Kids In Need Foundation to send 136,000 units of Lysol wipes to Flint Community Schools Holmes STEM Middle School Academy was selected to be a recipient of disinfectant wipes during Lysol’s “Here for Healthy Schools” initiative. This initiative occurs in partnership with the Kids In Need Foundation, a national nonprofit providing support to under-resourced schools. […]
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Anna Johnson Removes Boundaries for Students in Flint Community Schools
A woman devoted to her career and always striving to positively touch the lives of children is just one way to describe Anna Johnson, who has been working in Flint Community Schools for the last 30 years. Also an avid reader and explorer of nature, Anna knew that a career in education would be her […]
Youth Sports Coach Omar Young Teaches Students Skills Beyond Physical Fitness
The benefits of youth sports are far greater than just physical fitness and can impact the lives of youth in profound ways. The reality is that sports echo occurrences in our day-to-day lives, like competition, teamwork, victory, loss, conflict, and resolution. Being a part of a sports team teaches youth the value of looking out […]
Angela Hood-Beaugard Is Impacting Change Through Literacy
When it comes to having a vast amount of high-performance skill sets, very few would compare to Angela Hood-Beaugard, Executive Director of the Flint & Genesee Literacy Network. From engineering to ministry, Fortune 500 management to local non-profit leadership, Angela has a wide array of knowledge and is perfectly poised to bring opportunity to Flint […]
11th Grade Scholars Get Inspirational Message From Justice Bernstein
Scholars at the International Academy of Flint (IAF) recently enjoyed a discussion with Michigan Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein when he visited the school and shared his inspiring story. Justice Bernstein was born blind but that did not limit his achievements. He engaged in a candid conversation about his role as Justice and how manages […]
Chris “Rooster” Daly Has Dedicated His Life To Our Young Athletes
Chris Daly, better known as “Rooster,” has dedicated his life to growing interest in sports throughout the Flint community, and for many Flint residents it is hard to imagine him working anywhere else. As a past coach of many different high school and college sports teams and Co-Chairman of the CANUSA games, Rooster has had […]
Jim Milanowski Increases Access To Health Care
“Health care can be difficult. It isn’t always easy to understand it, afford it, or have access to it,” says Jim Milanowski, President & CEO of Genesee Health Plan, who has a deep passion for serving those in need. Whether it be providing a family with clothing so the children can go to school or assisting […]
Dwayne & Sonyita Clemons Are Changing Lives By Changing Minds
Changing lives by changing minds. This statement guides all of the decisions by husband and wife team Dwayne and Sonyita Clemons. What started as a chance encounter 11 years ago has blossomed into a powerhouse couple who is laser-focused on helping the greater Flint community succeed. Anyone who has the opportunity to talk for just […]
Teresa Barnett Brings Nutrition Education To Flint Students
“I just love being able to teach our youth because you can really watch them grow.” That is what Teresa Barnett shared when asked why she enjoyed teaching so much, and as you talk with her, you begin to feel that passion come through in the way she explains her life story. Teresa grew up […]
Tirrell Hudson Brings Leadership & Mindfulness To Flint Youth Through Sports
Sports run in the blood of lifelong Flint resident Tirrell Hudson, having been a coach at Doyle Ryder for 16 years, but it started long before that. Growing up, he enjoyed sports, particularly basketball, and his uncles made sure he stayed active so that he kept out of trouble. During many summers you would find […]
Celebrating Our Flint Community School Directors
The Crim Fitness Foundation takes great pride in our role as lead agency implementing the Flint Community Education Initiative (Flint CEI) in Flint. The lead agency model is used in thousands of schools across the nation, and we’re honored to execute it in our community with fidelity to national best practices. But this vision never […]
YouthQuest Director Helps Students Thrive With Afterschool Program
With a Criminal Justice Degree from Michigan State University, Tari (Nefertari) Jones never knew she would spend the past 18 years working in education. But what Tari does know is that she has always had a passion for youth, and she took a very unique pathway to where she is today. Meeting her husband at […]
Graduating Flint Senior Dual Enrolls In College Course Through Pandemic
