"Hands of Hope" initiative expands to all District schools

"Hands of Hope" initiative expands to all District schools

The Kansas City, Missouri School District (KCMSD) "Hands of Hope" initiative will re-launch Saturday, July 24 through a mix of revitalization work and upgrades at 30 school sites.

Led by the KCMSD Adopt-A-School Steering Committee, volunteers from across the metropolitan area will help prepare schools for the 2010-2011 school year. The following work will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.:

· Painting of the curb areas

· Sweeping and repainting parking stripes

· Raking along fence lines

· Painting of the fourth-floor hallways at Southwest High

· Painting of the café at Lincoln College Preparatory Academy

· Painting of the classrooms at Banneker Elementary


8:30 a.m. to Noon......and from..... 1pm to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 24th

Volunteers are asked to work either the 8:30am - Noon shift or the 1pm- 4:30pm shift.

"We are thrilled the community has once again stepped forward as a willing partner in our preparation for the upcoming school year," Superintendent John Covington said. "Great schools are a result of a strong and supportive community. Hands of Hope is a wonderful demonstration of what is possible for our schools when we all work together."


Potential volunteers are encouraged to contact Irene Von Collins at the Parent Resource Center by calling (816) 418-8615.