Do you have questions about the first day of school and what your student needs to be prepared? Read the 2026-2027 Back-to-School guide. It's been fully updated with everything you need to know ahead of August 24 >> CLICK HERE
It's time to complete your annual enrollment! Students who have not been enrolled by July 31 are not guaranteed transportation on the first day of school. Visit the Admissions Department website to learn more and enroll today.
Sign-ups for KCPS Fest 2026 are now open!
Join KCPS and the KCPS Education Foundation from 10 a.m.—2 p.m. on Saturday, August 1. Visit the drive-through line for free backpacks and school supplies, then stop in for free, on-site health screenings. Click HERE to learn more and secure your time slot!
Ready to show your school spirit and shine on the sidelines? Join the Paseo Academy Cheer Clinic & Tryouts and become part of an amazing team!
🎉 CHEER CLINIC
📅 July 13, 14 & 15
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Paseo Academy Gymnasium
📣 CHEER TRYOUTS
📅 Friday, July 16
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Paseo Academy Gymnasium
✅ Open to all Paseo High School students
✅ Learn cheer fundamentals and team routines
✅ Showcase your skills during final evaluations
Come prepared with:
👕 Workout clothes
👟 Tennis shoes
💧 Water bottle
Don't miss your chance to join the squad, build confidence, make new friends, and represent Paseo Academy with pride!
📧 Questions? Contact staylor3@kcpublicschools.org
❤️🖤💛 Join the squad and get ready to shine! #PaseoAcademy #PaseoPirates #CheerTryouts #SchoolSpirit #JoinTheSquad #GoPirates
🎉 CHEER CLINIC
📅 July 13, 14 & 15
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Paseo Academy Gymnasium
📣 CHEER TRYOUTS
📅 Friday, July 16
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Paseo Academy Gymnasium
✅ Open to all Paseo High School students
✅ Learn cheer fundamentals and team routines
✅ Showcase your skills during final evaluations
Come prepared with:
👕 Workout clothes
👟 Tennis shoes
💧 Water bottle
Don't miss your chance to join the squad, build confidence, make new friends, and represent Paseo Academy with pride!
📧 Questions? Contact staylor3@kcpublicschools.org
❤️🖤💛 Join the squad and get ready to shine! #PaseoAcademy #PaseoPirates #CheerTryouts #SchoolSpirit #JoinTheSquad #GoPirates
When they’re not planning for the school year, Paseo teachers are making memories with family and enjoying summer adventures!
Ms. Korth has been busy training and completing her annual 60 kilometer bike ride around the corn fields of southern Missouri. In addition, she has completed her 6th book in 3 weeks. She is thankful for the time to spend doing her two favorite activities during the summer months, riding and reading. .
The numbers are in—the Class of 2026 earned $16.4M+ in scholarships to further their college and career goals! Congratulations, graduates!
🏃♀️ There’s still time to join Summer Conditioning! 🏃♂️
Middle School students — don’t miss out!
📅 June 22–26
✅ Improve your skills
✅ Build strength & confidence
✅ Receive quality instruction
✅ Grow your athletic abilities
🥨 Snacks provided each day!
Join us today and level up your game! 💪🔥
Middle School students — don’t miss out!
📅 June 22–26
✅ Improve your skills
✅ Build strength & confidence
✅ Receive quality instruction
✅ Grow your athletic abilities
🥨 Snacks provided each day!
Join us today and level up your game! 💪🔥
KCPS Students ages 7-16:
Step onto the field with Chiefs DT Chris Jones and Sack Nation — drills, tips, and pro-level insight. Spots are limited register now:
https://forms.gle/WXqEaRAEvwXAjRef7 🏈✨
Step onto the field with Chiefs DT Chris Jones and Sack Nation — drills, tips, and pro-level insight. Spots are limited register now:
https://forms.gle/WXqEaRAEvwXAjRef7 🏈✨
We are deeply grateful to everyone who took the time to share their voice and help shape our priorities as we build next school year’s budget.
Your participation—through feedback, conversations, and thoughtful reflection—ensures that this process reflects the needs, values, and aspirations of our KCPS community. Budgeting is about more than numbers; it is about people, and your input helps us make decisions that better support our students, staff, and families.
In order to continue aligning KCPS budget priorities in coordination with our community, please consider joining us for a Public Budget Hearing:
• May 27 at 6 p.m.
• Board of Education building, 2901 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO
Click here to see the proposed FY27 KCPS budget.
MSHSAA is hosting classes 1-3 for state track this weekend in Jefferson City. KCPS is sending
Kristopher Durant from Paseo and Cherysh Barr and Marquell Douglas from Central.
State track for classes 3 & 4 will be held May 29 & 30.
Kristopher Durant from Paseo and Cherysh Barr and Marquell Douglas from Central.
State track for classes 3 & 4 will be held May 29 & 30.
Your Graduation 2026 recap newsletter is here! Click here for links to photo galleries and recap videos for each KCPS high school.
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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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Paseo Pirates leave a lasting legacy wherever they go. This weekly spotlight celebrates alumni who continue to lead, serve, and succeed while carrying Pirate pride beyond Paseo.
