Hickman Mills Town Hall meeting, March 29

On Tuesday, March 29 at 6:00 p.m., Hickman Mills School District superintendent Dennis L. Carpenter, Ed.D. will host a Town Hall Meeting at Smith-Hale Middle School.

LINC In Photos 2015

We are happy to share this year's LINC in Photos — a visual representation of LINC's impact and presence in the community. LINC in Photos 2015 is dedicated to LINC Chairman Emeritus Landon Rowland, who passed away on Monday, Dec. 28, 2015.

Families and communities celebrate the holidays with LINC Caring Communities

Families and residents around Kansas City came together to celebrate the holidays and to support their community.

Hickman Mills challenges state test scores

The Hickman Mills School District publicly discussed its just-released standardized test scores at an Oct. 23 press conference at the district office. The scores showed areas of lower performance compared to the prior year.

Video: 38 schools celebrate community during Lights On Afterschool

Schools across the Greater Kansas City, Missouri area are showing their after school program appreciation during Lights On Afterschool. Community organizers, students, parents, and teachers came together at their school to celebrate their school with talent shows, family fun nights, and community festivals.

Father and son "Sports Night" at Symington

Fathers and sons came together at Symington Elementary for Sports Night. The event featured games, reading activities, and dinner.

Fall Parent University a success for Hickman Mills

On September 29, families and community members met at Hickman Mills Freshmen Center for an opportunity to connect with resources in their school.

Classes to inform, connect parents at upcoming Parent University in Hickman Mills

Hickman Mills families and school community will come together for the upcoming Parent University at Hickman Mills Freshman Center. Parents are welcome to come and enjoy prize drawings, dinner, and seminars to help navigate school for the modern parent.

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.