Month: February 2015

Events focus on college financial support for Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools seniors

Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools is holding several “Financing College” events to provide high school seniors and their families with resources to help them apply for college financial aid.

The times, dates and locations:
• Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at KCKPS Central Office
• Thursday, Feb. 26, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Wyandotte High School
• Monday, April 13, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at KCKPS Central Office

Staff will be available to help families complete FAFSA applications (W-2 information and 2014 tax returns will be needed). Other financial aid resources will be available. “Financing College” events are free to attend and refreshments will be provided.

“Financing College” is sponsored by the Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools and the College Access and Success Partners (Kansas City Kansas Community College, Donnelly College, KU TRIO Talent Search, Kansas Kids @ Gear Up, KU Office of Financial Aid, KU Center for Educational Opportunity Programs and Prep-KC).

For more information, contact Lori Hewitt, KCKPS Post-Secondary Connections Specialist at 913-627-2685 or [email protected].

– Story from Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools

Catch up on the world of ‘Insurgent’ with KCKPL

Jump on the “Divergent” craze before the next movie comes out with a little help from the Kansas City, Kan., Public Library.

“Insurgent” will be in theaters next month, but you can listen to the eAudiobook today through KCKPL’s eCommunity. The library has both “Insurgent” and “Allegiant” available for instant download with no wait through Hoopla. The library also has ebook, audiobook, and print copies available through the regular library catalog.

To start binge-listening to Veronica Roth’s dystopian series, visit http://ecommunity.kckpl.org. They can be downloaded to your device instantly with no long hold lines. Just use the eCard or regular library card to check it out. Those who don’t have a card can sign up for one on the eCommunity site.

The library can be found online at kckpl.org.

– From Kim Woolery, Kansas City, Kan., Public Library

11th annual Piper High School auction and dinner planned Feb. 28

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by Jolene Jackson
The 11th annual Piper High School Auction and Dinner is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 28.

Security Bank of Kansas City is sponsoring this event for the 11th year in a row. The location is George Meyn Center in Wyandotte County Park at 126th and State.

Doors open and live entertainment with a Sock Hop theme and silent auction begin at 5:30. Buffet dinner is served at 6:15. Live auction begins at 8 p.m.

The success of previous auctions has made it possible to provide uniforms, supplies and sportswear for the boys and girls basketball programs, wrestling, football, baseball, and cheerleading squads. Academic, theater, forensics and musical supplies were secured for “in school” demonstrations and live performances. Entry fees and certain travel expenses were covered for groups whose success required travel such as robotics, FCCLA, and drill team.

Last year, the 10th Annual Piper High School auction generated $24,000. PHS purchased pottery wheels and display cases for art classes, additional banners of achievement to hang in the gymnasium, and musical scripts and rights for the theater department’s performance of Grease. PHS purchased an additional printer for the library and was able to send FCCLA and Forensic members to national competitions. This year the “Fund a Need” project funds raised will be used for specific technology improvements including procuring a class set of iPads, additional laptops, and training and support for technology advances for staff.

Tickets are $30 per person and include buffet dinner and one drink from the bar. The community is invited to enjoy Piper Punch and an evening of fun and camaraderie to raise funds for Piper High School.

Visit http://phs.piperschools.com/?PageName=’OrganizationPage’&OrganizationID=’32727 to purchase tickets or make a cash donation. Tickets will remain on-sale until Feb. 24.

Jolene Jackson is the communications, curriculum and assessment coordinator for the Piper School District.