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PARTNERS IN EDUCATION ANNIVERSARIES PARTNERS IN EDUCATION 35 YEARS: 1984-2019
PARTNERS IN EDUCATION 20 YEARS: 1999-2019
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Landmark Bank Blue Ridge Elementary School MFA Inc Columbia Area Career Center CenturyLink Fairview Elementary School Central Bank | Grant Elementary School KOMU TV 8 | Columbia Public Schools Boone Hospital Center Jefferson Middle School Commerce Bank Parkade Elementary School State Farm Insurance Company Rock Bridge High School Shelter Insurance Company West Middle School
First State Community Bank Benton STEM Elementary School Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central MO Columbia Public Schools Visionworks | Columbia Public Schools PW Architects | Locust Street Expressive Arts Elementary School Rolling Hills Veterinary Hospital Mill Creek Elementary School
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PARTNERS IN EDUCATION 10 YEARS: 2009-2019 The Bank of Missouri Center for Gifted Education Youth Community Coalition (YC2) Columbia Public Schools PedNet Coalition CPS Physical Ed. & Health Department The Crossing | Lange Middle School
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Celebrating Partners in Education Week: Local businesses display student art Each year, as part of the anniversary celebration of the Partners in Education program in Columbia Public Schools, partner businesses in Columbia display student art work. The tradition started more than a decade ago and the art windows have grown to include businesses in The District as well as across Columbia. As part of the program, the City of Columbia’s Office of Cultural Affairs has enhanced the celebration by selecting student artwork from the Partners in Education week displays to feature on the Columbia Parks and Recreation Department’s annual Family Fun Fest poster. Student artwork will be on display May 6-10 at the following locations: Alpine Shop American Shoe Artlandish Gallery Bingham's Boone Hospital Center Bluestem Missouri Crafts
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The Tribune’s Newspapers in Education program is a dynamic partnership between area businesses, schools, private citizens and the Columbia Daily Tribune. We highly value our participation in Newspapers in Education and the opportunity it provides to assist in our goal of developing tomorrow’s leaders. If you are interested in getting involved with this meaningful program or making a donation, contact Erika Smith at (573) 815-1621.
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ABOVE: Superintendent Russ Thompson announces the start of the PIE program 35 years ago.
The Partners in Education Program: Charting the course for 35 years Columbia Public Schools’ Partners in Ed ucation program is celebrating 35 years of businesses bringing achievement, enrichment and opportunities businesses schools and students.
message through the city of Columbia,” Schulz said. As the program officially got und er way Schulz said she was amazed at how quickly the impact was being realized.
said , ‘It’s because of you, you know. They’re all at Grant Elementary School.’ And I said , ‘Oh gosh isn’t that wonderful.’ And he grinned. And I thought to myself — commitment, that’s what it’s all about.”
" WITH OVER 250 BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED, OUR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS ARE ABLE TO BUILD STRONG CONNECTIONS TO OUR COMMUNITY." Peter Stiepleman, CPS Superintendent
Partners in Ed ucation began as a simple vision of Russell Thompson, Jim Ritter and Jolene Schulz. Together, they stud ied an “ad opt-a-school” program being cond ucted in Tennessee. They mold ed this id ea into a program that would benefit Columbia Public Schools, a true “partnership” between local businesses and schools. Their name for the program, Partners in Ed ucation, became the national moniker when President Reagan accepted the idea and gave it national status. “It was a vision of Dr. Russ Thompson, our superintend ent at the time, to build a brid ge between the world of work and the world of education,” former program coordinator and co-found er of Columbia’s program said Jolene Schulz said. In 1984, the program kicked off with a formal celebration. Among the attend ees, was former Sen. Roger Wilson, who was the keynote speaker. “At the close of his speech he said, ‘Mergers of the business and the community like this should be mad e in heaven.’ We decided we could use this
“It was a very busy time in our community,” she said . “It was so exciting to walk into businesses to see stud ents actually touring the businesses. It was also exciting to go into the schools and see the expression on students’ faces to see a banking CEO teaching them a lesson.” Schulz said that throughout the d evelopment of the program one saying stood out. “We were a handshake, not a handout. We wanted people to know that we didn’t want money, but that we wanted the resources that we have here in our community,” she said. Schulz has many fond memories of the start of the program. One moment stands out in particular when she visited Boone County National Bank, now Central Bank of Boone County, and ran into Bo Fraser, the president of the bank at the time. “Bo said to me, ‘You know Jolene, I seem to have a shortage of employees here in my bank tod ay.’ And I said , ‘Oh really?’ He looked at me and
