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Communities In Schools of Wake County works with students in schools across Wake County to impact overall school goals. Evidence shows that attendance, behavior, coursework, and parent & family engagement are indicators of student success.
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We surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Every student deserves:
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A chance to give back to peers and community
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A marketable skill to use upon graduation
Featured News
CISNC Honors Suzanne Gordon with the Power of One Award
Gordon Pictured with Mentee Carol On Tuesday, August 13, 2019, Suzanne Gordon, Board Chair for Communities In Schools of Wake County was recognized with the statewide H. Glenn Williams Power of One Award for her ongoing commitment and dedication to students in Wake County. A multiplier of impact, Gordon has been a long-time mentor and […]
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🎉Happy birthday to CIS Wake board member and student champion, Suzanne Gordon! 🎉 https://www.instagram.com/p/CM-Yb-Sn92P/?igshid=hd6nyjt8ac8i
Shout out to Fire Engineer, Conelle Farrar @twinfarrar, for sharing his experiences with Quintin, an aspiring fire chief during a special IMAGES session! https://www.instagram.com/p/CMAkJxbHech/?igshid=10sia7h8ubown
Special thanks to our partner @neighborhealth for providing an opportunity for our staff to receive the armor that we need to help our students succeed! #VaccineTime
Mrs. JoAnne Smart Drane will be the next featured IMAGES speaker. Mrs. Drane and Ms. Bettye Tillman, were the 1st students of color to attend UNC-G. We can’t wait for our students to hear her story tomorrow! https://www.instagram.com/p/CLsIKXXn6Oy/?igshid=k6iq6z0yrl84
Special thanks to IMAGES guest, Ms. Greene, for reading and reiterating the title theme of I Am Enough by Grace Byers with our students. https://www.instagram.com/p/CLc-e65H6BR/?igshid=1m92bb4hi4ao2
Equity ISN’T taking something from one person to give to another. It’s more about removing a barrier. @DanyaPerry #CommunitySuccess21
#communitysuccess21 https://twitter.com/CISWake/status/1362425905776381954
There is no shortage of opportunities to learn from the past. ~Dr. Muhammad @raleighchamber #communitysuccess21
So many nuggets of knowledge! I’m so glad our entire team and interns are participating! #communitysuccess21
Thanks @raleighchamber for providing the #communitysuccess21 ‘Dismantling Systemic Racism’! This is important convo.
Thanks @DukeEnergy for sponsoring the @uwtriangle 21 Racial Equity challenge. We’ve even engaged our interns! #uwracetoequity
Ms. McKennie joins Halima as she jumps and counts during ABC gymnastics. https://www.instagram.com/p/CKzn35SHrg2/?igshid=18m3nd1peuy1f
Just posted a photo https://www.instagram.com/p/CKw2kuYH6c9/?igshid=5gvcks4zeaug
Imagine being on the marketing team for a new Lysol product during a pandemic as the 1st assignment of your career. Welcome to Chantel Hinton’s, CIS Wake Alumni In Motion and board member, reality! 👏🏾👏🏾 https://www.instagram.com/p/CKCtDWnHMpS/?igshid=3y8hwbc68o1s
Thanks @balfourbeatty and Candis Parker for sparking the embers of interest in construction and celebrating our staff during our partnership Kickoff celebration!
3Bundled and ready to learn! #SMARTCafé https://www.instagram.com/p/CIgGK0inxzB/?igshid=6cj79x94alsh
Thanks👏🏾 @CNSWCPSS for being forward thinkers for families that may need support during the holidays.
We will be serving meal bundles for Winter Break! These meal bundles are available at NO COST for all children ages 0-18. Families must pre-order by THIS Friday Dec 4th at http://bit.ly/WinterMealsForm. @WCPSS @ncschoolmeals @WCPSSTeam
We had a great kickoff to Giving Tuesday last week. Let’s keep the momentum going! https://www.instagram.com/p/CIN3zboH8gw/?igshid=221erkgvkz13
Special thanks to the @aventferryumc community for providing authentic Hispanic food for families like Oso’s. https://www.instagram.com/p/CICB-i-nrMu/?igshid=ue2z47hay5xw
We are thankful for your service!
