Washington State Officially Recognizing January as National Mentoring Month
“…Mentoring Month is an opportunity to unite the residents of Washington to empower our students, raise public awareness of the importance of mentoring, recognize those who have impacted youth across the state, and build a brighter future for Washington’s children through mentoring;” We are proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with other amazing youth development […]
Newsletter – Fall 2020
https://mailchi.mp/cisseattle/communities-in-schools-of-seattle-qtr-1-newsletter-4161338
Leading During Uncertain Times
Watch Elizabeth Hodges, Executive Director, participate in a Communities In Schools National Conference panel alongside her peers from other Communities In Schools organizations.
Newsletter – Summer 2020
https://mailchi.mp/cisseattle/communities-in-schools-of-seattle-qtr-1-newsletter-4124053
Newsletter – January 2020
https://bit.ly/CISS_January2020_Newsletter
Kaya, Site Coordinator at Denny International Middle School
Kaya, Site Coordinator at Denny International Middle School talks about her experience connecting with students and their families since the stay-at-home order.
Board Perspective: A Matter of Grace
Communities In Schools of Seattle is part of the nation’s leading dropout prevention program. Our mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. We currently partner with nine Seattle Public Schools, connecting kids to caring adults and critical community resources that help break […]
Tiara Finds Support
Tiara was often absent. She ended up in court for truancy and was falling behind in her classes. The site coordinator at her school discovered that she was battling homelessness, and helped her get back on track.
Khin Gets Help to Get Healthy
Khin was disengaged at school and didn’t seem to listen to his teachers. His teacher referred him to the site coordinator, who realized Khin had a hidden health problem preventing him from being successful.