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...
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...
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...
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...
“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...
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...