Bollman Bridge Elementary School
Jessup, MD
Veteran's Day marks the nation's appreciation of all veterans (living or deceased) for their service to this country. The holiday (previously Armistice Day) has been celebrated for almost 100 years. More...
Jacqueline Torbit, School Counselor
jtorbit@hcpss.org
Type 1 | Elementary Grades | Climate of Partnership
Braddock Elementary School
Annandale, VA
It's tough to focus in school if you are cold or wet, or have no jacket or gloves on a rainy day. That is why Braddock Elementary School decided to expand its help-yourself closet to an actual used clothing store, Braddock's Boutique. More...
Patty Shawish, ESOL Teacher/NNPS Chairperson
pashawish@fcps.edu
Type 1 | Elementary Grades | Climate of Partnership
Mableton Elementary School
Mableton, GA
Most students need to know that someone cares about them and the work they do. After all, day after day, students are assigned work in all subjects, projects, essays, examples, and experiments. More...
Susan Kendall, Parent Liaison
Susan.kendall@cobbk12.org
Type 2 | Elementary Grades | Climate of Partnership
Clarke Street School
Milwaukee, WI
The school newspaper is a standard communication tool that keeps families aware of school dates, events, and important decisions. It takes some work to keep it in circulation. More...
Michael Valente, AmeriCorps VISTA
Valentm2@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Type 2 | | Climate of Partnership
Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
Philadelphia, PA
The American Society for Deaf Children Conference is a five-day meeting for families with excellent workshops that help parents raise and educate their deaf children. While parents are in sessions, the children enjoy an environment similar to summer camp. More...
Tina Pakis, Family Involvement Coordinator
tpakis@psd.org
Type 1 | | Climate of Partnership
Kitzmiller Elementary School
Kitzmiller, MD
Senior citizens in the community can support a school in many ways and a school can support its senior citizens. Kitzmiller Elementary is aware of the value of its seniors and their needs. More...
Richard Stevens, Principal
rstevens@ga.k12.md.us
Type 6 | Elementary Grades | Climate of Partnership
Westwood Elementary School
Westlake, LA
The winter holiday season is a busy and happy time. At Westwood Elementary School, the students focus on the spirit of giving to others, which, indeed, is at the heart of the holidays. More...
Janice "Sissy" Elliott, Teacher
sissy.elliot@cpsb.org
Type 6 | Elementary Grades | Climate of Partnership
Frank W. Cox High School
Virginia Beach, VA
There are many serious problems in our communities that need to be solved. Poverty and its related issues head that list and pose real challenges to improve the circumstances of the poorest among us. More...
Cletus Griffin, Assistant Principal
Cletus.Griffin@vbschools.com
Type 6 | High School | Climate of Partnership
Eastmont Middle School
Highland, UT
Eastmont Middle School staff wanted to improve the way the community perceived the school and its students. They also wanted to increase family and community involvement to improve the school climate and to increase students' success in school. More...
Janice Sterzer, Principal
Janice.sterzer@canyonsdistrict.org
Type 3 | Middle Grades | Climate of Partnership
Paterson School #7
Paterson, NJ
Everyone knows that parents' participation in school activities is extremely rewarding. Parents benefit, and the school benefits from parents' support. Yet, there are challenges to engage busy parents in productive ways. More...
Barbara Turco, Interdisciplinary Coach / Teacher Liaison
bturco@paterson.k12.nj.us
Type 3 | Middle Grades | Climate of Partnership
Park Middle School
Kennewick, WA
It's much easier to initiate school improvements when staff, students and parents work together. Park Middle School has set ambitious goals for increasing students' success in school. More...
Dave Elkins, Math Coach / ATP Chair
dave.elkins@ksd.org
Type 5 | Middle Grades | Climate of Partnership
Ann Reid Early Childhood Center
Naperville, IL
Before its grand opening, Ann Reid Early Childhood Center wanted to welcome its incoming students and their families, and acquaint them with the new facility, the staff, and administrators. More...
