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SUMMARY:40-Year Celebration!
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Join us October 1, 2026, as we honor this milestone and help support future generations of homeschoolers.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\nWhat began in the fall of 1986 with just 17 homeschool families has grown into a vibrant community of more than 8,000 supporters across the Kansas City metro area and through our social media outreach. Today, our ministry serves homeschooling families through an annual conference and curriculum fair, high school graduation ceremony, field trips, used curriculum sales, and many other educational and community-building opportunities.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\nEnjoy a delicious dinner, connect with fellow supporters, and learn more about our ministry and the difference your partnership can make for homeschooling families throughout the Kansas City area. Together we will celebrate God’s faithfulness over the past 40 years and look ahead to an exciting vision for the future as we continue equipping and encouraging homeschool families for generations to come.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\nMake it a date night and celebrate with us! Doors open at 6:00 p.m. on October 1 at Journey Bible Church in Olathe.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\nTogether, we can continue strengthening and supporting homeschool families for generations to come.\n\n[/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”50497″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Member Tickets” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][pricing_table style=”default”][pricing_column color=”Accent-Color” title=”Regular Ticket” id=”1785876318703-2″ tab_id=”1785876318703-2″ price=”35″ currency_symbol=”$” interval=”per person”]July 30 – Sept 3[/pricing_column][pricing_column color=”Accent-Color” title=”Late Ticket” id=”1785876318713-6″ tab_id=”1785876318713-2″ price=”40″ currency_symbol=”$” interval=”per person”]Purchase by Sept 17![/pricing_column][/pricing_table][vc_custom_heading text=”General Admission Tickets” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][pricing_table style=”default”][pricing_column color=”Accent-Color” title=”Regular Ticket” id=”1785876318734-0″ tab_id=”1785876318735-4″ price=”40″ currency_symbol=”$” interval=”per person”]July 30 – Sept 3[/pricing_column][pricing_column color=”Accent-Color” title=”Late Ticket” id=”1785876318743-8″ tab_id=”1785876318743-2″ price=”45″ currency_symbol=”$” interval=”per person”]Purchase by Sept 17![/pricing_column][/pricing_table][image_with_animation image_url=”50497″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Sponsorship Opportunities” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n🌿For 40 years, Midwest Parent Educators has cultivated a thriving homeschool community. Our sponsors help ensure that future generations of families continue to receive encouragement, resources, fellowship, and support. Thank you for helping keep the future homegrown. 🌿\n[/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”50519″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”50520″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Donation Opportunities” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]We’re having a raffle during our Celebration!\nDonate products or services and promote your business while supporting the Mission and Vision of MPE. Contact the office for more information.\nHave you served on the MPE Board or participated in an MPE graduation as a parent or student? Please reach out to the office for a $5 discount coupon code![/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Purchase Tickets Here” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_raw_html css=”.vc_custom_1784220438441{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;border-radius: 3px !important;border-color: #697557 !important;}”]JTVCZm9ybWlkYWJsZSUyMGlkJTNEMTgyJTVE[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]\n
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