New student enrollment dates set
There are two official start days for the 2014-2015 school year for students in the Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools.
Monday, Aug. 11, will be the first full day of classes for K-5, plus 6th grade students at middle schools (with the exception of Northwest) and 9th grade students at Washington, Wyandotte, Schlagle and Harmon high schools.
At Sumner Academy of Arts and Science, 8th grade plus students new to Sumner Academy will begin classes on Monday, Aug. 11. There will be a full day of classes for students at all grade levels on Tuesday, Aug. 12.
New Stanley Elementary and Northwest Middle School follow a different school schedule. The first day of classes for New Stanley students is Monday, July 28, with an early dismissal. At Northwest Middle School, 6th grade students begin classes on Thursday, July 31. The first day for all students at Northwest will be Friday, Aug. 1.
PreK students begin classes on Monday, Aug. 11, with a Family Advocacy Day.
Enrollment information
Elementary students who are new to the district must enroll at their school. Contact the school for details about times and dates. High school and middle school students who are new to the district must enroll during the New Student Enrollment at the Central Office and Training Center, 2010 N. 59th St., on one of the following dates and times:
• Thursday, July 31, from 1 to 6 p.m.
• Friday, Aug. 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Monday, Aug. 4, from 1 to 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Wednesday, Aug. 6, from 2 to 6 p.m.
Immunizations
The Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools follows state regulations regarding immunizations for students. All students must comply with these regulations to attend school. All students returning to school for the 2014-2015 school year must be current on their immunizations.
Parents of returning students who are in need of additional immunizations before the fall have been notified by letter. Details about immunizations are posted on the district’s website at www.kckps.org under “Departments” and “Student Health.”
– Story from Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools