Family and Student Resources

At KCIA, we believe that strong partnerships with families help every student thrive.

This page is your one-stop hub for important resources, helpful links, and key documents to support your child’s learning journey. Whether you’re looking for academic tools, school policies, event information, or community supports, you’ll find everything you need right here. We invite you to explore, connect, and use these resources to stay informed and engaged throughout the school year

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Helpful Information and Links

FOOD & NUTRITION

Monthly Breakfast Menu (Coming Soon)
Monthly Lunch Menu (Coming Soon)
Community Eligibility Provision
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Snack Program – KC International Academy receives an annual grant from the USDA to provide a fresh fruit and vegetable snack 2-3 times per week in addition to breakfast and lunch meals. Students are offered a variety of fruits and vegetables throughout the school year. The goals of this grant are to expand the variety of fruits and vegetables children experience, increase children’s fruit and vegetable consumption and to make a difference in children’s diets to impact their present and future health. KCIA is excited to be a grant recipient and to work toward these goals. If you have any questions or would like additional information reach out to KCIA’s Director of Student Services, Jenn Wilson, at 816-300-2004.

SPORTS & AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

KCIA is proud to offer a variety of sports and activities each season.

Fall – Volleyball, Cross Country, Flag Football
Winter – Basketball
Spring – Track and Field, Soccer
Ongoing – Band

Sports Information:

KCIA’s Athletics Point of Contact:

Rusty Boyle, Athletics Director and PE Teacher
816-300-2030 or rboyle@kcia.us

TRANSPORTATION

Car Rider information
Bus Transportation provided by First Student; please see letter here for information about downloading the First View app to track bus updates

HANDBOOK & POLICIES

Student Handbook

MCKINNEY VENTO INFORMATION

A McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaison is a designated school staff member who ensures that students experiencing homelessness are identified, supported, and able to fully access their education without barriers.

KCIA’s McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaison:
Jennifer Wilson, Director of Student Services
816-242-4206 ext. 103 | jwilson@kcia.us

TRANSLATION SERVICES

At KCIA, we determine how and when to partner with our in-house Translators based on what we know about the family and the student and their overall needs within our community. At times, our translators are present with families during school meetings or appointments. At other times, our Translators assist directly in the classroom with students. Ultimately, they support KCIA in offering personalized services to families to ensure ALL are served and welcomed here.

COMMUNICATION

Infinite Campus Parent Portal
Infinite Campus Student Portal
Connect with your student’s teacher to use the Talking Points app!
Translation Services: Our translators are present with families during school meetings or appointments. At other times, our Translators assist directly in the classroom with students. Ultimately, they support KCIA in offering personalized services to families to ensure ALL are served and welcomed here.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Local Wellness Policy
Giving the Basics: Giving The Basics aims to bring improved health, hope and dignity to struggling children and adults through the procurement, fulfillment, and distribution of hygiene products. Click here to learn more about the program and contact information for support.
School-Facilitated Dental Care: Digital consent form for Big Smiles Dental Care

KCIA’s Health and Wellness Point of Contact:
Alexis Schloss, School Nurse
aschloss@kcia.us or 816-300-2020

FAMILY RESOURCE SUPPORT

Our team of Family Resource Coordinators are social workers that aim to support students and their families in accessing resources and services such as our Food Pantry, Caring Closet, and more.

Alison Bennett (Grades 5-8) – abennett@kcia.us
LaTeasha Randle (Grades K-4) – lrandle@kcia.us

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

School counselors aim to help students succeed both academically and personally. Their goals often center around removing barriers to learning and promoting overall well-being. They support social-emotional development, guide students in their mental health, strengthen family engagement, and contribute to building a positive school climate.

Ashley Lanyi (Elementary) – alanyi@kcia.us
Shelle Verkler (Middle School) – sverkler@kcia.us
Britany Barton (Therapist) – bbarton@kcia.us

FOSTER CARE POINT OF CONTACT

The Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) requires that school districts and child welfare agencies collaborate to develop and implement clear written procedures governing how transportation will be provided, arranged, and funded to maintain children in foster care in their school of origin, when it’s in the child’s best interest, during the time students are in foster care.

KCIA’s Foster Care Point of Contact:
Jennifer Wilson, Director of Student Services
816-242-4206 ext. 103 | jwilson@kcia.us