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Boyne City public schools program, where everyone belongs

A recent C3F Student Success grant for Boyne City Public Schools supported a 5th grade mentoring program called WEB – Where Everybody Belongs. The program matches up fifth grade students with eighth grade mentors for the entire school year. Events each year include an orientation, two social events, two academic support events, and monthly check-ins for mentors to check in with mentees. Students and parents have given positive feedback on the success of the program in fostering connection, belonging, and leadership skills. One student remarked, "Some of the wonderful things about middle school are the fun activities —such as track, drama, WEB activities with youth leaders, and much more. I was nervous about the stuff we would do, but it turned out to be the best year of my life."