As we face this new challenge together, there are many questions.
Here are our best answers as of today. Please check back often to this page, as we will be adding new information, and the answers could change in light of this quickly evolving situation
You can find information on free meals, internet access, school and community resources, and mental health resources.
I need help finding childcare while we are in distancing-learning mode. What do I do?
We received information about flexible childcare opportunities through the YMCA, and they have scholarships for families who need them. See their flyer for more information.
Where can I get help feeding my family?
All of our students, as well as other children in our area, will be able to eat free through the end of the school year. We have two meal pickup options available for students who are learning from home, whether in Park Hill Online or on distance days of the split-mode hybrid plan.
For both options, you must pre-order before picking up your food. We have all the details under Menus and Nutrition.
On January 27, Harvesters will have a food distribution truck at Park Hill High School from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Anyone can show up for assistance.
Our social workers have also put together a list of nearby food pantries that can help families in need:
- A Turning Point:
5105 NW Waukomis Drive
Riverside, MO 64151
816-237-0138
- Avondale United Methodist Pantry:
3135 NE Winn Road
Kansas City, MO 64117
816-452-3518
- Barry Christian Church Pantry:
1500 NW Barry Road
Kansas City, MO 64155
816-436-0462
- Englewood Baptist Church Pantry:
1900 NE Englewood Road
Kansas City, MO 64118
816-453-0975
- Gladstone Seventh Day Adventist Pantry:
3800 NE 80th Street
Gladstone, MO 64119
816-436-2530
- Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Pantry:
5409 NW 72nd Street
Kansas City, MO 64151
816-741-3150
- Harvesters:
3801 Topping Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64120
877-653-9519
- Hillside Christian Church Pantry:
HOPE Wrx
900 NE Vivion Road
Kansas City, MO 64118
816-453-2623
- Metropolitan Lutheran Ministries:
MLM Northland Food Pantry
1100 NE Vivion Rd.
Kansas City, MO 64118
816-454-5295
- Mimi’s Food Pantry:
2255 NW Vivion Road,
Riverside, Missouri 64150
Phone: (816) 735-0220
- Northland Assistance Center:
2018 Gentry Street
North KC, MO 64116
816-421-2243
- Salvation Army - Northland:
5306 N Oak Trafficway
Kansas City, MO 64118
816-452-5663
- SPEAC Food Pantry:
819 Main Street
Parkville, MO 64152
816-746-1057
(Entrance is on 9 Highway - Lower level of Parkville Presbyterian Church)
- St. Charles Catholic Church Pantry:
900 NE Shady Lane
Kansas City, MO 64118
816-468-5153
- St. James Lutheran Church:
1104 NE Vivion Rd.
Kansas City, MO 64118
816-452-1018
- St. Vincent De Paul Food Pantry:
7207 NW Highway 9
Kansas City, MO 64152
816-741-8661
- Vineyard Church:
12300 Arrowhead Trafficway
Kansas City, MO 64165
816-734-8100
- United Way: 211:
United Way 2-1-1 is a free and confidential service that connects people to everyday needs that aren’t quite 9-1-1 emergencies. Simply dial 2-1-1, or visit their website to search for resources on your own.
- Northland Human Services Directory:
This is a list of resources for families who need help.
I still need internet access for my child to work on distance learning at home. What do I do?
Park Hill’s department of technology still has a limited number of free wireless hotspots available for families who do not have reliable internet access at home. Families who have no internet access, have low-speed or dial-up internet, or can only access the internet via smart phone are great candidates for this opportunity. For more information about getting a hotspot for use at home, please call (816) 359-5000.
How can I get information on other resources?
Find resources from our school social workers, some of which include food resources, community resources for parents, housing and shelter resources, medical and dental resources, and substance abuse resources.
Are there any mental health resources to help us during this challenging time?
To help you deal with your children’s and your own fears about COVID-19, many mental health experts are providing guidance, including the CDC and The Child Mind Institute. You can also watch our webinar, Parenting in Challenging Times: How to Care for your Child and Yourself During this Pandemic.
National Association of School Psychologists
https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/talking-to-children-about-covid-19-(coronavirus)-a-parent-resource
How to Raise an Emotionally Intelligent Child: Teaching kids to recognize and express their emotions in healthy ways
https://www.verywellfamily.com/tips-for-raising-an-emotionally-intelligent-child-4157946
Benefits of Mindfulness for Kids and Teens
https://www.verywellfamily.com/benefits-of-mindfulness-for-kids-4769017
37 Techniques to Calm an Anxious Child
https://gozen.com/37-techniques-to-calm-an-anxious-child/
Building your child’s self-esteem
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvufTp2c2LU
15 Coping Skills for Kids: Simple Strategies can help kids embrace their emotions
https://www.verywellfamily.com/coping-skills-for-kids-4586871
Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/outbreak_factsheet_1.pdf
Talking to children about COVID-19
American Academy of Pediatrics
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/chest-lungs/Pages/2019-Novel-Coronavirus.aspx
Resilience Guide for Parents and Teachers
American Psychological Association
https://www.apa.org/helpcenter/resilience
15 Coping Skills for Kids: Simple Strategies can help kids embrace their emotions
https://www.verywellfamily.com/coping-skills-for-kids-4586871