We are thrilled to announce that Frontier Schools has earned an impressive 84.7% APR Score for 2024, solidifying our place as one of the top-performing schools in Kansas City. This remarkable achievement ranks Frontier in the top 3 among the 20 charter schools with the KCPS boundaries.

This success is a testament to the unwavering dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence of our exceptional staff, students, and supportive community. Congratulations to everyone who contributed to the outstanding accomplishment–you’ve made us incredibly proud!

In 2019, Frontier Schools launched a significant initiative to connect with community foundations and corporations, sharing their remarkable story of academic excellence in Kansas City. Since the program's inception, this outreach has generated over $4 million in support. These vital funds have enhanced numerous academic programs, student health and safety initiatives, and capital projects such as the solar car program and the STEM Innovation Lab.

Superintendent Demircan reflects, "This has truly been a collaborative effort, involving our administration, faculty, and, most importantly, our students. When funding partners visit our schools, it’s the students sharing how these grants help them pursue their dreams that makes all the difference."

Frontier Schools extends heartfelt appreciation to the following philanthropic partners, whose generosity has been instrumental in making these achievements possible:

On January 29th, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver visited Frontier STEM High School, where he engaged with students and explored the school’s dynamic STEM-focused learning environment.

During his visit, Congressman Cleaver received a guided tour of the campus, highlighting the school’s commitment to STEM education. Students proudly showcased a variety of projects, including 3D printing, VEX Robotics, Anatomage technology, drones, and more. These hands-on demonstrations reflected the school’s dedication to providing students with real-world, technology-driven learning experiences.

Beyond observing the projects, Congressman Cleaver took time to speak with students, offering words of encouragement and engaging in discussions about their educational experiences and future aspirations. His visit highlighted the importance of STEM education and the impact of providing students with opportunities to explore and innovate.

Frontier Schools is honored to have hosted Congressman Cleaver and appreciates his support for STEM education and student success. His visit reinforces the importance of preparing students for future careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

The Policy Research in Missouri Education (PRiME) Center, housed within the Saint Louis University School of Education, has released its 4th Edition Growth Report, analyzing state assessment data from the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years. The report includes data from 1,694 schools and 552 districts across nine regions in Missouri.

Frontier School of Innovation Middle (Grades 6-8) proudly earned two prestigious awards for exceptional student growth:

• 11th Place in statewide English Language Arts (ELA) growth for all students during the 2022-2023 school year, ranking 1st in the Kansas City Region.
  
  
• 9th Place in statewide Mathematics growth for all students during the 2023-2024 school year, also ranking 1st in the Kansas City Region.
  
  

This recognition highlights the school’s commitment to fostering academic excellence and ensuring students achieve remarkable growth.

Congratulations and heartfelt thanks to the dedicated staff, students, families, and community members who made this success possible. Your hard work and dedication continue to set a standard of excellence for Frontier Schools and beyond!

On January 18th, Frontier Schools achieved a significant milestone by proudly hosting its first-ever VEX IQ Tournament. This exciting event brought together 21 teams from across Missouri, showcasing the state’s young STEM talent and enthusiasm for robotics.

Among the schools participating were Sedalia Middle School, Reeds Spring Middle School, and Gateway Science Academy. The event served as a platform for students to demonstrate their creativity, teamwork, and engineering skills, as they navigated the challenges of competitive robotics. The tournament culminated in the presentation of eight trophies, recognizing the outstanding achievements of various teams.

Attendees and participants alike were impressed by the seamless execution of the event. One attendee remarked, “It was the smoothest event I have ever attended,” highlighting the dedication and effort put forth by the organizers.

The success of the tournament would not have been possible without the collective support of participants, coaches, and volunteers. Frontier Schools extends its heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to this remarkable event.

The VEX IQ Tournament not only celebrated the power of STEM education but also inspired a new generation of innovators and problem-solvers. Frontier Schools looks forward to hosting more events that continue to ignite the passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

On January 18th, Frontier Schools proudly hosted the VEX IQ Tournament while simultaneously celebrating another STEM milestone at the KC Regional Championship at Union Station. The Frontier Lego League (FLL) team, led by the dedicated Ms. Breslin, showcased their innovation and skills as they competed in both the project presentation and the robot games, representing Frontier Schools with outstanding pride.

