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Kairos Celebrates First National Honor Society Inductees
On March 13, 2025, Kairos Academies celebrated an exciting milestone—our very first class of National Honor Society (NHS) inductees!...
Mar 251 min read


Stories from the Stoop: More than Academics, A Team that Has Your Back
Our teachers and mentors don't just deliver lessons; they invest in students, challenge them, and advocate for them. They build the kind of
Feb 195 min read

Kairos Academies 2023-2024 Annual Report
Five Years of Progress, Fifty Years of Promise Turning five years old. Can you imagine a better milestone? Every experience–new and...
Jan 152 min read


Kairos Celebrates Student Growth on State Report Card
Kairos middle schoolers complete work independently in science class The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)...
Dec 9, 20242 min read


Architects of their Own Lives: How the Kairos Graduate Profile is Shaping Students' Plans
Kairos’ new Graduate Profile empowers students to lead, learn, and shape their futures with confidence and purpose.
Nov 18, 20244 min read


Stories from the Stoop: Building a Culture of Excellence at Kairos
Kairos builds a culture of excellence, celebrating top teachers Lauren Wood and Maddi Hausdorf for their dedication and student impact.
Oct 8, 20243 min read


Kairos Junior Plots Her Journey to the OR
Kairos junior steps into national leadership role as she prepares for graduation.
Oct 1, 20241 min read


Year-Round Learning: Transforming the Summer Slump into a Springboard for Success
Explore how extended learning periods, targeted support, and engaging extracurricular activities are helping Kairos students excel.
Jun 20, 20243 min read


Building Opportunity: AJ's Kairos Story
My name is Ajon Billups and I go by AJ. I hope you enjoyed learning a little bit about my experience at Kairos. When I think about why my...
Jun 5, 20243 min read


$2 million Federal Grant Propels 11th and 12th grade Expansion at Kairos Academies
Kairos Academies proudly announces its receipt of a transformative $2 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education
May 6, 20242 min read


Fostering Mental Health through Stronger Connections
Starting next school year, Kairos is taking Circle to the next level, complete with student badge work and hands-on staff training.
May 2, 20244 min read


Asking, Adapting, Achieving: The New Shape of Mentoring at Kairos
Mentoring makes the Kairos experience special–supporting students, engaging families, and growing deep community roots.
Mar 18, 20244 min read


Re-Imagining St. Louis College and Career Planning with Next Prep
Six years after finishing high school, the majority of St. Louis city graduates have no postsecondary degree (1) , are in significant...
Feb 28, 20241 min read

Kairos Academies Charter Renewed for Another Five Years
In a momentous decision, the Missouri Charter Public School Commission voted unanimously to renew Kairos Academies' charter.
Jan 17, 20242 min read


Kairos Celebrates Strong Student Growth on State Report Card
December 18, 2023 Kairos Academies recently received its Annual Performance Report (APR) scores from the state of Missouri. As a...
Dec 18, 20231 min read


Stories from the Stoop: Meeting the Needs of ALL Students
November 16, 2023 | by Dr. Khalil Graham In sports, at the end of a season, a coach evaluates the team’s performance, identifies areas of...
Nov 15, 20234 min read


Stories from the Stoop: Creating a Generation of Change-Makers Through Diversity
September 18, 2023 | By Dr. Khalil Graham One of the greatest challenges we face as a nation is the increase in racial segregation in our...
Sep 18, 20233 min read

Stories from the Stoop: Prepping for Our Upcoming Season
August 16, 2023 | By Dr. Khalil Graham I’m so excited to share the first edition of my monthly newsletter that I have named “Stories from...
Aug 16, 20235 min read


KAHS Student Recognized as Game-Changing Student Leader
Kairos Academies High School student Darieona White has been recognized by our partners at The Opportunity Trust for Game Changing...
Jun 9, 20231 min read


Rethinking High School: Creating High School Options That Meet Today’s Challenges
An excerpt by The Opportunity Trust More than 100 trades men and women worked in choreographed effort inside the 16-story patient care...
May 15, 20233 min read
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