Over the course of more than three d eca d es, Columbia Public Schools has seen tremend ous achievements by Columbia’s youth d ue to the involvement and d ed ication of partnering businesses. The original nine charter partnerships have grown to an unbelievable 150 Partners in Education and more than 100 Partnership Friends. These partners include banks, hospitals, architects, veteri-
Over the years, partnership activities have expan d d e and now includ e opportunities such as a satellite school located within a business, job shad owing and business tours, classroom presentations, banks within schools, mock trials and mentoring. Hund red s of stud ents and community members have participated in the program, and throughout the years, strong friend ships have been built that have end ured even as stud ents and employees grow and change. “With over 250 businesses and organizations involved , our stud ents and teachers are able to build strong connections to our community, said Columbia Public Schools Superintend ent Peter Stiepleman. “Our partners tell us what child ren need to know in ord er to be successful in the real world . And they’ve become a part of our d istrict belief system ‘We Are One.’ It’s
and activities specific to both the business’ and schools’ needs and abilities. The overall goal of Columbia’s Partners in Ed ucation program is to build brid ges between the world of business and the world of education. It seeks to create a better und erstand ing of the public school system within the community; to strengthen and enhance the district’s programs; to create a climate of involvement and interaction between organizations, businesses, and schools; and to provid e stud ents opportunities to d evelop attitud es and skills that enhance their success in the world of work. “Our business community fully invests in our public schools because they see our schools as a quality of life issue,” says Stiepleman. “Quality schools are why businesses will move to Columbia and why they will stay in Columbia. Every com-
" IT WAS SO EXCITING TO WALK INTO BUSINESSES TO SEE STUDENTS ACTUALLY TOURING; TO GO INTO THE SCHOOLS AND SEE THE EXPRESSION ON STUDENTS' FACES; TO SEE A BANKING CEO TEACHING THEM A LESSON." Jolene Schulz, Partners In Education co-founder
narians, grocery stores, media outlets, non-profits, churches, insurance companies and more. “The impact on stud ents has been outstand ing as they learn about education and life through enriching programs that use real world problems and experiences,” said Michelle Baumstark, community relations director for CPS.
about all of us working together to make sure our child ren receive an excellent education and that they have access to achievement and enrichment opportunities.” Partners in Ed ucation joins a local business with an ind ivid ual school, curriculum d epartment, or grad e level. Each partnership establishes a mission statement, objectives,
munity should have a Partner in Education program.” For more information or to become involved in the Partners in Education program contact the school d istrict’s Community Relations office at (573) 214-3960 or visit www.cpsk12. org/pie.
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35 Years: CenturyLink, Fairview Elementary School " PARTNERS IN EDUCATION IS A WONDERFUL, VALUABLE PROGRAM. ... WE ARE THANKFUL FOR HOW BOTH ENTITIES HAVE BENEFITED." Chris Aumiller, Manager of Region Operations
JORDAN HELTERBRAND Columbia Public Schools CenturyLink celebrates 35 years as a Partner in Education with Fairview Elementary School. Since the beginning of their partnership, Fairview and CenturyLink have been sharing resources, talents and skills to enrich student learning experiences. Over the years, CenturyLink has provided Fairview with school supplies for teachers to supplement class projects. Employees have spent time at the school mentoring students and providing them with extra academic help.
CenturyLink employees have also served as special readers in classrooms to encourage literacy development. Fairview students have been invited to the CenturyLink offices for job shadowing activities. Manager of Region Operations Chris Aumiller stressed the importance of businesses forming partnerships with academic institutions. “Partners in Education is a wonderful, valuable program,” he said. “There has always been a positive feeling about our relationship with Fairview, and we are thankful for how both entities have benefited.”
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35 Years: KOMU 8, Columbia Public Schools Athletics " IT'S NICE TO SEE YOUNG STUDENTS PARTAKING IN PRODUCING FILM FOR KOMU TV AND USING OUR SPORTS TO SHOWCASE THEIR SKILLS." Matt Garrett, KOMU 8 General Manager JORDAN HELTERBRAND Columbia Public Schools
mission of KOMU can be translated to help out the public school system.
