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Kairos Students and Staff Recognized for Hands-On Learning in Sustainability
Mrs. Emi Belciak and her Green Machine club students were recently recognized for their hands-on learning experiences by the Green St. Louis Machine Gazette: Kairos Academies is a free, personalized learning public charter school where students are empowered to shape their own futures through hands-on, real-world learning. This vision aligns powerfully with Green St. Louis Machine. Together, we inspire students to lead, grow, and solve meaningful challenges—connecting sustain
Jan 233 min read


Learning Through Her Lens: How Monika's Independent Study Blends History and Film
When Kairos senior Monika McDuffie sat down with her history teacher, Brianna Willis, to talk about senior year, she wasn’t looking for another standard class. She wanted a chance to design something of her own. “I’ve always loved history and film,” Monika explained. “So the independent study that I’m doing is called History Through the Lens of Film. We’ve been watching different films and researching the real historical events behind them–and then comparing how each tells th
Nov 14, 20254 min read


Kairos School Supply List: Short, Sweet, Affordable
At Kairos Academies, we’re keeping school supplies simple—and more affordable—for our families. Whether your student is joining us in...
Jul 8, 20252 min read


Kairos Back to School Night: August 15
We’re counting down the days until school starts on Monday, August 18 , and there’s no better way to get ready than by joining us for our...
Jun 20, 20251 min read


Meet Your Kairos Principals: What's New, What's Next
At Kairos, we believe that strong school leadership helps drive student success—and we’re excited for you to meet our incredible school...
Jun 9, 20252 min read


Building Leaders Here: Donors Raise $47,000 for Kairos Seniors
Earlier this month, the Kairos community came together for an unforgettable evening of celebration, storytelling, and generosity at our...
Jun 5, 20252 min read


More Time, More Growth: A Look at the 25-26 School Year Calendar
We’re thrilled to share the 25–26 school year calendar with our Kairos families! Whether you're returning or just joining our community,...
May 24, 20252 min read


Kairos Ranks in the Top 1% Nationwide for Student Belonging
At Kairos Academies, we believe that students learn best when they feel known, supported, and connected—and the latest results from the...
May 7, 20251 min read


Stories from the Stoop: One Mentor’s Mission to Make Success the Norm
Mr. Guadiana pauses to provide 1:1 support When Nick Guadiana first joined Kairos four years ago, he was a middle school teacher with a...
Apr 21, 20254 min read


Putting Teachers First: A Bold New Approach to Pay at Kairos
Kairos is launching Teacher First Compensation, a bold new approach that raises teacher pay and prioritizes our most impactful educators.
Mar 26, 20254 min read


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 25, 20251 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


Kairos in the News: Teen logs 150 hours as medical assistant with goal of becoming cardiologist
Ashanti Nurse, a high school junior at Kairos Academies, is making impressive strides toward her goal of becoming a cardiologist
Nov 19, 20241 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


Kairos Students Engage National Leaders on Diversity in Education
At Kairos Academies, diversity is more than a buzzword–it's a crucial part of our students' learning journey. Recently, we had the honor...
Oct 16, 20241 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
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