Thanks to everyone who has made it possible for me to serve as a Wake County Commissioner! I love working for the people of Wake County and am looking forward to all that can be accomplished in the years ahead.
More Pre-Giving Tuesday generosity! Thanks Madalyn for leading a snack drive with @carolinadancecenter04 to support our SMART Cafe remote learners. https://www.instagram.com/p/CH_KkV5n7Wr/?igshid=1o58moz5dqvbb
Giving Tuesday came early! Thanks @traderjoes #746 for supporting the community with turkeys and groceries. https://www.instagram.com/p/CH_JsZan1BL/?igshid=agm5g7vx02qu
Thanks to Renee Boyette, some of our students became new “artists in residence” with @artstogether. Special thanks to @nikkigiovannithekidstylist for channeling Jyaire’s energy and emotions with movement. https://www.instagram.com/p/CH0bkOBnFKL/?igshid=2h5txqg8bery
Read about the great work that @citrix is supporting! We are grateful to be one of many! https://www-citrix-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.citrix.com/blogs/2020/11/12/citrix-raleigh-takes-corporate-citizenship-to-the-next-level/amp/
Thanks for ensuring the valuable NPOs in the area has what it takes to propel our missions.
We awarded $177,602 in grants and scholarships last week. Our nonprofits and the philanthropists who support them have never been more critical. We're proud to serve donors supporting nonprofits doing critical work across our state, especially during these challenging times.
The dolphins are near the pool meeting their dolphins where they are! #WhateverItTakes
If you live close to The Pines of Ashton and would like help with anything school related, we are at the pool house until 1:00 PM. Please come see us. Thank you @DurantEagles for inviting us to join this event!!
Special thanks to @nccf and Women’s Giving Network of Wake County for investing in our mission and great work of our fellow recipients @families2gether @havenhousenc @ammnow! https://www.instagram.com/p/CHPAiGPFJn4/?igshid=5t7i9ypol68m
Dolphin Families: Tonight is the deadline for Spring VA Signup! http://bit.ly/34Pi3Sc
Woot! Woot! Whatever it takes for positive student outcomes!#ciswakeproud
Staff Shout-Out #2 goes to Mr. Percy who, "Has gone above & beyond to reach out to support our families. He has done countless home visits and google meets to ensure students/families understand expectations and can access materials. Often times, outside of school hours."
The epitome of “good trouble”!
I know this guy🤔🤔 @CISWake https://twitter.com/AlexandraLaffey/status/1316502168069976065
Cobb/Grade family; party of 3 for the SMART Cafe learning lab. https://www.instagram.com/p/CGXqEJYlTvb/?igshid=8gl4jiq3vqnm
She’s a rock star!
And so it begins! Thanks @GSSWDenver for sending this GEM to @CISWake! We’re excited and fortunate to have her! #allinforkids
@CISWake does so much for our community. https://ciswake.dm.networkforgood.com/emails/778863?recipient_id=CJUIl9raVWb9WW-lvqr78g
Happy birthday Dock!
#ThrowbackThursday for our @CISWake Coach Mr. Dock
Did you know 49% of fires are in the kitchen? That's why @StateFarm agents and @NFPA are Serving Up Kitchen Safety for #FirePreventionWeek with Fire Departments across the Carolinas and GA. @NC_OSFM @FireSafeSC @SafeKidsNC @GA_DOI @SafeKids_SC
3Welcome waketechprez, Dr. Scott Ralls, to the CIS Board of Directors! 👏🏾👏🏾 https://www.instagram.com/p/CEXGVPVFJ8s/?igshid=12olum7mp0yey
Thanks @CFamC for the school supplies! https://www.instagram.com/p/CEAVkPHFl0z/?igshid=19ekl11bzthnz
Thanks @DavidWeekley for helping equip our students for success. https://www.instagram.com/p/CECFXcHJkxs/?igshid=8pmk52fym4b7
Super impressed by our new @EMMMSCougars 6th graders already! So many of them asking great questions and taking ownership of their own learning on day 1. #proudcounselor @JordacheArtis
August is Black Philanthropy Month! Learn more about this important celebration here: http://www.blackphilanthropymonth.com/
Special thanks for all of the board members and staff who participated in the CIS Wake Squares of Strategic Planning for the last two days! https://www.instagram.com/p/CDUr92zlldd/?igshid=t8ulmcreclah
Thanks @coastal24 for an awesome Virtual Reality financial literacy workshop! It was a fun way to culminate camp!
