Kansas City Academy Builds Legacy In Waldo

Over the course of the Summer we've talked about a great deal going wrong in this enclave and we wanted to take just a moment to celebrate the brighter side of our 2nd favorite cowtown working-class neighborhood.

Accordingly . . .

Here's a bit of backstory and celebration of an important achievement . . .

"The original KCA founders first opened a school in a basement on Troost when they left Loretto, incorporating it as a “learning cooperative” .  After several years they purchased the current building, formerly an engineering school, on Main St.  Fun fact:  one of those founders is still teaching at the school!"

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Kansas City Academy Celebrates 40 Years in Waldo

There is a beautiful, large old brick building on Main St in Waldo you have probably driven by many times...perhaps you wondered, what is this place? Surrounded by residential homes and across from a church, Kansas City Academy is an arts focused middle and high school, located at 7933 Main St.