Wear GREEN each Friday in May for Mental Health Awareness Month!
MHA Month is a great opportunity to be intentional about your mental and emotional needs: be especially kind to yourself and others, help build environments where it's okay to ask for help, and remember—you are not alone.
Read more here.
The Paseo Baile is BACK! Please join us in celebrating Latin music and culture at the 3rd Annual Paseo Baile, a dance featuring Latin music of all genres! We’re thrilled to invite all Paseo families to join us in enjoying light appetizers, a DJ, awards for best dancers (novice and expert!), piñatas, a community art project, and more! See you Thursday, May 14th from 6:00pm-9:00pm!
Tickets go on sale this Friday during students’ lunch hour
$5 ($7 at the door) per person
Family must enter with their student/s and family under 11 enter for free
Student Dates who do not attend Paseo must submit a signed guest form from the office and be under 18 years of age
¡El Paseo Baile está de VUELTA! Acompáñenos a celebrar la música y la cultura latina en el 3.er Paseo Baile Anual-- ¡un evento de baile que presenta música latina de todos los géneros! ¡Nos entusiasma invitar a todas las familias de Paseo a unirse a nosotres para disfrutar de aperitivos ligeros, un DJ, premios para los mejores bailarines (¡tanto principiantes como expertos!), piñatas, un proyecto artístico comunitario y mucho más! ¡Los esperamos el jueves 14 de mayo, de 6:00 p. m. a 9:00 p. m.!
Las entradas saldrán a la venta este viernes durante la hora del almuerzo de los estudiantes.
$5 por persona ($7 en la puerta).
Las familias deben ingresar acompañadas de su(s) estudiante(s); los niños menores de 11 años entran gratis.
Los acompañantes de los estudiantes que no asistan a Paseo deben presentar un formulario de invitado firmado por la oficina y ser menores de 18 años de edad.
Tickets go on sale this Friday during students’ lunch hour
$5 ($7 at the door) per person
Family must enter with their student/s and family under 11 enter for free
Student Dates who do not attend Paseo must submit a signed guest form from the office and be under 18 years of age
¡El Paseo Baile está de VUELTA! Acompáñenos a celebrar la música y la cultura latina en el 3.er Paseo Baile Anual-- ¡un evento de baile que presenta música latina de todos los géneros! ¡Nos entusiasma invitar a todas las familias de Paseo a unirse a nosotres para disfrutar de aperitivos ligeros, un DJ, premios para los mejores bailarines (¡tanto principiantes como expertos!), piñatas, un proyecto artístico comunitario y mucho más! ¡Los esperamos el jueves 14 de mayo, de 6:00 p. m. a 9:00 p. m.!
Las entradas saldrán a la venta este viernes durante la hora del almuerzo de los estudiantes.
$5 por persona ($7 en la puerta).
Las familias deben ingresar acompañadas de su(s) estudiante(s); los niños menores de 11 años entran gratis.
Los acompañantes de los estudiantes que no asistan a Paseo deben presentar un formulario de invitado firmado por la oficina y ser menores de 18 años de edad.
Paseo alumni are living proof that our students’ potential extends far beyond our school walls. Through hard work, growth, and determination, they continue to shape their futures and inspire the next generation. Each week, we celebrate an alumnus/a whose journey reminds us what’s possible.
🎉 You’re Invited to Paseo Academy’s Legendary Fashion Experience! 🎉
Join us for an unforgettable evening as the Paseo Academy Fashion & Costume Design Department presents
LEGENDARY — our first-ever open‑air fashion showcase!
📅 Friday, May 8
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Historic Paseo Stairs
4747 Flora Ave, Kansas City, MO 64110
Experience bold, original designs as we transform an iconic landmark into a powerful, elevated runway.
🎟 Admission:
$5 for students
$10 for adults
Come celebrate creativity, talent, and style while supporting our student designers. You don’t want to miss this legendary fashion moment!
Join us for an unforgettable evening as the Paseo Academy Fashion & Costume Design Department presents
LEGENDARY — our first-ever open‑air fashion showcase!
📅 Friday, May 8
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Historic Paseo Stairs
4747 Flora Ave, Kansas City, MO 64110
Experience bold, original designs as we transform an iconic landmark into a powerful, elevated runway.
🎟 Admission:
$5 for students
$10 for adults
Come celebrate creativity, talent, and style while supporting our student designers. You don’t want to miss this legendary fashion moment!
Join us tonight as we share updates to our district strategic plan, Blueprint 2030! Voice your opinions and make a real impact on the future of KCPS.
🗓️ Tuesday, April 28 | 5:30–7 p.m.
📍 Board of Education | 2901 Troost, KCMO
🍴 Dinner, Spanish translation, and child care provided
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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Each week, we proudly spotlight a Paseo alumnus/a who continues to reflect the pride, perseverance, and excellence rooted in our community. Our alumni carry Paseo with them wherever they go, making an impact through their talents, leadership, and dedication. Today, we are honored to share the story of one of our own.
