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From the CIS Kalamazoo Blog

Two Students Savor the Season

November 22, 2016
Category: General Info

Today, we’re grateful for Kalamazoo Public School students like Wesley and Lexi, who take in this season of thanks through all their senses. Both are third graders at King-Westwood Elementary...

Pop Quiz: Dominique Jackson

November 8, 2016
Category: Pop Quiz

Welcome back to the POP QUIZ! This is a regular, yet totally unexpected, feature where we ask students, parents, staff, our friends, and partners to answer a few questions about...

The Dolly That Mike Made

November 1, 2016
Category: Partnerships

Anyone who sets foot in a school knows that the role of a custodian is vital to the health and climate of a school. At Milwood Elementary School, students, their...

Pop Quiz: Jenna Cooperrider  

October 25, 2016
Category: Pop Quiz

Welcome back to the POP QUIZ! This is a regular, yet totally unexpected, feature where we ask students, parents, staff, our friends, and partners to answer a few questions about...

2016-17 Grant Guide

October 19, 2016
Category: General Info

Calling all Kalamazoo Public Schools teachers, principals, and administrators! Our 2016-17 grant guide is out and can be found on our website through the link below. This guide contains information on...

Pop Quiz: Tyesha Moore 

October 18, 2016
Category: Pop Quiz

Welcome back to the POP QUIZ! This is a regular, yet totally unexpected, feature where we ask students, parents, staff, our friends, and partners to answer a few questions about...

Making Sure Kids Finish Strong

October 12, 2016
Category: Newsletters

This article was featured in the latest issue of our newsletter, CIS Connections. Read the full issue here.  CIS Senior Site Coordinator Montrell Baker and CIS Success Coach O’Neal Ollie sat...

Capitalizing on Your Investment

October 12, 2016

This article was featured in the latest issue of our newsletter, CIS Connections. Read the full issue here. Five graduating seniors, Quinntonia, Zion, Arrion, LaStarra, and Dorian participated in a panel...

CIS Connections: Graduation

October 12, 2016
Category: Newsletters

Graduation: Beginning with the End in Mind “1.2 million students drop out of school every year. These students will cost taxpayers roughly $292,000 each, as they’re more likely to need...