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.

Upcoming K.C.P.S. Kindergarten Roundup schedule for 2015-2016 school year

K.C.P.S. parents and guardians are invited to attending Kindergarten Roundup to prepare their kindergartner for the upcoming 2015-2016 school year. View schedule for upcoming dates.

LINC and LINCWorks staff recognized for community works

Roosevelt Dickerson, LINC Site Coordinator in K.C.P.S., and Carolyn Bruce-Hill and Lindsay Smith, LINC Works Case Managers, are being recognized this month for their efforts to the community. LINC and LINC Works as whole continue to provide support to area families and communities.

Kansas City Public Schools seeks public input for master plan

Kansas City Public Schools is conducting a master planning study to maximize opportunities for student achievement and to increase enrollment by delivering the best academic and extra-curricular programs possible within the available financial resources.

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.

Kansas City Digital Inclusion Summit set for Oct. 17

Community members, teachers, business leaders, families and more are invited to voice digital literacy concerns in Kansas City and how to solve those problems creating a digital divide across the city. The summit is open to both Missouri and Kansas residents.

Second annual crime prevention celebration unites law enforcement, community

BECAUSE OF THE RAIN, THIS EVENT IS CANCELED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED.

In a continuing effort to support crime prevention, Kansas City United Against Crime will host its annual kick-off event Thursday, October 2 at Spring Valley Park at E. 27th Street and Woodland Ave. Free food and activities will be available to families and community residents from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

LINC works with community members to provide senior housing to residents

LINC staff worked with several partners and community members to reopen the vacated Mt.Washington and Seven Oaks schools to provide quality senior housing. The facilities now offer local Independence and Kansas City residents with modern one and two bedroom apartment options.

Gladstone partnership to host second annual health fair

Gladstone Caring Communities will host its second annual health fair entitled Bike Safety Rodeo Health and FInancial Fair Sat., October 4 at Gladstone Elementary in Kansas City Public Schools.

Woodland Early Learning Community School featured on KCPT

Teachers, parents and community rally around the new early learning center.

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.

Jackson County Spelling Bee expands to include Clay County students

The recent expansion of the Jackson County Spelling Bee to Clay County opens the spelling bee to students in the eight school districts in Clay County. Participation in the Jackson-Clay Spelling Bee gives students the opportunity to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.

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.

Health fair to provide community with free immunizations, physicals

Back-to-School Health Fair, sponsored by the City of Kansas City Health Department, HealthCareUSA, and more will provide free sports physicals, immunizations, well being checks and more.

LINC and Freedom Schools partner to empower KCPS students

Freedom Schools and LINC work together at African-Centered College Preparatory Academy to keep KCPS students learning throughout the summer.

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.

Students create murals inspired by books during LINC Summer School

LINC students at Pitcher Elementary create original murals as part of their reading component. Murals can be seen at Pitcher Elementary in Kansas City Public Schools.

Mayor James promotes summer reading at Attucks Elementary

Students in the LINC Summer School program at Attucks Elementary in the Kansas City Public Schools had a special reading event with Mayor Sly James from the City of Kansas City, Missouri.

Summer programs start

Extensive summer school programs started June 4 in several LINC-supported school districts. In the Kansas City Public Schools, LINC was one of several partners opening a summer school program with a strong focus on instruction in core academic areas. Over 7,000 students are enrolled in KCPS summer programs.

Over 200 residents celebrate at Holliday Montessori