Benjamin Banneker Elementary School

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

🐾🏫Our Panthers are on the MOVE! As scholars tour Banneker, they’re learning what it means to be Respectful, Responsible & Safe in every space!💛
We’re showing them that when they learn it, live it & lead it, they’re showing their true Panther Pride!🐾✨

08/20/2026

🐾💙To our KCKPS families who may need assistance.

To our KCKPS families who may need assistance due to last night's powerful and damaging storm. Community assistance is available:

*Dial 211 or visit https://unitedwaygkc.org/211-2/

*Storm-related Home Damage: Please call the Greater Kansas City Office: 816-931-8400 or the Greater Kansas City and Northwest Missouri - St. Joseph Office: 816-232-8439

*Live Food Pantry Information: https://www.findhelp.org/food/food-pantry--kansas-city-ks

Please be safe.

08/20/2026

Dear Families,

After continued monitoring of power restoration and district operations following last nights severe storms, all KCKPS schools will be closed tomorrow Thursday, August 20th.

08/16/2026

📣 THAT’S how you welcome scholars back! Schlagle High School cheerleaders & band brought the energy, excitement & Panther pride to Banneker! 💙✨
There’s something powerful about high schoolers showing up for our youngest scholars & showing them what’s possible! 💪🏽📚

08/06/2026

What a great conference for staff to attend! The Summer Institute was a great time for staff to collaborate and identify areas we can improve our elementary scholars preparedness for college and careers. We even had our very own Erica Burnett speak on the panel! 👏 Thanks for sharing your story! We’re happy to have you apart of our 🐾💙

05/23/2026

Closing out another school year with gratitude for the people who make this work so meaningful. Grateful for a team that continues to support scholars, lift each other up, and show up with consistency, care, and heart every single day. So thankful for the moments of joy, laughter, and togetherness along the way. 💙💛🐾

05/23/2026

Run, don’t walk into summer break! 🏃‍♂️☀️

Tag parents—you’re it! 🙌💙💛

Thank you for an incredible year of partnership, support, and growth. Wishing all our families a summer full of rest, joy, and fun memories. 🐾✨

We’ll see you in August!

05/22/2026

Last week of school = ALL the memories 🥹✨

🎓 Graduations
📚 Promotions
🏃‍♀️ Field Day fun
🎉 Celebrations everywhere

🔗 https://bit.ly/4tTuy7w

What an incredible way to close out the year! We are so proud of our scholars and thankful for the staff and families who supported them every step of the way. ❤️



Now it’s time for sunshine, rest, and summer adventures! ☀️😎

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

05/15/2026

🐾 Calling 📣 the next 2️⃣ class recipients of the BP Attendance 🏆 for May 🥁 2ND & 5TH GRADE!! 🙌