Inspired By Excellence & Innovation
The mission of Communities In Schools is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
WHY COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOL?
Communities In Schools (CIS) believes that caring, one-on-one relationships between adults and young people make the crucial difference. Programs don’t change kids – relationships do. CIS creates comprehensive, locally controlled and owned support systems around schools. In partnership with the local system, CIS identifies the most critical needs of students and families – needs that are preventing children from succeeding in school, and in life.
CIS fuels personal potential, so every student can take charge of their story and define their success for life.
The Program That's Turning Schools Around
By Annie Lowrey
The key to closing the achievement gap may lie outside the classroom. This compelling piece explores how "community school" programs like Communities In Schools (CIS) are driving success by supporting students with the non-academic challenges they face at home—resulting in higher graduation rates and better long-term outcomes.
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WE’RE BUILDING A POWERFUL CHANGE MOVEMENT.
At Communities In Schools® (CIS™), we believe that every student has what they need to realize their full potential in school and beyond.
We walk by their side, in their communities, to challenge the systems and barriers that stand between them and their success in life.
OUR VALUES
#AllInForKids
Bring communities of support to our students, in schools and beyond
Our unique model centers on having a dedicated, full-time social service professional on every campus we serve. We build relationships with businesses, volunteers, and partners to bring community resources to the school campus. These additional supports allow us to ensure that students get the exact services they need.
Latest News and Updates
Covering topics from classes to organization events.
🎉 🎉 Celebrating 27 Years of Excellence! 🎉🎉
Please join us in congratulating Thelma Mughrabi on her 27-year anniversary with CIS! Her dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment have made a meaningful impact on our community.
Thank you, Mrs. Mughrabi, for being a vital part of our mission and for always showing up for kids.
#AllInForKids #YearsOfService #ThankYou #BeingPresentMatters🥳🎊
A special thank you to our LFU parents and staff who joined us this morning for our Family Engagement and Parent Compact Policy Review. We had a productive and interactive meeting with great feedback and meaningful discussions from everyone involved. Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our students and school community. We appreciate you all — Go Falcons! #allinforkids #beingpresentmatters
👖🧼 Donation Drive Announcement 🧼👖
We are collecting jeans and hygiene products to support our students at San Benito VMA. Donations can be dropped off at the school’s front office. Please ask for Ms. Lopez.
📅 Donation dates: May 15 – May 21
Thank you for your support and generosity! 💙
Celebrating our CIS 8th graders! 🎓✨Students were recognized for their accomplishment of graduating from middle school and for their dedication as part of the CIS program. We are proud of all they have accomplished and excited for their next journey! -Ms. Mojica
#beingpresentmatters
#AllinforKids
Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible mothers, caregivers, and mother figures who inspire, nurture, and uplift our students every day. Your love and dedication make a lasting difference in our communities. 💐💙
Rio Hondo Middle School Driscoll positive Parenting Program Session
We’re proud to support the launch of DREAM ON 🎬
This new YouTube series, supported by @edredesignlab @harvardeducation, spotlights real solutions to rebuild the American Dream — starting with a powerful story from San Antonio and the impact of Communities In Schools.
At a time when opportunity feels out of reach for too many, DREAM ON focuses on what’s working — and how those solutions can grow.
Want to help?
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Your engagement helps these stories reach more people — and that matters.
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April CIS Highlights: This month, Ms. Mojica continued hosting lunch groups and launched an SEL activity focused on "Study Skills." Students learned the definition and participated in how studying can be used in different ways. Additionally, the site coordinator provided examples that can help the student relax before taking an exam and how to take a small break.
This month CIS celebrated "Kid`s Day" with an outdoor field trip to the Resaca de las Palmas State Park. Notably, we also want to congratulate Luis Sosa and family for achieving a great goal and placing runner-up for Stillman MS. Stay tuned for more! Email: cis-jmojica@bisd.us
#allinforkids #BeingPresentMatters
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Lastly, Communities In Schools is truly a coordinated, cooperative approach to working with kids. As our name reflects, we bring the community into schools – and we need every one of our community partners.
