A recent national study highlighted by The Atlantic examined the long-term outcomes of more than 16 million students across Texas. Researchers from Harvard and Cornell confirmed something educators and social workers have long believed to be true. When students’ basic needs are met, their academic and life outcomes improve. Students in schools served by Communities […]

According to the North Texas Food Bank, 1 in 5 North Texas students are food insecure, meaning they do not have reliable access to the food they need. At Communities In Schools of North Texas (CISNT), we believe that every child deserves a healthy start and a healthy future. Food support is a critical component […]

Communities In Schools of North Texas is proud to celebrate World Mental Health Day on October 10th, a day dedicated to raising awareness and support for mental health! Mental health support remains a critical need across North Texas. According to Children’s Health, approximately 600,000 children across North Texas have pressing mental health needs. In Texas, […]

Krum, TX — Krum Independent School District is proud to announce the addition of a Communities In Schools of North Texas (CISNT) Program to Krum Middle School, made possible through the generous support of the Meg Matters. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to supporting students’ academic success and well-being. “We are excited to welcome Community […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]