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Pop Quiz: Stephanie Walther
August 22, 2017
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...
Blog Tag: CIS
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Welcome, Dr. Montgomery!
August 8, 2017
Category: General InfoPartnerships
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...
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Skills Gap: A Moral and Economic Crisis
August 1, 2017
Category: Guest Bloggers
Today’s blog post is brought to you by Darren Timmeney, Market Manager and Community President of Chase Bank in Southwest Michigan. Darren also serves on the board of Communities In Schools...
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Graduate Reflects on his Experience with CIS
July 25, 2017
Category: ChampsSuccess Stories
Curt Johnson will soon start college. Having graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School this past spring, Curt reflected on his CIS experience at the 10th Annual Champ Celebration held this...
Anthology lifts up the voice of children
July 11, 2017
Category: PartnershipsVolunteers
Have you read the new anthology, Immigration and Justice For Our Neighbors? If not, you may want to add it to your summer reading list. Published by Celery City Books,...
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Susan Knox: Doing Her Part to Create a Community of Hope
June 13, 2017
Category: ChampsVolunteers
Today we highlight Susan Knox, honored with a 2017 Champ Award. Her Champ award was sponsored by Greenleaf Trust. CIS Board member and Kalamazoo Promise Board Member Dr. Janice M. Brown...
Kalamazoo College Men’s Baseball Team: A Winning Record With Kids
May 30, 2017
Category: Uncategorized
Today we highlight Kalamazoo College Men’s Baseball Team, honored with a 2017 Champ Award. The team’s Champ award was sponsored by Warner, Norcross & Judd. CIS Board member Darren Timmeney presented...
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Prevention Works: Strengthening Our Kids
May 23, 2017
Category: ChampsPartnerships
Today we highlight Prevention Works, honored with a 2017 Champ Award. The non-profit’s Champ award was sponsored by Borgess. CIS Board member Carolyn H. Williams presented the award. A healthy start and a...
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Pop Quiz: David Hamilton
May 16, 2017
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...
Jenee McDaniel: One of Many Afterschool Professionals We Hold in Our Heart
April 25, 2017
Category: Pop Quiz
Did you know that it’s Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week? Did you know that, throughout the U.S., an estimated 10.2 million children participate in afterschool programs each year? Did you know...