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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.
Today we had the opportunity to attend the “Caminando Juntas – Walking Together” event in celebration of Día Internacional de la Mujer. 💜
Thank you to the organizers and everyone who made this event possible at the Brownsville Events Center.
Together, we continue walking forward—stronger and united. ✨
#InternationalWomensDay #CaminandoJuntas #WomenSupportingWomen #CommunityStrong
The CIS Effect: When resources meet relationships, learning and economic mobility happen. ✨
A groundbreaking study by Opportunity Insights, in partnership with EdRedesign Lab at Harvard Graduate School of Education, confirms what we see every day: relationships change outcomes.
Communities In Schools’ (CIS) evidence-based model delivers measurable academic gains and improves students’ long-term economic mobility.
Students supported by CIS experience:
📈 Improved standardized test scores
🎓 Higher graduation rates
💼 Increased lifetime earnings potential
This research reinforces the power of integrated student supports and our relationship-driven approach to help young people stay in school, succeed academically, and build brighter futures.
When we show up consistently and connect students to the right resources, opportunity follows.
Learn more: https://cisnational.org/49cZfh0
#BeingPresentMatters #CISHillDay #economicmobility
SMISD Literacy Night! 📚✨
Set up a hat‑toss booth for students to play and win prizes, and it was a hit! 🎩🎯
One of my middle school students even read out loud to the audience. She practiced throughout the day and was so excited for the chance to share her reading with others. Moments like these remind me why I love what I do. 💛✨
Proud of all our students and their growing love for literacy!
🎉 🎉 Celebrating 11 Years of Excellence! 🎉🎉
Please join us in congratulating Cindy Garcia on her 11-year anniversary with CIS! Her dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment have made a meaningful impact on our community.
Thank you, Mrs. Garcia, for being a vital part of our mission and for always showing up for kids.
#AllInForKids #YearsOfService #ThankYou #BeingPresentMatters🥳🎊
🎉 🎉 Celebrating 11 Years of Excellence! 🎉🎉
Please join us in congratulating Leonor Garza on her 11-year anniversary with CIS/ACE! Her dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment have made a meaningful impact on our community.
Thank you, Mrs. Garza, for being a vital part of our mission and for always showing up for kids.
#AllInForKids #YearsOfService #ThankYou #BeingPresentMatters🥳🎊
🎉 🎉 Celebrating 15 Years of Excellence! 🎉🎉
Please join us in congratulating Karla Montejano on her 15-year anniversary with CIS! Her dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment have made a meaningful impact on our community.
Thank you, Mrs. Montejano, for being a vital part of our mission and for always showing up for kids.
#AllInForKids #YearsOfService #ThankYou #BeingPresentMatters🥳🎊
✨ Today was a special day at our CIS office! ✨
Students from San Benito VMA visited us to select their quince dresses for the upcoming Quinceañera event. 💖👗
It was such a joy to see their excitement as they tried on dresses and prepared for this meaningful milestone. At Communities In Schools, we are proud to support our students not only academically, but also in celebrating important life moments that build confidence and create lasting memories.
Thank you to everyone who helps make opportunities like this possible for our students. 💐
#beingpresentmatters #StudentSuccess #Quinceañera #SupportingOurStudents
#allinforkids
For more information about our CIS National Office visit
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.
