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Message from the Head of School

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Dear friends,

Welcome to Link Community Charter School! Whether you are a parent, a student, an alumnus, a teacher or someone in search of a great school, you will find a very special school community here—one built on a longstanding commitment to social justice, a firm foundation of core values, and a deep belief in the capacity of our young people to excel. 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 become tomorrow’s leaders.

We strongly believe that all children deserve a quality education and can achieve given the right educational environment, and we aim to deliver that each and every day for our young scholars. For over fifty years, we have remained resolute in our commitment to social justice and educational equity. We have built a program that bridges academic and achievement gaps and readies young people for a future that needs their talents and skills.

When you visit, and I hope you will, you will find a positive and safe school environment; energetic and dedicated teachers who plan thoughtfully 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.

As you learn more about Link you will learn that not only is our program and community strong, but so are our results. We look at results broadly, acknowledging that student success is defined by much more than test scores. Nevertheless, we work towards strong performance and growth on state assessments.

Scholars leave Link prepared not for comprehensive high schools in the city but for competitive magnet schools and private schools, including independent day and boarding schools, throughout the country, as well as strong Catholic schools in the region. Recent graduating classes have earned between $6 and $7 million in scholarships and financial to make their high school acceptances a reality. They then graduate high school and college at rates higher than their peers in Newark.

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, we all support student growth and a bright future!

Peace,

Maria Pilar Paradiso, J.D.
Head of School

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06/10/2025    
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06/19/2025    
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06/20/2025    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
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LCCS Board of Trustees Meeting - Regular and Annual Meetings
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8th Grade Social
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Early Dismissal
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Early Dismissal
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Early Dismissal
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No School: Juneteenth
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8th Grade Awards Program & Breakfast
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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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