The pandemic brought a lot of change, chaos, and uncertainty in everyone’s lives. But that didn’t stop Latisha Jones from chasing her long-term dreams! Latisha Jones is a graduating senior at the International Academy of Flint, who recently dual-enrolled in an Ivy League school during a pandemic while taking high school classes, being a community […]
Celebrating The Legacy Of Danielle Brown
Mentor, advocate, mother, friend, selfless, a true trailblazer, wonderful singer, take-charge person. These are just a few ways to describe Danielle Brown, who was not only a wonderful person but a true Flint community champion. Lifelong Flint resident and longtime literacy advocate, Danielle Brown passed away earlier this year from COVID-19, but what she left behind was […]
Maggie Miller Making An Impact As An AmeriCorps Member
Maggie Miller, an AmeriCorps service member who serves at Flint Southwestern Classical Academy, is an amazing asset to the Flint Community Education Initiative, the Crim Fitness Foundation, national service, Southwestern, and the entire Flint community. Through the Flint Community Education Initiative, led by the Crim Fitness Foundation in partnership with the Flint Community Schools, Maggie […]
Celebrating The Life Of Flint Hero George Finch
When you’ve met someone as genuine and rare as George Finch, you feel honored to share his story with the world. His legacy is far-reaching; George made a tremendous impact on the entire community of Flint, keeping the community spirit alive. As George’s recent passing, we would love to continue to celebrate his life. A Flintstone, George Finch […]
A Conversation With Kevelin Jones II
Kevelin Jones II Flint Community Schools Assistant Superintendent, Mindfulness Ambassador, Inspirational Leader Kevelin Jones II is an inspiration to many, especially when it comes to Flint kids. He has been a strong advocate for youth in the community and a leader in bringing mindfulness to the Flint Community Schools. As a long-time musician having played […]
Lights On Afterschool!
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Neithercut Parent Coffee Hour
Ta’Nesa Blakely, Community School Director at Neithercut, is hosting a Parent Coffee Hour for both teachers and parents to connect and answer questions. We strive to best serve our Flint-area scholars, and part of that mission is supporting parents and guardians. This time of live virtual or hybrid learning is a lot for parents to […]
FLINT COMMUNITY EDUCATION INITIATIVE: BUILDING THE NEXT GENERATION OF THINKERS, DREAMERS & DOERS
“The Flint Community Schools district is grateful for the Crim Fitness Foundation’s ongoing support and commitment to our students year-round. Through our partnership, our families have increased access to critical supports and wraparound services— an essential aspect of our whole-child approach to education. We look forward to our ongoing collaboration and know the Flint Community […]
Congratulations – Genesee Health Plan CHW Team!
Congratulations to all the Community Health Workers at Genesee Health Plan for winning the Mosley Team Award through Spectrum Health for Extraordinary Community Health Worker Service at the 13th Annual Community Health Worker Conference. CHWs play a critical role in supporting the Flint CEI’s four goals of increasing student attendance, increasing grade reading, increasing graduation […]
Flint CEI Care Package Project
School buses were out and about in Flint in July, but they weren’t full of students. The buses were loaded with Care Packages being delivered by Community School Directors and Crim staff to Flint area families! The Flint Community Education Initiative (Flint CEI) team came together to assemble and deliver Care Packages for students of […]
Flint Community Schools’ Virtual Summer Camp at Home
Summer camp at home? There’s a first time for everything! Flint Community Schools is hosting this year’s summer camp at home, virtually. If you are a Flint Community Schools’ student, this camp is for you! The registration deadline is Friday, June 26th, 2020. This camp is all about inspiring confidence and creativity through independent, hand-on […]
Lifelong Achievement Award recipient partners with Flint Community Education
On February 7, 2020, Ms. Jeanette Edwards received the 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award at the 25th Annual Children’s Champion Breakfast Awards! Flint Community Education team member Jennifer Halliday was proud to have nominated Ms. Edwards for the award. Jennifer met Ms. Edwards as an AmeriCorps VISTA member serving the Flint Community Education Initiative (Flint CEI) […]
Team Flint – March 18th 2020
Good Morning TEAM FLINT! This is Day 3 of our District Contingency Plan for COVID-19. Thank you for all of the efforts that you have, individually and collectively, undertaken to execute this plan on behalf of our students and families. The Flint community has a long and storied history of coming together to support one […]
Local Funders and Community Support Graduation at Southwestern Classic Academy
