At Communities In Schools of North Texas, one of our core beliefs is that every student needs and deserves a healthy start and a healthy future. CISNT supports students and families by meeting their basic needs through Nutrition Hubs, or food pantries, which have been established at all CISNT program sites and are accessible at […]
Read moreCongratulations, Oscar Gomez, 2025 Elementary Student of the Year!
Congratulations to Oscar, the 2025 Communities In Schools of North Texas Elementary Student of the Year! Oscar attends Central Elementary in Lewisville ISD and has been with CISNT for 4 years. He is a very sweet, thoughtful, and charismatic student who you wouldn’t guess had to overcome some big challenges. Oscar was first enrolled in […]
Read moreCongratulations, Sean Singleton, 2025 Secondary Student of the Year!
Congratulations to Sean, the 2025 Communities In Schools of North Texas Secondary Student of the Year! Sean attends Ryan High School in Denton ISD and began interacting with CISNT two years ago. At first, Sean would only visit Mr. Olumide Aje, the Site Coordinator at Ryan, for a snack between classes. After a few months, […]
Read moreCongratulations, Rachel Sullivan, 2025 Educator of the Year!
Congratulations to Mrs. Rachel Sullivan, the 2025 Communities In Schools of North Texas Educator of the Year! Rachel Sullivan has worked in education for 19 years and served with CISNT for five years. Ms. Samantha Guerra Pereyra, Site Coordinator at Rivera Elementary, states that from day one Rachel has been a fierce advocate for students, […]
Read moreCongratulations, Pat Sherman, 2025 Volunteer of the Year!
Congratulations to Ms. Patricia ‘Pat’ Sherman, the 2025 Communities In Schools of North Texas Volunteer of the Year! For over a decade, Pat has dedicated her time to supporting students at Lake Dallas Elementary School and Borman Elementary School. Her dedication extends beyond simply volunteering—she is an advocate, mentor, and leader. Ms. Nahir Vega, the […]
Read moreAtmos Energy Donates $30,000 to Communities In Schools of North Texas to Help North Texas Students
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ATMOS ENERGY DONATES $30,000 TO COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF NORTH TEXAS TO HELP STUDENTS STAY IN SCHOOL AND ACHIEVE IN LIFE Part of a $175,000 Atmos donation to CIS Affiliates in Texas to impact the lives of our most vulnerable students. LEWISVILLE, Texas (March 27, 2025) – Communities In Schools of North […]
Read moreVolunteer Spotlight: Ann Houston – Dedication, Compassion, Caring: Mentor
For ten years now Ann Houston has been the dedicated, supportive presence that makes mentoring so impactful for Communities In Schools of North Texas (CISNT) students in Denton ISD. She first learned about CISNT through her church, First United Methodist Church (FUMC) of Denton, which has adopted Rivera Elementary School as part of their community […]
Read moreVolunteer Spotlight: Bruce Stedronsky – Service through Small Acts that Make a Big Impact
“Service to others and my community is important to me.” Bruce Stedronsky says when asked why he volunteers, and he means it. Though he is a director and the current treasurer of the Bridgeport Lions Club and actively participates in their service projects, Bruce was still looking this past year for more ways he could […]
Read moreVolunteer Spotlight: Dr. Rogers, Dedicated Mentor for 13 Years
For over a decade, Dr. Kevin Rogers, former Superintendent of Lewisville Independent School District (LISD), has been a steady and positive presence in the lives of students through his volunteer work with Communities In Schools of North Texas (CISNT) and other charities. His story is one of dedication, consistency, and deep care for the young […]
Read moreCommunities In Schools of North Texas Prepares for New School Year Expanding Reach and Supports to 59 School Sites
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 22, 2024 LEWISVILLE, TX — Communities In Schools of North Texas (CISNT) announces it will join the second cohort of grantees to receive funding as part of the Communities In Schools® (CIS®) national Scaling for Success initiative. CISNT will receive $269,043 to expand its reach to 59 schools across Denton, […]
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