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Dear Link Current & Prospective Families,

Welcome to Link Community Charter School ! Whether you are a parent, a student, an alumnus, or someone in search of a great school, you will find a very special school community here—one built on a firm foundation of core values and a deep commitment to educating our youth in and around Newark. The faculty and staff provide a rich and vibrant program that nurtures the development of our students’ minds, bodies and spirits as they grow to be tomorrow’s leaders who will shape our future.

Link has journeyed far since its founding by the Sisters of St. Dominic, in 1969 as Project Link—a non-denominational independent middle school for 7th and 8th graders. At the time, the Dominican Sisters boldly created a school that would change the lives of over 3,000 young people and enrich the city of Newark. In doing so, they planted a seed that has sprouted and grown strong over the course of the next 49 years. During this time, Link would not only provide a powerful school community to its students and families but also support the development of numerous school leaders that would serve communities across the United States in a changing educational landscape.

In 2014, Link stepped boldly yet again and sought to convert to a public charter school. Granted approval on July 15th, Link Community Charter School is built on a strong legacy of social justice. Fifth graders joined the Link community in September 2015 thus launching our school growth and realizing our long-term desire to serve more students more deeply with a four-year middle school program. In September 2015 Link added the sixth grade, and began serving 288 students. In 2017 the school's charter was renewed and it allowed for the expansion to 320 students. The seed planted in 1969 has taken root and grown strong thus enabling Link to continue to build on our commitment to provide access to quality education for all youth.

When you visit, and I hope you will, you will find confident happy children who are eager to learn; energetic and dedicated teachers who plan thoroughly for engaging instruction and go beyond the expected to support student growth; an academic program that values strong math and literacy skills, as well as creative expression and the arts; support systems that enable all learners to be successful; and a community committed to modeling and teaching core values as an essential component of educating the whole child.

At Link, the work is hard but rewarding and it calls upon every member of our school community—students, parents, teachers, staff, trustees, community partners to give their very best. Together, the members of the Link community support growth—school growth and student growth!

Sincerely,
Maria Pilar Paradiso
Head of School

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06/30/2025 - 07/01/2025    
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
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LCCS Special Board Meeting, 6:30 pm, virtual only
30 Jun
06/30/2025    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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07/02/2025    
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Link Summer Academy Staff Professional Day
02 Jul
07/02/2025    
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
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03 Jul
07/03/2025 - 07/04/2025    
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Link Summer Academy, Pennsylvania Ave Campus
07 Jul
07/07/2025 - 07/11/2025    
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Fun Wednesdays in July: How does your Garden Grow?, K-Gr. 4 Families
09 Jul
07/09/2025    
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Explore our school garden and learn about healthy foods. Create tasty snacks and enjoy light refreshments. The event will be held at our campus at [...]
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Link Summer Academy, Pennsylvania Ave Campus
14 Jul
07/14/2025 - 07/18/2025    
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Open House for Prospective Families - Kindergarten at Penn Campus
16 Jul
07/16/2025    
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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Fun Wednesdays in July: Math Night, K-Gr. 4 Families
16 Jul
07/16/2025    
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Play games with dice and cards and swing into some wiffle ball fun!  Cheer on your favorite team and enjoy hot dogs, chips, and ice [...]
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Link Summer Academy, Pennsylvania Ave Campus
21 Jul
07/21/2025 - 07/25/2025    
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Fun Wednesdays in July: Write Night
23 Jul
07/23/2025    
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Celebrate imagination through self-portraits, like stories, and dream clouds. A night of creativity and self-expression for all. The event will be held at our campus [...]
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Link Summer Academy, Pennsylvania Ave Campus
28 Jul
07/28/2025 - 07/31/2025    
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Fun Wednesdays in July: Family Game Night and Potluck Supper
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07/30/2025    
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Bring your favorite dish and game to our final summer gathering. Enjoy board games and laughter with friends and family!  The event will be held [...]
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Fun Wednesdays in July: How does your Garden Grow?, K-Gr. 4 Families
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Open House for Prospective Families - Kindergarten at Penn Campus
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Link Community Charter School admits students of any race, color, and national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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