Site Coordinator Spotlight – Bringing the Bubbles
At Harriet Rowley Elementary School, there’s one face that students, staff, and families can always count on to bring joy, engagement, and a sense of belonging—Nicole Wolbert, the school’s CISWS […]
Basic Needs Drive – Cornwall Church
Thank You, Cornwall Church! This year, Communities In Schools of Whatcom-Skagit was fortunate to partner with Cornwall Church in an extraordinary effort to support students across 15 schools. Recognizing the […]
Trivia Pint Night at Aslan Depot!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! To everyone who showed up to our “Are you smarter than a fifth grader?” Trivia Pint Night at Aslan Depot! We were able to […]
Principal’s Day
At Communities In Schools of Whatcom-Skagit, we believe that strong, collaborative relationships between educators, students, and the community are essential to creating a supportive and enriching school environment. That’s why […]
Stuff The Bus 2024
Thank you to everyone who showed up and supporting our Stuff the Bus event! It’s because of community champions like YOU that our organization is able to start the 2024-2025 […]
Let’s Glow – Family Dance at Harriet Rowley Elementary School
At Harriet Rowley Elementary School, in the Mount Vernon School District, the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) had a dream to create a sense of community and fun. In recent years, […]
Attendance Matters – Centennial Elementary School
Attendance Matters – Centennial Elementary School The Attendance Raffle initiative at Centennial Elementary School began as a creative solution to tackle low student attendance, a lingering issue exacerbated by the […]
Empowering Latinas: Ms. Marlen’s Journey with the Latina Leadership Group
Ms. Marlen Marquez, the dedicated Student Support Coordinator at Shuksan Middle School within the Bellingham School District, is on a mission to foster a culture of support and empowerment among […]
33% to 88% and Beyond: An Interview with Amirah
Amirah Williams is a Site Coordinator at Cascade Middle School in the Sedro-Woolley School district. She provides the students at CMS with basic needs, supportive mentoring, and social-emotional help that […]
Meet our new Executive Director, Melinda Herrera
Melinda is a Texas native who has lived in Whatcom County for the last 15 years. Melinda has a Bachelors in Social Work from Texas State University. She joins CIS […]