The Taste of KCK is an annual event in January that benefits Resurrection Catholic School. Taste of KCK 2027 BECOME A 2027 PARTNER Make a Donation purchase a ticket Our Catholic ideology calls us to nurture faith, knowledge, and a heart for service. By investing in the students at Resurrection, you are helping shape the saints, leaders, and changemakers of tomorrow, building a future rooted in hope and purpose. Join us for an unforgettable evening of food, culture, and community, and entertainment at the annual Taste of KCK . The evening begins with a social hour in the halls of the school, continues with a delicious dinner featuring diverse ethnic dishes prepared by RCS families and local restaurants, and concludes with powerful student stories and a performance that showcases the heart and spirit of our school. As Resurrection’s primary fundraising event, your support makes a lasting impact , fueling need-based scholarships, academic excellence, STREAM initiatives, essential classroom resources, and the daily operations that help our students and school thrive. Become a Partner. Donate. Change Lives Taste of KCK Select from the following levels an d secure your partnership Taste of KCK 2027 Partners Thank you to all our past Taste of KCK partners. We hope you will join us again this year and help us spread the word about our event and the great work happening at Resurrection Catholic School. Unity Partners Tradition Partners Knowledge Partners Service Partners Community Partners KCK Partners In-Kind Donors

An award-winning preschool - 8th grade Catholic school in Kansas City, KS. Quality academics in a faith-filled setting.

Resurrection Catholic School serves students in grades preschool through 8th grade... WHO WE ARE Resurrection Catholic School at the Cathedral is an accredited kinder through 8th-grade school located in Kansas City, Kansas. Resurrection exists to live Christ’s love and to develop our talents to serve Him always. Resurrection is a community that treats everyone with respect, where children achieve academic excellence, where families actively practice their Catholic faith and where the school and parish communities support each other. We live by our core values: Living Shared Faith Embracing Diverse Tradition Inspiring Individual Achievement Celebrating Genuine Service Answering the Call to Lead While Resurrection is steeped in Catholic tradition and values, students of all faiths are welcome at our school. We take pride in the diversity of our student body, which presents students with the opportunity to relate to and appreciate people of various cultures and ethnic groups.

Overview of the curriculum framework that contributes to Resurrection Catholic School's high academics. CORE ACADEMIC CURRICULUM Resurrection Catholic School aligns its curriculum with the standards provided by the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. The curriculum goes beyond the minimum requirements of the state of Kansas and Common Core Standards because it is infused with Catholic faith and values. The full Archdiocesan curriculum framework can be found here . Math Students in Kindergarten through 8th grade receive daily math instruction using iMath, including iReady assessments for progress monitoring and to provide instruction that is specific to each child's unique needs. Math Hub: This space emerged in 2019 and is specifically designed for math support and enrichment from our Math Coordinator. Truly a 21st-century classroom, the furniture and seating is flexible, supporting flipped learning and collaboration amongst students. There are spaces for students to work independently and the moveable whiteboards have multiple functions. Science Students receive daily instruction on science concepts and frequent opportunities for hands-on learning experiences. Our teachers build on cross-curricular ideas, utilize project-based learning, present real-world problems, and promote 21st-century learning skills. Teachers use the STEMscopes and Project Lead the Way curriculums to facilitate learning. Guest speakers, such as Black and Veatch engineers and University of Kansas architecture students, visit Resurrection to share their knowledge and expertise. Weekly Makerspace and Technology is also a part of the Science curriculum. English Language Arts Kindergarten through 5th Grade Students in kindergarten through 5th receive daily instruction in a comprehensive English Language Arts program. Students in grades K-5 utilize the Journeys curriculum. The focus of instruction allows for reading both literature and informational texts, for acquiring foundational skills, and for developing mastery of speaking, listening and writing. Instruction for our youngest students begins with identifying letters and their sounds, then teaches students how to blend these letters into words. Specific decoding skills are practiced in small groups. 6th through 8th Grade Daily Language Arts instruction in grades 6 through 8 focuses on continuing to develop speaking, listening, and writing through study of classical literature and informational text. Library Students in each grade have weekly library and are able to check-oud books for personal use. The librarian also educates students on text features and genres to further reinforce concepts taught by classroom teachers. Resurrection's library contains additional resources for classroom learning, such as non-fiction books. Social Studies Students receive comprehensive instruction in Social Studies from Kindergarten through 8th grade. Kindergarten through 5th Grade The elementary grades use Into Social Studies. Into Social Studies is a series of student magazines that deliver content designed for inquiry-based learning. The resources are digital and provide students access to a wide selection of grade-level topics. Included with the content are hands-on activities to assist students to process the information. In kindergarten, students begin with a study of community--home, school, and church. As students progress through the curriculum, the topics are designed to expand the students' view of our world. 6th through 8th Grade In middle school, students utilize Kansas History textbooks, Studies Weekly newspapers, and Discovery Education. These materials used incorporate both hardcopy materials and online learning materials, such as videos, current events, and supplemental materials.

