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!

Barber and Beauty Day continues to provide children with free haircuts

Attucks Elementary students in the Kansas City Public Schools receive free haircuts from local shops during the 5th annual Barber and Beauty Day.

Community collects warm clothing for Woodland

Three community partners are hosting a clothing drive for 3 and 4 year old students at Woodland Early Learning Community School.

Whittier students receive free books

Mayor Sly James reads "Where the Wild Things Are" to students at Whittier Elementary in KCPS. Each student received 5 free books from KPMG.

LINC students active with soccer clubs

Garcia, Rogers, and Whittier Caring Communities partner with Mattie Rhodes Center to create weekly soccer club for students.

Gladstone receives picture from the White House

Gladstone Elementary received a letter and picture from the White House and the first family which is now proudly displayed at the school located in the Kansas City Public Schools.

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.

Woodland receives renovations from community

Woodland Early Learning Community School receives updated bus lane and parking spaces through a 15 person community service project.

School Board School develops leadership within community

School Board School meeting hold public seminars to connect community and promote continued improvement in Kansas City Public Schools.

Crime Prevention Month Continues with Lights On Afterschool

Lights On Afterschool programs participate in Crime Prevention Month.

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.

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.

KCPS seeks community input on Facilities Master Plan

As the Facility Master Plan develops, students, teachers, parents, and community members can share their thoughts about the needs of their KCPS school.

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.

Kansas City Public Schools celebrates academic improvement

The Kansas City Public Schools celebrated significant academic improvement on the state of Missouri standardized test scores which were released Aug. 23.

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.

Community comes out for Melcher school extravaganza

Over 100 attendees participate in free health screenings, safety information, entertainment and food at Melcher Elementary Caring Communities End of Summer Extravaganza July 25.

Melcher is one of LINC's 24 Caring Communities sites in the Kansas City Public Schools. The new school year starts in mid-August.

Kansas City area focuses on summer reading

Summer is drawing to a close and students in the Kansas City area could be going back to school this summer with an advantage.