KOMU 8 & Mid-Missouri's CW and Columbia Public Schools Athletics are ringing in 35 years as Partners in Education.
“This is an amazing opportunity to showcase what is happening at the high schools in the community,” Garrett said. “The accomplishments of students should be celebrated, and that’s what we try to do.”
Within the partnership, KOMU students are able to practice their skills and film high school sports games from the sideline. The reporters get access to the facilities for games and interviews with coaches and personnel. In this way, Columbia Public Schools sports games are highlighted and broadcast to the community. General Manager of KOMU Matt Garrett takes pride in the partnership and loves how the academic
District Athletic Director Bruce Whitesides is appreciative of the invaluable partnership, cooperation and professionalism between the groups. “I realize you can’t be at every one of our events, but it’s nice to see young students partaking in producing film for KOMU and using our sports to showcase their skills.”
ABOVE: The Boone Hospital Center mobile health truck is parked at Jefferson Middle School to perform free Know Your Numbers health screenings for students.
35 Years: Commerce Bank, Parkade Elementary School
35 Years: Jefferson Middle School, Boone Hospital Center
" WHETHER IN THE CLASSROOM OR OTHERWISE, [COMMERCE BANK'S] WILLINGNESS TO COME UP WITH INNOVATIVE WAYS TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF OUR SCHOOL IS UNMATCHED."
" WE HEAR FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE AND THE HEALTH SCIENCES TEACHERS ... WE'RE HAVING A DIRECT IMPACT ON THE STUDENTS."
Amy Watkins, Parkade Elementary School Principal
JORDAN HELTERBRAND Columbia Public Schools Commerce Bank and Parkade Elementary School celebrate a 35-year relationship as Partners in Education. Both entities benefit from collaboration on projects over the years, from Reading Club Day to “Banker Buddy” mentorships to interacting at Back-to-School and field day events. Commerce collaborates with Parkade’s other partners, including Parkade Baptist Church and Pepsi Beverages Companies, on activities to support the entire school such as service projects for PIE week, holiday giving and Kris Kringle Day, where the partners come together to collect and wrap gifts for students. During the holidays, Commerce Bank, along with Parkade’s other business partners, team up and determine items students need during winter. Then, the businesses collect money, box games, hats, gloves, books, pajamas, blankets or other goodies to give students a better holiday season. The bank donates to fill in any gaps and ensure fami-
lies are supported. Any extra money from this activity is saved to help homeless students at Parkade for any special needs they have during the school year. Parkade Elementary School Principal Amy Watkins thinks the bank goes above and beyond for this project and always shows enthusiasm to help in whatever capacity. “Whether it is in the classroom or otherwise, their willingness to come up with innovative ways to address the needs of our school is unmatched,” she said. The Commerce Bank liaison for the partnership, Ann Warren, is grateful for such a healthy, cooperative partnership over the years. She says connecting with students is one of the most rewarding experiences. “When our staff gives back to the community through Parkade or any organization, it not only fosters leadership skills but it also builds compassion and a greater understanding of the community’s needs where we live," Warren said.
Michelle Zvanut, Boone Hospital Center Vice President of Human Resources
JORDAN HELTERBRAND Columbia Public Schools Boone Hospital Center is celebrating its 35th anniversary as a Partner in Education with Jefferson Middle School. Over the years, both Boone Hospital Center and Jefferson Middle School have been instrumental in furthering each other’s goals. As part of their involvement, Boone Hospital Center provides guest speakers, supplies for the nursing office and free health screenings and flu shots for all staff. Jefferson Middle School students volunteer at the hospital, put up seasonal decorations and help Boone Hospital Center employees raise money for their American Cancer Association Relay for Life team among other outstanding activities. Boone Hospital Center supported the establishment of a nurse’s office at the school. This support ensured that the middle school had a dedicated nurse on staff to attend to student needs. Since then, Boone Hospital Center regularly supplies the school with Band-Aids, snacks, Kleenex and other items to stock the nurse’s office.