Amid fierce competition from 38 teams, our TigersFirst team earned the prestigious Rising All-Star Trophy—an honor awarded to the team judges believe has immense potential and a bright future ahead.

This weekend was a testament to the incredible STEM talent within Frontier Schools, highlighting achievements at every level. Congratulations to our Lego Robotics masters for their hard work, creativity, and determination. Your remarkable efforts continue to inspire us all!

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news about our FTC Robotics Team #25772, the "Robotoholics." After months of dedication and hard work, the team has successfully competed in three Meets, with the most recent one held on January 11th at Operation Breakthrough. Currently, the Robotoholics are ranked 13th in the Kansas East League, just steps away from qualifying for the next stage!

Their next challenge is the Kansas City East League Tournament on February 1st, where they’ll need to rank 11th or higher to advance to the Super Qualifier. The team is putting in tremendous effort to make it happen, and we have no doubt they’re up for the challenge.

Let’s cheer on the Robotoholics and show them our support as they prepare for this critical event. Their success wouldn’t be possible without the encouragement of our school and community.

Go, Robotoholics! Let’s aim for the Super Qualifier!

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with School Smart KC, the Children's Service Fund of Jackson County, and Samuel Rodgers Health Center! Through this collaboration, Samuel Rodgers will soon offer on-site therapy services at both Frontier School of Innovation Elementary and Middle School campuses. To ensure even greater accessibility, their mobile therapy van will visit our schools weekly to support students identified for services. This initiative is dedicated to enhancing student well-being by providing essential care in a convenient and supportive environment.

On Saturday, January 25th, Frontier School of Excellence and Frontier STEM High School proudly made its debut in the aerial drone competition scene in Wichita, KS! Competing in categories such as Driving Skills, Teamwork, and Autonomous Drive, our students showcased outstanding effort, successfully completing all sections and gaining invaluable hands-on experience.

A special shout-out goes to our incredible drone teams! These dedicated students showed extraordinary commitment by starting their day at 4 a.m. to represent Frontier Schools with pride and determination.

This unforgettable event provided an incredible learning experience for everyone involved. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our school administration and staff for their unwavering support in making this opportunity possible.

Congratulations to our drone teams for their hard work and success!

From January 17-19, 2025, our Solar Car Team attended the Solar Car Challenge Education Program’s Skills Workshop in Dallas. Hosted by the Solar Car Challenge Foundation, this event provided hands-on training in soldering, welding, CAD applications, and more.

Students learned about solar car construction, telemetry systems, aerodynamics, and project management, while also networking with other teams, race staff, and judges. They even got to see solar cars from Prosper High School, Texas A&M, and the Iron Lions Team.

We’re proud of our team for embracing this learning opportunity and representing Frontier Schools with excellence!

This year marks our first time competing in the FBLA business challenges, and we’re proud to announce that several Frontier students have qualified for Regional Competitions! Their hard work and dedication have paid off, and they will represent our school in various categories at Regionals on February 3rd at UMKC in Kansas City.

Congratulations to all our qualifiers! We wish them the best of luck at Regionals as they showcase their skills and represent Frontier Schools with pride!

Recently, Catia Montelongo, our Alumni Coordinator, spoke with Telemundo about Frontier Schools and our ongoing open enrollment.

Today, students at FSE had a special visit from Henderson Engineers, who shared their expertise and experiences in an engaging and interactive session. The engineers introduced themselves, providing insight into their backgrounds and career paths, sparking curiosity and inspiration among the students.

Following their introductions, the engineers led a hands-on activity designed to encourage teamwork, problem-solving, and perseverance. Students were divided into groups of ten and tasked with passing a ping pong ball from one teammate to another using only a cup—without dropping it. The challenge required focus, coordination, and determination. In the end, the team that successfully completed the task with the best performance received a prize as a reward for their efforts.

After the activity, the Henderson team facilitated a discussion, asking students to reflect on what they had observed. They left the students with an inspiring message: In life, people may "drop the ball" on you, but what truly matters is your decision to keep going and never give up.

It was an exciting and meaningful experience for the students, reinforcing important life skills through fun and interactive learning.

