Mrs. Fisanick is the Librarian and Media Specialist at Peters Colony Elementary School. She has been an educator for 25 years and has been a CIS support and partner for 10 years. She is an amazing educator with so much knowledge and charisma. She truly loves her job, and every day comes to school with […]
Read moreCISNT Celebrates AmeriCorps Week
Since 2018, Communities In Schools of North Texas has partnered with The OneStar Foundation and received funding to support the placement of AmeriCorps Members in CISNT programs. CISNT AmeriCorps Members serve alongside a CISNT Site Coordinator at one of CISNT’s 53 partner schools in North Texas. AmeriCorps Members provide services to students who are at-risk […]
Read moreCongratulations to Josiah the 2022 Student of the Year at Alexander Elementary School!
Josiah is in the 5th grade and has been with CISNT for 2 years. He was first referred to CISNT by his school guidance counselor, Mr. Guerin, for supportive guidance and to build his skills in making responsible choices. Mr. Guerin also suggested that Josiah would greatly benefit from a male mentor to help him […]
Read moreMedical City Healthcare Makes a $10,000 Contribution to CISNT
Lewisville – March 22nd, 2022 – Medical City Healthcare recently made a $10,000 contribution to Communities In Schools of North Texas. The funds will directly impact more than 30,000 North Texas students CISNT serves each school year. “As a community based, community funded organization, CISNT is truly thankful for this support from Medical City Healthcare,” […]
Read moreBryce Finds Motivation to be Engaged in his Education
Bryce is a 7th grade student at Rodriguez Middle School and has been in the CISNT program for two years. He first met Silvia Saju, the CIS Site Coordinator at Rodriguez MS, when he was referred to CIS for basic needs assistance. When Ms. Saju learned more about Bryce and assessed other barriers he was […]
Read moreTamia Thrives with a Caring One-on-One Relationship
Tamia is a sophomore student at Denton High School who is going into her second year with CIS. Jessica Mier, CIS Site Coordinator at Denton HS, has been working with Tamia in managing stressors inside and outside of school, which have led her to feel behind in school. This year, one of Tamia’s goals is […]
Read moreCommunities In Schools of North Texas Receives Major Gift from MacKenzie Scott
LEWISVILLE, TX (February 3, 2022) – Communities In Schools of North Texas (CISNT) was selected to receive a gift of $3.3 million from author and philanthropist, MacKenzie Scott. For the past 28 years, CISNT has served families in North Texas where the needs of students and families continue to grow and change each year. According […]
Read moreCISNT Boys Leadership Group at Ginnings Elementary Brings Positive Role Models to Students
Six years ago, the CISNT program at Ginnings Elementary in Denton ISD began its first ever boys’ leadership mentoring group in order to encourage positive leadership and behavior through mentoring with caring adults. Eminia Vanegas, the CISNT Site Coordinator at Ginnings, started the group with volunteers from the Denton Noon Rotary Club, the Denton community, […]
Read moreMentor and Student Relationship Blossoms from Elementary to High School
Eliza was matched with her mentor Vanessa in 5th grade at Rivera Elementary through the CISNT leadership mentoring group. They continued to meet weekly during middle school at Myers Middle School and now at Denton Ryan High School for the last 6 years. Vanessa and Eliza have bonded over the years through shared life experiences. […]
Read moreHappy National Mentoring Month!
January is National Mentoring Month! This campaign celebrates the positive effect mentoring has on young lives and raises awareness on the need for mentors and how, together, we can increase mentorships to help ensure positive outcomes for our youth. All month we will be celebrating our own amazing mentors and the positive impact they have […]
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