Smith-Hale Middle School

Citizens of the World Charter School-Elementary Campus in Kansas City, MO is a tuition-free public charter school that offers personalized instruction, project-based learning, and inclusive classrooms to help students discover their own brilliance and find their place in the world. With a focus on equity and inclusivity, the school fosters an environment where students understand themselves as individuals and members of a community, while also empowering them to embody core values and advocate for positive impact. Through a holistic approach to education, Citizens of the World Charter School prioritizes the academic and social-emotional growth of each student, going beyond test scores to develop well-rounded individuals.Generated from the website

Bernard C. Campbell Middle School, located in Lees Summit, Mo., offers a variety of learning and co-curricular programs to students in grades seven and eight. It is operated by Lees Summit R-VII. The school has an enrollment of more than 900 students and provides various subjects, such as English, math, industrial technology, arts, social studies, family and consumer science, and health and physical education. It also provides elective subjects, including art and craft, music, dance, speech, productions, drama and computers. The school has a media and learning center that organizes various programs that include family literacy nights, scholastic book fairs, teen reader week and the National Library Week. It additionally has various departments, including guidance, advisory, athletics and social services.

Graceland University, founded in 1895 and located in Independence, Mo., provides a variety of graduate and undergraduate programs to students. The university offers various programs through its residential campuses located in Lamoni, Iowa, and Independence, Mo., and online programs through its global campus. It has more than 2,000 students enrolled in various programs. Graceland University s Lamoni campus offers more than 40 undergraduate majors and over 60 degree options. It also provides more than 15 sports events and intramural programs. The university s Independence campus offers undergraduate and graduate programs in education and seminary, and master s degrees in education, nursing and religion. It is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.