Monthly Archives: March 2010

A survey of teachers across the country confirms what Communities In Schools has long suspected. By supporting at-risk kids with non-academic needs we help teachers do what they do best: teach. “Not every kid comes to school prepared to learn,” … Continue reading →

Excerpted from the Bellingham Herald Kira M. Cox Options High School junior Michelle Ewing looks forward to Wednesday afternoons when she gets to pretend. One minute she might be an acorn, then the next minute a passenger on a cruise … Continue reading →

Excerpted from the The Spokesman-Review Jody Lawrence-Turner March 8, 2010 Dropout prevention, bringing local resources into schools for students, and helping young people stay healthy are among Communities in Schools’ goals. The national nonprofit was drawn to Spokane because of … Continue reading →

Excerpted from the Tacoma Weekly By John Larson A group of students at Sheridan Elementary School have been exploring their artistic abilities on Monday afternoons. Catherine Swanson heard that Communities In Schools of Tacoma was looking for volunteers for an … Continue reading →

Reprinted from Northwest Military By Tyler Hemstreet Prior to December, Senior Airman Katherine Lamb just wasn’t up to speed on the latest happenings in the world of professional wrestling. But since volunteering as a mentor at Lochburn Middle School in … Continue reading →

Excerpted from the Federal Way Mirror Reporter By KYRA LOW It was a grand success at this year’s Communities in Schools Annual Breakfast. The event brought in $47,000, more than was collected last year and $12,000 above the group’s goal. … Continue reading →