Big shout out to our AMAZING girls team for taking the win in Round 1 of the playoffs!!! ππ
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! πͺπ½π
Letβs keep the momentum going β one game at a time, one win at a time!
KAO family, help us cheer them on as they continue their playoff journey! π£
Letβs go girls β keep bringing those Wβs home!! π₯π
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
β° One week left! Applications for the 2026β27 school year are due next Friday, Feb. 13 at 3:59 p.m.
Who should apply?
π New families joining KIPP
π Families currently on the waitlist
π Current families with siblings entering TK-8
π 4th graders transitioning to a KIPP middle school
Priority reminder:
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Siblings of current KIPP students receive priority
β‘οΈ An application is required by Feb. 13 to keep that priority
π Please note: no application needed for students already enrolled at KIPP Academy of Opportunity and returning next year.
ποΈ Apply today at kippsocal.org/apply, call 323-647-8898, or apply in person at the schoolβs office.
11/13/2025
Do you have a little one ready to start school, or a sibling whoβd love to join the KIPP SoCal family? Nowβs the time to apply for the 2026β27 school year! ππ½
π§π½ Children born between Sept. 2, 2021 β Sept. 1, 2022 are eligible to start school next fall.
π« Siblings of current students receive priority enrollment β so donβt miss the chance to keep your kids learning and thriving together!
How to apply:
π» kippsocal.org/apply
π 323β647β8898
π« In-person at the schoolβs 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 β through June 2028! ππ½π
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.
Weβre so proud of our South LA KIPPsters and deeply grateful to everyone who stood beside us on this journey. π«Άπ½
Belonging matters and at KAO, every student is seen, supported, and celebrated. π
Tomorrow, the LAUSD Board decides KAOβs future. Letβs stand together to protect a place where students feel safe, valued, and at home. π«Άπ½
π£ Take action now to :
π Like, π¬ comment, and π share this post
βπ½ Sign the petition or email LAUSD board members: kippsocal.org/renewkao
KAO is more than a school. Itβs a family where they feel supported, seen, and encouraged to reach for their dreams. π«Άπ½
Tomorrow, the LAUSD Board will decide KAOβs future β and our students deserve to keep this opportunity alive.
π£ Take action now to :
π Like, π¬ comment, and π share this post
βπ½ 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 KAOβs future β and we need YOUR voice. Letβs make it clear that renewal is the only choice.
π£ Take action now to :
π Like, π¬ comment, and π share this post
βπ½ Sign the petition or email LAUSD board members: kippsocal.org/renewkao
Since 2016, KAOβs 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 β a testament to the love, connection, and community that define KAO.
For 20 years, KAO has built a legacy of belonging and opportunity. Letβs make sure it continues by urging LAUSD to this Tuesday, Oct. 14!
Hereβs how you can help:
βπ½ Sign the petition or email LAUSD board members: kippsocal.org/renewkao
π RSVP to join us at the vote on Oct. 14: bit.ly/RSVP-KAOCharterRenewal
For Principal Appreciation Month, weβre celebrating KAO School Leader Mr. Coleman β a true example of leadership, purpose, and heart.
Mr. Coleman serves in the same South LA community where he grew up β just 7 minutes from his childhood home β and pours that pride and commitment into every student and family at KAO. ππ½
With leaders like Mr. Coleman, itβs clear βΒ this school belongs here and renewal is the only choice. βπ½
Hereβs how you can help us urge LAUSD to :
βπ½ Sign the petition or email LAUSD board members: kippsocal.org/renewkao
π RSVP to join us at the vote on Oct. 14: bit.ly/RSVP-KAOCharterRenewal
βI wouldnβt trade it for anything else β I highly recommend it.β
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. π
For 20 years, KAO has delivered excellent education and opportunity to South LA families β and this community deserves to keep it that way. βπ½
Hereβs how you can help us :
βπ½ Sign the petition or email LAUSD board members: kippsocal.org/renewkao
π RSVP to join us at the vote on Oct. 14: bit.ly/RSVP-KAOCharterRenewal
10/10/2025
Happy World Mental Health Day π
Last month, our KIPPsters participated in Su***de Prevention & Awareness Month by creating a Wall of Hope. π§ β¨
Students shared words of encouragement for each other and answered prompts like:
π¬ βSomething that gives me hopeβ¦β
π¬ βMy favorite coping skillβ¦β
It was inspiring to see our students support each other, reflect on resilience, and celebrate the power of hope. Letβs continue to prioritize mental health and build a caring, connected school community every day! π«Άπ½
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