Academy for Integrated Arts

Enrollment is open at AFIA! 🎨📚

If you’re looking for a school where creativity supports academic success, we’d love to meet you.

At AFIA, students grow through the arts, strong relationships, and joyful learning.

Start your journey here → https://my-afia.com/

Confidence starts with expression 🎭✨

At AFIA, students build confidence through creativity—whether they’re performing, creating, presenting, or collaborating.

When students believe in themselves, learning becomes even more powerful.

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AFIA's Royals' Champion Michael Wacha and Sarah Wacha visited AFIA's 3rd graders today! Michael Wacha reminded our students that it is important to always do their best and to read everyday. We appreciate the The Kansas City Royals Foundation , Michael Wacha, Sarah Wacha, and everyone from the Royals Literacy League. We are grateful to have the support from the Royals Literacy League, the best baseball team, and pitcher in the league. Let's go Royals!

At AFIA, we are committed to strong growth for all students

Here’s what that looks like at AFIA
📈 Top 1% in Missouri for math student growth ( #5 out of 1,005 schools)
📚 Top 11% in Missouri for ELA student growth
🔬 Top 5% in Missouri for science student growth
⭐ 82.3% APR — highest in 3 years

And it goes deeper — AFIA is also beating the odds, ranking among the top schools for growth in high-poverty communities.

These aren’t just numbers. They show students accelerating — many catching up faster than expected.

Because proficiency is just a snapshot. Growth is the real story.

🔗 Read more: https://afiakc.org/afia-ranks-among-top-1-in-missouri-for-student-growth/

On Monday, Kenya Martin (https://www.kenyamartin.com) visited AFIA to talk to our 3rd - 6th grade students at our MAP test kick-off assembly. Ms. Martin shared inspiration with students and reminded them that it takes perservance and hard work to succeed. Our students are on day three of MAP testing and they are working hard! We are proud of them for persevering and doing their best on the test!

Next week, 3rd - 6th grade students will take the math MAP test. As Ms. Martin shared with students, we urge everyone to: "Get your rest... to do your best... on the test."

Thank you to Kenya Martin for sharing her time and expertise and inspiring our students to always do their best!

Join us for Convo Café on May 1st from 8:40–9:20 AM at AFIA and get a closer look at how our Hip Hop Literacy Program is transforming learning. From writing lyrics to recording songs and performing original pieces, our students are building confidence, voice, and real-world skills through rhythm and rhyme.

Come connect with our admin team, enjoy a morning coffee, and experience learning the AFIA way.

📍 7910 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO
🎟 Save your spot: bit.ly/AFIAMay1st
📞 816-444-1720

Spots are limited—see you there!

We’re proud to celebrate an incredible achievement! 🎉

Dr. Tricia DeGraff has been named Administrator of the Year by the Missouri Alliance for Arts Education—a well-deserved recognition of her leadership, vision, and commitment to arts-integrated learning.

This honor reflects not only Dr. DeGraff’s impact but also the strength of the entire AFIA community: our students, teachers, and families who make this work possible every day.

Congratulations, Dr. DeGraff! 💙

Missouri Alliance for Arts Education

Learning at AFIA blends academics with the arts—helping students stay engaged while exploring subjects in creative ways like music, theatre, dance, and visual art.

It’s not just what students learn, but how they experience it.

👉 Learn more: https://my-afia.com/

Thinking about school options?

Visiting a school can help everything feel clearer.

At AFIA, we invite families to join our public events to see classrooms in action and experience our community firsthand.

Learn more: https://my-afia.com/

✨ You’re invited! ✨

Join us for PK/Kindergarten Literacy Night 📚💛
A fun evening filled with stories, learning, and family time!

🗓 Thursday, April 2
⏰ 5:30 – 7:00 PM
🍽 Dinner provided (5:30 – 6:00 PM)
📖 FREE books for every student who attends!

Let’s build a love for reading together 💫

👉 RSVP here: https://forms.gle/XYG1oQUZanJ44syy8

Good news—there’s still time to RSVP!
Don’t miss our Grandparents and Loved Ones Breakfast— a special morning to connect, celebrate, and create memories with your child.

👉 Reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/AfiaRSVP