Piper Prairie Press
November 1, 2026
From the Desk of Mrs. Short
Good Afternoon Piper Prairie Families,
Thank you to all who attended Parent/Teacher Conferences - we always look forward to the opportunity to share academic growth and successes with you!
Also, thank you to those of you who helped "fuel" staff during the 20 hours of conferences: the family who provided Wednesday's staff dinner and the family who provided Thursday's lunch, as well as all who signed up and delivered snacks through "Sign-Up Genius". We greatly appreciate your ongoing support - you are amazing.
Keep up the great work,
It's a Great Day to be a Pirate!
Anne-Marie Short
Principal
Piper Prairie Elementary School
A few items to share:
- Late Start Friday's will resume this school year
- Student doors open at 8:55
- School Day - 9:10 - 3:40
- Family Newsletters will be sent on Sunday's at 3:00.
Congratulations to Miss Wyatt, our Piper Prairie Crewmate of the Week!
Nominated by Mrs. Martin, Miss Wyatt is being recognized for her big heart, dedication to her kindergarten students, and the kindness and positivity she brings to our Pirate crew each day.
Miss Wyatt’s love for teaching shines through in the care she shows her students, who adore her sweet spirit and welcoming smile. She is always willing to lend a helping hand, support her colleagues, and step up when opportunities arise. Over the past two years, she has embraced leadership roles and become a valuable teammate, sharing her technology skills and helping others find success.
Miss Wyatt’s kindness, positive attitude, and willingness to serve others make her an incredible asset to Piper Prairie. Mrs. Martin especially appreciates the opportunity to see her growth as an educator and leader, and she looks forward to seeing all the wonderful things Miss Wyatt will continue to accomplish.
Thank you, Miss Wyatt, for the love you pour into your students, the support you offer your teammates, and the positive spirit you bring to our school. We are proud to have you as part of our crew!
Congratulations to Mrs. Rogers, our Piper Prairie Crewmate of the Week!
Nominated by Mrs. Blackwell, Mrs. Rogers is being recognized for being the heart of her team and for the countless ways she helps keep everyone organized, informed, and moving in the right direction.
From creating the team’s pacing guide to planning and preparing the many details that help the team run smoothly, Mrs. Rogers consistently goes above and beyond. So much of what she does happens behind the scenes, but her hard work, dedication, and attention to detail make a tremendous difference in the success of her colleagues and the team as a whole.
Beyond her organizational talents, Mrs. Rogers is known for her kindness, caring nature, and unwavering support of those around her. She is someone her teammates can depend on, and she makes a point of ensuring that everyone feels supported, both professionally and personally.
Thank you, Mrs. Rogers, for all the time, thought, and heart you pour into supporting your team. Your contributions do not go unnoticed, and your dedication makes Piper Prairie a stronger school!
Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Principal: Anne-Marie Short - Anne-Marie.Short@piperschools.us
Asst. Principal: Jason Malaschak - Jason.Malaschak@piperschools.us
Transportation Changes: (request must be by 2:30) Asya Kempker - Asya.Kempker@piperschools.us
Attendance: Heather Bryant - Heather.Bryant@piperschools.us
Nurse or Medical Concerns: Taunisha McDonald - Taunisha.Mcdonald@piperschools.us
Counselor: Morgan Furdek - Morgan.Furdek@piperschools.us
Counselor: Serena Keenan - Serena.Keenan@piperschools.us
Website: www.piperschools.com
Location: 3131 N. 122nd St., Kansas City KS 66109
Phone: (913) 721-1243
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PiperElementary/?scrlybrkr=41859c6e