Hickman Mills School District shows strong academic improvement

The Hickman Mills C-1 School District showed great progress last school year in their effort to become fully accredited.

Back to School: 2014-2015 enrollment dates and information

Kansas City area families are currently enrolling or preparing their student for enrollment for the 2014-2015 school year. View enrollment information by district below, view the district's website for more information.

Back to School: First days for 2014-2015 school year

School begins for Kansas City area students in five weeks. View start dates for Center, Fort Osage, Grandview, Hickman Mills, Independence, Kansas City Public Schools, and North Kansas City School District. Visit your child's school district website for additional information.

LINC distributes 27,000 free books

LINC distributed 27,000 books, one for every elementary student in the Center, Fort Osage, Grandview, Hickman Mills, Independence, and Kansas City school districts, along with select North Kansas City schools and two charter schools.

LINC prepares 27,000 books for students

LINC and Turn the Page KC staff along with Americorps Vista volunteers are working hard to prepare and process over 27,000 books for distribution to students around Kansas City.

Hickman Mills STEM efforts highlighted by KCPT

A recent KCPT Local Show segment highlighted the efforts of the Hickman Mills School District and their STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) programs. Students from Burke Elementary were tasked with building a stable structure with noodles and marshmallows.

LINC summer camps connects kids to fun learning opportunities

Students can enjoy learning and growing this summer with fun activities that fit their family's schedule with LINC Before & After program in the summer and all day Summer camps.

Results: LINC Chess Girls Tournament at Holliday Montessori

Local students from a total of 25 schools participated in the LINC Chess Girls Tournament this year at Holliday Montessori in the Kansas City Public Schools.

Free tax preparation available for area families

Next Step KC, a community-based non-profit organization, is available for moderate to low income KC residents to prepare for the upcoming tax season.

LINC in Photos 2013

We again are happy to share this year’s version of LINC in Photos – a montage of images which visually share our impact and presence in the community. This has been an exceptional year. We remain excited and committed to the work and the opportunities we have to serve the community. We wish you all the best for the holidays and the year ahead. Happy holidays!

Over 100 LINC students participate in Girls on the Run

Over 100 girls gain confidence through Girls on the Run as 13 LINC sites participate in the 5k run Nov. 16.

Girls gain confidence through Girls on the Run

Burke Elementary girls gain more confidence and fellowship as they participate in Girls on the Run for the second semester.

31 schools celebrate Lights On Afterschool this Year

31 schools in the seven LINC school districts participated in Lights On Afterschool this year.

Community and schools participate in Lights On Afterschool

Kansas City, Missouri area schools and community organizations celebrate after school programming with Lights On Afterschool.

Parents connect with school resources at Parent University

Over 150 people filled the Hickman Mills Jr. High School gym for the October 10 Parent University event supported by LINC as an opportunity for families to connect with resources in their school.

Area schools celebrate with Lights On Afterschool

Area schools celebrate Lights On Afterschool with an evening of programs for students and parents the second week of October.

Hickman Mills celebrates Lights On Afterschool with Family Night

Hickman Mils to host Family Night at District Stadium for Lights On Afterschool.

Community organizes to prevent crime

As an effort to decrease crime in Kansas City through education, October begins with the Crime Prevention Month KickOff at Swope Park Pavilion.

Summer food program reduces food insecurity

The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture recently released a major evaluation of a summer food demonstration project for which LINC is one of a handful of selected demonstration sites. The federal demonstration project is exploring ways to address food insecurity among children during the summer months when school lunches are not available.

Schools reopen week of Aug. 12: First day, enrollment information

Kansas City area school districts to reopen the week of Aug. 12, learn more about enrollment and first day information for the 2013-2014 school year.