Name: Chicken Shack Fun Food Wednesday
Start: 2026-10-21
Location: Chicken Shack

Question 1

What promotions and items can I buy on the EKAPS Shop right now?

Accepted Answer

EKAPS Shop sells official school gear and paid activities. Current items listed include Additional/Replacement Elementary Placards ($2.00), PE Uniforms (mandatory, $10.00–$15.00), 2026 Spirit Shirts ($10.00), EKAPS Explore More Program items ($12.00–$40.00), Spirit Shirt Sale items ($5.00–$15.00), Course Books for 2026–27 ($30.00–$145.00), and event payments such as Gilcrease Orchard field trips ($25.00), Wildfire Bowling field trip ($15.00), Chicken Shack Fun Food Wednesday (10/21/2026, $8.00), Smith Center 'Paige in Full' field trip (10/16/2026, $25.00) and Nevada State University field trip (11/20/2026, $25.00).

Question 2

How do I buy spirit shirts or PE uniforms from Explore Knowledge Academy?

Accepted Answer

Buy spirit shirts and PE uniforms through the EKAPS Shop page. Spirit shirts are listed (2026 Spirit Shirts $10.00) and Spirit Shirt Sale items are offered ($5.00–$15.00). PE uniforms are mandatory and listed on the shop at $10.00–$15.00. Follow the Shop EKA page links to add items to your cart and complete payment.

Question 3

When are EKAPS field trips and how much do they cost?

Accepted Answer

Field trip listings on the EKAPS Shop include event names and prices. Notable dates posted are Smith Center 'Paige in Full' on 2026-10-16 ($25.00), Chicken Shack Fun Food Wednesday on 2026-10-21 ($8.00), and Nevada State University field trip on 2026-11-20 ($25.00). Other field trips such as Gilcrease Orchard (Grades 2–3 and Grades 4–5) and Wildfire Bowling (Grades 3–5) are listed with participation fees ($25.00 and $15.00 respectively). Check each shop item for permission slip and trip-specific details.

Question 4

Are PE uniforms required at EKAPS and where can I get them?

Accepted Answer

Yes, PE uniforms are listed as mandatory on the EKAPS Shop. They are available for purchase on the Shop EKA page with a price range shown as $10.00 through $15.00. Contact the school front office or check the shop item for sizing and pickup details.

Question 5

What makes Explore Knowledge Academy of Public Speaking different from other Las Vegas charter schools?

Accepted Answer

EKAPS is Nevada’s only K–12 school that embeds public speaking into all classes, offering personalized learning, leadership development, campus-wide technology (iPads or Chromebooks for students), a distance learning option, Cognia accreditation, and an open governance model. EKAPS is also the oldest running charter school in Nevada and holds strong academic recognitions including Cognia accreditation and high ACT performance.

Question 6

How do I pay for EKAPS field trips like Gilcrease Orchard or the Smith Center visit?

Accepted Answer

Payments for field trips are processed through the EKAPS Shop page. Select the specific field trip item (e.g., Smith Center - Paige in Full 10/16/26 or Gilcrease Orchard), add it to your cart, and complete checkout online. Each event listing shows the participation fee (commonly $25.00) and any posted date. For questions about permissions or financial assistance, contact the school office.

“Personalizing Education – Challenging Minds”

Explore Knowledge Academy of Public Speaking

Shop EKAPS

New At EKAPS!!!

Additional/Replacement Elementary Placards

PE Uniforms – Mandatory

2026 Spirit Shirts

EKAPS Explore More Program

Spirit Shirt Sale

Course Books – 26-27

Gilcrease Orchard Field Trips – Grades 2 & 3

Smith Center – Paige in Full – FIELD TRIP 10.16.26

Gilcrease Orchard Field Trip – Grades 4 & 5

Nevada State University FIELD TRIP 11.20.26

Wildfire Bowling Field Trip – 3-5th Grades

Chicken Shack Fun Food Wednesday – 10.21.26

EKAPS Essentials