Middle School Mentoring
During the third week of school, I was given a student to mentor, David. I was thoroughly excited realizing that this would mean one on one time to build a […]
Bullying at School
The bell rang Tuesday morning for first period and I was on my way to a Spanish class to help out a few students read. Monica, a 6th grader, and […]
Reaching Kids Through Improv
Improv builds student confidence and much more.
Peer Mentee Grade Check-In
At Sehome High School we have started extensive check-ins with our mentees in our Peer Mentor Program. So, far I have received positive feedback about our program from the participants […]
Meeting Basic Needs
Jennifer Smith is a student who does not have the luxury of buying new clothes often and does not always have a lunch. As a resource coordinator for the school, […]
Mentors Using Edmodo
Starting this year, we are encouraging all of the Graduation Coaches and their mentees to create Edmodo accounts as a way for them to communicate directly that we can still […]
News from Nooksack
What a busy time of year it is! Communities in Schools in the Nooksack Valley is very excited about several programs that will be taking place in the next several […]
Sehome High School Learning Center Challenge a Big Success
Evan continues to go to the Learning Center because he knows it is the best place to get his homework completed!
Improv for Education Starting December 5th in Nooksack Valley
Contact Leslie Dykstra at Leslie.Dykstra@nv.k12.wa.us to get involved with Communities In Schools at Nooksack Vally High School. This program takes place at Nooksack High and Options High School in Bellingham. […]
Shuksan Middle School Student Wins Race for Education
After weeks of rain the weather cleared for the Whatcom County Race for Education on October 12th. Volunteers were up early, setting up cones, chalking the course and drinking lots […]