Pop Quiz: Missy Best

November 18, 2014
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...

Don’t Quote Me

September 23, 2014

As I sit down to write this post, I’ve just returned from being part of the orientation for our new interns. All twelve of them! It’s a CIS bi-annual ritual...

Edwards Garment Has Kids Covered

June 17, 2014
Category: Partnerships

A CIS supporter since 2004, Edwards Garment is a business rich in Kalamazoo history, having been a part of the community since 1867 when the Rosebaum family began producing pants for...

One Fabulous CIS Cheerleader

June 3, 2014

Today, we highlight the work of KPS Principal Carol Steiner.  She was recently honored at the seventh annual Champ celebration. Retired Judge and CIS Board President, Carolyn H. Williams presented the award.    CIS...

The Madness Of The March To Graduation

March 25, 2014
Category: The CIS Model

In my house, “March Madness” means the excitement of the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments. It’s great to see KPS grads Devin Oliver (University of Dayton) and Von Washington, III...

Melissa Holman: A World Changer

March 18, 2014
Category: Guest Bloggers

Compassionate, smart, creative and so much more, Melissa Holman is part of what makes Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo a great organization. In her role as the CIS After School...

Knock, Knock

March 4, 2014
Category: General Info

This has been a tough winter. And it’s not over. With all this snow falling, ice damming, roof leaking, pipe bursting weather, my humor has taken a hit. What about...

What is Your Story?

February 25, 2014
Category: Guest Bloggers

When somebody asks you what your story is, what do you tell them? Where do you start? When we tell our stories, according to writer Scott Russell Sanders, we usually...