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19th Annual Champs Celebration
April 28, 2026
Together, we are shaping a future filled with possibility, opportunity and success for our children. On April 22nd, we hosted our 19th annual Champs Celebration, which was a memorable evening...
Blog Category: Programs
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Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders: Inside the DifferenceMakers AZO Program
February 6, 2026
DifferenceMakers® is a transformational leadership program designed to equip CIS high school juniors with social capital, confidence, and skills needed to successfully navigate life after graduation. Originating with the DifferenceMakers...
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A Heart-to-Heart with My School Therapist
May 28, 2025
Welcome back to the CIS 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...
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Fueled by Positivity, Sariah Shines in Middle School
May 15, 2025
Sariah, a 14-year-old student, attended Woods Lake Elementary School before joining Maple Street Magnet Middle School. She’s already making a name for herself as a leader and an active participant...
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18th Annual Champs Celebration
May 12, 2025
An unforgettable event that celebrates and recognizes the time and effort of those who have aided our students in realizing their full potential. On April 30th, we hosted our 18th...
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Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo: Another Great ThinkSummer! Program
August 13, 2024
The CIS ThinkSummer! program for Kalamazoo Public Schools elementary and secondary students is designed to reduce summer learning loss and increase academic and enrichment opportunities. During this year’s program, over...
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Warm Kids Project
January 19, 2024
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A Conversation with Shawn Tenney, Director of Service Learning at Western Michigan University
August 8, 2023
Welcome back to the CIS 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...
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The Three Women Behind Trinity Prep Center
June 27, 2023
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...
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CIS Think Summer: Thank you to our community of supporters!
August 10, 2021
As the 2021/2022 CIS Think Summer! wraps up, we can’t help but reflect on the awesome individuals and organizations who shared their knowledge and expertise with our students. The CIS...