Congratulations to Kaira, the 2026 Communities In Schools of North Texas Elementary Student of the Year! Kaira has been part of the ACE afterschool program since first grade and has grown from a timid, sweet young girl into a confident, compassionate, and capable young leader. Kaira demonstrates kindness and empathy toward others, and as a […]
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Congratulations, Elizabeth Pun, 2026 Secondary Student of the Year!
Congratulations to Elizabeth, the 2026 Communities In Schools of North Texas Secondary Student of the Year! Elizabeth’s connection to CISNT started in second grade. During elementary and middle school, Elizabeth met regularly with her CISNT mentor, Rebecca, from second through sixth grade. Elizabeth also worked closely with Ms. Ngun, CISNT Chin Family Engagement Specialist, who […]
Read moreCongratulations, Mrs. Jennifer Cahak, 2026 Educator of the Year!
Congratulations to Mrs. Jennifer Cahak, the 2026 Communities In Schools of North Texas Educator of the Year! Mrs. Jennifer Cahak truly embodies what it means to be an exceptional educator and advocate for student success. As a dedicated 2nd-grade teacher at Prairie View Elementary School in Northwest ISD, she goes beyond classroom expectations to ensure […]
Read moreMaslow Before Bloom: Why Relationships and Basic Needs Come First
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 […]
Read moreHealthy Starts & Futures: CISNT Nutrition Hubs
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 […]
Read moreCISNT Celebrates World Mental Health Day 2025
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, […]
Read moreKrum Middle School Welcomes New CISNT Site Coordinator
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 […]
Read moreSummer Fun at CISNT
Communities in Schools of North Texas is always seeking innovative ways to keep students engaged in their learning, and ACE Summer programs are no exception! Texas ACE, or Afterschool Centers on Education, is a federally funded grant program that provides students with academic support and enrichment, as well as basic needs and resources to students […]
Read moreFueling Futures: How CISNT Nutrition Hubs Help Students Thrive
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 […]
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