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
Seeking Support is a Strength, Not a Weakness
When CIS Site Coordinator Emely Spencer first met Ferndale High School senior Kadence, she was at risk of not graduating on time. She needed to complete both her regular coursework, […]
Teaching Students to Trust Themselves
When educators talk about student success, it’s easy to focus on grades, test scores, or graduation rates. But behind every success story is a network of people working together to […]
African American Culture Club: Building Leadership, Trust and Advocacy at Ferndale High School
Students, Staff and Site Coordinators are working together to build community among Black students at Ferndale High School. Being a Black student in a predominantly white school can feel isolating […]
Building Confidence in Our Students
Shuksan Middle School Site Coordinator Ruvi Martinez shares the progress she’s made with one of her students this year.
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 […]