AT&T recently donated $10,000 to the Lake Washington Schools Foundation to support expansion of its LINKS Mentoring Program with a pilot program for junior high and high school students.

LINKS (Looking Into the Needs of Kids and Schools) utilizes volunteers who work one-on-one primarily with elementary students not performing at grade level. LINKS volunteers help with academic tutoring as well as meet with students weekly to help increase their confidence in developing relationships with others.

“The program is designed to help academically at-risk students who need extra academic tutoring or mentoring from a caring adult,” said Doug Seto, executive director of the Lake Washington Schools Foundation. “This donation will help the District expand LINKS and provide academic assistance to improve the students’ chances for on-time high school graduation and success in college and the workforce.”

“By helping us extend the LINKS program into upper grade levels, AT&T is making a difference for students at a critical time,” noted Dr. Chip Kimball, superintendent.