Link Community Charter School

Join Link Education Partners for their 25th Annual Link Golf Outing on Monday, July 13, 2026 at Plainfield Country Club! Two shot gun starts - 8 am and 12:30 pm.

A great day of golf for a worthy cause - helping to close the achievement and opportunity gaps for scholars at Link Community Charter School!

Foursomes are going quickly, so register today at https://onecau.se/linkgolf26

Today we celebrate our School Lunch Heroes! Thank you to Link’s amazing cafeteria team for keeping our scholars nourished, energized, and cared for every single day. We appreciate you - Marlene Wilson, Rashad Mathis, Sandy Figueiredo, Saedi Williams, and Shawnetta Rivers. You make a difference every day!

Celebrating our Principal, Hannah M. Kennedy! Today, we honor her leadership and dedication to Link's mission. Mrs. Kennedy joined our school community in 2014 as a history teacher and now serves as principal, guiding a team of teachers and staff in service to our scholars and families. Mrs. Kennedy, who has supported Link's growth to a full K-8 school, is committed to student academic and personal growth, striving for strong results each year. We are grateful for the great care Mrs. Kennedy shows our students and staff every day.

Springfest! A wonderful success at Link Community Charter School today! Our K–4 scholars enjoyed a morning of hands-on learning with Ms. Lovely and the FoodCorps New Jersey team in our outdoor garden classroom, rotating through fun and engaging stations. From taste tests to learning about pollinators to visiting Chef Nick at the hydration station, students showed great enthusiasm and curiosity throughout. We are grateful for the beautiful spring weather and the opportunity to bring learning outdoors in such a joyful and meaningful way.

Join us for a morning of exciting interactive health and wellness workshops and speakers at Link Education Partners’ 11th Annual Mind Body Spirit Breakfast on Friday, April 24, 2026 at Link Community Charter School in Newark, NJ. For details on the event, sponsorships, and tickets, go to https://onecau.se/mbs2026

Link scholars enjoyed “Tim Tam Finds Her Way,” a delightful puppet musical performed by Mr. Peck’s third quarter elective class. Using large puppets, the performers captivated the audience with a heartwarming story and engaging songs. The play follows Tim Tam, a bird who feels unsure of her own worth and sets out on a journey of self-discovery. Along the way, she meets a variety of animals who help her see that everyone is special in their own unique way - including her. Bravo to our puppeteers and Mr. Peck for a wonderful performance!

Enjoy a morning of active learning to strengthen our minds, bodies and spirits with female Link scholars at Link Education Partners’ 11th Annual Mind Body Spirit Breakfast on Friday, April 24, 2026. This year's program will feature a Link alumna who will speak about the impact Link has had on her life; workshops on building connections, women's nutrition, and AI in our lives; and a performance by Link's young scholars. Proceeds will help to close the achievement and opportunity gaps for students at Link Community Charter School. For more information, to sponsor the event, or to purchase tickets, visit https://onecau.se/mbs2026.

Our scholars from Link Community Charter School had an inspiring day at the Elementary & Middle School Leadership Conference at Kean University! Ten Link students, grades 4–8, engaged in meaningful conversations, built their leadership skills, and connected with peers from across New Jersey. A standout moment was hearing from keynote speaker Zach Gowen, whose powerful story reminded our scholars to persevere and believe in their potential. Experiences like this help shape confident leaders, critical thinkers, and future changemakers. We’re so proud of how our scholars represented our community - curious, resilient, and ready to lead!

Even the snow days couldn’t keep our reading buddies apart! Recently, 2nd grade Team Huerta visited their kindergarten friends in Team Veritas to proudly presented their “Books of Awesome,” created during a unit on opinion writing. Students learned how to choose a topic and support their opinions with clear reasons. Some awesome topics included why summer is the best season, favorite dinners, and the awesome sport of soccer. Each published book included thoughtful explanations about why students chose their topics. Thank you to our 2nd grade writers for sharing your creativity and enthusiasm with your kindergarten buddies!

Big cheers as Mr. J (Dave Joisil) visited our K–1 scholars! After seeing him in class videos, they were thrilled to meet him in person. He read Mr. J and the Tower That Fell, bringing the story to life with music and movement. Our young learners left inspired by Mr. J’s book about building resilience, working through emotions, and learning to keep going when things don’t go as planned. Thank you, Mr. J!