In our new series, “The Board Corner,” we are getting to know our Board of Directors and learning what drew them to serving with Sister Schools. Meet Liz: She’s a 7th grade science teacher at Canyon Park Middle School in Bothell. She’s also a Sister Schools Board member who is passionate about advancing literacy in […]
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Fernwood Went Digital!
This weekend, Sister Schools staff kicked off our distributions with food at our partners Ntawo Primary School and Kiyunga Islamic Primary School. Concert supporters provided over 5,000 meals to students and their families! While those who live in rural settings are able to provide for themselves and their communities through small-scale farming and family gardens, […]
Teacher Features: Q&A with Jesse Magraw
In our new series, “Teacher Features,” we are spotlighting the amazing educators who have been involved with Sister Schools over the years. First up, meet Jesse Magraw from Christa McAuliffe Elementary. She’s been a teacher for nine years and her favorite subject is social studies. Outside of work, family and volunteering, she likes to spend […]
The Board Corner: Q&A with Melissa Pendleton
In our new series, “The Board Corner,” we are getting to know our Board of Directors and learning what drew them to serving with Sister Schools. When Melissa joined the Board seven years ago, she had no idea of the impact Sister Schools would have on her life. That’s why, between juggling her career and […]
Celebrating Excellence!
Thank you to everyone who came to the Sister Schools Pancake Brunch last Saturday! We had a great time eating, celebrating, and catching up with old friends. We also got the opportunity to honor our Educator of the Year and Volunteers of the Year! Doug Montzingo of Harbour Pointe Middle School has consistently gone above […]
Kellie’s Trip to Uganda
On April 1st I had the incredible honor to accompany Sister Schools to Uganda for 10 days. Even though having conversations with others that have made that trip, I was not truly prepared for the emotional impact. My first meeting was with students from Mukono Boarding School. Pulling into the school my heart was full […]
We Can’t Say Thank You Enough!
As our Thank You to all our donors, we personally invite you to our first annual Wine at the Warehouse. This will be a wonderful evening of wine and conversation taking place at our Mukilteo Warehouse – the place where all the magic happens! We appreciate the support you have given us throughout the years and are excited […]
YOU Have Changed Lives!
Unbelievable! We are so grateful and ecstatic to announce that we surpassed our goal to raise $7,000 for the Mukono Boarding School Dormitory Project! What an amazing feeling. We have definitely Started the New Year Right! THANK YOU to all of our donors and to those who helped spread the word about this urgent need! Together […]
A Commitment to Improvement
One of the reasons we’ve maintained our partnership with Mukono Primary School over the years is the commitment of school leadership and staff to continually improve the standards of the school. Never content to accept the status quo, they’re always looking to maximize their impact on their students. Over the years, we’ve assisted with several […]
Start The New Year Right
It’s here! Today is the beginning of our Start The New Year Right Campaign. Through the end of this month we have the opportunity to make a difference for hundreds of children at Mukono Day & Boarding School, a longtime Sister Schools partner in Uganda. We first visited Mukono Day & Boarding School in the […]