Saint communities are made up of a student from each grade and are led by an 8th grade student. These communities stay together throughout their time at Resurrection. FAITH FAMILIES Each student at Resurrection is assigned a Saint Community for the school year. Students meet with their Saint Communities one Friday each month to perform acts of service. Community groups are led by a teacher and an 8th-grade student. Students partake in service projects, such as collecting canned food items and assembling care bags for those in need. Goals of our Saint Communities include the following: Promote our school values, mission, and philosophy Strengthen student relationships across all grade levels Allow students to work with teachers and students from different grade levels, creating a greater sense of school community and unity Create opportunities for students to engage in meaningful service that positively impacts the greater community Communities are represented by a single saint that is meant to inspire students in their own acts of faith and service. Our faith communities are represented by the following saints: St. Andrew Dung Lac St. Anthony of Padua St. Augustine St. Barbara St. Catherine of Bologna St. Joan of Arc St. Jose Sanchez del Rio St. Josephine Bhakita St. Juan Diego St. Lawrence St. Lucy St. Kateri Tekakwitha St. Martin de Porres St. Monica St. Padre Pio St. Pelagius St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta St. Therese of Lisieux

The history of Resurrection Catholic School is intertwined with the history of the parishes of the KCK community. HISTORY AND PARISHES RCS History RCS History RCS History RCS History 1/12 Resurrection Catholic School at the Cathedral was formed in 2007 by the Archdiocese's consolidation of three Kansas City, KS schools: All Saints, Cathedral of St. Peter, and St. John/Holy Family. Each of these schools had established traditions, born of their diverse ethnic heritages, which continue to be honored and celebrated at RCS today. Resurrection Catholic School, located next to the Cathedral of St. Peter, is housed in the building that was formerly the Cathedral of St. Peter School. Resurrection currently serves the children of five KCK parishes: All Saints (formerly St. Joseph, St. Cyril, St. Benedict, St. Thomas), Cathedral of St. Peter , Holy Family , St. Mary/St. Anthony , and St. John the Baptist . Have a photo for us to add to our albums? Want to join our alumni group? Email eriley@rcskck.org . View Alumni Photos Blog

Share your time, talents, and treasures with Resurrection Catholic School. Taste of KCK Learn more Resurrection's signature event, Taste of KCK, is held the last weekend of January. The evening celebrates the food, culture, and community that makes KCK such a special place. Proceeds support academic programs, curriculum purchases, classroom supports, need-based scholarships, and the day-to-day expenses of operating a school. Guardian Angel Fund Click to Give The Guardian Angel Fund exists to provide tuition support to families experiencing sudden struggles, such as job loss, illness, or the loss of a parent. This fund ensures that a child's education is not interrupted during times of difficulty. Sips for Scholarships Learn more Sips for Scholarships is Resurrection's annual scholarship fundraising event. Held each July at Boulevard Brewery in Kansas City, MO, all proceeds are used for need-based scholarships for students. These scholarships give the child an opportunity that they otherwise would not have had. RCS Raffle Fundraiser Purchase Tickets Learn more Each fall, Resurrection has a raffle fundraiser. All RCS families participate in this event, selling $5 raffle tickets throughout the community. The proceeds will go to assist with the many costs of operating a school. The raffle includes a $1,500 prize drawing, $500 prize drawing, and $25o prize drawing. The prize drawing will take place on October 9th, 2026. The winner will be announced on Facebook . RCS Days at Area Restaurants Learn more Thanks to the generosity of restaurants like Chipotle, Panera Bread, and Panda Express, on specific days, a percentage of purchases will be donated back to Resurrection. Donations and Memorials Click to Give General donations can be made one time or on a recurring basis of your choosing (e.g. monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, yearly). You may also choose to make a donation in memory of someone. Endowment & Legacy Gifts Learn more You may choose to make a contribution to Resurrection Catholic School's endowment fund. This fund exists to ensure the presence of Resurrection for years to come. Those wishing to include Resurrection in their legacy (planned estate) are invited to join our Legacy Society. Sharing Your Time and Talents Learn more For those wishing to share their time and talents, there are a variety of ways to volunteer and get involved at Resurrection.

