Community Schools Partnership
Being the lead partner in the Howe Community School initiative means dedicating a lot of time with the Howe Huskies! It’s amazing to see how much our relationship has grown from the beginning, when we were simply a resource room in Howe School. So many services and programs have been added in the past 20+ years - the sky is truly the limit.
In the last year we have added a position at our resource center in which a staff is allocated specifically to identifying and working with the needs of Howe School. They meet with the administration team once a week, as well as collaborating in meetings with other school officials. They work to provide the funding and support identified as a need from the Howe Administration.
Howe Elementary School is a school of almost 500 students in 4k-Fifth grade and many teachers and staff dedicated to see these students succeed. Learn more about our many programs that support Howe students and their families below!
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Mental Health Program
Throughout the pandemic there was an identified need for mental health support of Howe Families and students. Students were being placed on waitlists 12-18 months long. Thanks to the generosity of Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield we can provide this need for the students of Howe school.
School Supplies
Every scholar at Howe has access to school supplies. We want each scholar to have all the tools they need to be successful as well as reduce that barrier for parents who may struggle to provide these items, and prevent teachers from spending their own money.
Snack Program
We provide daily snacks for every classroom at Howe School. It was identified that having snack improves focus in the classroom and has reduced negative behavior. HCRC wanted to keep teachers from putting the burden on themselves of buying snack.
caring closet
HCRC provides clothing to the Howe Community School Caring Closet on an as needed basis. Staff check the closet weekly to ensure it is fully stocked for whatever needs may arise. HCRC provides winter gear, clothing, non-perishables, and hygiene items.
Busing Program
Some students lack reliable transportation to school or have to walk alone in the dark, or on a cold morning. Howe Community Resource Center provides a bus for these students so they have a safe, dependable way to school. Since it’s inception, absences have dropped significantly and literacy and math scores have risen.
