Benjamin Banneker Elementary School

09/30/2026

💪🧩 Learning in action! Our 4th grade Panthers worked collaboratively in PE to build the “Muscle Man” from visual directions. They shared ideas, problem-solved, and supported each others ideas along the way! 🐾🧱
Great teamwork!

09/30/2026

Little hands, BIG learning! 🧱✏️
Our Kindergarten Panthers are writing Tt, cutting Tt pictures, and connecting the letter to its sound while strengthening fine-motor skills! 📚✂️ Way to go, Panthers! 🐾

09/11/2026

Congratulations to our very own Principal Amirah Pughsley for earning Elementary Administrator of the Month!

Read more about our administrators here: https://www.kckschools.org/newsroom/details/~board/around-kckps/post/august-2026-administrators-of-the-month

Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and commitment to our students, staff, and families. We are proud to recognize the impact you make across .

09/09/2026

🗣️💬 Turn. Talk. Learn. Grow. We strive to create opportunities for scholars to respond to content by talking with a partner or tablemate. Because learning isn’t just about hearing—it’s about processing, explaining, listening, and building ideas together!💙💛

09/09/2026

🐾🔤 Little Panthers, BIG Phonics Skills!
Our youngest learners are building their reading power by practicing phonics skills, making letter-sound connections, blending sounds, and growing more confident with every word!💪🏽📖

09/05/2026

Look at our first graders putting their skills books to work—writing CVC words, matching them to pictures, and showing us what independent & productive learning looks like! 🙌🏽💙
We are building stronger learning habits! 🧱💪🏽📚�

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.