Frontier News

Frontier Schools is now accepting new student applications for the 2025-26 school year. The easiest and quickest way to apply is online at frontierschools.org. The application deadline is February 1st, 2025.

Attention, Frontier families! Enrollment season is here, and we need YOUR help to make it the best yet. Do you have friends, family, or colleagues who would love the Frontier experience? Give them a nudge and let them know we’re open for enrollment!

To sweeten the deal, we’ve got special gifts 🎁 for our amazing parents who help spread the word. We’re talking hats, mugs, tote bags, umbrellas, shirts—you name it! But hurry, these goodies are limited (only 500 available) and will be gone faster than a snow day announcement in January. Don’t wait—grab yours before January 15th, 2025!

Here’s how you can join the fun:

🏡 Yard Sign Love
Swing by any Frontier campus and pick up a yard sign. Proudly display it at your home, snap a photo, and email it to us at communications@frontierschools.org. That’s it!

📲 Social Media Shoutout
Are you a social media superstar? Share our enrollment campaign or post a photo of why YOU love Frontier! Be sure to tag us @frontierschools and use #ApplyFrontier to get your post noticed.

Your support helps us build an even brighter 2025-26 school year. Together, we can make a difference—one family at a time. Thank you for being the heart of Frontier Schools! ❤️

Let’s get those signs out and posts up! Supplies are limited, so don’t delay! 🌟

December 14th marked an exciting milestone for Frontier Schools’ robotics teams! Several teams from the STEM Campus and two middle school teams from FSI-M participated in a VEX Robotics tournament out of town, while our FIRST LEGO League (FLL) team competed at Knob Noster.

Heading into the competition, expectations were modest as this was our first year competing in the LEGO Robotics category—a field of 162 teams, many with years of experience. However, our team surpassed every expectation!

The day started strong with our team holding 2nd place early on and finishing an impressive 5th overall. The competition was tough, as it wasn’t just about the robot game. Teams were evaluated on multiple aspects, including their Innovation Project, teamwork, preparation, and overall performance.

Their exceptional efforts earned the team a spot at the KC Regionwide Championship on January 18th at Union Station! Adding to the excitement, our TigersFirst team received the Engineering Excellence Trophy, a testament to their hard work, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

A huge congratulations to our students for their outstanding achievement, and heartfelt thanks to Ms. Breslin and Dr. Geyik for their exceptional coaching and guidance!

We’re looking forward to an even bigger success at the Regional Championship—go TigersFirst!

On December 5th, representatives from Bayer Crop Science visited our 4th-grade students and led an exciting activity where students launched Alka Rockets that soared between 20-35 feet across the gymnasium. To carry out the experiment, students used the following materials: Alka Seltzer tablets, water, small tubes, and paper.

A big thank you to Bayer for providing such and exciting and educational experience for our students!

On December 11th, senior students enjoyed a delightful breakfast with Principal Kilic. The spread included pancakes, donuts, orange juice, and biscuits and gravy. It was a great opportunity for students to relax and have a fun conversation with their principal.

On December 20th, 3rd grade students at FSI Elementary spread holiday cheer by performing festive songs for their classmates in the FSI Middle gymnasium. The air was filled with joy and excitement as the students shared their seasonal spirit.

A special shout-out to their music teacher, Tyler Zapata, for his dedication in preparing the students for a memorable performance!

From December 16th to December 19th, FSI Elementary students had the exciting opportunity to shop at the Penguin Patch Store, selecting thoughtful gifts for their loved ones. This festive event not only spread holiday joy but also gave students a valuable hands-on lesson in budgeting, helping them understand how to manage their money and make thoughtful spending decisions.

The Parent Academy is a FREE, district-wide initiative that strives to open the lines of communication between home and school by connecting parents to the resources and information needed to support their child's education.

Throughout the year, all campuses will host several Parent Academy events that will consist of educational and inspirational sessions covering a wide variety of topics; including, Conscious Discipline at Home, College Prep and Financial Aid, FAFSA, NWEA, etc.

• December 3rd: Title 1 Programs and New Core Values at FSI Elementary (2nd & 3rd grade)
• December 5th: Title 1 Programs and New Core Values at FSI Elementary (Kinder & 1st)
• December 9th: FAFSA at FSHS
• December 13th: Title 1, PowerSchool, PTO Events, Attendance, etc. at FSI Middle
• December 13th: Title 1 and FAFSA at FSE

Frontier School of Excellence, Frontier STEM High School and FSI Middle School participate in several college visits throughout the year. During their visits, students learn about the academic programs offered, campus activities, the admissions process, financial aid, and how to apply for scholarships.

December 6th: FSHS visits MCC (Advanced Technical Skills Institute)

There are many opportunities for students to get involved in after school clubs, such as: Advanced Research Club, Gateway Readers' Club, Girls on the Run Club, Health Occupations Students of America Club, Writer's Workshop Club, Math Club, Fishing Club, Cooking Club, I.T. Club, Kindness Club, Art & Craft Club, Video Game Design Club, Chess Club, Fitness Club, Environmental Club, etc.

Featured this month:

• Fashion Club at FSHS
• Basic Car VEX Club at FSHS

Teachers and school staff have visited 617 students in 347 homes since the start of the 2024-25 school year. Home visits are paramount in bridging cultural gaps that might exist. These visits also provide opportunities for staff to understand their students better by visiting them in their home environments.

A SHOUT-OUT to our teachers & staff! Thank you for everything you do!

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Exciting News: Our commitment to educators was featured on Fox 4 News KC, showcasing our starting teacher pay of $60K! Read the article here.

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During inclement weather, Frontier Schools will implement a school closing policy to ensure the safety of our students.

Students may be released early or classes may be canceled entirely due to inclement weather. Please be familiar with the following information sources in the event of school cancellations, early releases or late starts.

Channels of Communication:

1. School Website:

Please check your school's website for information regarding school closings and other cancellations within minutes of a decision.

2. School Messenger:

Phone and optional voice/text messages are sent to school families when classes are cancelled, delayed or students are released early.

3. Social Media:

We will post information on the Frontier Schools District Facebook and Twitter pages.

4. Radio & TV:

Local Stations share announcements on-air and on their websites.

Email: fsi@frontierschools.org
Location: 6700 Corporate Drive, Kansas City, MO, USA
Phone: (816) 363-1907
Facebook: facebook.com/frontierschoolofinnovation

Email: fsi@frontierschools.org
Location: 1575 Universal Avenue, Kansas City, MO, USA
Phone: (816) 241-6202
Facebook: facebook.com/frontierschoolofinnovation

Email: infostem@frontierschools.org
Location: 6455 East Commerce Avenue, Kansas City, MO, USA
Phone: (816) 541-8200
Facebook: facebook.com/frontierstemhighschool

Email: fse@frontierschools.org
Location: 5605 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO, USA
Phone: (816) 822-1331
Facebook: facebook.com/frontierschoolofexcellence

Website: frontierschools.org
Location: 6800 Corporate Drive, Kansas City, MO, USA
Phone: (816) 982-4052
Facebook: facebook.com/frontierschools
Twitter: @frontierschools