These sisters and their fellow camper are ready to tell time and manage it! https://www.instagram.com/p/CDPSoITlMaK/?igshid=11rk0uqh0kyem
Special thanks to our new friend, Candis Parker, from balfourbeatty_us for providing an awesome surprise for each camper. We look forward to building a long relationship with you and your team! https://www.instagram.com/p/CDM9AJCF2aH/?igshid=kif8z6fb7h6k
SMART Summer Cafe gives our students and teachers a preview of what learning environments could look like during COVID restrictions. https://www.instagram.com/p/CCZQ5MyFa4x/?igshid=v8zj37iv07mc
Thanks for your continuous support and leadership in our community.
We awarded $810,089 in grants and scholarships last week. Our nonprofits and the philanthropists who support them have never been more critical. We're proud to serve donors supporting nonprofits doing critical work across our state, especially during these challenging times.
Thanks @TriComFdn for not only listening to the needs of the community, but providing a platform for others to learn more as well.
Did you miss Ep 2 of What Matters: The Video Podcast?
We talk to our Triangle Capacity Building Network grantees,
@SUSONC, @StudentUDurham, & @strongHERGirls
along with our partner, @BCBSNCFound, unpack why funding orgs serving and led by POC is vital. https://youtu.be/DmPsg8N6UEo
We applaud the tremendous leadership of our outgoing Chair, Suzanne Gordon. We welcome our new board chair,@mlbelvin_serv. We look forward to an adventurous year under your leadership.
2We salute the multiple years of fiscal leadership of our outgoing Treasurer, Mark Larson, and welcome the guidance of our incoming Treasurer, Jeff Sherwood.
2Tune in to see the return to school discuss.
Board of Education Meeting has started: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZE_a3vvz13A https://twitter.com/WCPSS/status/1278714374870446084
Share this out, please! Even if the school you work with isn’t located in SE Raleigh, some of your students may live there. https://twitter.com/RaleighGov/status/1276541149784748032
Residents of the 27610 ZIP code will have the chance to pick up free, protective face masks thanks to a collaboration between WakeMed, Wake County, & the City of Raleigh. The pilot program aims to distribute 30,000 masks at community locations.
Details: https://raleighnc.gov/face-masks-27610
Congrats Dr. Casey Collins! You have inspired many and will continue to be a change agent in education! We are proud to say we knew you when...
Soooo.. about that......what a day! https://twitter.com/Jenputnam17/status/1276173157544624136
Check out these petals of positivity and promise! 😍😍 https://www.instagram.com/p/CBvkrmZF0D0/?igshid=1d63yk60ylv26
Feeling grateful for the continued inspiration and pride that I feel when serving alongside the amazing staff @EMMMSCougars each day! #WeROne
@Aaronmarcin @EMMMSCougars It all starts with a great leader. 💯
Our teachers introduced positive self-talk today and the students created flowers of positive affirmations. https://www.instagram.com/p/CBO-_qXFxbf/?igshid=thb326qrkh37
90 degree weather didn’t stop these scholars from constructing a capsule for their egg drop. https://www.instagram.com/p/CBMF06blqM2/?igshid=p0peq5s9k0tx
👏🏾Special thanks 👏🏾to our rock star volunteer, Dave Frac, for staying engaged by providing supplies for student engagement. https://www.instagram.com/p/CBLZ_djFzny/?igshid=95sa84ro2bzf
Love this progressive image! https://twitter.com/WCPSSTSP/status/1264971938243493889