Kansas City Broke Ground on New Elementary School
The $35 million Woodland Hills Elementary will soon consolidate students from Silver City and Noble Prentis.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Primary Education
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Kansas City Kansas Public Schools has officially broken ground on the new Woodland Hills Elementary School at 2400 Steele Road. The campus is designed to support 500-550 students following a successful bond initiative vote.
Why it matters
The project addresses district infrastructure needs by consolidating older facilities into a modern learning environment. This development stems from a voter-approved initiative that prioritizes long-term educational capacity in Kansas City.
The new $35 million facility at 2400 Steele Road will accommodate 500-550 students. This project, greenlit by voters in November 2024, will replace capacity at the existing Silver City and Noble Prentis elementary schools.
The players
Kansas City Kansas Public Schools
The local school district responsible for managing the district-wide transition and construction of the new elementary facility.
The details
The facility is designed with technology-enhanced classrooms and dedicated spaces for career and technical education. To ensure student safety, the school will incorporate advanced monitoring systems and updated security protocols. The current Silver City site is slated to be repurposed as a new home for the Argentine Middle School once the consolidation process concludes.
Timeline
Voters approved the bond initiative in November 2024.
The district held the groundbreaking ceremony on October 13, 2026.
Construction is expected to be completed by December 2027.
The Home Front
This project marks a shift in local educational infrastructure as the district follows the mandate set by the November 2024 bond initiative. It represents a long-term investment in regional property value and school logistics through the consolidation of older sites.
Families currently attending Silver City or Noble Prentis should prepare for the future transition as these sites are scheduled to be repurposed. Keep an eye on official district communications regarding student reassignment timelines as the December 2027 completion date approaches.
The takeaway
The move to Woodland Hills Elementary represents a significant change in the local school footprint for area families. Residents should monitor district progress reports to stay updated on the transition timeline for Silver City and Noble Prentis students.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest updates in Primary Education within the district.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KSHB 41 Kansas City News.
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