by UICSKC Communications Team | Aug 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
Next week marks the beginning of a new school year for our students, families, and staff at UICS. With the pivot to an adjusted curriculum that will provide quality early education options for both virtual and hybrid in-classroom/at-home learning, as well as the...
by UICSKC Communications Team | Jul 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
In preparation for the start of a promising new school year, we want to highlight some very special additions to our UICS family. Julia Mandl joins us as the new Art Coordinator at UICS-Metro Center. Her eclectic experience and unique vision to continue expanding the...
by UICSKC Communications Team | Jul 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
An integral part of UICS curriculum is our strong focus on an inspired sense of empowerment in children and their families. Our students are empowered every day with the tools and knowledge that they can be everything they choose.. This summer, our curriculum shift...
by UICSKC Communications Team | Jul 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
Each week during the summer, UICS students explore creative ways to beat the summer heat. Every Wednesday and Friday, weather permitting, our little learners swap out school clothes for swimsuits to take part in “Water Day” out on the playgrounds. Through various...
by UICSKC Communications Team | Jul 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
In the wake of remote connectivity becoming the nation-wide norm, it is more important than ever that our students have the resources they need to thrive. Thanks to our generous partners at School Smart KC and the Hall Family Foundation, over 90 UICS families from St....
by UICSKC Communications Team | Aug 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
Hello! My name is Aspen Cherrito, and I’m a current senior at St. Teresa’s Academy. As a graduation requirement, we have to complete 90 hours of service at one agency. This past year at my school’s annual service fair for rising juniors, I stumbled across the St. Mark...
by UICSKC Communications Team | Apr 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
In our fast-paced, busy lives, we are fortunate to have generous community members who prioritize service to others. As April is National Volunteer Month, we wanted to take a closer look at the benefits of volunteerism and ask some of our St. Mark Center supporters...
by UICSKC Communications Team | Mar 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
“Does it bite?” “What do you feed it?” “Where does it sleep?” Students from the Yellow Room asked these questions and more when a tortoise, bunny, cat, and three dogs visited their classroom this week. “My students were really interested in pets, so we created several...
by UICSKC Communications Team | Mar 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
A year ago around this time, our students and teachers received a superstar-level experience: a visit from Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes. Here’s a reflection on his time with our students! Heartland Coca-Cola and the Kansas City Chiefs worked together to bring the Chiefs...
by UICSKC Communications Team | Jan 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
My name is Conor Kelly and I am a senior at Rockhurst High School. I have been volunteering at St. Mark Center for three weeks. I’ve had a great time, and I’ve learned a lot. I chose St. Mark Center for my senior service because I am interested in making a lasting...
