Our Mission:

Surround students with a community of support,
empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

Who We Are

Communities In Schools® (CIS™) of Georgia in Henry County
is part of the state’s leading organization providing drop-out prevention, connecting the most vulnerable students to the support they need in the classroom and beyond.

What’s Happening in Henry

Communities In Schools® (CIS™) of Georgia in Henry County posts the latest activies on our blog!

Who We Serve

We serve students at risk of disengaging from learning. Over 75% of those we serve are African American, most living in households below federal poverty rates. 

We provide services to more than 1,700 students in McDonough High School and Stockbridge High School, including mental health support, mentoring, and tutoring.

Student Success Lasts a Lifetime

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Ms. Colley helps us see obstacles and challenges in a new way.

She has a way of making me think.

Ashunti Goggins

CIS Student, Communities In Schools of Georgia in Henry County

This organization (Communities In Schools of Georgia in Henry County) is truly making a difference in the lives of students every day.

Laura Turner

Director, Community Relations, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

I plan on attending Kennesaw State and majoring in biochem then going to medical school… CIS helped me grow into a better person.

Joyce

CIS Student, Communities In Schools of Georgia in Henry County