A good story always has a happy ending – and we’re excited to share this one! Our Community Education Initiative is designed to meet the needs of today’s families, students, and residents and offers key services and resources in Flint, allowing schools to once again become the hub of neighborhoods. This year, Southwestern Classical Academy’s […]
Newest Cohort of AmeriCorps Members for the 2019 – 2020
The Flint Community School Corps would like to introduce their newest cohort of AmeriCorps Members for the 2019 – 2020 School Year. They will be serving at schools throughout the City of Flint working towards the goals of increased attendance, increased 3rd-grade reading rates, increased graduation rates/grade promotion and neighborhood impact. They have committed themselves […]
Flint Community School Corps Award
On August 17th, the Flint Community School Corps held the first annual Flint Community School Corps Awards, where they highlighted their spectacular members as they finished their year long terms of service. It was a bittersweet occasion, as we had to say goodbye to an amazing group of members, but we know their impact will […]
Join The Flint Community School Corps!
Are you eager to make a difference in the life of young people in Flint? Do you have a knack for creatively engaging community members? Do you want to grow professionally while earning money for college? Join the Flint Community School Corps and learn how you can be part of a dynamic group of people […]
Community School Directors Recognition On Father’s Day
Good Morning America recently ran a piece for Father’s Day, centering on a Community School Coordinator in Philadelphia. We are so grateful to all of our Community School Directors, for doing this same work in our own community and having a powerful influence on the future of our kids. And to all of our fathers, […]
Holmes STEM Academy Mentoring Program Attend Lansing Lugnuts Game
Holmes STEM Academy boys in the “Boys are Future Men” mentoring program were able to attend a Lansing Lugnuts game. We are so proud of our young men for working towards their goals throughout the school year. We also thank all of the male mentors at Holmes for taking an active role in coaching the […]
Destined For Greatness STEM Field Trip
On Friday, May 17th, twenty-one students, seven parents, and three adult chaperones attended the Destined for Greatness field trip to Detroit. The group explored Wayne State University’s campus and participated in hands-on STEM activities: CSI and a sheep lung dissection hosted by C2 Pipeline’s Innovation and Curiosity Lab. A visit to the Underground Railroad Living […]
Father’s Day with Brownell’s Dads Group
Father’s Day is just around the corner, June 16th! We thank all of our awesome dads who pick their student up from sports practice, help with homework, and take part in family events. A special shout out to Brownell’s Dads group who met monthly this school year. To celebrate a successful school year, the group […]
Join the Flint Community School Corps
Are you eager to make a difference in the life of young people in Flint? Do you have a knack for creatively engaging community members? Do you want to grow professionally while earning money for college? Join the Flint Community School Corps and learn how you can be part of a dynamic group of people […]
AmeriCorps NCCC Team To Serve With Crim Fitness for Community Education Initiative
AmeriCorps NCCC Team to serve with Crim Fitness for Community Education Initiative Flint, Mich. – An AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) team is serving with Crim Fitness Foundation from May 6 to June 25. The team is aiding the Crim in their spring Community Education initiative. The AmeriCorps NCCC team of nine from the […]
Flint, Clio Schools Team Up For Youth Diabetes Health Summit
Flint Community Schools and Clio School’s sixth graders teamed up for a youth diabetes health summit recently. The sixth graders from both schools reported their findings on their community actions project, a great way for different area communities of the same age group to bond and learn together, as they have been studying type 2 […]
Flint Celebrates MLK Through Service
When you think of MLK Day, you think of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s remembrance. But do you think of a day of volunteer efforts? In Flint, MLK Day is a day of action and service to the community. Many volunteer efforts throughout Flint took place from the Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentoring Inspiration breakfast, […]
AmeriCorps member Rachel Ulrich joins DTM as Education Coordinator
The Community Education office is filled with individuals serving students and the school’s community. On one whiteboard, you will see the after school-schedule which is full of activities for youth and adults. In another corner, you see art projects which are yet to be completed by students. The office is a mix of workspace with […]
Join us in being of Service to Flint!
