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Welcome, Dr. Montgomery!

August 8, 2017

Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo welcomes the ninth president of Western Michigan University, Dr. Edward Montgomery, who began his tenure one week ago. Western Michigan University partners with Communities In...

What’s Staring At You?

April 18, 2017
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  It’s poetry month and we couldn’t let it slip by without posting a poem. Poetry isn’t afraid to handle difficult topics. Ignoring, denying, or pretending that something doesn’t exist,...

What Are CIS Staff Reading?

March 21, 2017
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  Last week, as part of National Reading Month, we learned what some of our Communities In Schools (CIS) volunteers are reading. (You can click here if you missed the...

What do you love?

February 14, 2017
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We know you love seeing kids succeed. We do too! What else do you love? We polled a few CIS partners, volunteers, and staff. Here is what they said:  ...

Two Students Savor the Season

November 22, 2016
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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...

2016-17 Grant Guide

October 19, 2016
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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...