Our work is best shared through the stories and images of our students, and testimonials from others touched by the work we do. We invite you to click on a story below… and be inspired.
Success Stories to Read
Achieving Success and Renewed Aspirations
Introducing a new life into the world is an amazing part of the human experience. Although, having a baby can place added challenges and obstacles to success at any stage […]
Finding Motivation while Overcoming Family Loss
Navigating through intense grief can be a barrier in every aspect of a person’s life. Alexis, a senior at Decatur High School, was faced with such a challenge while also […]
From Behind in Credits to Pursuing College in Fall
Duncan, a senior at Thomas Jefferson High School, was referred to our School Outreach Coordinator, Tre Howard, because of missing credits and lack of effort in classes. Duncan is an […]
Perseverance After Tragedy
Isaiah, a senior at Federal Way High School, was referred to Communities In Schools by his counselor at the start of his high school journey in 9th grade. When Isaiah […]
Self-evident Determination
Katherine, a senior at Highline High School, was faced with circumstances in her home life that required her to travel a few times during her school year. Katherine became acquainted […]
College Bound
Genesis, a senior at Todd Beamer High School is celebrating her achievement, overcoming barriers to reach graduation with her class. When our School Outreach Coordinator, Cierra Gamble, started working with […]
CIS and the Community Coming Together to Support Students/Families during COVID-19 School Closure and Beyond
During these challenging times, Communities In Schools of Kent is supporting students, families and connecting the broader community/resources in the following ways… Community: We established a community support line (253-867-5637) […]
Empowering students with the skills to succeed on their own
Haben, an 8th grader at Sequoyah Middle School, initially found Communities In Schools through her friends, as several of them were involved in services. Her friend group was often wrapped […]
Connection to adults improves behavior and grades
Samad is a young man who came to Lakota with significant trauma in his past. These traumas, along with having been skipped up a grade level presented a young 6th grade […]
Someone to be there on the days you just can’t do it all
Adriana, an 8th grader at TAF@Saghalie was referred to our School Outreach Coordinator, Kimberly Foster, because of her low attendance and things that were going on at home that affected […]