Missouri Tax Amnesty Program begins now through November 30

Businesses and individuals with delinquent taxes before Dec. 31, 2014 are eligible to pay now through November 31 without interest or penalties with the Missouri Tax Amensty Program.

Two longtime LINC site coordinators retire

Two long-time LINC Caring Communities site coordinators – Janis Bankston and Erma Wright – are retiring.

Both were recognized by LINC founder Bert Berkley at the May 2015 LINC Commission meeting.

Results: LINC Chess End of Year Tournament in Hickman Mills

Over 200 students competed in five rounds of chess during the LINC Chess End of Year Tournament at Hickman Mills Freshman Center Saturday, May 9. Congratulations to all participants!

LINC prepares 35,000 books for students

Watch our video about the process of preparing 35,000 books for delivery to students this summer. Community volunteers and several organizations have helped to make this year's distribution a success.

Results: LINC Chess Girls Tournament at Border Star Montessori in K.C.P.S.

One hundred and one students fought the snow with their families to play at the LINC Chess Girls Tournament at Border Star Montessori on Saturday, February 28. Photos will be available online at facebook.com/LINCchess.

Hickman Mills cuts the ribbon for Ervin Early Learning Center

Designed for all pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students, Ervin Early Learning Center works to prepare students for elementary school. Kindergarten students have transferred from sister schools in the districts or are previous Ervin Early Learning Center pre-kindergartners. This is a major initiative of the Hickman Mills School District which is receiving extensive attention including a Kansas City Star editorial.

LINC in Photos 2014

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.

300 LINC students participate in Girls on the Run 5K

Over 300 girls from 18 LINC Caring Communities Sites participated in the Girls on the Run 5k race on Saturday, Nov. 22, at Arrowhead Stadium. The youth were cheered on by parents and LINC staff during the race.

Hickman Mills recognized by U.S. Department of Education for improvement

Hickman Mills School District has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for its success in improving student performance.

Kansas City area schools celebrate during Lights On Afterschool

Lights On Afterschool celebrations began now through the rest of the week with additional events being held later in the month. View kclinc.org/lightson to find a Lights On Afterschool celebration near you.

LINC Family Night at Ruskin High School draws 600 people

Over 600 people attended the Ruskin High School football game during the 6th annual LINC Family Night in Hickman Mills. LINC staff from six school districts came together to support Hickman Mills families with free family fun including a tailgate cookout, balloon release, and a half-time drill team and drum line show performed by LINC students.

Kansas City commits to Talk, Read, Play

Turn the Page KC and Mayor Sly James hosted a community conversation on August 25th aimed at advancing the “Talk, Read, Play with Your Child Every Day” campaign.

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.