Your contribution to RCS makes a difference in the lives of students. We are especially appreciative of our partners for their support of Resurrection. PARTNERS Our partners share with Resurrection their time, talent, and treasurers. It is through this support and generosity that Resurrection is able to provide students with a life-changing education. Support is used for need-based scholarships for families, academic programming and curriculum, classroom supports, and the day-to-day expenses associated with operating a school. For more information please contact Greg Alejos Director of Development (913) 371-8101 galejos@rcskck.org Why become a partner? Make a direct impact in the lives of Kansas City's children by supporting education. Help to give children an academic advantage that will help them break the cycle of poverty. Over 75% of our students live at or below the poverty line (as measured by free and reduced lunch qualifications). Contribute to the continuation of Catholic education within Kansas City and the faith formation of the Church's future. Benefits of Partnerships Event partners receive recognition and promotion on our event mailings, signage, programs, the school website, social media platforms, and at the event itself. With our donor base extended throughout the Kansas City area, we reach an extensive, diverse audience. Receive year-round promotion on the website, with direct links to your website. Partners automatically are a part of our donor group, which includes exclusive special events, such as our donor luncheons and tours. Most importantly, a partnership means you are making a difference in the lives of students at Resurrection.

Resurrection Catholic School's faculty and staff are dedicated, experienced, and certified... Faculty and Staff Directory To contact any of our teachers and staff, please call the school office at 913-371-8101 or send the teacher an email. Administration and Office Garold Baker, Principal, gbaker@rcskck.org Michelle Beaven, Assistant Principal, mbeaven@rcskck.org Paula Billings, Administrative Assistant, pbillings@rcskck.org Gaby Torres, Administrative Assistant, gtorres@rcskck.org Ellen Riley, Director of Development, eriley@rcskck.org Mary Arcos, Director of Marketing and Enrollment, marcos@rcskck.org Linda Berry, Nurse, lberry@rcskck.org Kelly Paik, Accountant - kpaik@rcskck.org Classroom Teachers (Kinder - 8th Grade) Brittany Billings, Kindergarten Teacher, bbillings@rcskck.org Liz Gonzales, Kindergarten Teacher, lgonzales@rcskck.org Janice Kraly, 1st Grade Teacher, jkraly@rcskck.org Patty Ratliff, 1st Grade Teacher, pratliff@rcskck.org Jennifer Overturf, 2nd Grade Teacher, joverturf@rcskck.org Jaime Cantu, 2nd Grade Teacher, jcantu@rcskck.org Atalee Cordova, 3rd Grade Teacher, acordova@rcskck.org Reagan Wilson, 3rd Grade Teacher, rwilson@rcskck.org Mary Kate Sutton, 4th Grade Teacher, msutton@rcskck.org Sarah Brekke, 4th Grade Teacher, sbrekke@rcskck.org Miah McCue, Math, 5th - 6th Grade, mmccue@rcskck.org Savannah Schnoebelen, Science, 5th - 6th Grade, sschnoebelen@rcskck.org Allison Reilley, Social Studies, 5th - 6th Grade, areilley@rcskck.org Kolbe Madden, English Language Arts, 5th - 6th Grade, kmadden@rcskck.org Jenny Goza, Math, 7th - 8th Grade, jgoza@rcskck.org Sean Sullivan, Science, 7th - 8th Grade, ssullivan@rcskck.org Mitchel Nickerson, Social Studies, 7th - 8th Grade, mnickerson@rcskck.org Shannon Roesgen, English Language Arts, 7th - 8th Grade, sroesgen@rcskck.org Specials Teachers (Kinder - 8th Grade) Jill Gonzalez, Physical Education, jgonzalez2@rcskck.org Hailey Ruth, STREAM Coordinator, hruth@rcskck.org Sheila Evans, Art, sevans@rcskck.org Fernando Gil, Music, fgil@rcskck.org Breanna Reynoso, Makerspace/Technology, breynoso@rcskck.org Resource and Support Staff (Kinder - 8th Grade) Molly Fisher, Math Interventionist, mfisher@rcskck.org Armando Browne, Math Interventionist, abrowne@rcskck.org Heather Lindsay, Math Specialist, hlindsay@rcskck.org Alexie Karlin, Literacy Specialist, akarlin@rcskck.org Ellen Cahill, Reading Aide, ecahill@rcskck.org Lauren Everly, Reading Aide, leverly@rcskck.org Nancy Hesse, Title 1, nhesse@rcskck.org Brianne McCormack, Title 1, bmccormack@rcskck.org Katherine Brandenburg, Counselor, kbrandenburg@rcskck.org Building Personnel Reginald Reed, Maintenance / Custodial, rreed@rcskck.org Laura Jennings, Cafeteria Manager, ljennings@rcskck.org Courtney Chavez, Cafeteria Aide, czuniga@rcskck.org Maria Reza, Cafeteria Aide, mreza@rcskck.org Billi Estrada, Cafeteria Aide, bestrada@rcskck.org

