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
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.
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Back to school night at LFU thank you parents and students for attending.
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🥕🍎 WHY WE ARE PRESENT! 🍎🥕
Today at Nelda Gonzalez Elementary at Berta Cabaza, CIS is proud to support Kids Cuisine, a nutrition education program designed to help students build healthy habits for life! 💚
Through our partnership with Texas A&M AgriLife, students participate in fun, hands-on nutrition lessons during PE, learning about healthy eating, balanced choices, and the importance of an active lifestyle. 🥦🏃♀️
We believe that educating students about their health today helps them make healthier choices for a brighter tomorrow! 🌟
💙 Communities In Schools — supporting students, families, and our community!
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Garcia MS site coordinator Mrs. Tinajero appreciates being present for her students. #beingpresentmattersday #beingpresentmatters
💙 A small token of appreciation from former CIS students speaks a million words!
Thank you to Mrs. Jimenez, Site Coordinator, for sharing these thoughtful memories and heartfelt gestures from her students. It’s moments like these that remind us why the work we do matters so much. 🥰✨
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Today is Being Present Matters Day! 🧡
Across the Communities In Schools network, we’re celebrating the power of showing up; for students, families, schools, and communities.
Join us by sharing your “I Am Present” card and telling us what being present means to you. Be sure to tag Communities In Schools and use #BeingPresentMattersDay so we can celebrate with you!
Because when we show up, students show up , and together, we create brighter futures. 🧡
#BeingPresentMattersDay #IAmPresent #CommunitiesInSchools #StudentSuccess AllInForKids
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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.