Michelle Zvanut, vice president of human resources at Boone Hospital Center, said her favorite thing about working with the school is hearing how the hospital’s support is impacting students. “We hear from the school nurse and the health sciences teachers about the difference some of the provisions we provide have on their daily routine, and it’s an important part of the relationship to know we’re having a direct impact on the students,” she said. Boone Hospital Center comes into classrooms and assemblies and provides educational material on such topics as safe driving, tobacco use, good nutrition and other health-related issues. Through the partnership activities, students are exposed to a myriad of health-related professions besides doctors and nurses. “The partnership has had impacts on students and staff understanding of health systems,” Jefferson Middle School Principal Greg Caine said. “These opportunities have provided unique learning settings for our students that they would not have received otherwise.”
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35 Years: Grant Elementary School, Central Bank
35 Years: Landmark Bank, Blue Ridge Elementary
" EMPLOYEES ARE GETTING TO ENGAGE WITH KIDS SOCIALLY AND ACADEMICALLY, WHICH HELPS STUDENTS NAVIGATE RELATIONSHIPS AND COMMUNICATION WITH ADULTS."
" OUR EMPLOYEES ARE FULFILLED BY GOING TO THE SCHOOL AND KNOWING THEY'RE MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT. IT'S JUST AS MUCH FUN FOR US AS IT IS FOR THE STUDENTS."
Jen Wingert, Grant Elementary School Principal
JORDAN HELTERBRAND Columbia Public Schools For 35 years, Grant Elementary School students have benefited from a substantive, ongoing relationship with Central Bank employees. Bank employees regularly visit Grant classrooms and read to students. They also teach lessons about money management and banking during the money and banking course for fifth graders and on National Teach a Child to Save Day for fourth graders. Along with bank shadowing opportunities, the employees also provide mentoring to students. The Central Bank “Bank Buddies” program pairs students with an individual from Central Bank, and they meet with the student to give friendship and academic support. Grant Elementary School Principal Jen Wingert thinks the mentoring is crucial for student growth, and the academic support makes a huge difference.
“It’s important to start career exploration and peer relationship at a young age,” she said. “The employees are getting to engage with kids socially and academically, which helps students navigate relationships and communication with adults.” Central Bank co-chair for Partners in Education Pam Knowles loves the relationship across the board with students, faculty and staff. “It’s fun to see the kids go through Grant until graduation and move on and see them grow and develop afterward," she said. Wingert is excited to continue this wonderful partnership and work with Central Bank to provide invaluable educational and occupational opportunities for students. “It goes beyond being a partner,” she said. “They are visible and active and take the time to make us feel really valued.”
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Sherry Wyss, Landmark Bank BSA/AML Analyst JORDAN HELTERBRAND Columbia Public Schools Landmark Bank and Blue Ridge Elementary School celebrate 35 years as Partners in Education. The bank has been instrumental in various activities, events and curriculum throughout the year. Landmark employees volunteer to participate in Junior Achievement across each grade level. This is an opportunity for businesses to come into the school and teach students about how to start a business or a city. Bank employees take time to teach lessons to grades 1-5. Specifically, they talk about how money works through the system, whether it be a company or a city. Landmark Bank Co-coordinator for the Partners in Education program Sherry Wyss is excited for how the program has grown over the years and has such an incredible effect on the bankers.
“All of our employees are fulfilled by going to the school and knowing they’re making a positive impact,” Wyss said. “It’s just as much fun for us as it is for the students!” Aside from providing donations and collecting items to support the school’s needs, Landmark is present in the building, whether it be volunteering for ice cream socials, attending essay readings or helping with graduation preparations. Blue Ridge Elementary Principal Mark Burlison is appreciative of the support Landmark Bank has given the school, and he says the connections between employees and students goes beyond academics. “Landmark is one of the bigger parts of what Blue Ridge is doing, and the partnership is making us a better school,” he said. “We get a look at what is outside the classroom, and the students are exposed to different ways of learning.”
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To our friends at CPSF: Thank you for providing these and many other amazing enrichment opportunities for our students! • Big Sonia Screening Rights & Speaking Engagement $8,000 • Authors in Schools, Unbound Book Festival $5,000 • Making Algebra and Geometry Real $52,384.32 • Close Up: Washington, D.C. Democracy in Action $20,000 • E-Sports $8,500 • Drumline to Japan $2,950 • Authors In Schools $15,950 • Media Literacy, True/False Film Festival Part of a three-year grant totaling $114,300 • Family Welcome Center $22,793 • Student Trip to China $7,000 • Gardening Inside Our Schools $18,270
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