Turner USD #202

Turner USD #202 Turner USD 202 is a public school district in Kansas City, Kansas serving the Turner community.

VISION: The Turner Unified School District will be recognized as a collective and collaborative community that demonstrates continuous growth, expects excellence, and empowers every individual. For information about our social media policies, please review policy KBD on our Board of Education page: https://www.turnerusd202.org/board-of-education/boepolicies

Our Turner Middle School staff were excited to welcome families and students into the building this week for Meet the Te...
08/12/2026

Our Turner Middle School staff were excited to welcome families and students into the building this week for Meet the Teacher Night and seventh grade first day! 💛🖤 Eighth grade returns tomorrow!

It was a great first day for our Oak Grove Elementary Panthers! We're excited to see our kindergarteners tomorrow!As a r...
08/12/2026

It was a great first day for our Oak Grove Elementary Panthers! We're excited to see our kindergarteners tomorrow!

As a reminder, preschool does not start until Monday, August 17th.

🤩 We're all smiles for the first day of school! Welcome back, Turner Elementary Cubs!
08/12/2026

🤩 We're all smiles for the first day of school! Welcome back, Turner Elementary Cubs!

🎉 Congratulations to Don Davidson, head custodian at THS!Each year, our Turner Board of Education recognizes one classif...
08/12/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Don Davidson, head custodian at THS!

Each year, our Turner Board of Education recognizes one classified and one certified staff member for the "Turner Points of Light." The recipients of a Turner Points of Light award will be individuals who have shown great enthusiasm and vision for the students in USD 202 and has exhibited this through his/her dedication and deep commitment to these students. The award is given during Convocation at the beginning of the school year.

Below is an excerpt from his nomination letter from last year, when he was the head custodian at TMS.

"Having worked in several districts across multiple states, I've had the opportunity to work with many school custodians. In my experience, Don stands well above the rest. His dedication and integrity are evident in everything he does, and he carries them with a quiet, effortless consistency.

From my very first meeting with Don earlier this year, he made me feel welcomed and valued. He immediately asked if there was anything he could do to support me. That initial interaction wasn't a one-time gesture-it set the tone for the entire year. Don consistently checked in to ensure my classroom needs were met, from furniture to maintaining a comfortable environment for both my students and me. Nearly every interaction ended with him asking how he could help, demonstrating a genuine commitment to others.

What impressed me most, however, was Don's daily practice of standing at the staff parking lot doors at Turner Middle School each morning, greeting staff and opening the door as they arrived. This simple yet meaningful act created a sense of community and belonging that set a positive tone for the day...

He consistently models what it means to be part of a community-showing that every role matters and that doing your job with heart makes a difference."

💛🖤 We had the best morning at Turner Staff Convocation on Friday! This year, in addition to hearing from district leader...
08/11/2026

💛🖤 We had the best morning at Turner Staff Convocation on Friday! This year, in addition to hearing from district leaders, all the schools participated in friendly competition against one another in a game show. It came down to the final question, but Turner Elementary was named the winner!

We love this annual event where staff have the opportunity to welcome each other back for the new school year as well as hear from district leadership about the year's theme - this year, it's our mission: Educate minds, Empower lives, Impact Turner.

Thank you to OPAA for providing breakfast and coffee (served out of the Hungry Like A Bear food bus!), Turner Bands for starting the morning off in the best way, and Claw Crew for bringing the spirit with student volunteers as our mascots.

We are so excited for the 26 - 27 school year!

🐻 Thank you to all our families who came out to this year's Turner Back to School Bash! We had a great time celebrating ...
08/10/2026

🐻 Thank you to all our families who came out to this year's Turner Back to School Bash! We had a great time celebrating the start of the 26 - 27 school year!

We are grateful to Turner Recreation Commission and Turner Library for providing school supplies - and thank you to the many organizations who contributed games, giveaways, and resources for our families. And we couldn't have pulled it off without our incredible staff and student volunteers who worked the event to help make sure our families were prepared for the upcoming school year.

Lastly, thank you to the generous donors who made this event possible! Raffle winners will be contacted this week.

🎉 We were so excited to begin welcoming staff back this week, including our new educators! Thank you to THS Cheerleaders...
08/06/2026

🎉 We were so excited to begin welcoming staff back this week, including our new educators! Thank you to THS Cheerleaders and Claw Crew who started our new certified staff first day with all the school spirit!

New staff spent the morning in orientation hearing from district leaders, meeting one another, and learning about our district and community.

Then, they had an opportunity to get to know their buddy/mentor and other returning school staff at lunch.

Welcome to USD 202 - we're so glad you're here! 💛🖤

🎉 We can't wait to start the 26 - 27 school year next week!Don't forget to check out the Turner Back to School Guide for...
08/06/2026

🎉 We can't wait to start the 26 - 27 school year next week!

Don't forget to check out the Turner Back to School Guide for everything you need to know before school starts: https://bit.ly/202BacktoSchool

💻 All students will receive their district technology at school during the first week.
08/04/2026

💻 All students will receive their district technology at school during the first week.

🌟 THIS WEDNESDAY! Join us for Turner Back to School Bash at Turner High School from 4:00 - 6:30! - School supplies from ...
08/04/2026

🌟 THIS WEDNESDAY! Join us for Turner Back to School Bash at Turner High School from 4:00 - 6:30!

- School supplies from Turner Recreation Commission and Turner Library
- Games and activities from our community partners
- Assistance from Turner staff with MyRideK12, free/reduced meal applications, OLR/Parent Acknowledgements, and more
- Required childhood immunizations from the Wyandotte County Health Department for families who are uninsured, underinsured, or on Kansas Medicaid
- Free open swim at Turner Aquatics Center (4:30 - 7:00)
- AND MORE!

Please note that families must have a student enrolled in Turner USD 202 for the 26 - 27 school year to be admitted to the event.

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Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm

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