Service, its a term often used to describe giving of your time, talent, or resources to help the greater community. There are many different kinds of service, military, volunteerism, philanthropy, and then one that is critically important to the Flint Community Education Initiative, National Service, or more commonly known as AmeriCorps. The Flint Community Schools […]
Fantastic Fall Flag Football & Volleyball Season- Flint Community Sports Program
The greater Flint community came out in record numbers this fall in support of a fun, safe and educational flag football and volleyball season. Elementary students, grades kindergarten through sixth, from Flint Community Schools, International Academy of Flint, the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Flint and other school districts displayed their talents and sportsmanship […]
Bringing Community Together at Neithercut Elementary School
At Neithercut, we pride ourselves on working together with students, families, and friends to build a healthy community! We understand that a healthy community only happens when the community is involved. We are involving our community by offering places for parents to enjoy open and safe conversations through programs like Muffins with Moms and Dads […]
International Academy Of Flint
International Academy of Flint is the place to be! Every second Tuesday of the month, we welcome Involved Dad to IAF for our early morning “We Greet our Students.” Involved Dad, an nonprofit organization, is comprised of local community leaders, pastors, professionals, retirees… that are committed to instilling hope and actively helping to change the […]
Dads take the lead volunteering at Flint schools
FLINT, Michigan — The auditorium at Durant-Tuuri-Mott Elementary School is buzzing this morning with youngsters wiping powdered sugar from their faces and sipping fresh cider while excitedly gabbing with the men in their lives. This is Donuts with Dad. Sitting with his daughter Brooke, 5, on his knee, Monté Collins reads “Cows in the House” […]
Mindfulness In Sports
Doyle-Ryder’s Boys Basketball team will be participating in a pilot-program to integrate mindfulness into their practices. Mindfulness is the moment between stimulus and reaction; in this small moment where we determine what that reaction will be. Through harnessing this moment, the mindfulness pilot aims to guide young athletes to act in a controlled and purposeful […]
Ballroom Dancing at Holmes
Join us for Adult Ballroom Dance every Thursday from 5:30pm-6:30pm. Our amazing instructor Alex Kadie is experienced to teach all skill levels. Ballroom dance will help enhance your coordination, physical fitness, and social skills. If you are looking for a new hobby this is the place to be! Starting a new hobby such as ballroom […]
Family Play Date At Eisenhower
The smooth sounds of Jazz and the smell of perfectly seasoned baked chicken filled the hallways at Eisenhower on a calm October Saturday morning. Families entered the Cadet Community Room ready to learn what all the fuss was about – many asking, “what is a Family Play Date anyway?” Dwayne and Sonyita Clemons, of Total […]
Doyle/Ryder Takes Coordinated Approach
At Doyle Ryder, on October on the 16th, the SAC (Student Attendance Committee) hosted the first Character Assemblies for the 2018-2019 school year. The Assembly honored scholars with perfect attendance in the month of September. September was a record-breaking month with 168 scholars receiving awards for perfect attendance. To reiterate, that means 168 of 343 […]
What Motivates Over 80 Community Members To Give Up Their Free Time On A Wednesday Evening? Flint Area Kids!
