Frontier News

As we begin a new school year, we are excited to welcome all our Frontier students and families back to school.

At Frontier, two priorities remain at the heart of everything we do: student safety and academic excellence. We are committed to following all guidelines to provide a secure, supportive, and enriching learning environment for every student.

To stay connected throughout the year, we encourage you to watch for our monthly newsletters, emails, text messages, and social media updates. These channels will keep you informed about important announcements, upcoming events, and the many successes of our Frontier community.

And remember—we are here for you. Whether you have a question, a concern, or simply want to stop by and say hello, our doors are always open. We look forward to partnering with you in making this school year a successful and memorable one.

We are thrilled to invite parents, guardians, and the entire community to our 10th Annual Multicultural Festival on Friday, September 12th, from 5:30-7:30 pm. This vibrant event will take place in the FSI Middle School gymnasium at 1575 Universal Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64120.

The Multicultural Festival is one of the most exciting events of the school year, celebrating the rich diversity of our students and community. Come and savor a variety of global cuisines while enjoying captivating performances by our talented students and local community members.

This year’s festival will also feature a lively mariachi band, outdoor bounce houses, face painting, balloon twisting, cotton candy, popcorn, pizza, and much more! It’s a fun-filled evening the whole family will enjoy.

Ticket Information:
At the door: $5 - Children 4 and under, $16 - Adults, $30 Family Pass
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Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening of culture, food, and entertainment. We look forward to celebrating with you!

We are proud to announce that two Frontier Schools have been recognized by the PRiME Center at St. Louis University for exceptional student growth in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics over the past three years (2022–2024).

Frontier School of Excellence – Middle

• 4th in Mathematics Growth for All Students
  
  

Frontier School of Innovation – Middle

• 1st in English Language Arts Growth for All Students

• 1st in Mathematics Growth for All Students
  
  

Since 2022, the PRiME Center has released annual Growth Reports, honoring schools across Missouri that demonstrate the highest levels of student growth in ELA and Math. This year’s Special Edition Three-Year Growth Report highlights schools that have consistently achieved exceptional results over the past three years.

This recognition is a reflection of the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our teachers, staff, and students. We are incredibly proud of our Frontier community for setting such a high standard of excellence.

Congratulations to our students, teachers, and families on this outstanding achievement!

On August 5th, the 2025 Excellence in Education Awards Ceremony was held at Kauffman Stadium, hosted by SchoolSmartKC and the Kansas City Royals Foundation. This prestigious event honors outstanding educators and staff from public and charter schools across Kansas City. Over the past seven years, more than 100 educators have been recognized, with over $1.1 million awarded to schools and teachers.

I’m proud to share that Frontier Schools had the highest number of awardees and nominees among all charter schools—a true reflection of the passion, dedication, and excellence within our team.

Congratulations to our award winners:

• Mr. Resul Geyik – Star Leader Award

• Ms. Merve Cevik – Star Teacher Award (7th–12th Grade)

• Ms. Rochelle Breslin – Star Teacher Award (K–6 Grade)
  
  

And to our nominees, who were also recognized for their outstanding contributions:

• Mr. Logan Park – Certified Support Staff

• Ms. Elia Galvan – Classified Support Staff

• Ms. Alexis Mueller – Star Rising Leader

• Ms. Lauren O’Connor – Star Leader

• Ms. Cameron May – Star Teacher Award (7th –12th Grade)
  
  

These honors speak volumes about the talent and commitment across our schools. Please join us in congratulating these individuals.

Let’s carry this momentum into the year ahead as we work together to make 2025–26 a year of achievement and growth.

Between July 31 and August 13, Frontier staff participated in an intensive professional development program designed to strengthen teaching practices and ultimately enhance student learning. The core purpose of professional development is to support teacher growth, which directly impacts student success.

Our district and campus professional development initiatives are guided by the following belief statements:

• Improve and maintain job satisfaction for all employees

• Promote shared accountability, collaboration, and leadership in working toward district goals

• Recruit and retain high-quality educators who are committed to excellence

• Ensure compliance with state professional development requirements

• Increase knowledge and application of current best practices and research-based educational strategies

On August 12, all Frontier campuses welcomed families and students for our annual District-Wide Orientation Day. The event provided a one-stop opportunity for families to get prepared for the new school year.

Students had the chance to pick up school uniforms, receive their class schedules, and collect their Chromebooks. They could also sign up for sports and connect with transportation staff about bus stops. In addition, a variety of resources were available to support families and ensure a smooth start to the school year.