What is VIRTUS and who participates in it? VIRTUS - PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN Resurrection Catholic School takes the security and safety of every child seriously. Every adult who has contact with children through activities in the church, school or as a coach for sports within the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, is required to attend a one-time three-hour session, with possible follow-up bulletins through the Virtus website. This program gives the necessary information that is vital for all adults who spend time with children; information that safeguards children, helps identify children at risk, and teaches you good practices and procedures as a guardian of the children in your care. Resurrection Catholic School relies heavily on parent and community volunteers. Please attend one of the training sessions as soon as possible so you can start having a positive impact on the Resurrection Catholic School community Pre-registration is required and you may register online at www.virtus.org. Please call the school office at 913-371-8101 or email to gbaker@rcskck.org with any questions. TOUCHING SAFETY PROGRAM Program Overview The job of ensuring children’s safety is a challenging undertaking. The prevention of child sexual abuse requires more than adult awareness, education, and training about the nature and scope of the problem. We must also give our children the tools they need to overcome the advances of someone who intends to do them harm. The Teaching Touching Safety program guide (Teaching Touching Safety Guide) is a tool designed to assist parents and teachers in this important task. The Touching Safety program is a vehicle through which parents, teachers, catechists, and youth ministers give children and young people the tools they need to protect themselves from those who might harm them. The Touching Safety Program Lessons were Created for Four Specific Age Groups: Grades K through 2 Grades 3 through 5 Grades 6 through 8 Grades 9 through 12 Each year, the program provides a theme that introduces and builds on the basic concepts of the Teaching Touching Safety Guide. The material is developmentally appropriate for each age group and includes content and activities that reinforce the message. The materials for teachers include everything needed to prepare for and present each lesson-including additional information to help teachers better understand the context of the materials they are about to present. For example, teachers have access to a glossary of terms for all of the lessons. They also have handouts and other reference materials-such as information on how to respond to disclosures, how to report suspected abuse, and other supplemental materials. The lessons are organized in a three-year cycle so each child experiences a totally different lesson plan each time the materials are presented and so each child receives the full range of information from the Teaching Touching Safety Guide in small, “digestible” bites, over a three-year period. Then, as a child advances to the next age group, there are a whole new set of age-appropriate lessons that explore the major topics in increasingly greater detail. Your diocese may choose to present one lesson in the fall and one in the spring or to present both lessons at the same time. The themes covered (in an age-appropriate way, of course) in each of the three years are: Year 1, Lesson 1: The Touching Rules-Students learn simple rules about what to do and how to react when someone’s touch is confusing, scary, or makes the child or young person feel uncomfortable. Young people start to deal with the real risks they face when they are out in the world and on their own, and they begin to learn where to draw boundary lines in relationships. Year 1, Lesson 2: Identifying Safe and Unsafe Friends-Children, young people, and their parents establish basic guidelines for working together to make certain which friends and other adults in their environment can be trusted to act safely and in the best interest of each child or young person. Year 2, Lesson 3: Boundaries-Students learn about personal boundaries and how identifying and honoring those boundaries can give a child or young person the self assurance needed to speak up when someone tries to step over the line. Year 2, Lesson 4: Telling Someone You Trust-Children and young people learn who to tell when something makes them feel uncomfortable or confused. This lesson also begins to explore the phenomenon and power of “secrets” in a child’s life at various ages. Year 3, Lesson 5: Grooming-Recognizing risky adult behavior: Part I-Students learn about the types of behavior that may indicate that an adult is grooming the child or young person for something more than friendship. It also helps students learn to trust their own instincts about what is “okay” and what is “not okay.” Year 3, Lesson 6: Grooming-Recognizing risky adult behavior: Part II-Reinforcing and building on the lessons from Year 2, this lesson deals with peer groups and other influences (including grooming by an abuser) that prevent children and young people from reporting inappropriate behavior. It also helps children and young people develop their own decision-making process to use in these situations. Regardless of a child’s grade level at the time the program is implemented, each child should participate in all six lessons during the three-year cycle. Lesson Plan Structure: This program and each included lesson are founded on the principles of appropriate relationship boundaries in the broader context of Christian values. All lessons are age-appropriate, and help children and young people develop the vocabulary and boundary distinctions necessary to empower them to begin to recognize inappropriate behavior by others, while practicing appropriate relationship boundaries in their own lives. Each lesson takes approximately 45 minutes to an hour to complete. Each lesson for each age group includes the following: Instructions to help the teacher, catechist, or youth minister prepare to deliver the lesson. Helpful teaching support from the Catechism to give the teacher or catechist a framework for how to keep the lesson within the context of Church tradition and theology. A learning goal, including expected learning outcomes for students. An overview for creating a successful learning experience for the specific age group. Key vocabulary words and definitions that apply to the lesson. These words empower children and young people with the distinctions they need to help recognize inappropriate behavior by those with whom they interact. Suggested activities, with instructions (and appropriate handouts for students as needed). A closing group prayer that reflects the key message of the lesson. The lessons focus on an age-appropriate discussion of touching safety, relative to the specific roles that different people play in a child’s life. All of the lessons stress the importance of keeping private body parts “private,” and of telling a trusted adult about anyone’s behavior that causes a child to feel uncomfortable or threatened. Additionally, a new set of introductory videos has been developed to make it easier and more comfortable for teachers and catechists to present the lessons to students. The Purpose of the Introductory Videos Child sexual abuse is a sensitive topic. And, although the Touching Safety program lessons include activities that are simple and fun, it is not easy for some adults to initiate a preliminary discussion about sexual abuse. Even those who feel comfortable talking with their own children about these issues may find it challenging to talk about this subject matter in a classroom full of children or teenagers. The new Touching Safety program video introductions are intended to relieve trainers of the responsibility for “breaking the ice” on this sensitive subject matter. The presenter on the video opens the discussion, covers some basic issues, and allows the “live” trainer to use the activities and supplemental materials in the lesson plans to engage children and young people in meaningful discussions about recognizing and avoiding unsafe behaviors. So, while the video lays the groundwork, the trainer uses the activities to help students apply the message from the lessons to their daily lives. Each video introduction is approximately six to seven minutes long. In each age-appropriate video, a presenter will speak directly to children or young people about the purpose of the program and the goals for the lesson, as well as what the children can expect from the activities and discussion. The presenter will introduce the touching safety rules and the concepts of “safe” and “unsafe” friends and adults, and provide some basic facts, vocabulary words, definitions, and discussion points that will be further developed through the activities and supplemental materials provided in the “live” portion of the training. Three different age-appropriate videos are available-one each for: Grades K through 5 (this video is used to introduce both the Grade K-2 lessons and the Grade 3-5 lessons) Grades 6 through 8 Grades 9 through 12 Also, the videos are available in English and Spanish language versions. And, all Spanish videos were written and produced as Spanish language presentations, and not merely as voice over translations or subtitles.

