by CISGA | Apr 8, 2024 | Our Students, Our Work in Schools
There are many people that we meet in our lives. But only a very few will make a lasting impression on our minds and hearts. Markayla is a student that remains in my heart and mind. She is the epitome of perseverance and her strength is unmatched. I am proud to have...
by CISGA | Mar 7, 2024 | Our Students
She said it felt good to be able to tell her story… She has come such a long way and is absolutely incredible. — Ali Jennings, CIS Site Coordinator, Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High School Eighteen-year-old Margaret used to be scared of who she was and who she was...
by CISGA | Feb 1, 2024 | Featured Articles, Our Students, Our Work in Schools, Uncategorized
“My name is Kencheta and my son’s name is Hayden. Hayden has been a part of Communities In Schools in Dooly County for 1 year. Mr. Earl Clark is the Site Coordinator. Truly Mr. Clark has been a blessing to me and my son. Through this program, my son has a...
by CISGA | Nov 30, 2023 | Featured Articles, Our Students
In his own words: “My name is Nayvadius Barkley. I’m nine years old and I’m in the 3rd grade at Alice Coachman Elementary. This is my second year as a CIS student. My site coordinator is Coach Noel. My parents thought a male mentor in the school would really...
by CISGA | Nov 27, 2023 | Featured Articles, Our Students
When Rashad was referred to Communities In Schools in elementary school his teachers were concerned about his attendance. And, even as time went on, during his 6th grade year, Rashad was still not meeting his potential academically and involved with peers who...
by CISGA | Oct 27, 2023 | Featured Articles, News, Our Work in Schools
Empowering students and building stronger communities together… CISGA held their two-day Statewide Convening on October 12th -13th, centered around “Leadership for Impact: Empowering students and building communities together”, bringing together a...
by CISGA | Oct 27, 2023 | Featured Articles, Our Students
Just a few years ago, after moving from place to place multiple times and continuously changing schools, Alyssa had missed so many classes that she found herself a first-year student at age 16. Now, she is a high school graduate after finding a mentor in Site...
by CISGA | Aug 21, 2023 | Featured Articles, Press Releases
Additional services are scheduled begin at the start of the 2023-2024 school year Atlanta, Georgia — Communities in Schools of Georgia (GISGA), the state’s leading drop-out prevention program, has been awarded funding to focus on the expansion of CISGA’s integrated...
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,...
