CIS Receives Recognition from U.S. Attorney's Office

CIS Receives Recognition from U.S. Attorney's Office

  Recently, Communities In Schools of Georgia was recognized at the inaugural presentation of the U .S. Attorney’s Office Community Outreach Awards. These awards are intended to recognize individuals  and community partners who have been exceptionally...
Partnering for School Success BBQ

Partnering for School Success BBQ

In an effort to help disadvantaged students start the new school year ready to learn, Communities In Schools (CIS) of Georgia partnered with the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation and Norcross Cluster to host a Partnering for School Success BBQ at Farmhouse 17 in...
New Leadership

New Leadership

Communities In Schools (CIS) of Georgia announced that Carol F. Lewis has been selected to lead the organization following the retirement of founding president, Neil Shorthouse, effective on August 1, 2014. Lewis is a 20 year veteran of CIS, having most recently...
Making a Difference – One Student at a Time

Making a Difference – One Student at a Time

  As the foundation of the Communities In Schools (CIS) Model, site coordinators work daily to provide support to at-risk students struggling to find success in school.  Based in the school, the site coordinator acts as a convener who helps students with academic...
School Superintendents Endorse CIS

School Superintendents Endorse CIS

During the recent Georgia School superintendents Association spring conference, Communities In Schools provided an overview regarding how CIS provides dropout solutions through its cost efficient integrated student support services implemented through the CIS Model. ...