Frontier School of Excellence, Frontier STEM High School and FSI Middle School participate in several college visits throughout the year. During their visits, students learn about the academic programs offered, campus activities, the admissions process, financial aid, and how to apply for scholarships.

January 15th: Avila University visits 12th graders at FSHS

January 22nd: Avila University visits FSE 9-12th graders
January 23rd: UMKC visits FSE 12th graders

There are many opportunities for students to get involved in after school clubs, such as: Advanced Research Club, Gateway Readers' Club, Girls on the Run Club, Health Occupations Students of America Club, Writer's Workshop Club, Math Club, Fishing Club, Cooking Club, I.T. Club, Kindness Club, Art & Craft Club, Video Game Design Club, Chess Club, Fitness Club, Environmental Club, etc.

Featured this month:

• Chess Club at FSHS
• Ping Pong Club at FSHS

KCPD Captain Brandon Walker selected as “Salute to Heroes” Law Enforcement

Honoree

In a special “Salute to Heroes” ceremony recognizing First Responders, Fire

Department, Police Department and Military prior to the recent inauguration of Missouri

Governor Mike Kehoe, KCPD Captain Brandon Walker was selected as the Law

Enforcement Honoree.

Brandon Walker is a police officer for Kansas City Police Department and a member of

the New Frontier Educational Foundation board of directors. Brandon has been in law

enforcement for the last 16 years, working both in Kansas and now Missouri. For the last 22 years, he has been working simultaneously with at-risk youth and their families.

As a former educator who taught high school for 3 years, Brandon believes, “Education

is the most powerful weapon an individual can possess.” Within the last 10 years

Brandon has had the opportunity to work as an SRO (School Resource Officer), PAL

(Police Athletic League) Officer and as a CIO (Community Interactions Officer) within

the Kansas City Police Department’s Community Engagement Division.

Brandon graduated from SIUC (Southern Illinois University Carbondale), doubled

majored with a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work and Sociology.

You will often see Brandon and other members of the KCPD on our Frontier campuses

volunteering their time to actively mentor students.

Congratulations, Captain Brandon Walker!

Teachers and school staff have visited 617 students in 347 homes since the start of the 2024-25 school year. Home visits are paramount in bridging cultural gaps that might exist. These visits also provide opportunities for staff to understand their students better by visiting them in their home environments.

A SHOUT-OUT to our teachers & staff! Thank you for everything you do!

Discover rewarding careers at Frontier Schools. Join our passionate team in fostering student success with competitive pay and benefits!

Exciting News: Our commitment to educators was featured on Fox 4 News KC, showcasing our starting teacher pay of $60K! Read the article here.

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During inclement weather, Frontier Schools will implement a school closing policy to ensure the safety of our students.

Students may be released early or classes may be canceled entirely due to inclement weather. Please be familiar with the following information sources in the event of school cancellations, early releases or late starts.

Channels of Communication:

1. School Website:

Please check your school's website for information regarding school closings and other cancellations within minutes of a decision.

2. School Messenger:

Phone and optional voice/text messages are sent to school families when classes are cancelled, delayed or students are released early.

3. Social Media:

We will post information on the Frontier Schools District Facebook and Twitter pages.

4. Radio & TV:

Local Stations share announcements on-air and on their websites.

Email: fsi@frontierschools.org
Location: 6700 Corporate Drive, Kansas City, MO, USA
Phone: (816) 363-1907
Facebook: facebook.com/frontierschoolofinnovation

Email: fsi@frontierschools.org
Location: 1575 Universal Avenue, Kansas City, MO, USA
Phone: (816) 241-6202
Facebook: facebook.com/frontierschoolofinnovation

Email: infostem@frontierschools.org
Location: 6455 East Commerce Avenue, Kansas City, MO, USA
Phone: (816) 541-8200
Facebook: facebook.com/frontierstemhighschool

Email: fse@frontierschools.org
Location: 5605 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO, USA
Phone: (816) 822-1331
Facebook: facebook.com/frontierschoolofexcellence

Website: frontierschools.org
Location: 6800 Corporate Drive, Kansas City, MO, USA
Phone: (816) 982-4052
Facebook: facebook.com/frontierschools
Twitter: @frontierschools