February 17, 2026

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Brings Literacy and Inspiration to Silver City Elementary School

A group of nine people pose in front of a blue and green banner that reads "SILVER CITY STARS".

On a bright sunny morning at Silver City Elementary School, the first bell had barely faded when a different kind of excitement filled the halls.

On Friday, February 6, dressed in their traditional crimson and cream, nine men from Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. arrived with stacks of colorful books in hand and big, welcoming smiles.

A group of nine people pose together in front of a decorated banner that reads 'SILVER CITY STARS'.

As part of their volunteer efforts to give back to the community, they spent time reading to first-, second-, and third-grade students.

Each page turned was more than a story read aloud, it was a promise. A promise that learning is powerful. That success is possible.

A teacher in a red jacket reads a storybook to students in a classroom.

“Having the opportunity to read to young people shows how much we care for them, and how much we value the importance of reading,” said Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity member and F.L. Schlagle High School Director of Choral Activities William Brewer.

For Brewer, seeing the young faces look up to him while he read was priceless. “It makes me feel proud. Proud to be an educator. Proud to be in service with my fraternity, it just warms my heart,” he added.

A teacher in a red jacket stands before a group of seated students in a school gymnasium.

Another element of the morning, fourth and fifth-grade students heard members of the fraternity talk about the importance of literacy and their careers.

Fraternity members spoke about how their education allowed them to excel in their work life. It was also an opportunity to encourage students to be brave and believe in themselves.

A teacher reads a book to a group of young children sitting on the floor in a brightly lit classroom.

“I’m not sure what their dreams are. I don’t know what they’ve seen,” said Silver City Elementary School Principal Zaneta Boles. “I just hope students walk away with growing their background knowledge that’s outside these walls.”

Principal Boles thanked the fraternity for their willingness to spend time with her young students and for offering them invaluable advice on life in general.

A teacher in a red jacket reads to a group of students seated in a brightly decorated classroom.

“Whenever I can get anyone from the community to come in and engage with our students, the fact that it’s about literacy makes it more important and valuable,” she shared.

This wasn’t the first time the fraternity has visited Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools. In 2025, they stopped by Quindaro Elementary School for National Day of Reading.

A group of ten diverse individuals pose together in front of a decorative banner that reads 'Silver City Stars'.

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