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Kristine wanted to teach her daughter, Alice, the importance of giving back to their community. Seeking out an opportunity to serve a local school, Kristine contacted Communities In Schools and offered to help stuff backpacks for a school supply drive. Together, the mother and daughter team sorted over 30 boxes of donated supplies and delivered 700 school supply backpacks to area schools. “I like volunteering because I like to help other kids,” says Alice. “It makes me realize that no one is too young to make a difference.”
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Community in Schools of Orting is part of the national CIS nonprofit model that helps kids stay in school and prepare for life. This is accomplished through mentoring and after school programs, outreach services

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Communities in Schools of Orting

We are so excited to begin a new year with Orting School District.  We look forward to this year and are excited to work with this great community to see great things happen. 

 

 


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 NEW DIRECTOR ON A MISSION TO INSPIRE STUDENTS TO WIN IN THE GAME OF LIFE

Author, Coach, Speaker, Football Phenom, Derek Sparks brings a unique set of skills to the Orting Community.

   

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Meet Derek Sparks

Derek Sparks is no stranger to schools.  In fact, he is no stranger to inspiring youth.  After retiring from the NFL, Derek Sparks has been a Champion for youth and education in the State of Washington for the past 10 years.  Derek comes to us with an extensive background as Director for three notable youth related programs in the Seattle area.  As Director of the Tukwila Community Schools Collaboration, Derek successfully increased teacher involvement and student participation with the after school enrichment programs for middle & high school levels by meeting the specific needs of each school. 

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