The 2026 Fall Community Engagement Fellows Cohort at Options High School is in full swing!
CE Fellows has always been about fostering learning and collaboration across boundaries. This is one of our cohorts with a distinctive focus on intergenerational learning that addresses our community challenges.
This cohort includes a mix of high school students and adults. The cohorts will take place during a class meeting time at Options High School.
Our goal is to develop well-rounded community members who are engaged and connected across generations, and who are more able to strengthen our communities through collaboration.
All people working to build more thriving and resilient communities are encouraged to participate, including those connected with community organizations, schools, tribal and non-tribal governments, universities, colleges, etc.
The program is free for all.
The 2026 Fall Cohort meets September 23rd- October 21st from 10:40am to 11:55am at Options High School. Members should plan to attend all cohort sessions, to help create rich relationship-building and learning opportunities for all.
See the full schedule below.
Questions? Contact cefellowsteam@gmail.com or travis.tennessen@wwu.edu
2026 Fall Cohort Schedule
Options High School
2015 Franklin St, Bellingham, WA
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
10:40AM- 11:55AM
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
10:40AM- 11:55AM
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
10:40AM- 11:55AM
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
10:40AM- 11:55AM
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
10:40AM- 11:55AM
Quotes from past youth CE Fellows
"This experience felt like a breath of fresh air due to the fact that so many people showed up in hopes of bettering our community and youth, It showed me and others that adults do care and are trying to do what they can to help.”
- M.B.
“I see our community differently in the sense that there’s more action being done than I thought. I’m more interested in becoming a part of that change too.”
-A.M.P.
“I feel comforted knowing there are so many different people in our community who have different goals and programs for different groups of people.”
-S.H.
“It felt reassuring to hear other people in the community were talking about the problems in the community and potential solutions. It's made me feel more connected to my community and reinforced my already strong will to improve the things around me.”
--J.R.