Communities In Schools (CIS) is the nation's largest dropout prevention organization. Communities In Schools champions the connection of needed community resources with schools to help students successfully learn, remain in school and prepare for life.

Middle Schoool Sites

Middle School Sites: Burns Middle, Crest Middle, Shelby Middle
After school academic-enrichment programs are located at 3 middle school sites in Cleveland County. These students receive homework assistance and enrichment activities on a daily basis, Monday through Thursday during the course of the school year. They also go on field trips, have character building activities, team building activities, and participate in service learning projects. CIS Site Directors plan whole-school activities and provide services and service linkage to students and families.

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