Our work is best shared through the stories and images of our students, and testimonials from others touched by the work we do. We invite you to click on a story below… and be inspired.
Success Stories to Read
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 […]
The Shuksan Body Justice Project
Summer Bookmobile 2021
Along with our many partners, this year we were able to coordinate a mobile summer learning-loss prevention program which brought thousands of FREE books to children and youth all over […]
Setting Students Up For Success: The difference a desk makes
Deanna works at Vista Middle School in Ferndale, where she is a member of the Student Support Team. As a Communities In Schools Site Coordinator, she meets with a caseload […]
Supporting High School students: an interview with Lupita
Lupita works at Mount Vernon High School, alongside the Student Support Team. She serves students who are struggling with academics, attendance or behavior by providing them with supportive mentoring and […]
Johnny’s story of success started with celebration
Esme helps support students at an elementary school in Mount Vernon. There, she is part of a multidisciplinary team of educators who are dedicated to helping struggling students succeed. Early […]
Our story: CIS of Whatcom-Skagit
Our film debut! Want to learn more about what we do in our communities? Listen to our partners and peers share the story of our work in this sneak peek […]