Phillis Wheatley Elementary

Phillis Wheatley Elementary Phillis Wheatley Elementary is a neighborhood school in the Kansas City Public Schools. Teachers work as a team. Parents are our partners.

Phillis Wheatley Elementary is a comprehensive community elementary school serving 490 students in preschool to sixth grade, with the full spectrum of special education programs and services for English Language Learning students. The school has 46 full-time certified staff and 19 non-certified instruction staff. In addition to serving students within a defined geographic area, it also serves as a

site for special needs students in early childhood through sixth grade. The two-floor building was opened in 1955 and later designated as a science/math magnet school in 1987 in response to a federal school desegregation order. An additional wing was added to the building in 1989 to house new laboratory facilities and expansive library. In 1999, Phillis Wheatley changed from the science magnet theme back to the comprehensive community neighborhood school. It is the belief of the Phillis Wheatley Learning Community that school is a place where everyone comes together to promote learning. They serve as instructional mentors to the students. A vital partnership is created between the home and school that is strengthened by active participation.

6th grade scientists in action! 🧬🔬 Our students brought science to life by creating detailed models of the human body’s ...
09/04/2026

6th grade scientists in action! 🧬🔬 Our students brought science to life by creating detailed models of the human body’s skeletal, urinary, and vascular systems. Through research, creativity, and hands-on learning, they demonstrated their understanding of how these systems work together to keep us healthy.

We are proud of their hard work, innovation, and scientific thinking!

All week long, classrooms across our school have been learning about Phillis Wheatley, the namesake of our school! ⭐️ Ev...
08/28/2026

All week long, classrooms across our school have been learning about Phillis Wheatley, the namesake of our school! ⭐️ Every teacher brought her story, accomplishments, and legacy into their classroom through engaging, age-appropriate lessons.

It has been a wonderful opportunity for our students to learn more about the remarkable woman behind our school’s name and to reflect on the importance of perseverance, education, and using your voice.

We are proud to be Phillis Wheatley and even prouder to carry her legacy forward! 💙📖✨

The Brothers of The Omicron Xi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc greeted students and families for the 1...
08/24/2026

The Brothers of The Omicron Xi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc greeted students and families for the 1st day of school at Phillis Wheatley. Giving back is essential and supporting the community is a part of what they do. We were excited to have you!

Our first day is underway and we are hitting the ground running! Students are already getting to work in the curriculum...
08/24/2026

Our first day is underway and we are hitting the ground running! Students are already getting to work in the curriculum as they learn their classroom and our school’s routines and procedures.

Back to School Night was a blast! Thank you to all the families who came out to meet the principals and teachers, and a ...
08/21/2026

Back to School Night was a blast! Thank you to all the families who came out to meet the principals and teachers, and a big thank you to our community partners who showed up!! Our enrollment has increased significantly and we are excited for a brtivht school year.

If you missed our meeting you can click this link to see the slides: https://tinyurl.com/Wheatley-Back-to-School-Night

Back to School Night - Staff Edition! Garfield and Wheatley partnered up with Chicken N Pickle to celebrate the start of...
08/18/2026

Back to School Night - Staff Edition!

Garfield and Wheatley partnered up with Chicken N Pickle to celebrate the start of a new school year with some BINGO! We had a great time. Thank you to our FACE liaisons for coordinating a fun evening!

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The first day of Professional Development is underway for our 2026-2027 school year. As a staff, we have been engaging i...
08/10/2026

The first day of Professional Development is underway for our 2026-2027 school year. As a staff, we have been engaging in conversations around the mission, vision, and literacy vision for our school year, as well as goals and diving into the data. Starting off the year with a bang! 💥

Hey Wildcat Fam! 📚🎒 The first day of school is just around the corner!Looking for back-to-school information? Check out ...
08/06/2026

Hey Wildcat Fam!

📚🎒 The first day of school is just around the corner!

Looking for back-to-school information? Check out the KCPS Back-to-School Resource Page for everything you need to know, including school supply lists, important dates, transportation information, and more:

🔗 https://www.kcpublicschools.org/o/kcps/page/b2s

💰 Don't forget: Missouri's Tax-Free Weekend is August 7-9, 2026, making it a great time to shop for school supplies, clothing, and other eligible items.

We look forward to seeing you the Aug 20th!
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05/27/2026

Happy Last Day!!!

Wildcat Family Field Day! 🐾 Today we celebrated the end of the year by hosting our annual afterschool field day. We had ...
05/19/2026

Wildcat Family Field Day! 🐾 Today we celebrated the end of the year by hosting our annual afterschool field day. We had bounce houses, face painting, bracelet making, and family entertainment. Families had a great time, it was the best way to celebrate the school year. Thanks for coming out!

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2415 Agnes Avenue
Kansas City, MO
64127

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+18164184825

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