by CISGA | Apr 28, 2023 | Featured Articles, Our Students, Our Work in Schools
The City of Albany, Department of Community and Economic Development invited 5th , 8th , and 12th grade students enrolled in the Dougherty County School System during the 2022-2023 school year to participate in an essay contest. Winners were presented April 10, 2023...
by CISGA | Mar 17, 2023 | Featured Articles, News, Our Students, Our Work in Schools
Today we are celebrating a wonderful day for our children to learn financial literacy. Thanks to organizations like Communities In Schools of Georgia in Dooly County, and so many other CIS of Georgia sites, along with nurturing strong partnerships with school staff,...
by CISGA | Mar 13, 2023 | Featured Articles, Our Students
A Champion for Garrett Middle School CIS Site Coordinator Timothy Parham loves working with youth, and it shows in everything he does to support the students of Garrett Middle School in Marietta. “I’m gonna be there as a support system for them. And I’m gonna be able...
by CISGA | Mar 8, 2023 | Featured Articles, Our Students, Our Work in Schools
SOAR (Situations, Obstacles, Actions, Results) Girls Mentoring group making a positive impact on behavior. There were 30 students present to discuss self care at the Spread The Love Event thanks to Communities In Schools of Georgia in Henry...
by CISGA | Dec 21, 2022 | Our Students
He asked me, “Can a boy live in project housing and go to a gifted school?” Rhonda Sisroe, MSW CIS Site Coordinator, Communities In Schools of Albany/Dougherty County The answer is YES! Jeremy Mobley is a fifth-grade student I met several years ago. I noticed he had...
by CISGA | Nov 18, 2022 | Our Students
Students with behavior problems tend to act in ineffective ways when under stress by becoming impulsive, aggressive or shutting down. Communities In Schools of Georgia in Albany/Dougherty helps students learn to cope with stress. From affirmations to start each day,...
