Back to School Drive a Success

Back to School Drive a Success

In an effort to help at-risk students start the new school year on the right track, Communities In Schools (CIS) completed its annual Back to School Supply Drive.  Thirteen local affiliates partnered with 23 Walmart locations throughout Georgia to provide classroom...
Marietta PLC Receives Incentive Donations

Marietta PLC Receives Incentive Donations

The Marietta Performance Learning Center (PLC) recently received a donation of gift cards and monetary incentives from its local Rotary Club.  The donations will be used as rewards and incentives for the PLC’s students in the areas of good attendance, consistent...
Linking Students to Community Resources

Linking Students to Community Resources

Lindsay Cavin of Clarke Middle School and Leo Cotlar of Clarke Central High School in Athens established good relationships with their students, parent and volunteer organizations, local agencies, businesses and health care providers.  The types of integrated services...
Support CIS Through Georgia Gives Day

Support CIS Through Georgia Gives Day

Communities In Schools (CIS) of Georgia will once again be participating in Georgia Gives Day sponsored by the Georgia Center for Nonprofits on November 13. The event was created as a way to raise awareness of nonprofits and provide an easy way for Georgia residents...
Site Coordinators Prepare for New School Year

Site Coordinators Prepare for New School Year

In an effort to continue to equip Communities In Schools site coordinators with the latest strategies and techniques to help at-risk students succeed in the classroom, Communities In Schools (CIS) of Georgia conducted a recent training in Atlanta.  CIS site...