Programs
Reach for the Stars After School Program
provides a safe place for students to go after school where they can get homework assistance, tutoring, enrichment activities and a snack
YouthFriends and YouthFriends Corps Mentoring Program
gives students quality time and a one-on-one relationship that can help students in many areas that affect life at home and at school
Weekend Warriors
provides backpacks filled with nutritious food to students who have little or no food on the weekends through Harvester’s BackSnack Program
Kick Up Your Heels for Christmas
CIS partners with Ranson Memorial Hospital and Ottawa University to provide free shoes to children in need
4-H Day Camp
gives 4-H students that participate in Reach for the Stars 4-H program a taste of what camp is about
Dental Clinics
CIS partners with the Douglas Dental Clinic to provide free dental services to students in need
Careers on Wheels
CIS works with community volunteers to introduce 5th grade students to career exploration
Bicycle Rodeo
CIS partners with the Ottawa Police Dept., Franklin County EMS, Rotary Club, American Eagle, and Keith King State Farm Insurance to teach 2nd grade students about bike safety and provide each student with a bicycle helmet.
Spring Fling “Gymspiration”
gives students plenty of open gym activities to do during Spring Break
Reality U
is a financial literacy program for sophmores
Ace Readers Mentoring
CIS partners with Future Visions to offer a computerized reading tutoring program.
Lincoln Living Leadership
a leadership and service learning program geared towards 3rd, 4th, 5th graders.
Brilliant Bookworms
CIS partners with the Ottawa Library to introduce 3rd graders to the library
Toothbrush/Toothpaste Campaingn
provides toothbrushes and toothpaste to area students.
Salvation Army Angel Tree
provides gifts to 170 children.
Resource and Readiness Fair
Partnership with ECKAN to provide school supplies and connect family to community resaouces
Disability Awareness
Partnership with Kansas Youth Empowerment Academy to share the challenges, strengths, and opportunities for people with disabilities with USD 290 fourth graders
Clifford “Be Big” Program
Partnership with American Family Insurance that encourages first graders to use their sharing skills
Scrubby Bear Program
Partnership with American Red Cross to teach proper handwashing skills to USD 290 kindergartners by partnering with the American Red Cross
OPET (Ottawa Public Education Trust)
funds grants for USD 290 teachers
Day on the Job
Partnership with the Workforce Development Committee to introduce Freshmen to community businesses
Junior Interview Fairs
Partnership with Workforce Development Committee and OFCED to allow Juniors to practice interview skills
Speaker’s Bureau
Partnership with Workforce Development Committee and OFCED sharing with Freshmen the importance of staying in school and developing soft skills
Kick’In with Friends
Partnership with ORC and Ottawa Church of the Nazarene to introduce 6th graders to OMS