Communities In Schools of Mancelona helps empower students to achieve their highest potential.  We believe that every student deserves every opportunity to remain in school and gain the tools they need not just to survive, but to thrive.   We work with schools to support the students who face the biggest challenges.  We work with families to address needs.  Our eyes our firmly fixed toward children's success, both academically.  Communities In Schools of Mancelona Programs include:

• Choose Success Before/After-school programs
• Mentoring
• Tutoring
• Service Learning
• College and Career Exploration
• Family Nights:  Bass Festival Kid's Games, Art Exhibit, Passport Party, Health Fair
• Events:  Stuff the Bus Campaign, Bass Festival 5K Run/Walk, Turkey Trot, Alumni Basketball Game, Read-A-Thon, Summer Reading Program

 For additional information, please contact the Communities In Schools of Mancelona Main Office at (231) 587-5044. Interested in Helping Kids Choose Success, contact the Communities In Schools offices at:Elementary:  (231) 587-8661 (Kim Musselman)Middle School:  (231) 587-9869 (Amy Derrer)High School:  (231) 587-8551 (Matt Smith)