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Once at Risk of Not Graduating, Esteban Graduated with Honors
“If it wasn’t for CIS, I would not be walking that stage,” Esteban, 18, admitted. “School was never really my thing.”
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Alumni Spotlight: Jessica Martinez
Read a Q&A with Jessica Martinez, a financial analyst and CIS of Atlanta alumna.
Stories | Nov. 12, 2024 Read more of Alumni Spotlight: Jessica Martinez
Malik: My Experience at Leadership Town Hall 2024
Hi! My name is Malik. I'm an alumnus of Communities In Schools of Baytown. In September 2024, the CIS National Office invited alumni from across the country to attend their annual Leadership Town Hall, and I was able to attend!
Stories | Oct. 4, 2024 Read more of Malik: My Experience at Leadership Town Hall 2024
Communities In Schools Celebrates the Class of 2024
Since May, CIS has celebrated the remarkable achievements of students ready to embark on new adventures—whether that means entering the workforce, serving in the military, or pursuing higher education.
Stories | July 9, 2024 Read more of Communities In Schools Celebrates the Class of 2024
Empowering Success: How CIS Helps Students Define Their Own Paths
There are many success stories from our work at CIS HOT. In 2023, we helped 50 students get paid internships and earn more than $63,000 in wages. This school year, we served more than 4,000 students – and each one of them has their own dream for their future.
Stories | June 4, 2024 Read more of Empowering Success: How CIS Helps Students Define Their Own Paths
Serenity: Reflecting on Life After Graduation
“[Mr. Primer] was definitely the role model that I needed at the time to help me and guide me onto a positive path for myself... CIS has definitely been able to prepare me in ways I don't think I would have been prepared had I not been in CIS.” – Serenity
Stories | April 19, 2024 Read more of Serenity: Reflecting on Life After Graduation
Gianna: Navigating Post-Secondary Life with Lessons Learned from CIS
“Ms. Maria helped me with my success a lot because she taught me how to advocate for myself. She helped me grow mentally and emotionally to be in a better place. She taught me how to make decisions based on how I want my future to look, and I'm doing that each day.” – Gianna
Stories | April 12, 2024 Read more of Gianna: Navigating Post-Secondary Life with Lessons Learned from CIS
Skyler: Paying It Forward
“CIS prepared me in a lot of ways. It showed me not to give up on myself. There are always people who support and believe in you... I don’t know where I would be if I [had] not [been] in this program.” – Skyler
Stories | March 18, 2024 Read more of Skyler: Paying It Forward
CIS Alumnus Cyril Jefferson: Making History and Leading a Community
Communities In Schools recently sat down with CIS of High Point Alumnus Cyril Jefferson. In 2023, Cyril achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first man of color and youngest to ever be elected as the Mayor of High Point. Get to know Cyril and learn about his significant role as a leader and changemaker.
Stories | Feb. 26, 2024 Read more of CIS Alumnus Cyril Jefferson: Making History and Leading a CommunitySharing Your Story Inspires Others
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A Story About Believing in Yourself
The Push is a short film that follows the inspirational relationship between Darrell Smith, a caring CIS site coordinator, and Ja-Mez, who is about to graduate from high school full of self-confidence and with the promise of a bright future — an event that seemed impossible just two years earlier. The moving film provides an inside look at one of the many stories unfolding in thousands of CIS schools across America.
