CIS is back at the Fair, offering entertainment and free books
The Puyallup Fair is back. And for the forth year in a row, Communities In Schools is there to join in on the fall weather fun. For a number of […]
12 new AmeriCorps members soon to join our team
Big news is happening in the Communities In Schools of Washington network. Spaces will be cleared and name tags are to be printed in school districts across the state of […]
School-based health care a worthy investment
Reprinted from Spokesman Review Baby boomers often have vivid memories of the school nurse’s office of their childhood. A woman in a white, starched cap poised near a pristine cot, […]
School supply drives in full motion as school starts up
Ah, the end of summer. For kids, school is fast approaching, bringing with it new teachers, tests, and homework. For parents, its a time for back-to-school shopping so that their […]
As Communities In Schools expands in Washington State so does Comcast support
Communities In Schools of Whatcom County , the organization’s newest Washington State office is now ready for a new school year. A key part of their program is mentoring and […]
Puyallup businesses team up with Communities In Schools to collect school supplies
Excerpted from the Tacoma News Tribune By Neil Pierson The average American family will spend $96.39 this year to buy classroom supplies for their children. But that number tells only […]
Senator Murray Secures Critical Investments for Eastern Washington Education Priorities
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS) Subcommittee, announced that she has included […]
5th Annual Stuff the Bus!
“Stuff the whaat?” Stuff the Bus! It’s that time again, and in it’s 5th year, Communities In Schools of Seattle’s Stuff the Bus campaign is at full throttle. Stuff the […]
CISO Café: a work-ready training program for Orting youth
Orting residents are about to enjoy another lunch option in their charming downtown – one that will not only satisfy their hunger but also fill their hearts knowing their patronization […]
Kent Performance Learning Center graduates 30 seniors this year
Last week 30 seniors graduated with diplomas from the Kent Performance Learning Center, a non-traditional high school jointly operated by Communities In Schools in partnership with the Kent School District. […]