On Saturday, May 30, Communities In Schools of Philadelphia’s OST SWAG After School Program hosted a Health Fair at the William Dick Elementary School from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM. Activities which filled the foyers, classrooms, play yard, auditorium, track and lunchroom included: health screenings, dental screening... Read on
On Friday, May 29, Communities In Schools of Philadelphia’s OST PHMC’s Creative Kids After School Program (William Dick Elementary School) presented their Annual Fashion Show. Under the direction of Site Director Gina Williams and her team, the two-hour extravaganza showcased students modeling black, white, personal... Read on
The Health Tech Program at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children held its annual alumni reunion. Each year, the reunion provides former participants a chance to discuss how they have progressed with their education and employment since participating in the program. This unique program allows students... Read on
Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia Safe Routes Philly Coordinator Waffiyyah Murray prepared schools around the city for Bike to School Day on May 6th, 2015. Murray’s goal was to make walking and biking both safe and fun. Richard Wright Elementary and Roberto Clemente School-CISPA schools-... Read on
On Wednesday, May 27th from 4:30 PM-5:30 PM Lauren Puzen from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s and Julie Guariglia and Astri Sorensonmet from the the Clinton Foundation visited with Communities in Schools OST PHMC Site Director Gina Williams at the William Dick Elementary School... Read on
OUR 2015 NATIONAL YEARBOOK CELEBRATES THE SUCCESS AND TRIUMPH OF ALL STUDENTS This graduation season, Communities In Schools will be celebrating all students across the country who are changing the picture of education in America — from seniors who are graduating high school to elementary... Read on
On May 8, students and staff celebrated Cinco de Mayo at Stewart Middle School in the Norristown Area School District. The celebration acknowledged the students who had been competing for the overall highest attendance for the month of May. Each month the grade level with the... Read on