Program Coordinator Dr. Terita McCauley talks about the importance of the Summer Safety Seminar.

Coyita Miller, fourth-grade teacher at Dobbs Elementary, talks about the purpose of “Box City.”

Hickman Mills Junior High School's Choir sang "Alice in Wonderland" during the Book Giveaway Celebration inside the HMJHS gymnasium.

Speaking during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Ben Carson Reading Room at Warford Elementary, Deputy Superintendent Dr. Everlyn Williams talked about the similarities between Dr. Carson and some Warford students.

Noted educational expert Geoffrey Canada was the keynote speaker at the Kansas City Freedom Schools Benefit Luncheon at the Westin Crown Center. He said America needs to start preparing students for college and stop preparing them for prison.

Speaking at the Kansas City Freedom Schools Benefit Luncheon at the Westin Crown Center, noted educational expert Geoffrey Canada said people across the country don't care enough about the education of at-risk students and there are no answers to be found for the problem.

For the second consecutive year, Ruskin High School was named a Wendy's/KCTV5 Cool School of the Week May 4. KCTV5 Meteorologist and "Cool School" Correspondent Iris Hermosillo said being a "Cool School" two straight years really says a lot about Ruskin High School!

Ruskin High School received a school record-tying three Blue Star Awards nominations from Starlight Theatre representatives May 3. Ruskin Theater Director Kelly Michale says she hopes this is a sign of "big things" to come for the program.

Representative Michael Brown addresses the crowd at the district's annual Legislative Forum April 14.

Speaking at the district's annual Legislative Forum April 14, Representative Kevin McManus said, as a member of the House Budget Committee, he's fighting hard for public education funding.

6th District City Councilman Scott Taylor talked about the plight of public education at the district's annual Legislative Forum April 14.

Actor and Kansas City native Dwayne Boyd visited with members of the seventh-grade book club at Smith-Hale College Preparatory 6/7 Center. Boyd, who has a role in the current box office smash The Hunger Games, said this is a good time for teenage students to read, because so many authors are catering directly to them.

Eric Lowe (right) and Darrell Curls, the top two vote-getters in the April 3 School Board Election, were sworn in by Board President Bonnaye Mims during the regularly scheduled board meeting April 9.

Missouri 5th District Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II talked about the importance of "knowing what you know" to students at Ingels Elementary School. 

Superintendent Dr. Marge Williams administers the Oath of Reading to Ingels Elementary School students prior to the beginning of MAP/Terra Nova testing throughout the district.

Hickman Mills High School graduate Tyra White, senior guard for the National Champion Texas A&M Aggies, talks about what it was like to return to her old school.

Hickman Mills High School graduate Tyra White talks about what it was like for her and the Texas A & M Aggies to win the 2011 National Championship!

Gary Blair, head coach of the 2011 National Champion Texas A & M Aggies, talks about the impact Hickman Mills High School graduate Tyra White has had on their program.

Ruskin High School MCJROTC students properly and respectfully destroyed worn and tattered American flags in the rear parking lot of the school. Master Sgt. Christopher Campbell, Ruskin’s MCJROTC instructor, received more than 100 flags city-wide from people requesting respectful destruction.

During their Winter Jams music program, Burke Elementary students sing about what works best to keep your hands warm- mitts or gloves!

Burke Elementary School vocal music teacher Jennifer Potter talks about the Music Matters Grant received from the Muzak Heart and Soul Foundation during ceremonies December 6. 

Performing during the district-wide PTA meeting December 1, the Fifth-Grade Honor Choir at Burke Elementary School reminded everyone, via song, to use "soap and water."

Speaking the district-wide PTA meeting December 1, Superintendent Dr. Marge Williams discussed the KCMSD accreditation situation.

During the district-wide PTA meeting December 1, Superintendent Dr. Marge Williams spoke about the importance of having your student read and write every day- beginning at an early age. 

Talking to parents during the district-wide PTA meeting December 1, Superintendent Dr. Marge Williams said she is getting first-hand knowledge about what your student is learning in the classroom.

After welcoming veterans to the district's annual Veterans Day Breakfast, Associate Superintendent Dr. Greg Rich personalized why every American needs to thank our veterans every day!

Brian Hamilton, coordinator of culturally diverse recruitment for the University of Missouri-Columbia, talks about the importance of College Night.

Fox 4 News came to Ruskin High School to talk about the first day of school in the Hickman Mills C-1.

Ruskin High School Principal Chad Ryerson talks to Fox 4 News about the first day of school in the Hickman Mills C-1.

Ruskin Principal Chad Ryerson talks about the excitement surrounding the first day of school.

Fox 4 talks to Warford Elementary School parents and teachers about the high cost of school supplies.