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PIPER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION AWARDS NEARLY $4,500 IN TEACHER GRANTS THIS FALL

Congratulations to our Fall Piper Educational Foundation Grant recipients! These amazing educators were awarded up to $1,000 for their innovative project proposals aimed at strengthening and enriching learning in our district.

The Piper Educational Foundation is proud to support creative and impactful initiatives that make a difference for our students. Stay tuned for the incredible projects these grants will bring to life! Congrats to our winners: PHS - Cassie Dolinar, Shelly Cole & Scott Ladish, and Avery Kamienski; Piper Prairie - Kim Bosch and McKenna Wyatt; Piper Creek - Caitlin Wright; Piper Prairie/Piper Creek - Jessica Asbury and Kassie Dolan. #BELIEVETHEHYPE

Piper Creek Elementary Students "Kiss A Cow" For Hurricane Helene Relief Fundraiser

Fox 4 News Kansas City stopped by Piper Creek Elementary, on Tuesday, November 12, to capture the excitement as students watched their teachers "Kiss A Cow" for Mrs. Whaley's 5th Grade Hurricane Helene Relief Fundraiser. Mrs. Morgan Crusoe and Ms. Amy Higdon were the lucky winners who got to kiss Maria the cow. A special thank you to Emma and McCracken Livestock for bringing Miss Maria to the assembly and the entire 5th grade for their excellent work in raising funds for victims of natural disasters. All of the projects were tied to their agilities and #FutureReady curriculum. 

Click here for the brief recap from Fox 4 News Kansas City.

Click here for the social media reel from the day!

Piper Unified School District Awarded $198,000 Grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation

KANSAS CITY, KS – Piper Unified School District 203 is proud to announce that it has been awarded a generous grant of $198,000 from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. This grant will support the continued implementation of the district’s Real World Learning strategic plan, designed to increase the number of graduates prepared for life, work, and learning in the Kansas City region. Click here for the full press release.


 

PIPER EARNS GOLD STAR FOR INDIVIDUAL PLAN OF STUDY FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR, REMAINS THE ONLY SCHOOL IN THE STATE OF KANSAS TO EARN THIS DISTINCTION

KANSAS CITY, KS – The Piper School District is proud to announce its 2024 star distinctions, awarded by the Kansas State Department of Education and the Kansas State Board of Education through the Kansans Can Star Recognition Program. This program highlights district achievements in key outcome areas that matter most to Kansans. Click here for the full release.