Partner Schools Elementary
& Pre-K Ministries
Closing the Opportunity Gap
Resurrection’s Vision 2030 includes Closing the Opportunity Gap. Our Partner Schools program plays a key role in that initiative as we work to combat the fact that of the 6,800 four-year-olds in the KC metropolitan area, less than 1/3 have access to pre-school.
Part of our Vision 2030 Closing the Opportunity Gap is to ensure every four-year-old who will attend our partner schools has access to pre-K education so that they are prepared to succeed in elementary school.
We are also working to increase the number of partner schools from the present eight to ten, including one partnership in each campus’ surrounding community.
These are big goals that won’t be accomplished over night. But, we work to close this gap inch by inch, day by day, & there are plenty of opportunities detailed below for you to join us!
Schools We Support
Kansas City
- Wendell Phillips - KCMO
- Troost Elementary - KCMO
- Wheatley Elementary - KCMO
- JA Rogers - KCMO
- East High School - KCMO
- Welborn Elementary - KCK
- Quindaro Elementary - KCK
- Ridgeview Elementary - Olathe, KS
- Fairview Elementary - Olathe, KS
- Apache Elementary - Overland Park, KS
- Grace United Ministries - After School Tutoring
Pre-K
- Project Eagle - KCK
- Early Learning - KCK
- Della Lamb - KCMO
- Woodland Early Learning Center - KCMO
Global
- Juan Wesley School - Ciudad Espana, Honduras
- Ditshego Preschool & Open School - Centurion, South Africa
- Malawi Methodist Preschools - Malawi
Backpacks for Hunger
At Resurrection’s partner schools, 75-100% of students qualify for the free/reduced lunch program. These students depend on their school lunch and breakfast programs for the majority of their nutrition needs during the week but don’t have this option over the weekend. Our Backpacks for Hunger program provides nutritious food to help students get through the weekend and return to school on Monday ready to focus on their schoolwork.
Serve at One of Our Pre-K Partners
Our partner school preschools serve families, including immigrant and refugee families, with educational childcare and family support services. Classroom activities provide age-appropriate activities to build children’s social-emotional, physical, language, and cognitive skills.
In-school serving opportunities are available assisting teachers or students. Volunteers can serve during morning hours on a regular basis or help out from time to time as needed. Those with flexible schedules are especially needed. For more information on training requirements contact Linda Anderson.
Partner Schools Amazon Wishlist
Our Amazon wishlist is a great place to shop online for the incentive store toys, snacks, and hygiene items that support our Partner Schools need.
Be sure to select “Gift Registry Address” when you checkout and your donation will be shipped directly to our team.
Ready to take the next step?
If you are considering taking the next step and attending training for our Partner Schools Ministry but would like to know more details about serving opportunities and time commitments involved please email Ann Carter or call her at (913) 707-7209.
For questions about our Pre-K Education Initiatives, please contact Roberta Lyle.