Our mission is to assist the school with community building and stewardship efforts through communication, volunteer work, event planning, brainstorming, community involvement, and leadership.  RESURRECTION PARENT COMMUNITY (RPC) About Us Our mission is to assist the school with the following community building and stewardship efforts through: Communication - Support communication between parents and the school Volunteer work - Helping at events like Taste of KCK, grounds cleanup. RCS parents are required to volunteer for at least 2 activities during the school year. For ongoing volunteer opportunities and to signup, click here . Event planning - Social activities for school families, such as Skate Nights, Chili Bingo (March), St. Nicholas Day Community involvement - Representing Resurrection at various community activities, such as the Dotteversity Parade (September) and the Dia de los Muertos Parade Leadership - Serve as Room Parents to support classroom parties, activities, celebrate teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week, checking in on new RCS families Current Leadership INFORMATION COMING SOON! Meeting Dates RPC meets every other month of the school year from 6:30 - 7:30 PM. Childcare is provided with a light snack and water. Please refer to the school calendar for specific meeting dates.

Explanation of the enrollment steps for returning families. ENROLLMENT FOR RETURNING FAMILIES STEP 1: Complete the enrollment packet. Packets will be sent home on January 29th. The enrollment packet needs to be returned to the school office once completed. STEP 2: Pay the enrollment fee. All families must pay a non-refundable enrollment fee. Information about the enrollment fee is included in the enrollment packet on the Tuition Agreement page. Payment should be dropped off or mailed to the school office at 425 N. 15th St., Kansas City, KS 66102. SECURING FINANCIAL AID STEP 1: Update FACTS. Families need to update their information yearly through FACTS at FACTS Online . To complete FACTS you will need to have your most recent tax return information. STEP 2: Submission of Parish Verification form for in-parish tuition rate: To receive the in-parish tuition rate, drop off the Parish Verification form at your parish. This needs to be signed by the Parish Pastor and returned to Resurrection. This form does not have to be turned in at the time of enrollment.