Spring ISD seeking community members to join new mentoring program

"We need mentors that are committed to helping students achieve their dreams," McKeithan said in a statement. "We're looking for people who are passionate about seeing the next generation of our kids succeed in becoming lifelong learners, critical thinkers and responsible citizens who display good character."

Mentors will be expected to work with an SISD student for between 30-60 minutes each week throughout the school year, which will take place virtually for the time being due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the release states. Once visitors are allowed back on campus, in-person meetings will be held in open, monitored environments such as school libraries.

"We're dealing with some unprecedented times in education, and while some students are doing well, it's been a difficult transition for everyone, and that takes a toll," McKeithan said. "As their village, we need to make sure that we're providing all of our students and families with the support, the tools and resources they need in order to continue to build their confidence, help with their focus and just provide them a source of encouragement."

According to the release, while campuses will refer students to The Vine Mentoring Program for a variety of reasons, parents and students can also voluntarily request a mentor by contacting the student's campus. In either scenario, to participate in the program the student must agree, and their parents must give permission, the release states.

For more information about The Vine Mentoring Program, contact Community Engagement Coordinator Lorena Zertuche at [email protected].