School Makeover
June 18 - 27, 2025
Woodland Early Learning Center &
Global Academy
We’re excited to announce our return to KCPS Woodland Early Education Center for another inspiring School Makeover project! Last year, we brightened the hallways — and this year, we’re finishing what we started by focusing on the classrooms and more.
But that's not all!
This year, we’re also extending our efforts to support the Global Academy, which shares the top floor of the building. The Global Academy offers a unique and essential program that provides direct instruction in English language development, literacy, math, social-emotional learning, and helps students navigate culture shock and their transition to life and school in Kansas City.
The Academy serves elementary students in grades K-6 through a half-day program in collaboration with their home schools — ensuring that each student still gets to participate in the arts, physical education, and recess at their primary campus. By helping refresh and improve the spaces they learn in, we’re honoring their journey and celebrating the diversity they bring to our city.
Join us for a hands-on, heart-filled volunteer opportunity as we paint, clean, repair, prep, and bring new life to these important learning spaces. No special experience required — just a willing spirit and a desire to make a difference!
By participating, you’ll not only beautify a school — you’ll uplift students, encourage teachers, and help create a space where every child feels welcome, inspired, and supported.
Sign up today and help us make a lasting impact at Woodland and the Global Academy!
Let’s paint, clean, and transform — together.
Serve with us
Bring your small group or work friends and spend a few hours serving in a way that will brighten the days of staff and students in the coming school year.
Register for your dates and times below!
School Prep Day
June 18
Now that we’ve got all our supplies ready, it’s time to dive into the essential preparation phase to ensure Woodland is primed and ready for its makeover week! Volunteers will be busy laying down drop cloths to protect floors and surfaces, preparing walls by patching up any imperfections and giving them a smooth surface for painting, and taking care of any other tasks necessary to create the perfect canvas. This step sets the stage for the exciting week ahead – let’s get to work and make this transformation a reality!
Whether you’re a seasoned DIY enthusiast or just looking to lend a helping hand, there’s a role for everyone in this project. From refreshing the walls with bright coats of paint to sprucing up administrative spaces, every task contributes to the transformation of the school into a more welcoming and conducive learning environment.
Monday
June 23
Lunch provided for full day volunteers
Tuesday
June 24
Lunch provided for full day volunteers
Wednesday
June 25
Lunch provided for full day volunteers
Thursday
June
Lunch provided for full day volunteers. Subject to work needing done.
Volunteer Requirements
To assure proper supervision and safety for all participants, the following policy applies to all youth volunteers who sign up with the Volunteer Coordinator or via online registration.
AGE 16 AND OLDER
Youth 16 and older may participate unaccompanied in the School Makeover Event Project if they have a Youth Release Form, and both are signed by the parent/guardian of the youth. Releases may not be signed by any other person.
AGES 12 – 15
All youth between the ages of 12 and 15 must be accompanied by an adult, with combined release form specified above, completed and signed by their parent or guardian. If adult other than parent is bringing a youth volunteer, please have parent of youth complete release in advance.
- A ratio of 1 adult to every 3 youth volunteers must be maintained.
- Adult sponsors must provide direct oversight for the activities of their charges at all times.
- Youth must be transported to and from the site by their adult sponsors. They cannot be dropped off or wait for pick up at the site.
- Youth will not be allowed in areas with scaffolding and will not be allowed on ladders.
UNDER AGE 12 – NOT ALLOWED
For safety reasons, no one under the age of 12 may participate in this project or be on the project site.
