Families

We are looking forward to welcoming students for the upcoming 2026-27 school year! Registration information, calendars, handbooks, and school supply lists are posted here when available. Click on each category below to view details.

The first day of school was Tuesday, August 25.

Enrollment & Registration

2026-27 School Calendars

School Supply Lists

School Supply Lists

High school students will receive a list of supplies in their syllabus on the first day of class.

Cell Phone & Personal Device Policy

North Kansas City Schools has implemented a districtwide policy restricting the use of personal electronic devices – such as cell phones, earbuds, and smartwatches – during school hours. This policy aligns with Missouri state law passed in 2025 (SB68), which requires public school districts to adopt a policy limiting device use during the instructional day. Prior to implementation, NKC Schools surveyed students, families, and staff to better understand current practices. Under the policy, devices must be put away from the first bell to dismissal, with exceptions for medical needs, IEP/504 accommodations, and emergencies.

Personal Device Policy FAQ

Required Immunizations: Kindergarten, 8th & 12th Grade

Required Immunizations

In accordance with Missouri law, the district will not allow a student to attend school until we have satisfactory evidence on file demonstrating that the student has been immunized, that the immunization process has begun and satisfactory progress is being accomplished, or that the student is exempted from obtaining immunizations in accordance with the law. For reference, please see Board Policy JHCB: Immunization of Students.

Click here for a list of vaccinations needed for students entering kindergarten this fall.

Students entering 8th grade for the 2025-2026 school year will need to have the following additional vaccinations on file with their school nurse:

Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (Tdap)
Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (MCV ACWY)

Students entering 12th grade for the 2025-2026 school year will need to have the following additional vaccination on file with their school nurse:

Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (MCV ACWY)

NOTE: The final dose of MCV must be received after age 16 years.

Transportation

Transportation

View your child’s bus stop information, pick-up and drop-off times in the Parent Portal. Simply log in and click the Transportation tab on the left. Bus stop information for 2026-27 will be available in late August 2026.

Enrollment Deadline for Guaranteed Transportation

To ensure a smooth start to the school year and help us provide bus information earlier, all families must complete enrollment by Tuesday, August 18 at 10 a.m. to guarantee their student will have a bus assigned for the first day of school. If enrollment is completed after August 18 but before the first day of school, we will do our best to assign a bus stop and provide transportation as quickly as possible (within 4-5 days), but we cannot guarantee service will be available on the first day.

Completed enrollment includes:

Proof of residency (two required forms)
Immunization records
Contact information for at least one guardian and at least one emergency contact
Proof of parental or legal guardianship, if requested

If you need assistance completing enrollment, please contact your child's school or the district. This change will help us plan routes more efficiently, reduce last-minute changes, and provide a seamless transportation experience on the first day of school.

Download the Bus Tracking App

If your students will ride the bus this year, make sure to download the My Ride K-12 app. Track bus arrival times, delays, and more right from your Apple or Android device. Learn more and get started here.

Food & Nutrition Services

If you believe that you might qualify for free or reduced meals, fill out an application online as soon as possible. More information is available here. Families are strongly encouraged to apply for the free/reduced price meals program. This ensures discounts on a variety of other programs, including testing, activity fees and more! Apply online here.

Earlier this year, the Board of Education approved meal prices for the upcoming school year. We want to share this information with families in advance so you can plan ahead for the fall. While we never want to increase meal prices, the cost of food continues to rise – just as the prices we all pay at the grocery store are going up. Districts across the state and nation are facing the same challenges and must adjust prices as a result. In North Kansas City Schools, we will implement a $0.25 increase for lunch and $0.10 for breakfast. Thanks to effective fiscal management over the years, these increases are lower than some of our neighboring districts have needed to implement. All pricing follows federal and state guidelines and recommendations.

Meal prices for students during the 2026-27 school year will be:

• Elementary Breakfast: $1.95
• Secondary Breakfast: $2.00
• Elementary Lunch: $3.45
• Secondary Lunch: $3.70
• Milk: $0.75

Menus vary by school and can be accessed online here.

