Wyandotte County

No classes this week after weekend fire at Wyandotte High in Kansas City, Kansas

Students at Wyandotte High in Kansas City, Kansas, will not have classes this week after a weekend fire at the school, Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools announced on Facebook Monday evening.

The district told students in the post to check their district email for a check-in form designed to assess their technical needs.

The district cancelled classes Monday, saying there was a “small fire” in a stairwell over the weekend. The cancellation of classes affects only students at Wyandotte High School.

This story was originally published February 3, 2026 at 7:47 AM.

Robert A. Cronkleton
The Kansas City Star
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