the Kansas City Public Schools family.
Most recently, Mr. Patterson has served as assistant principal at Central High School in Springfield, Missouri. He previously worked as Director of Choirs at Marshfield Junior High School, where his ensembles earned two Grand Champion titles at the Music in the Parks competition.
In addition to his school-based leadership, Mr. Patterson has served as Director of the Richmond (VA) Men’s Chorus, Vice President of Junior High Choir for the South Central Missouri Music Educators Association, and President of the Associate Board for Springfield Little Theatre.
Mr. Patterson holds a Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre Performance from Oklahoma City University, as well as a Master of Science and Specialist degree in Educational Administration from Southwest Baptist University, where he is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Educational Administration.
We will share additional details soon regarding Mr. Patterson’s official start date, along with opportunities for students, staff, and families to meet and engage with him.
Mr. Patterson is a strong and experienced leader with a proven record of success in arts-based education. His work has earned regional recognition, and we are confident he will be an exceptional leader for Paseo’s students, staff, and families. We are also excited to welcome him as a valued addition to the Kansas City Public Schools family.
Most recently, Mr. Patterson has served as assistant principal at Central High School in Springfield, Missouri. He previously worked as Director of Choirs at Marshfield Junior High School, where his ensembles earned two Grand Champion titles at the Music in the Parks competition.
In addition to his school-based leadership, Mr. Patterson has served as Director of the Richmond (VA) Men’s Chorus, Vice President of Junior High Choir for the South Central Missouri Music Educators Association, and President of the Associate Board for Springfield Little Theatre.
Mr. Patterson holds a Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre Performance from Oklahoma City University, as well as a Master of Science and Specialist degree in Educational Administration from Southwest Baptist University, where he is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Educational Administration.
We will share additional details soon regarding Mr. Patterson’s official start date, along with opportunities for students, staff, and families to meet and engage with him.
🌞✨ SPRING BREAK IS ALMOST HERE, PIRATES! ✨🌞
Get ready to rest, recharge, and enjoy the sunshine!
📅 No School: March 23–27, 2026
We hope all our students and families have an amazing week full of fun, relaxation, and great memories. 🏖️🎉
See you back on Monday, March 30th—ready to finish the year strong! 💛❤️🖤
#PiratePride #SpringBreak2026
Get ready to rest, recharge, and enjoy the sunshine!
📅 No School: March 23–27, 2026
We hope all our students and families have an amazing week full of fun, relaxation, and great memories. 🏖️🎉
See you back on Monday, March 30th—ready to finish the year strong! 💛❤️🖤
#PiratePride #SpringBreak2026
We are incredibly proud to share that the KCPS Mentorship Program was honored this week with an official resolution from Jackson County recognizing the powerful impact our mentors and mentees make in the lives of young people.
Every mentor. Every mentee. Every connection. YOU are the reason this program changes futures.
To everyone who pours into our students through mentorship—thank you for making a difference that lasts far beyond the classroom.
Want to learn more or get involved? Click below for more information about our Mentorship Program. Remember… YOU could be the missing piece! 🧩💙
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Every mentor. Every mentee. Every connection. YOU are the reason this program changes futures.
To everyone who pours into our students through mentorship—thank you for making a difference that lasts far beyond the classroom.
Want to learn more or get involved? Click below for more information about our Mentorship Program. Remember… YOU could be the missing piece! 🧩💙
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Twelve KCPS schools brought their A-game to this year’s PREP-KC Math Relays! Our talented students earned:
🥇 3 gold
🥈 2 silver
🥉 7 bronze designations
We’re so proud of their hard work and dedication!
Pictured is the Banneker Elementary team, who earned bronze level in their first year competing. Congratulations!
#KCPS #MathRelays #StudentSuccess
🥇 3 gold
🥈 2 silver
🥉 7 bronze designations
We’re so proud of their hard work and dedication!
Pictured is the Banneker Elementary team, who earned bronze level in their first year competing. Congratulations!
#KCPS #MathRelays #StudentSuccess
Alumni Spotlight
Sascha Groschang c/o 2000
Sascha Groschang c/o 2000
Habit. Hustle. Heart.
This season, our athletes are ready to bring the energy, the teamwork, and the Pirate pride to every field and track they step onto!
Kick off the season by cheering on our middle school Lady Pirates soccer team as they bring intensity, precision, and powerful competition to the pitch. Then head over to support our track athletes, who take the field with laces tied, lanes set, and the determination to run, jump, and throw their way to victory!
This season, our athletes are ready to bring the energy, the teamwork, and the Pirate pride to every field and track they step onto!
Kick off the season by cheering on our middle school Lady Pirates soccer team as they bring intensity, precision, and powerful competition to the pitch. Then head over to support our track athletes, who take the field with laces tied, lanes set, and the determination to run, jump, and throw their way to victory!
It’s National School Breakfast Week! Each morning this week, three breakfast trays will have a special sticker hidden underneath. Grab your breakfast, check your tray, and if you find a winning sticker, bring it to the cafeteria at lunch to claim a free a la carte item!
