Citizens Connection

Included in this week's newsletter:

• Announcement: New School Name!
• Data Summit (Title I Meeting) - Wednesday, May 20th
• 8th Grade Celebrations - Wednesday, May 20th
• Field Day - Thursday, May 21st
• No CampFire Thursday or Friday
• Last Day of School - Friday, May 22nd
• Summer School Supply Fees & Registration
• 2026-2027 Enrollment

Citizens of the World - Kansas City is officially becoming Midtown Community School, and it was so exciting to share the moment of the big reveal with the hundreds of community members that joined us for Night Off Broadway last Thursday!

If you attended the event or read the letter from Dr. Miles on Friday, you already know the story behind the name and what our new logo represents. If you haven't had a chance to read it yet, we hope you will, as it shares the rich history and meaning with this change.

Over the coming weeks, you'll start seeing the new name roll out across our communications, signage, and materials, and we will begin the 2026-2027 school year in August fully as Midtown Community School.

We also have shirts with the new logo available for purchase - they are $10 each and will be available for purchase through the Merch Site starting tonight! Order by Wednesday to receive your shirt before the last day of school. Due to summer construction, summer pickup will be less convenient.

We are so proud to be doing this work alongside each of you — thank you for being part of this community!

We invite all families to join us for our Data Summit on Wednesday, May 20th from 2-3 pm, which will also serve as our Annual Title I Meeting. Please join us to review important data that highlights how our students are performing and growing, including Spring NWEA data. We'll share how we are using this information to better serve and support every student. We look forward to collaborating with you as we continue building a strong academic foundation for all learners. We hope to see you there!

Data Summit (Annual Title I Meeting)

Wednesday, May 20th

2-3 pm

Click Here to Join the Zoom Meeting

This Wednesday, May 20th, are our 8th Grade Clap-Out and field trip celebrations, as well as the 8th Grade Promotion ceremony!

First, join us at 9 am as we send our 8th graders off in style with a Clap Out, a tradition where the whole school lines the halls to celebrate them as they walk the halls one final time. Families are welcome to line up outside along the Broadway sidewalk to cheer on our 8th graders as they head out for their end-of-year field trip celebration!

That evening, we'll celebrate again at the 8th Grade Promotion at 6 pm at Midtown Baptist Temple (3953 Walnut Street). We hope all 8th graders will attend, and we would love for their families to be present, as well! Students are welcome and encouraged to dress up for the event. Information was sent to 8th grade families last week. Please reach out to Mr. Butler with any questions.

Our 10th annual Field Day is this Thursday, May 21st! We appreciate everyone who has already signed up, and we still need about 40 volunteers! No background clearance is needed, so please consider setting aside time to come volunteer with us that day. When signing up, please take note of which time block you are signing up for. Thank you so much for taking time to make this day memorable for our community!

Students will enjoy a fun time outside. No uniforms are needed on Thursday, but please be sure they are wearing comfortable and weather-appropriate clothing!

Reminder to our families who are enrolled with Camp Fire: There will be no after-school care this Thursday or Friday. Please be sure to pick up students at dismissal time - Thursday at 3:30 pm and Friday at 12 pm. Thank you!

Don't forget - the last day of school this Friday will be a half day, dismissing at 12 pm! There will be NO Camp Fire on the last day of school, so ALL students need to be picked up at noon. Staff will use the afternoon to pack up their rooms so that interior building renovations can begin right away. Thank you so much for your attention in helping us end the year strong!

Registration for summer school will close this Friday, so if you'd like for your child to attend, please be sure to register soon!

Don't forget to pay your supply fees! Summer school fees have been added to all student accounts and can be paid either through your Parent Portal or with cash or credit card at the front desk during school hours. Please reach out Ms. Kidd if you need help getting into your portal.

If you registered your child but now cannot participate, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can open that seat for a child on the waitlist!

Click here to register or reach out to Ms. Katie with any questions!

The re-enrollment period has now ended, and students' spots for next year are no longer guaranteed. Re-enrollment through your Parent Portal will still be available if there is not a waitlist in your child's grade, and you can find instructions for completing re-enrollment by visiting the Re-Enrollment page of the CWCKC website.

If your family will not be returning for the 2026-2027 school year or if your plans have changed, please email Ms. Lineberry or text/call her at 816-550-5276 with this information, as we are required to account for every student's intentions for next year.

Offers for next year are already being sent out to newly enrolling students! If you are interested in enrolling a sibling who will be a NEW STUDENT at Citizens next year, please be sure to complete a SchoolAppKC application soon to secure their seat for next year! Don't forget to add your current student's name on the sibling question so that sibling priority is applied!

If you have any questions, please contact Katy Lineberry right away.

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

May 20th - Data Summit/Title I Meeting, 2 pm

May 20th - 8th Grade Clap-Out & Field Trip

May 20th - 8th Grade Promotion, 6 pm (Midtown Baptist Temple)

May 21st - Field Day (sign up to volunteer)

May 21st - 5th Grade Picnic, 5-6:30 pm

May 21st - Board of Directors Meeting, 6 pm (Offices at Park 39)

May 22nd - Last Day of School, 12 pm Dismissal

June 1st - Summer School Begins (Cristo Rey High School)

August 12th - First Day of School

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

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