Lundie Pinner, SFCP Co-chairperson
Lundie@thepinners.org
Type 3 | Elementary Grades | Climate of Partnership
Bradford School
Montclair, NJ
Ideally every parent would attend every meeting and event at school. Of course, perfect attendance never occurs. Still, a number of promising practices are known to boost parents' attendance: providing child care, serving dinner, involving the students, and actively advertising --to name a few. More...
Naomi Kirkman, Principal
nkirkman@montclair.k12.nj.us
Type 2 | | Climate of Partnership
Main Street Elementary School
Lake City, SC
It's true -- barbecue is delicious! A little barbecue and a good book are even better together than alone. Throw in a little extra excitement -- say a crime scene investigation -- and you have a memorable occasion. More...
Linda Gray, Assistant Principal
lgray@florence3.k12.sc.us
Type 3 | Elementary Grades | Climate of Partnership
James McGee Elementary School
Pasco, WA
James McGee Elementary has an impressive chant known as the Peace Pledge. It has four parts: I will be responsible for my actions. I will respect others and myself. I will treat others the way I wish to be treated. I will think of others before I think of myself. More...
Robin Hay, Principal
rhay@psd1.org
Type 6 | Elementary Grades | Climate of Partnership
Indian Community School of Milwaukee
Franklin, WI
The 1950s were 60 years ago, but they can influence the present. For the Indian Community School of Milwaukee, the 1950s provided the theme for an event that helped sent Native American children and their families to the Family Resource Center Family Camp and raised funds for Southeastern Oneida Tribal Services. More...
Heather Keyes, AmeriCorps VISTA
heather-keyes@ics-milw.org
Type 3 | Middle Grades | Climate of Partnership
Rowena Chess Elementary School
Pasco, WA
Successful programs of school, family, and community partnerships build trusting relationships between parents and teachers. More...
Nancy Linman, Chair
nlinman@psd1.org
Type 6 | Elementary Grades | Climate of Partnership
Four Seasons A+ Elementary School
St. Paul, MN
The goal of this Four Seasons' project was perfectly clear: Save the school. In early January, the superintendent announced that Four Seasons, the only arts-infused school in the Twin Cities, would be closed. The staff, students, parents, and community were devastated. More...
Naomi Adams, Family Involvement Liaison
naomi.adams@spps.org
Type 5 | Elementary Grades | Climate of Partnership
New Horizons High School
Pasco, WA
High school graduation is a major milestone in the lives of teenagers and parents alike. Many changes await students who enter college or technical training, find a job, join the military, or take another new path toward adulthood. More...
Shelly Wandler, Teacher
swandler@psd1.org
Type 3 | High School | Climate of Partnership
Lake City Elementary School
Lake City, SC
In any school, some students fall through the cracks. Some may not measure up to their full potential. Some may lack strong parent support at home for their work at school. More...
Patrick Pinckney, Community Involvement Liaison
ppinckney@florence3.k12.sc.us
Type 2 | Elementary Grades | Climate of Partnership
Parkway Elementary School
Virginia Beach, VA
Parkway Elementary School knows that one key to student success is goal-linked parental involvement. To keep improving students' reading and math skills and related achievement test scores, the school went to parents to offer its Technology 4 Parents program. More...
Karen Clevinger, Title I Reading Resource Teacher / Parent Partner
Karen.clevinger@vbschools.com
Type 1 | Elementary Grades | Climate of Partnership
Montclair High School
Montclair, NJ
It takes teamwork, planning, and strong program implementation to create and sustain good connections of home and school. Without an orderly, organized approach, many parents feel uninformed about what is happening at school. More...
Helen Mazarakis, Parent Co-Chair, MHS School Action Team
hmazarakis@yahoo.com
Type 2 | High School | Climate of Partnership
Gillis Elementary School
Lake Charles, LA
Gillis Elementary School believes it is important to foster a love of country in young students. To strengthen students' patriotic spirit, the school conducted a Veterans' Day service with stories and song. More...
Rose Holland, Assistant Principal
Rose.holland@cpsb.org
Type 6 | Elementary Grades | Climate of Partnership