Phillis Wheatley Elementary

Phillis Wheatley Elementary

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Phillis Wheatley Elementary is a neighborhood school in the Kansas City Public Schools. Teachers work as a team. Parents are our partners.

Phillis Wheatley Elementary is a comprehensive community elementary school serving 490 students in preschool to sixth grade, with the full spectrum of special education programs and services for English Language Learning students. The school has 46 full-time certified staff and 19 non-certified instruction staff. In addition to serving students within a defined geographic area, it also serves as a

05/27/2026

Happy Last Day!!!

05/21/2026
Photos from Phillis Wheatley Elementary's post 05/19/2026

Wildcat Family Field Day! 🐾 Today we celebrated the end of the year by hosting our annual afterschool field day. We had bounce houses, face painting, bracelet making, and family entertainment. Families had a great time, it was the best way to celebrate the school year. Thanks for coming out!

05/19/2026

Congratulations to Ms. Lee for being recognized as our April Staff of the Month for demonstrating INTEGRITY! πŸ’™ Your honesty, dedication, and commitment to doing what is right each day do not go unnoticed. Thank you for being a positive role model for both students and staff and for always leading with character and excellence.
We appreciate all that you do and are grateful to have you as part of our school family. Keep shining, Ms. Lee! πŸ‘πŸΎβœ¨

Photos from Phillis Wheatley Elementary's post 05/19/2026

Mrs. Wilkes' second-grade class participated in the Write Brain World Author program. Over six weeks, students engaged in publishing, creating, and writing their first books with the aid of guided tools and resources. Congratulations! You are a Write Brain author!

Photos from Phillis Wheatley Elementary's post 05/09/2026

Congratulations to the 89 students who earned πŸ’― Perfect Attendance!

Students were rewarded with a popsicle treat, candy bag and a certificate for their outstanding achievement! Thank you for showing up every day ready to learn and succeed. We are proud of each and every one of you!

Photos from Phillis Wheatley Elementary's post 05/08/2026

Our six grade students had an unforgettable time celebrating with tropical vibes, fun games, music, dancing, and lots of smiles! 🍍🌞 From colorful leis to island-themed fun, this luau was the perfect way to make lasting memories together.

A big thank you Ms. Ashley, Ms. Wilson, and Ms. Jones who helped make this event special for our students. We loved seeing our 6th graders smiling, having fun, and enjoying every moment of their luau celebration! πŸ’›

Photos from Phillis Wheatley Elementary's post 05/05/2026

Because β€œThank You” tastes better with some Chick-fil-a! πŸ„πŸ“β€οΈ

It’s Day 2 of Teacher Appreciation Week here at Wheatley and our Admin team provided lunch for teachers. Thank you to our incredible staff for all you do!

05/05/2026

Can you spot the real Mr. Edwards?? Our 6th graders celebrated National Principal's Day by dressing up and acting like Mr. Edwards for a day. They even created their own walkie talkies! Happy Principal's Day, Mr. Edwards!

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2415 Agnes Avenue
Kansas City, MO
64127