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Don’t Quote Me
September 23, 2014
Category: General InfoPartnerships
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...
Blog Tag: Western Michigan University
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AmeriCorps Vista Summer Associates: Memory Makers
September 9, 2014
Category: General InfoVolunteers
CIS Think Summer! ran for six weeks this summer and served over 150 first through ninth graders and also included the Kids in Tune participants. Fifteen AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associates were hired...
Youth Development Workers: Making An Impact
August 19, 2014
Category: General Info
To say that things are hopping at Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo as we prepare for the upcoming school year is probably an understatement. A few weeks back, our six weeks...
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...
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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...
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A Parent Reflects on Key to Daughter’s Success
January 14, 2014
As a parent of a Kalamazoo Public School student, Mr. Weston couldn’t be prouder of his ten year old daughter Lacey. “I am so proud of her accomplishments and good...
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Count Thanks, Not Sheep
December 3, 2013
Category: General InfoPartnerships
When you find yourself having trouble falling asleep: count thanks. I tried it the other night and it worked. I drifted off somewhere around 124. It probably wasn’t a coincidence...
Pop Quiz: Von Washington, Jr.
September 17, 2013
Category: PartnershipsPop 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...
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Broncos Brake For Volunteers
April 2, 2013
Category: PartnershipsVolunteers
Apparently, seven of our CIS volunteers didn’t get the memo that it was spring break! This past Saturday, seven of them showed up to our downtown office bright and early...
Threads
March 5, 2013
Today’s post comes from Kaitlin Martin, our Volunteer Coordinator. After reading it, check out these pictures on our facebook album taken by Freshwater Photography. While most of the world has...