(1) Remote Learning vs. In-Person Learning- Update for Athletes

Hello KCKPS Family,

On Tuesday, February 23rd, the Kansas City, Kansas School Board voted to bring all students back for in-person learning starting on Monday, April 5th. You may remember, back in November, the district asked all parents and guardians to make a choice if they wanted their child to go in-person or remain remote through the school year. Also all athletes were instructed to select remote learning, this has now changed.  Athletes may select in person learning and participate in athletics.

Starting today, if you want to change that decision, you will need to take action now.

To Switch from Remote Learning to In-Person Learning(for the remaining school year)

If you picked for your child to remain remote throughout the 2020-2021 school year but now want to move to in-person in April, you need to reach out to your child’s school and notify them of that wanted change.

You have until the end of the day on Wednesday, March 3rd, to notify your school of the changes.

In-Person Learners (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. Wednesday will be a remote day for all students except for Preschool.)

If you picked for your child to move to in-person during the 2020-2021 school year, and now you would like your child to remain in the remote learning platform, you need to contact your school.

You have until the end of the day on Wednesday, March 3rd, to notify your school of the changes.

Did not respond to the earlier survey?

If you did not fill out the needed information earlier, the district also needs to hear from you.
If the district DOES NOT hear from you by the end of the day on Wednesday, March 3rd -- your child will automatically be enrolled for in-person learning.

If you are happy with your previous selection, no action is needed.

If you have questions, you can reach out to your school or Student Services at 913-551-3200.

(2) Livestream Boys & Girls Basketball Games

Click on the LIVESTREAM tab above to view home regular season Boys & Girls Basketball games and away games at KCKPS schools.

- create free account on NFHS Network
- search Washington High School Kansas City Kansas
- make it a favorite (select the star)
- watch livestream and on demand Washington Basketball games

(2) Spring Athletes-

Spring Sports Practice to begin on Monday March 1, 2021.  Athletes interested in our Spring sports: Boys and Girls Track,  Softball, Girls Swimming, Girls Soccer  and Baseball are encouraged to contact Spring Coaches via email below.

For athletes to be eligible:

Must have a valid 20-21 physical, KSHSAA Covid-19 Form,  KCKPS Covid Form, Concussion Form, Parent Handbook Acknowledgement Form and Washington Packet completed and on file with the Washington Athletic Department.  See Parent Information tab (top tool bar)  for the required forms. (Questions please call Mrs. Cyrus at 913-6277802 or Ms. Hoyer at 913-627-7872)

• Academic Eligibility
  • KSHSAA Eligibility: Must pass a minimum of 5 classes the previous semester (otherwise ineligible for entire semester)
  • KCKPS Eligibility: Must be passing ALL classes to be Academically Eligible. Eligibility for each weekly practice will be base on the prior week's grades.
• Once cleared for participation:
  • students must wear a mask at all practice sessions
  • students must come dressed for practice (no locker rooms available)
  • students must bring a water bottle large enough for the entire practice session (no refills from fountains or coolers)

 

• Spring Practice Dates:
  • - 3:00-5:00pm 
  • Dress for outdoor or indoor practices

Spring Head Coach Contact Information:
     Boys Track:  Coach Vincent- steven.vincent@kckps.org
     Girls Track - Coach Collins - jasmine.collins@kckps.org
     Softballl - Coach Carpenter- robert.carpenter@kckps.org
     Girls Swimming - Coach Meyers -joansiobhanmeyers@gmail.com          
                               -  Coach Jeannin- kailyn.jeannin@kckps.org
     Girls Soccer - Coach Wallace- robert.wallace@kckps.org
     Baseball - Coach Armbrust - alex.armbrust@kckps.org

(3) Enough is Enough
If you are not currently aware, the KCKPS School Board launched an "Enough is Enough" campaign at the board meeting on Tuesday.  I want to encourage you to familiarize yourself with the pledge and, if you choose, support the pledge.  Below is an excerpt from the district's website and if you would like to watch the video - CLICK HERE.  At the bottom of the excerpt, you can right click the blue letters, select "open link in a new tab," and it will take you right to the pledge. 

"We as members of the Kansas City, Kansas School Board want to discuss a growing problem within our community. To be transparent, over the past year our district has lost 18 of our students. Students who would be focused on their futures: heading to college, their first job, and so much more. While not every tragedy was caused the same way, the majority of our students have died due to gun violence, in fact eleven students in less than a year.

Today, we the board declare “ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.” We along with the entire school district are asking all of YOU to commit to the future of our students, to commit to speaking up when something is wrong, and to commit to making a difference.

This is not just a Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools issue, this is a community issue that we know by working together we can change the outcome of. That is why we are asking not just families and students to sign our pledge for change but for members of our community to join us in making an impact in the lives of our students. You can find the pledge by visiting enough.kckps.org"