Piper, Kansas facts for kids
Piper is a cool neighborhood located in Kansas City, Kansas, USA. It used to be a small, quiet country area before it became part of Kansas City in 1991.
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The Story of Piper
Piper started as a small village way back in 1888. That same year, it even got its own post office, which helped people send letters and packages. The post office served the community for many years, finally closing in 1971.
Learning in Piper
The Piper School District
Kids in Piper go to schools run by the Piper USD 203 public school district. This district includes several schools:
- Piper High School
- Piper Middle School
- Piper Prairie Elementary School
- Piper Creek Elementary School
- The Early Childhood Center
Amazing Internet at School
Did you know that Piper's schools were the very first in the whole country to get super-fast internet? They were the first to have Google Fiber! This means students and teachers have amazing internet speeds for learning and projects.
Sports Achievements
The Piper High School football team, known as the Piper Pirates, had a fantastic season in 2012-2013. They won their first-ever regional bracket, which is a big deal in high school sports!
Famous Faces from Piper
- Eric Stonestreet - He is a well-known actor who used to go to Piper High School.