On September 26, 2018, over 80 community members including school staff, administrators, parents & even students, gathered together to strengthen their understanding of Success Mentoring and the role mentoring can play in supporting student success at the Success Mentoring Kick-Off Celebration! The evening started with an inspiring keynote address by Ja’Nel Jamerson, Executive director of […]
Of All The Partners In Community Education, Parents Rank Number 1 At Brownell STEM Academy
Brownell STEM Community School Director, Marlando Wade, and his team of partners are able to continually expand activities to meet the needs of the school community. Community Education has been able to not only offer youth incredible after-school programs such as YouthQuest, flag football, cheerleading, karate, nature club, science club, and robotics; but also many […]
PACT Activities At DTM
With Community Education, there truly is something for everyone at DTM. In our Parent and Child Together (PACT) activities, we have had hundreds of families participate beginning with our Muffins with Mom event in September. This event featured a book reading and signing by our current school board member, Ms. Danielle Green. 180+ mothers and […]
Trunk or Treat at Howard Estates
On October 27th, Freeman’s Community Education team in partnership with the Howard Estates Tenant Council took over Howard Estate’s main parking lot to host a Trunk or Treat for families. Partners supporting the event included: The Child Care Network, The National Service Accelerator out of the United Way of Genesee County, the FoodBank of Eastern […]
Flint Community Education Initiative to host mentoring kick-off celebration
A special gathering for leadership and learning will take place at Mott Community College’s Regional Technology Center Sept. 26. From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., parents, mentors and students will attend the Flint Community Education Initiative’s 2018-2019 “Success Mentoring Kick-off Celebration.” The purpose of the event will be to inform community members about the value […]
The Roles of School In Community Health and Resilience
The following is a newsletter from Green School Catalyst Quarterly discussing The Roles of School In Community Health and Resilience. Click to read the newsletter. […]
Mentoring program celebrated by Flint Community Education Initiative
The Flint Community Education Initiative hosted a kick-off Wednesday evening for its success mentoring program. The event was held at the Mott Community College Regional Technology Center. The goal was to teach the value of mentoring in schools to community members as a way to get more people involved. “We had parents doing a workshop […]
Northwestern High School Hosting Back 2 School Extravaganza
With back to school right around the corner, we want to get the school year started out with some excitement with our Back 2 School Extravaganza! Head out to Northwestern High School at G-2138 W. Carpenter Road in Flint, Michigan on Tuesday, August 28th, 2018 from 3 to 7 pm where parents and students can engage […]
Community lights torch for Flint Olympian Games
The 62nd Greater Flint Olympian Games opened on July 10 to an audience of community members on the lawn of Southwestern Classical Academy. Lighting the torch is the first step before weeks of competition that come to a head in Hamilton, Canada, next month. Click here to read the full article […]
More than 300 Flint grads apply for Flint Promise scholarship
More than 300 Flint graduates are taking advantage of a new opportunity that lets them earn their college degrees free of charge through the newly-launched Flint Promise scholarship. In its first year, officials said it was hard to predict how many applications they would receive — but by any measure the number of young people […]
Breaking down barriers, lifting up opportunities
Located just a few blocks from the Mott Foundation building, the Flint River is a place where significant and symbolic change is beginning to unfold. An ambitious project is currently underway that will transform a two-mile stretch of the maligned waterway into a community gem. This project has hopes of building community strength, open doors […]
Teaming Up For Mindfulness
Mindfulness has been suggested as a key intervention that may mitigate the impact of lead exposure during the Flint Water Crisis. On February 1, 2018 the GCMS hosted a Mindfulness in Medicine: Promoting Health, Well-being and Resilience Workshop, bringing together more than 60 local physicians, medical residents, and health and wellness providers from across Flint and […]
AmeriCorps gave LaBria Lane ‘wiggle room’ to hone skills and try new things
As a member of the Flint FoodCorps, Lane used the gardens as a way of fulfilling her charge to create “a healthy school, where every child is nourished and ready to learn.” She also found support for her work through the school’s community education program, operated by the Crim Fitness Foundation. Kerry Downs, then the community […]
January 2018 Newsletter
The following newsletter discusses all that Flint Schools have to offer your entire family, including Recycling fun for Flint Community Schools, a message from Superintendent and Crim’s Vice President of Community Impact, Flint Community School updates and more! Click here to view newsletter […]
Session II Newsletter (2017-18)
The following newsletter discusses all that Flint Schools have to offer your entire family, including Mindfulness in Action, a message from the superintendent and Crim’s Vice President of Community Impact, updates from all Flint Community Schools and more! Click here to view Newsletter […]
As kids head back to school, Flint moves forward with community education
As the school year begins, change is in the air for some students and staff in Flint, Mich. The district is working with the Crim Fitness Foundation and other partners to expand its new community education initiative to three more elementary schools. A school district with a long and celebrated history of using its public school buildings as […]