Communities In Schools of Benton-Franklin

06/19/2026

Juneteenth has always been more than a holiday.

The day stands as a testament to and celebration of the unyielding strength of a people. Want to learn more about Juneteenth and its significance?

Visit the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture to learn more and celebrate: https://hubs.ly/Q04knPt00

06/17/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Graduates and welcome to the CISBF Alumni Impact Network! It was an honor to celebrate your great accomplishments at our "Beyond Graduation Alumni Kickoff" event.

Here are some inspired messages for each of our graduates! We're excited to see them thrive in their future endeavors and are thrilled to have them continue to be a part of our network.

Thank you to our generous sponsors, community partners, board members, students and their families for attending this event. We're here to surround all students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

Thank you for making a difference in our community and for being here for students when it matters most!

06/15/2026

🎓 2026 Graduate Spotlight: Angelee Duran from Kennewick High School

One of our greatest joys is to see our students reach for their dreams.

We're excited to see Angelee pursue a future in nursing at CBC and Eastern Washington University.

What a gift she will be to the healthcare field and to her community. Congratulations!

06/12/2026

From team captain to future nurse practitioner, this young woman knows the importance of hard work and endurance.

🎓 Graduate Spotlight: Melissa Fisher from Hanford High School

Melissa is a bright example to all those who know her. Equipped with the knowledge to succeed and the grit to achieve her goals, keep shining your light, Melissa! Your future is bright. ✨

06/10/2026

From a wrestling state tournament to a bright future in nuclear energy, we're cheering you on, Henry!

🎓 2026 Graduate Spotlight: Henry Ochoa from Hanford High School

At CIBSF, we're supporting students to achieve in school and in life.

06/08/2026

We're so proud of our 2026 Graduates!

🎓 Graduate Spotlight: Emmelyn Luna from Hanford High School

Way to go, Emmelyn! We're rooting for you, always!

06/05/2026

At CISBF, our mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

An integral part of our mission and evidence-based model of success is to partner with community members to help our students succeed in school and at home.

This year, for our "Planting Seeds for Bright Futures" fundraising campaign, we were honored to received incredible support from our community members.

Today, we'd like to recognize Krista Hopkins with Krista Hopkins Homes for her Valedictorian Sponsorship to support our mission and vision. Krista continues to be a long-time supporter and champion of CISBF, and we are grateful for her continued support.

Thank you, Krista and your team at Krista Hopkins Homes for helping us support students in our community!

06/03/2026

On May 20, we celebrated all of our fabulous graduating seniors from Hanford High School, Richland High School, Legacy High School, River's Edge High School, Kennewick High School, and Southridge High School and welcomed them into our CISBF Alumni Impact Network at our Beyond Graduation Alumni Kickoff Event at WSU Tri-Cities.

It was an incredible night!

We presented our CISBF & Beyond $2,500 Scholarships to two recipients this year:

🎓 Manuela Rodriguez Niño from Southridge High School
🎓 Hisai Jaimes from Southridge High School.

We are so grateful for our sponsors and partners to make this event an absolute success!

Thank you to the Inatai Foundation for the ability to make the Alumni Impact Network possible. Your investment is remarkable!

We loved hearing from our keynote speakers:

✨ Larry Morris (Alumni Donor)
✨ Cecilia Lee (CIS National Alumni Coordinator)

A special shoutout to our incredible "Planting Seeds for Bright Futures" sponsors:

- Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo)
- STCU
- Petersen Hastings Wealth Advisors and Blaine Carr
- ICCU
- Chervenell Construction
- Krista Hopkins Homes - Real Estate Office, and
- WSU Tri-Cities

We also want to thank the following community partners who rallied together to celebrate our students and support them this year:
- Three Rivers Therapy
- STCU
- PFLAG Benton Franklin
- Coordinated Care
- HAPO
- Oatis Outdoor Rentals/Adventures
- Benton-Franklin Health District
- Community Health Plan of Washington
- CISBF Alumni Impact Network

Thank you to everyone who attended and made this event a night to remember! Congrats to our graduates, we're proud of the work that you've accomplished and excited to see what your future holds!

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

Did you know that students who feel supported at school are significantly more likely to graduate and report higher wellbeing?

Communities in Schools Benton-Franklin is committed to making sure no student feels invisible.

This month, we encourage our whole community, parents, educators, neighbors, and businesses, to reflect on how each of us can make our community a more affirming place for all young people.

Want to learn more about we support students? Visit our website here: https://hubs.ly/Q04js5xp0.