Citizens Connection

Included in this week's newsletter:

• 2026-2027 Re-Enrollment is Now Underway
• PTSO Meeting Tomorrow - Tuesday, February 3rd
• Debate Team Celebrations
• Middle School Dance - Thursday, February 12th
• Referral Bonus for Families

Re-enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal is now open! This is a quick process of confirming your family information and shouldn't take more than 5-10 minutes, depending on how many students you have enrolled - and each student who is re-enrolled by February 10th will get entered into a raffle for one of four $100 Main Event fun cards!

If you have any issues accessing your Parent Portal, please reach out to Tisha Kidd as soon as possible.

Spots for next year are only guaranteed until February 28th, at which time all remaining seats will be offered to new students in the lottery. You can learn more by visiting the Re-Enrollment page of the CWCKC website.

If you have other children whom you would like to enroll as new students at CWC for the 2026-2027 school year, be sure to fill out the SchoolAppKC application before March 1st so that they have the best chance for a spot in the lottery. Reach out to Katy Lineberry with any questions about enrollment for new or current students.

All parents and guardians are invited to attend the first PTSO (Parent-Teacher-Student Organization) meeting of the school year! This kickoff meeting is an exciting opportunity to connect, collaborate, and help shape a strong, supportive school community for students of all ages. There will be snacks and childcare available.

Together, we will work to:

• Develop the mission and vision of the PTSO

• Plan engaging school events and fundraisers

• Support meaningful teacher appreciation efforts

• Promote student advocacy and voice

• Strengthen communication between families and the school

• Identify ways families can assist and support school programs

If you have an elementary student just starting their journey or a middle schooler preparing for what’s next, no matter how long your family has been at Citizens, your involvement matters. You can volunteer, share ideas, or simply stay informed. So come join us as we build connections, support our teachers, and advocate for our students. We look forward to partnering with you this year!

Date: Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026
Time: 6-7 pm
Location: Broadway building, Music Room

Whether you're able to attend or just want to be kept in the loop as the organization develops, please click THIS LINK to complete the PTSO survey. We do ask that all families planning to attend complete the form so that we can plan ahead for food and childcare. Thank you!

For more information, please email Mr. Stafford, the PTSO liaison, or call him at (816) 979-3561.

On Thursday, January 15th, the Debate Team competed in their fourth tournament of the season. Debate Kansas City hosted 13 Middle Schools, & 141 competitors at North Kansas City High School.

Notable CWC finishes were as follows:

• Kameo Beaman & Ahmara Murillo's team went undefeated at the tournament. They were finalists, and they finished 4th overall in the Novice Policy Debate division.
• Isabella (Jewel) Carreon & Zoey Oquendo also went undefeated at the tournament, and they remain undefeated for the season. They were finalists, and they finished 2nd overall in the Novice Policy Debate division.
• Zoey Oquendo finished 6th best overall speaker in the Novice Policy Debate division.
• Kameo Beaman finished 5th best overall speaker in the Novice Policy Debate division.
• Isabella (Jewel) Carreon finished 2nd best overall speaker in the Novice Policy Debate division.
• Kali Young competed in her first ever debate tournament in the Novice Congressional Debate division. She was a finalist, finishing 8th overall.
• Titan Hesser competed in the Varsity Congressional Debate division. He was also a finalist, finishing 7th overall.
• LeAnthony Briggs competed in the VARSITY CONGRESSIONAL DEBATE division. He was a finalist, finishing 2nd overall.

If a family you refer accepts a spot and fully enrolls for the 2026-2027 school year, you could earn a referral reward! Just be sure the family includes your name on their online registration form, and you'll earn a $25 gift card per student once they fully enroll and attend Citizens on the first day of school in August. New families can apply today at www.schoolappkc.org.

Don't forget to check the Family Dashboard for the full calendar, including upcoming field trips!

February 1st-28th - Black History Month

February 2nd - Clubs Begin

February 3rd - PTSO Meeting, 6-7 pm (Broadway Building, Music Room)

February 6th - First Friday, 7:45 am

February 12th - Middle School Dance, 6-7:30 pm (Broadway Building)

February 13th - Friendship Parties

February 19th - Debate Tournament (NKC Norclay Building)

February 20th - Debate Tournament (Raytown Central Middle)

February 25th - Pop-up Pantry, 3:30-6 pm

February 25th-26th - Family Conferences

February 26th-27th - No School (due to Family Conferences)

February 28th - Debate Tournament (NKC Norclay Building)

February 28th - Guaranteed Re-Enrollment Ends for Current Students

Email: info@cwckansascity.org
Website: www.cwckansascity.org
Location: 3435 Broadway Boulevard, KCMO, 64111
Phone: (816)499-8000

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