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Leadership Grows Here Here at Kairos, we share a core belief that young people not only deserve opportunity–they deserve to lead. As we reflect on this past year, that belief feels more important than ever. As a young and growing school system, we’ve faced transitions, tough decisions, and moments where we were learning while doing. But challenge did not shake our conviction. Through every shift and every stretch, our north star held steady: we are here to grow leaders. Leade

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

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

When I started Stories from the Stoop, my goal was simple: to create a space where we could reflect openly on where Kairos has been, where we’re headed, and what we’re learning along the way. This year feels especially meaningful. We’re graduating our first class, opening new doors for students, and sharpening our identity as a school. These milestones remind us that Kairos is no longer the scrappy startup it once was—we’ve matured into a community with deeper roots, stron