It is National School Social Work Week, and Ohio County Schools is thanking its social workers in the Community In Schools program!
Thank you to Abby Pownall who is the CIS site coordinator at Bridge Street Middle School. She is a product of Ohio County Schools, and she said she is thrilled to give back to the community.
“My goal at BSMS is to connect with students to help them achieve their goals inside and outside of school,” Pawnall said. “I hope to bridge gaps between our school and community resources to ensure our families are receiving what they need.”
National School Social Work Week is marked every first full week of March to celebrate school social workers across the nation and appreciate their work in helping students achieve academic success. The mission of CIS is to provide students with a community of support that empowers them to stay in school and achieve in life. It links educators with the community to bring local talents and resources into the schools and create a network that keeps students in school and engaged in learning. CIS offers specific services to students and their families to build a foundation for academic success. These services help schools connect struggling children with secure housing, medical care, food assistance, tutoring and other critical supports.
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