Thursday: The Power of Volunteers and Partners | Public Schools Week

On Thursday, we proudly celebrate the power of our extraordinary volunteers and partners. Across our school community, dedicated volunteers and partners give their time, talents, and hearts to support students, staff, and families in meaningful ways. When volunteers and partners step into our schools, they help expand opportunities, build connections, and create enriching experiences that empower students to learn, grow, and succeed.

A new initiative this year is Readers Rise–Empowering young minds through reading. This program pairs trained community volunteers with elementary students in grades K–2 at Barrett, Hoffman-Boston and Long Branch elementary schools for one-on-one reading sessions. Volunteers are creating consistent, meaningful opportunities for students to practice reading and build confidence. This program is part of a broader effort to expand volunteers and partnerships to support student literacy and other academic and social-emotional needs.