Category: Education

Piper student awarded scholarship at Women in Business Career Summit

A Piper High School student, Aubri Markham of Kansas City, Kansas, has been awarded a scholarship at the second annual Women in Business Career Summit.

More than $20,000 in scholarships were awarded to current and future K-Staters at the event.

Six high school students received scholarships for $1,000 to pursue future studies at K-State.

The event was made possible through individual and corporate sponsor support. Sponsors for this year’s summit included BNSF Railway, ConocoPhillips, Fastenal, the Kansas State University Foundation, Koch Industries, Nike and Target.

It supports business research related to the broader goals of the initiative. It works to educate, empower and engage leaders to create social and economic impact and enhance societal prosperity, a spokesman stated.

Chiefs running back donates to playground upgrades at Morse Early Childhood Center

Chiefs running back Ronald Jones II posed with students at Morse Early Childhood Center on Monday. Jones presented a check for playground upgrades at the center. (Photo from Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools)
A check was presented by Ronald Jones II, Chiefs running back, for the upgrade of the playground and equipment. (Photo from Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools)
Students at the Morse Early Childhood Center gathered for a picture with Chiefs running back Ronald Jones II, who provided funding for a playground upgrade. (Photo from Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools)

Kansas City Chiefs running back Ronald Jones II visited the Morse Early Childhood Center, 912 S. Baltimore St., Kansas City, Kansas, on Dec. 19 and presented a check to provide funding for playground upgrades.

The center will receive new tricycles as well as a protective cover to shield the playground from harsh weather conditions, according to a Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools spokesman.

The goal was to provide a safe outdoor environment within the school that stimulates children to use their energy in healthy, creative interactions with one another, the spokesman stated.

Saturday events

KCK schools to hold forums Saturday on cameras in the classroom


Should cameras be placed in Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools classrooms? That will be the topic of forums to be held on Saturday, Dec. 17. The public is invited to weigh in on the topic during the forums.


Superintendent Anna Stubblefield said during the Dec. 13 school board meeting that two public forums are planned. Those interested in participating in the forums must register for a forum at a link at kckschools.org.


The time of the in-person forum Saturday, Dec. 17, is 10 a.m. to noon at the school district office, 2010 N. 59th St., Kansas City, Kansas. Then there also will be a virtual forum from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17. Registration also is necessary for this forum.


The district has already held a forum for staff members on Dec. 7. The school board is not expected to make a decision on cameras in the classroom on Saturday.

Holiday Light and Magic show tonight

The Holiday Light and Magic show is running through the holidays at the Wyandotte County Parks, 126th and State Avenue, Bonner Springs. Hours are 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. It also is on Sunday at the same hours, continuing through the season. A drive-through event with holiday lighting, there are more than 60 character scenes including Santa Claus, Nutcrackers and Snowglobes. Recently, cars were charged $35 per regular car or vehicle. It is $40 for commercial limousine or van, and $55 for commercial bus. For more information, see https://www.wycokck.org/Engage-With-Us/Calendar-of-Events/Holiday-Light-and-Magic-2022


Knights of Light holiday lighting event continues at Renaissance Festival grounds


Knights of Light, the third annual holiday lighting event at the Renaissance Festival, will continue Saturday, Dec. 10, at 130th and State Avenue, Bonner Springs. Christmas lights and decorations will be placed at the festival’s buildings, celebrating with food entertainment, crafts and visits to Santa Claus. The event will run from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays through Sundays until Dec. 18, then will be open from Dec. 21 through Christmas Eve, as well as Dec. 30 and 31. Tickets are $20 per adult and $12 for children ages 5 to 12, with free admission for children under 5. Children will receive free hot chocolate and every attendee will get a gift bag and a chance to win a prize. Those who bring five or more nonperishable food items to the box office for a food drive will get $5 off one adult ticket. Tickets and information are available at www.kcrenfest.com.


Olde World Christmas tours at Strawberry Hill Museum


Strawberry Hill Museum continues its Olde World Christmas tours today at the Strawberry Hill Museum and Cultural Center, 720 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kansas. Tours are held Saturdays and Sundays at the historic Cruise-Scroggs building that is now a museum, and tickets are not available online on the day of the tour to guarantee a spot. But walk-ins are being welcomed at noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $10 per adult and $5 for children ages 6 to 12. Tickets are nonrefundable. For more information, see strawberryhillmuseum.org/plan-a-visit.