Get caught up on all the latest news and happenings at Paseo Academy by reading the newest Pirate Post! Inside the new time for the Black History Program, dates of our next school out days and much more. There is even information on how you can donate items for the actors and crew of the upcoming Little Shop of Horrors.
Show your school spirit and support our middle school by grabbing an official tee! Whether you’re cheering from the stands, representing your team in the hallways, or just love our school pride, these shirts are the perfect way to stand out.
Comfortable, stylish, and designed for champions—get yours today and help us rep our school in the best way!
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Middle School Basketball Championship – Feb 7, 2026
Girls play at 11 AM, Boys at 12 PM.
Paseo Academy vs. Foreign Language Academy, battling for 1st and 2nd place.
Location: Interscholastic League, 3500 E Meyer Blvd, KCMO 64132.
Entry Fee: $5.
The Dance Department invites you to our Winter Showcase, an evening celebrating the artistry, discipline, and imagination of our dancers. You’ll experience a dynamic range of work, including pieces from our competition season, original choreography from Dance I, and several special works created just for this event.
This showcase offers a first look at the stories, themes, and movement vocabulary we’ve been building all year, giving you a sneak peek of what’s to come in our Spring Showcase on April 18 and 19. Join us as our dancers take the stage with passion, precision, and purpose, sharing the growth they’ve earned and the future they’re shaping through their craft.
This showcase offers a first look at the stories, themes, and movement vocabulary we’ve been building all year, giving you a sneak peek of what’s to come in our Spring Showcase on April 18 and 19. Join us as our dancers take the stage with passion, precision, and purpose, sharing the growth they’ve earned and the future they’re shaping through their craft.
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on February 12, 2026, from 10 AM–6 PM. No appointment is needed—families will be seen on a first‑come, first‑served basis. Conferences will pause for a one‑hour lunch break (time to be announced). We encourage all parents and guardians to attend and discuss their student’s progress. We look forward to partnering with you!
Get caught up on all the latest news and happenings at Paseo Academy by reading the newest Pirate Post!
We are excited to invite you to GEAR UP presents “Parents Thriving” on February 4, 2026, at the KCKPS District Office. The meeting will begin promptly at 5:30 PM, and dinner will be served. This special evening is designed to bring parents together in a welcoming space to connect, learn, and grow as partners in their student’s educational journey.
The goal of this meeting is to empower and support families by sharing resources, strategies, and encouragement that help strengthen student success both in and out of the classroom. We value your voice and partnership and hope you will join us for this meaningful conversation and community-building opportunity. We look forward to seeing you there!
The goal of this meeting is to empower and support families by sharing resources, strategies, and encouragement that help strengthen student success both in and out of the classroom. We value your voice and partnership and hope you will join us for this meaningful conversation and community-building opportunity. We look forward to seeing you there!
Graduation is right around the corner, and we are excited to celebrate the amazing accomplishments of our Class of 2026!
Kansas City Public Schools would like to honor seniors who are KCPS Homegrown—students who have attended KCPS schools from Kindergarten through their senior year. If this describes you, we want to recognize you in a special way during graduation festivities.
To be included, please take a moment to complete the brief survey linked in the flyer.
📅 Submission Deadline: March 20, 2026
This ensures your recognition on graduation day.
For questions or additional information, please contact the KCPS Postsecondary Access & Student Success team at pass@kcpublicschools.org.
Thank you, and we look forward to celebrating our Homegrown students and all of our Paseo seniors this May!
Kansas City Public Schools would like to honor seniors who are KCPS Homegrown—students who have attended KCPS schools from Kindergarten through their senior year. If this describes you, we want to recognize you in a special way during graduation festivities.
To be included, please take a moment to complete the brief survey linked in the flyer.
📅 Submission Deadline: March 20, 2026
This ensures your recognition on graduation day.
For questions or additional information, please contact the KCPS Postsecondary Access & Student Success team at pass@kcpublicschools.org.
Thank you, and we look forward to celebrating our Homegrown students and all of our Paseo seniors this May!
We want to take this time just to remind our families of our Inclement Weather procedures (see the attached photo).
If weather will impact our school schedule, we will be sure to email, text and call you as soon as we can to give you time to adjust. These processes are often difficult, so we do thank you for your patience during such times.
Please make sure your contact information is updated in Infinite Campus. We'll also always put updates on our Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, and Threads accounts.
If weather will impact our school schedule, we will be sure to email, text and call you as soon as we can to give you time to adjust. These processes are often difficult, so we do thank you for your patience during such times.
Please make sure your contact information is updated in Infinite Campus. We'll also always put updates on our Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, and Threads accounts.
Tickets will officially be on sale for our High School Sneaker Ball tomorrow during lunch. Tickets are $15 each
Our first new KCPS construction in 30 years marches on, as we celebrated our Topping Off Ceremony for the planned new King Empowerment Center, which will include a new King Elementary, an early childhood center, and a family resource center!
