Whittier Elementary

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Whittier Elementary Whittier Elementary is a neighborhood school serving grades K-6 in the Kansas City Public Schools. It had several additions, and in 1922 held 1,016 students.

The school was named for the American poet and writer John Greenleaf Whittier. The original Whittier Elementary School was an eight-room school built in 1889 and located on the west end of what is now our lower playground. Our current building was dedicated in 1958, at which time the original building was torn down. Two firsts: In 1891, the school set up the first public kindergarten in the Kansas City system. And the first flag to fly over any public school in Kansas City was hoisted by Whittier students and teachers. Among the school's many students were former mayor John B. Gage and Ernie Mehl, a former Kansas City Star sports editor. At various times during its existence this school has been a K – 3, a Pre-K - 6 , a K – 8 and Pre-K – 7 building. Whittier Elementary celebrated its centennial in 1989, which was attended by many former students and teachers. In 1996 the building was renovated to how it looks today. Whittier is a now neighborhood school serving students from Pre-K to 6th Grade. We have a diverse student population that features many languages and cultures. Today we have about 500 students enrolled in 21 classrooms. In addition to the core curriculum, the students also receive instruction in art, music, physical education, computer and library.

09/16/2026
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09/05/2026

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Whittier Lions 🦁 are ready for a great school year!
08/24/2026

Whittier Lions 🦁 are ready for a great school year!

First day of school is tomorrow. See all Whittier Lions 🦁 at 8:20AM. School doors open at 8:05AM unless enrolled in the ...
08/23/2026

First day of school is tomorrow. See all Whittier Lions 🦁 at 8:20AM. School doors open at 8:05AM unless enrolled in the LINC program.

Thank you to the 183 families that come to Meet The Teacher Night! We loved seeing you and we can’t to see all Whittier ...
08/21/2026

Thank you to the 183 families that come to Meet The Teacher Night! We loved seeing you and we can’t to see all Whittier Lions 🦁 on Monday for the first day of school!

We can’t wait to see all Whittier Lion 🦁 families tonight, 4:30-6:00 PM for Meet The Teacher Night.
08/20/2026

We can’t wait to see all Whittier Lion 🦁 families tonight, 4:30-6:00 PM for Meet The Teacher Night.

05/27/2026

Annual Staff V. Students Basketball Game. Staff wins!

We appreciate Centennial United Methodist Church, for providing Lutfi's Fish lunch for the Whittier Team.
05/26/2026

We appreciate Centennial United Methodist Church, for providing Lutfi's Fish lunch for the Whittier Team.

We appreciate New Life Citychurch, for providing lunch,Eleos Coffee gifts cards and treat bags for the Whittier Team.
05/25/2026

We appreciate New Life Citychurch, for providing lunch,Eleos Coffee gifts cards and treat bags for the Whittier Team.

05/24/2026

Address

1012 Bales Avenue
Kansas City, MO
64127

Opening Hours

Monday 8:20am - 3:20pm
Tuesday 8:20am - 3:20pm
Wednesday 8:20am - 3:25pm
Thursday 8:20am - 3:20pm
Friday 8:20am - 3:20pm

Telephone

+18164183850

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