Warford Elementary School

🏒❄️ Ready to hit the ice this summer? ❄️🏒

HMC-1 families with students in Kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to check out the Minding the Gap Hockey Experience – a FREE opportunity for students to learn more about the exciting sport of hockey!

No experience? No problem!
✅ Registration is FREE
✅ All equipment is provided
✅ Students can try hockey in a fun, supportive environment

📅 Thursday, June 18
🕐 1:00 – 3:30 pm
📍 Kansas City Ice Center, 19900 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS

Thanks to Minding the Gap, Kansas City Ice Center, and community sponsors, students will have the chance to build confidence, learn new skills, and experience the fun of hockey firsthand! 🥅⛸️

Don’t miss this awesome summer opportunity!

TONIGHT!!!! 🐠💙🙌🏾

🐠🎭 Just keep swimming to the stage! 🎭🐠

Get ready for an unforgettable evening as the talented students of Warford Elementary proudly present “Finding Nemo” through their exciting partnership with Starlight Theatre and Disney Musicals in Schools! 🌊✨

After weeks of hard work, rehearsals, and creativity, our students are ready to shine on stage and showcase their incredible talent, confidence, and teamwork in this heartwarming production.

📅 Tuesday, May 19
🕕 Performance Begins: 6:00 pm
🚪 Doors Open: 5:30 pm
📍 Ruskin High School | 7000 E. 111th St., Kansas City, MO

Come cheer on our amazing students and celebrate the power of the arts, storytelling, and student creativity! We can’t wait to see you there! 💙🐟

🐠🎭 Just keep swimming to the stage! 🎭🐠

Get ready for an unforgettable evening as the talented students of Warford Elementary proudly present “Finding Nemo” through their exciting partnership with Starlight Theatre and Disney Musicals in Schools! 🌊✨

After weeks of hard work, rehearsals, and creativity, our students are ready to shine on stage and showcase their incredible talent, confidence, and teamwork in this heartwarming production.

📅 Tuesday, May 19
🕕 Performance Begins: 6:00 pm
🚪 Doors Open: 5:30 pm
📍 Ruskin High School | 7000 E. 111th St., Kansas City, MO

Come cheer on our amazing students and celebrate the power of the arts, storytelling, and student creativity! We can’t wait to see you there! 💙🐟

The best classrooms feel like family, and that’s exactly what students find with Melody Murphy. 🍎✨ Congratulations to Melody Murphy, First-Grade Teacher at Warford Elementary, on being named Building-Level Teacher of the Year! 🎉

Ms. Murphy creates a classroom where students feel safe, supported, challenged, and deeply cared for. Through strong relationships, high expectations, and engaging instruction, she helps every child believe in their ability to succeed.

You’ll see it in the everyday moments:
📚 Using creative, student-centered strategies that bring learning to life.
🤝 Building trusted partnerships with families because “it takes a village.”
💡 Creating calming, welcoming spaces where students can reset and thrive.
🎉 Showing up for students beyond the classroom, as their teacher and biggest cheerleader.

Her classroom is filled with collaboration, encouragement, and opportunities for every student to grow with confidence. And her impact extends beyond students, as she mentors colleagues and shares practices that strengthen learning across the building.

This is more than teaching first grade. This is building belonging, confidence, and future leaders.

👏 Help us celebrate Ms. Murphy and the incredible difference she makes every day!
💬 Drop a 🍎 in the comments to show your support

Weather Alert: Due to weather, buses are running 30–40 minutes behind schedule. Schools will operate at normal start times. Thank you for your flexibility!

🚀🏆🚀🏆🚀Shout out to the CHAMPS….the Warford Elementary Track Team!! This team, lead by Coach Whisenhunt and Teacher Jackson, took first place!! 🏆 The makes it a 3PEAT!!! The trophy is coming back home!! LET’S GO ROCKETS!!!
This group of scholars cheered on each other, cheered on the competition, and even surprised our very own Principal Tiller with a birthday banner and song!! Now, THIS is what team work makes the dream work looks like!! WAY TO GO ROCKETS!!!! WE ARE PROUD OF YOU!! 🚀🏆🚀🏆🚀

Every great school has someone who keeps everything and everyone connected. 💛✨ Congratulations to Fania Francis Dillard, Principal’s Secretary at Warford Elementary, on being named Building-Level Support Person of the Year! 🎉

Ms. Fania is the heartbeat of the front office – the calm, welcoming presence families trust, and the steady support staff relies on. She keeps communication clear, systems running smoothly, and the focus where it belongs: on students.

You’ll see it in the everyday moments:
📞 Serving as the hub for students, staff, and families with professionalism and care
🤝 Creating a front office where every visitor feels welcomed and respected
⚡ Stepping up to lead operations during a critical nine-month gap—without missing a beat
🧠 Solving challenges quickly, calmly, and with a positive, can-do mindset

Her work removes barriers, strengthens relationships, and helps Warford move forward every single day. This is more than support. This is leadership.

👏 Help us celebrate Ms. Fania and the incredible impact she makes!
💬 Drop a 💛 in the comments to show your appreciation
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