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North Kansas City High School celebrates 100 years with centennial ribbon-cutting

North Kansas City High School celebrates 100 years with centennial ribbon-cutting

MARCH 26, 2026

NORTH KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- North Kansas City High School is celebrating one century of "Excellence in Education” on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

To honor this milestone, the district is hosting a community-wide rededication and ribbon-cutting ceremony, blending 100 years of Northtown’s tradition with a showcase of its modern transformations.

Event Details

  • WHAT: NKCHS centennial celebration and historic ribbon-cutting

  • WHEN: Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

  • WHERE: North Kansas City High School, 620 E 23rd Avenue, North Kansas City, MO 64116

  • WHO: District and school leaders, local dignitaries, alumni, and the NKCHS community 

An exterior shot of North Kansas City High School.

North Kansas City High School is celebrating one century of "Excellence in Education” on Saturday, April 18, 2026. (North Kansas City Schools)

 

The event offers several high-energy and historic visual opportunities for media attending:

  • The NKCHS drumline, cheerleaders, and mascot will greet guests at the new main entrance.

  • The ceremony will be held inside along the school’s Hall of Fame wall, featuring a historical tribute to the building’s legacy.

  • In a nod to the past, attendees will gather on the front stoop of "Old Main" to recreate the original dedication photograph taken on January 24, 1926.

  • Media are invited to join alumni and students as they tour the renovated facilities and historic corridors.

Advance interviews are available upon request for those looking to preview the event. Please contact chris.oberholtz@nkcschools.org to confirm attendance or to schedule an interview prior to the event. 

 

About North Kansas City Schools

Since 1925, North Kansas City High School, affectionately known as "Northtown,” has served as the heart of its community, evolving from a local centerpiece into Missouri’s most diverse high school. By blending a rich 100-year legacy with rigorous programs like International Baccalaureate and various career-focused pathways, Northtown continues to provide a unique, "big city" educational experience within a close-knit suburban environment.

Media Contact

Chris Oberholtz, Assistant Director of Media Communications
chris.oberholtz@nkcschools.org | 816-836-938