Communication

Ongoing communication with parents and guardians is a priority for our schools and the district. Beginning July 1, North Kansas City Schools will transition to ParentSquare as our districtwide platform for communicating with families.

Feedback from parents has indicated that keeping track of multiple communication tools can be challenging. Over the past two years, we have explored ways to create a more streamlined experience and improve access to school information. Following a successful pilot at Gateway and Eastgate 6th Grade Centers, ParentSquare will be expanded to all schools this fall. It will replace several systems currently in use, including Smore, ClassDojo, SportsYou and SchoolMessenger. The platform brings together school and classroom updates, direct messages, emergency notifications, sign-ups, and more in one place, with instant translation available in more than 100 languages. We’re looking forward to this opportunity to expand access and make it easier than ever for you to stay up-to-date.

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Technology

NKC Schools students use a variety of technology tools to support learning across all grades. All parents and guardians are encouraged to create a Parent Observer account on Canvas, our online learning management system. A parent observer account allows you to view your child's progress, assignments and other information.

Click here to learn how to create your Parent Observer account on Canvas.

Additional resources on utilizing district technology are available through our Parent University sessions and on the Instructional Technology YouTube channel.

Enrollment, along with grade, schedule, bus and other general information may be accessed through the PowerSchool Parent Portal.

Students in grades K-12 are issued a district device. We encourage all families to consider device insurance to minimize risk. Insurance may be purchased on MyPaymentsPlus until shortly after the start of the school year; a device inspection is required prior to purchasing insurance after this date.

Forms

Parents and guardians are encouraged to use the online enrollment and forms system whenever possible. However, if paper copies of forms are needed, most are available below:

Enrollment Form – 2026 -27
Formulario de Inscripción del Estudiante (Español) – 2026-2 7
Health Form – 2026 -27
Formulario de Salud (Español) – 202 6-27
Residency
Is your student eligible to receive benefits from the Indian Education Program? Learn more and complete a 506 form here.

Spanish enrollment forms can also be found in your school’s front office. La papelaría en español para inscriber se pueden encontrar en la oficina principal de su escuela.

As they are updated for the 2026-27 school year and become available, each school handbook may be found on individual school websites, under the Families tab.

Public Concern and Complaint Form

It is the policy of the North Kansas City School District to investigate and attempt to resolve concerns and complaints in an orderly manner. Please review Policy KL prior to completing this form. To submit, click "Submit Form" at the bottom of the first page.

Volunteering in NKC Schools

YouthFriends

YouthFriends are volunteer mentors who support students. Opportunities to volunteer include before or after school activities, breakfast or lunch buddies, classroom helpers, library assistance, tutoring and more.

Learn more about YouthFriends.

North Kansas City Schools PTA Council

The North Kansas City School District PTA Council serves and supports the local units of all schools within the North Kansas City School District. For additional information, contact current PTA Council leaders at nkcdistrictcouncil@gmail.com.

First Day of School Printouts

Community Resource Fair: Thursday, Aug. 27

All are invited to our annual Community Resource Fair! Stop by between 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to connect with district departments and community organizations offering:

K–12 immunizations
Vision and hearing screenings
Free and Reduced meal application assistance
Medicaid enrollment assistance
Car seat assistance and safety information
Fresh produce
Bike helmets and bicycle safety resources
Books from the NKC Schools Book Bus
Family and community resource booths

Services and supplies may be limited and will be available while they last.

Location: NKC Schools Professional Development Center (6465 N Prospect Ave., Gladstone, MO 64118)

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Every Day Counts

What is "good" attendance? At least 95% attendance is our goal for every student. This equals missing no more than one day of school per month (nine days per year).

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Transportation Deadline

Enroll by 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 18 to guarantee bus service for your student on the first day of school.

Need Transportation? Enroll by August 18 with image of school bus

Native American Education

Does your student have Native American heritage? Learn about eligibility, resources and opportunities available through our Native American Education program.

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