KPA has many opportunities for you this fall! In October, we will hold our annual Secretary's Workshop before we hold our Annual Conference in November. There is still time to submit a breakout proposal for the annual conference. Learn more at https://www.ksprincipals.org/o/kpa

The Kansas Principal's Association (KPA) is currently seeking breakout session proposals for their annual conference in November. Go online to learn more and submit your breakout proposal before the deadline September 1st! https://www.ksprincipals.org/o/kpa/article/3035197

We wrapped up the final day of the NAESP Conference with a closing keynote from Dr. Miguel Cardona. Before the keynote, we celebrated each state's Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year, and we were proud to cheer on Kansas's own Sarah Thomas from Ross Elementary in Dodge City USD 443!

We are in Orlando this week for the NAESP National School Leaders Conference. Thank you to our KPA Leaders for their involvement and advocacy at the national level. #KSPrincipals #edleadershipmatters

The Kansas Principals Association's Leadership team is in Indianapolis this week for the National Principals Summit. Thank you for representing Kansas at the National level! #edleadershipmatters

Show your support for Kansas public schools by creating your own custom profile picture, just in time for Teacher Appreciation Week, which begins May 4!
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It only takes a few minutes and is a simple way to share how much public education means to you. Create your “I ❤️ Kansas Public Schools” profile picture and help share the love!
Get started by creating your custom profile picture here: tinyurl.com/ilkps
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Once you’ve made your picture, use it as your profile photo or share it in a post and invite others to join you!

Our KPA High School and Middle School Principal of the Year winners and our Assistant Principal of the Year winner are in D.C. with @NASSP for their annual recognition. Congratulations to our honorees and thank you for representing our state and #KSPrincipals.

The Kansas Principals Association is pleased to share the 2026 Kansas Principal of the Year Area Winners across our five recognized categories. Congratulations to all of our Area Winners! Your leadership and example are greatly appreciated! #edleadershipmatters




Six school administrators were honored this afternoon on the Kansas Senate floor and were given an award from their Senators in recognition of their 2026 KSSA and KPA awards. Thank you to Senator Mike Argabright for sponsoring this recognition! #edleadershipmatters #kslegislature


During each Legislative Session, we encourage our school leaders to invite their Kansas State Senators and Representatives into their schools to experience first hand the value and importance of public education. Learn more about how you can host your Legislator via the QR code!

This morning, we had the opportunity to recognize Sarah Thomas as the 2026 Kansas Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year. Ms. Thomas is the AP at Ross Elementary in Dodge City USD 443. Congratulations on this recognition! #POY2026 #KSPrincipals

Today, we had the pleasure of recognizing and honoring two outstanding Kansas Administrators! This morning, we recognized Heath Henderson (Skelly Elementary, USD 490) as the 2026 KS Elementary Principal of the Year, and this afternoon, we honored Rick Sola (Chisholm Trail Middle School, USD 233) as the 2026 KS Middle School Principal of the Year. A big CONGRATULATIONS to these two outstanding principals! #POY2026 #KSPrincipals


Yesterday, we also had the pleasure of surprising and recognizing the 2026 KS High School Assistant Principal of the Year, Mr. Chase Rietcheck from Ulysses High School, USD 214. Congratulations, Mr. Rietcheck! #KSPrincipals #POY2026

This morning, we surprised and recognized Kurt Seiler as the 2026 Kansas High School Principal of the Year. Mr. Seiler is the principal at Independence High School in USD 446. Congratulations, Mr. Seiler on this well-deserved recognition! #KSPrincipals #POY2026

It was a great closing to #KPC25 today! Jara Wilson talked about the power of AI, Todd Dain led a conversation around advocacy, and Dr. Tyler Cook challenged us to have integrity, empathy, humility and resilience. Thank you for a wonderful closing keynote! #edleadershipmatters

The morning is off and going at Day 2 of #KPC25. Sessions are full as leaders dig in to more learning. A big thank you to all of our presenters who have made the last two days so impactful. We love to see our KS Principals stepping up to lead their peers! #edleadershipmatters


We closed the day with another great round of breakout sessions. Leaders continued to learn about developing community, culture, and a vision for instructional leadership. Thank you to all of our presenters who led high quality sessions throughout day 1 of #KPC25!


We are having a great afternoon full of more learning, collaboration, and conversations! Leaders are learning about building morale, connecting with parents, managing crisis, and more. #KPC25 #edleadershipmatters


Leaders are taking time after lunch to connect with peers in their KPA Region. Board members are facilitating great conversations within their groups about successes, challenges, and ways they can support one another. #KPC25 #edleadershipmatters

Thank you to all of our sponsors and vendors who support our annual conference. Attendees have multiple opportunities to interact with vendors throughout the day. Tables were full after lunch with conversations and connections. Thank you, vendors! #KPC25


