Wraparound Support Organization Communities In Schools of Washington Announces $9 Million Investment from Ballmer Group to Expand Student Support Model to More Than 60,000 Students Statewide
FEDERAL WAY, Wash., August 3, 2023- Single Largest Philanthropic Investment in Organization’s 27-Year History Will Help Schools Across the State Reduce Inequities in Education Communities In Schools of Washington® announced […]
Welcome to Elizabeth Hodges, State Director
Message from Julie Kerby, CISWA Board Chair We’re pleased to announce that Elizabeth Hodges has joined Communities In Schools of Washington (CISWA) as the State Director, effective February 14th, 2023. […]
Teaching Kids to Grow Fresh Food
What’s the Problem We’re Trying to Solve? Across the state, one of the many needs we work to support is around food insecurity. Each of the schools served by local […]
Game-Changing Investment to Help Students Overcome Obstacles to Learning
Communities In Schools® (CISTM) announced today that philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has made a transformative $133.5 million gift to the Communities In Schools network, the largest, unrestricted gift in CIS history. […]
From Lonely to Mentored
After meeting a mentor through CIS, one 4th grade student feels like their life changed in a big way.
Partnering with a Purpose: How CIS and IT partners are making a big difference in one Spokane community
At Communities In Schools® (CISTM), we help build communities that surround students for life success. Partnerships bring a rich array of community resources into schools, where students can easily access […]
Creating Warriors of Change
At CIS of Lakewood, the summer program Warriors of Change gave students a chance to grow their leadership skills and effect local change.
63% of Students in Rural Cohort Show Social, Emotional Improvement Despite the Challenges of the Pandemic
To support students in navigating a challenging academic year, the Washington state office of Communities In Schools® (CISTM) and the All Points North Foundation partnered to address social-emotional development in […]
Porch Visits with Grandma Pat
At Illahee Middle School, porch visits helped students keep up their spirits and stay organized during hybrid learning.
Kent Alum Makes Mechanic Dream Come True
This is Jose. When he first started with CIS of Kent, he was attending Kent Phoenix Academy and dreaming of becoming a mechanic.