Congrats to Kimberly C. C., a proud Northeast High School grad heading off to college! 🎉📚 Through KCPS, Kimberly found her people—and found herself. She says, “We’re hardworking, and we see the world just like adults do.” 💪 She loved history and art, and gives a big shoutout to her history teachers and art teacher for inspiring her to keep creating beyond high school. Favorite quote? “No matter how dangerous you are, just being yourself and who you are is never wrong.” – Franky, One Piece 🏴☠️ Go-to spot? La Piña Loca for the best Mexican eats! 🌮🔥 We’re proud of you, Kimberly—keep being unapologetically you! #KCPSProud #NortheastHigh #ClassOf2025 #CollegeBound #SeniorSpotlight (fb)

💬 “The students were excited to show me what they’d learned—and I’m just so grateful to have had this impact on them.” – Jaculyn White, Counselor at Wendell Phillips Elementary Thanks to the KCPSEF Educator Grant, Jaculyn led a school-wide Kindness campaign that helped shift the culture at her school of over 300 students—right when it was needed most. With bullying on the rise, this project gave students the tools to: 🗣️ Use their voices respectfully 💬 Change their language 🤝 Practice kindness and empathy ✨ Kindness Week was a highlight, bringing real change to classrooms and hallways—and giving both students and staff something to rally around. Thank you, Jaculyn, for turning compassion into action and showing what’s possible when students are empowered to lead with kindness. #KindnessProject #GrantWinner #ChooseKindness #PositiveSchoolCulture #StudentVoices #EmpathyInAction #KindnessMatters (fb)