Orientation Day was a great success, setting the stage for an exciting 2025–26 school year at Frontier Schools!

On August 14, we were thrilled to welcome students back for the first day of the 2025-26 school year. The halls were filled with smiles, hugs, and excitement as students reconnected with friends and teachers. From smooth transportation to seamless classroom transitions, everything came together to kick off what’s sure to be another successful school year.

Evergy and Frontier recently partnered through the company’s employee led program

“Green Team” to install special pollinator boxes made from recycled power poles to

provide nesting habitats for native bee species. These were recently installed by Evergy

near the school’s new greenhouse provided through funding by another school

partnership with Bayer. “These corporate sponsorships to advance, in this case the life

sciences curriculum, are an important part of Frontier Schools continuing effort to bring

the business community into the enhancement of our student’s hands-on experience,”

says Dr. Geyik Director of STEM Education. The school thanks both Evergy and Bayer

for their commitment to STEM education.

The Hall Family Foundation recently announced a major two-year grant to support the

school’s PreK-3 reading literacy. This grant is an extension of a previous grant from the

foundation that, in partnership with the Ronald D. Deffenbaugh Foundation, allowed the

school to hire additional staff and materials to grow this essential element of the

school’s curriculum. Reading is vital to early childhood programs, especially with the

high concentration of English Language Learners (ELL) in Frontier’s student population.

Says Superintendent Demircan, “The school’s investments in collaboration with scores

of other local and national foundation partnerships, are a cornerstone of involving the

community in Frontier’s long term needs to improve our student’s educational

experience. This partnership with the Hall Family Foundation is one of oldest and most

treasured of these relationships.”

As we begin an exciting new school year, we’d like to remind families of some important information regarding school bus transportation.

Our bus drivers are ready to welcome students back and are committed to providing a safe and friendly ride each day. To help keep everything on schedule, please have your child at the bus stop at least 5 minutes early each morning, as buses are unable to wait for late arrivals.

Bus Safety Reminders
Student safety is our top priority. To maintain a safe and respectful ride, students are expected to:

• Remain seated at all times

• Keep aisles clear

• Follow the driver’s instructions
  
  

We appreciate your support in reinforcing these expectations with your child so that all students can enjoy a safe and smooth ride to and from school.

Stay Connected with Stopfinder

Families can continue using the Stopfinder app to stay informed about their child’s transportation. Stopfinder provides parents with access to bus route details, real-time updates, and notifications about changes or delays—right from your phone. This tool helps reduce uncertainty and keeps families connected throughout the school year.

Questions or Concerns?
We know transportation plays an important role in your child’s school experience. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at transportation@frontierschools.org. Our team is here to help and ensure your child’s transportation needs are met with the highest standards of safety and service.

On Monday, August 25, our school had the privilege of hosting players from the KC Current and staff members from United Way for a special reading event.

As part of their Impact Moment of the Month, the visitors spent time reading with our students, creating an exciting and memorable experience. The event was filmed and will be shared across their media platforms—potentially even making an appearance during a KC Current game!

During the visit, 2 KC Current players, 12 front office staff, and 8 United Way team members each paired with two students to share a book together in the PE Room. While only two classes were able to participate directly, every 2nd and 3rd grade student received a book to take home, thanks to the generosity of our guests.

It was a wonderful day of connection, learning, and community partnership. We are grateful to the KC Current and United Way for inspiring our students and making reading such a joyful event!

Frontier Schools is excited to announce a new partnership with Southwest Foodservice Excellence (SFE) for the 2025–26 school year.

SFE is a culinary-based foodservice management company dedicated exclusively to K–12 nutrition. Their mission is to fuel students’ success by providing fresh-from-scratch meals with unmatched variety and flavor.

Through this partnership, Frontier students can look forward to nutritious, delicious meals that make eating at school something to be excited about!

👉 Check out the menu here.

Our FSI Elementary garden and outdoor learning area has been officially certified as a Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation and recognized by the Conservation Federation of Missouri.

A big shoutout to Ms. Lewis for leading this effort and making it possible. Thanks to her work, our space now provides food, water, shelter, and safe areas for wildlife to thrive.

A new metal sign will be installed next week to showcase this achievement. This recognition also strengthens our opportunities for future grants, sponsorships, and partnerships.

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:

• Fishing Club at FSI Elementary

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