January was declared National Mentoring Month by President George W. Bush in 2002 as part of a high profile campaign to draw attention to the ever-growing need for more volunteer mentors to aid America's youth in achieving their fullest potential. In 2009, over 375,000 Americans sought out information on local mentoring programs as a response to the need.

Humble I.S.D., the educational district for Royal Shores at Kingwood, is in need of volunteer mentors for students, especially at Humble Middle School and Timberwood Middle Schools. Mentoring has been shown to aid in reducing youth drug abuse, violence and pregnancy, as well as encouraging healthy and productive lifestyles.

To help in Humble I.S.D., contact Waymond Wesley,  At-Risk Coordinator at 281-641-4000 or email waymond.wesley@humble.k12.tx.us. To learn more about mentoring in general, visit www.WhoMentoredYou.org. Humble I.S.D. asks that at the very least, the Kingwood community pass on the word about the need and advantages mentoring can have in each child's life.