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Scuola Vita Nuova Charter School

535 Garfield Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64124 United States Get Directions
816-231-5788
https://svncharter.org/
In 1908, the Italian Mission was created in Kansas City to provide support to the increasing numbers of Italian immigrants entering the city. There were needs for medical and childcare, English lessons, youth activities, and education. In 1918, Dr. John Bisceglia arrived in Kansas City to assess the Mission in its work. He built the existing Northeast Community Center in 1940 at 544 Wabash, followed by the Christ Presbyterian Church in 1950. These organizations worked in affiliation with each other to provide for the needs of the neighbors of the community. Following Dr. Bisceglia's death, his son-in-law, Judge Charles Shangler revived the campus and provided many cultural exchanges and opportunities for the changing multicultural neighborhood.
In 1999, Judge Shangler applied for and received permission to open a charter school on the campus, beginning with 4 grades. It was called Scuola Vita Nuova, "School of New Life". He saw it as a way to continue his father-in-law's good works in the Northeast Neighborhood. His desire was to provide local families with educational opportunities that included exposure to the arts. He enhanced the campus buildings with historical and cultural beauty. In 2004, with Judge Shangler's support, Scuola Vita Nuova expanded to include a middle school. Currently, SVN serves Kindergarten through 8th grades.
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