Big shout out to our AMAZING girls team for taking the win in Round 1 of the playoffs!!! ๐๐
The energy, the teamwork, and the determination on that court was everything! We are so proud of our girls for showing up and bringing that W home for KAO! ๐ช๐ฝ๐
Letโs keep the momentum going โ one game at a time, one win at a time!
KAO family, help us cheer them on as they continue their playoff journey! ๐ฃ
Letโs go girls โ keep bringing those Wโs home!! ๐ฅ๐
KIPP Academy of Opportunity
KIPP Academy of Opportunity is a high-performing middle school in Los Angeles, CA. It is a CA Distinguished School.
02/06/2026
โฐ One week left! Applications for the 2026โ27 school year are due next Friday, Feb. 13 at 3:59 p.m.
Who should apply?
๐ New families joining KIPP
๐ Families currently on the waitlist
๐ Current families with siblings entering TK-8
๐ 4th graders transitioning to a KIPP middle school
Priority reminder:
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Siblings of current KIPP students receive priority
โก๏ธ An application is required by Feb. 13 to keep that priority
๐ Please note: no application needed for students already enrolled at KIPP Academy of Opportunity and returning next year.
๐๏ธ Apply today at kippsocal.org/apply, call 323-647-8898, or apply in person at the schoolโs office.
11/13/2025
Do you have a little one ready to start school, or a sibling whoโd love to join the KIPP SoCal family? Nowโs the time to apply for the 2026โ27 school year! ๐๐ฝ
๐ง๐ฝ Children born between Sept. 2, 2021 โ Sept. 1, 2022 are eligible to start school next fall.
๐ซ Siblings of current students receive priority enrollment โ so donโt miss the chance to keep your kids learning and thriving together!
How to apply:
๐ป kippsocal.org/apply
๐ 323โ647โ8898
๐ซ In-person at the schoolโs office
10/14/2025
We're thrilled to share that KIPP Academy of Opportunity has been renewed by the Los Angeles Unified School District for the next two years โ through June 2028! ๐๐ฝ๐
This victory belongs to our students, families, and team who showed up, spoke out, and reminded everyone that KAO is a joyful, thriving community rooted in excellence and love.
Weโre so proud of our South LA KIPPsters and deeply grateful to everyone who stood beside us on this journey. ๐ซถ๐ฝ
Belonging matters and at KAO, every student is seen, supported, and celebrated. ๐
Tomorrow, the LAUSD Board decides KAOโs future. Letโs stand together to protect a place where students feel safe, valued, and at home. ๐ซถ๐ฝ
๐ฃ Take action now to :
๐ Like, ๐ฌ comment, and ๐ share this post
โ๐ฝ Sign the petition or email LAUSD board members: kippsocal.org/renewkao
KAO is more than a school. Itโs a family where they feel supported, seen, and encouraged to reach for their dreams. ๐ซถ๐ฝ
Tomorrow, the LAUSD Board will decide KAOโs future โ and our students deserve to keep this opportunity alive.
๐ฃ Take action now to :
๐ Like, ๐ฌ comment, and ๐ share this post
โ๐ฝ Sign the petition or email LAUSD board members: kippsocal.org/renewkao
Mr. Esparza, proud KAO PE teacher, shares what makes KAO so special. From teamwork to perseverance, KAO teaches life lessons that go far beyond the classroom.
Tomorrow, the LAUSD Board will decide KAOโs future โ and we need YOUR voice. Letโs make it clear that renewal is the only choice.
๐ฃ Take action now to :
๐ Like, ๐ฌ comment, and ๐ share this post
โ๐ฝ Sign the petition or email LAUSD board members: kippsocal.org/renewkao
Since 2016, KAOโs Community Schools Manager Ms. Alvarez has been part of what make KAO so special: a school where every student, family, and team member is valued and supported.
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As a Northeast LA native, she found a second home in South LA โ a testament to the love, connection, and community that define KAO.
For 20 years, KAO has built a legacy of belonging and opportunity. Letโs make sure it continues by urging LAUSD to this Tuesday, Oct. 14!
Hereโs how you can help:
โ๐ฝ Sign the petition or email LAUSD board members: kippsocal.org/renewkao
๐ RSVP to join us at the vote on Oct. 14: bit.ly/RSVP-KAOCharterRenewal
For Principal Appreciation Month, weโre celebrating KAO School Leader Mr. Coleman โ a true example of leadership, purpose, and heart.
Mr. Coleman serves in the same South LA community where he grew up โ just 7 minutes from his childhood home โ and pours that pride and commitment into every student and family at KAO. ๐๐ฝ
With leaders like Mr. Coleman, itโs clear โย this school belongs here and renewal is the only choice. โ๐ฝ
Hereโs how you can help us urge LAUSD to :
โ๐ฝ Sign the petition or email LAUSD board members: kippsocal.org/renewkao
๐ RSVP to join us at the vote on Oct. 14: bit.ly/RSVP-KAOCharterRenewal
โI wouldnโt trade it for anything else โ I highly recommend it.โ
Felicita Hernandez, proud KAO mom, shares why she believes KAO is the right choice for her family. With small class sizes, dedicated teachers, and students who are thriving academically, KAO stands out as a school that truly puts learning first. ๐
For 20 years, KAO has delivered excellent education and opportunity to South LA families โ and this community deserves to keep it that way. โ๐ฝ
Hereโs how you can help us :
โ๐ฝ Sign the petition or email LAUSD board members: kippsocal.org/renewkao
๐ RSVP to join us at the vote on Oct. 14: bit.ly/RSVP-KAOCharterRenewal
10/10/2025
Happy World Mental Health Day ๐
Last month, our KIPPsters participated in Su***de Prevention & Awareness Month by creating a Wall of Hope. ๐ง โจ
Students shared words of encouragement for each other and answered prompts like:
๐ฌ โSomething that gives me hopeโฆโ
๐ฌ โMy favorite coping skillโฆโ
It was inspiring to see our students support each other, reflect on resilience, and celebrate the power of hope. Letโs continue to prioritize mental health and build a caring, connected school community every day! ๐ซถ๐ฝ
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