Experiences and excitement shared at site coordinator training
“What am I nervous about…? What I’m nervous about is not doing enough” Thi-Le, a new site coordinator with Communities In Schools of Seattle, seemed to express the feel of […]
Site Coordinators, the heart of Communities In Schools
Site Coordinators work as the connection point between the communities around them and the schools in which they are working, bringing a vast array of resources into the schools so […]
CIS of Lakewood to bring afterschool programs to the community
For more kids in Lakewood, the end of the school day won’t necessarily mean an end to the day’s knowledge pursuits. Thanks to a new grant, doors will open to […]
School supplies now in the right hands
We organized the drives. You came out, bringing supplies and donating your free time. And students across the state of Washington triumph. Throughout the past summer, Communities In Schools hosted […]
Time magazine recommends Communities In Schools as one of the most effective organizations deserving of your time.
In it’s September 20th education feature, “Not a Teacher? Not a Problem….Here’s how to lend a hand” Time magazine recommends Communities In Schools as one of the best organizations to […]
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 […]