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Green makeover

For educators at St. Patrick School, it seems somehow fitting that their building is going green.

A comprehensive overhaul of the Northland kindergarten through eighth-grade parochial school was recently completed, just in time for the start of classes Monday, Aug. 18.

PANTHER PRIDE

Last year was the first time in six years Park Hill South High’s girls volleyball team did not hoist a district championship trophy over its head.

It was tough to blame them though, as a team full of underclassmen met up with an Oak Park team full of seniors.

Cummings begins swan song as district leader

North Kansas City Schools Superintendent Tom Cummings thinks the best is yet to come.

White’s the man with the No Child Left Behind plan

As North Kansas City Schools tries to find a way out of the No Child Left Behind woods, students, parents, teachers, and administrators are depending on the orientation skills of one man, Todd White.

White is the district’s deputy superintendent and the person charged with leading the campaign to meet the ever-more-rigorous federal education standards known as the No Child Left Behind law.

A good plan, plenty of preparation and teamwork are the going to be key facets of the game plan to help every child in the district grow and succeed, White said.

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North Education Guide

School's almost out. Summer is the time for kids to have fun, but it's also a great time to keep your kids sharp and prepared for school next fall. Sun Tribune Newspapers' Summer Education Guide gives you tips on how to keep your kids active, entertained and educated this summer, regardless of their age.

Life in the Northland

The Northland is thriving. Business is booming, and there’s a lot to do from parks to theater and in between. Check it out in our annual Life in the Northland magazine.