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OUR STORIES


Amber's Journey to Perfect Attendance
Amber, a 6th grade student at Ripley Middle School, has made incredible progress this year- both in and out of the classroom. After...


Denny’s Breakthrough
When Denny first met his #CISTN program manager, Jennifer Misener, at Park View Elementary, he wasn’t interested in talking - let alone...


Diana's Progress
When Diana first came to South Fentress Elementary, she was quiet and sweet, with a big smile that stood out even on tough days. Life at...


Bailey is Showing Up
At Clarkrange High School, freshman Bailey, has completely changed the way she shows up to school - literally and figuratively. When the...


Finding Garret's Focus
After the school counselor and administration referred Garret to CISTN for challenges with leaving class (or eloping) when...


Macy's New Home
Our program manager, Ms. Fisher, first met Macy soon after she and her family relocated from Michigan due to seek a safer living...


Carter's Comeback
Ms. Rachael, the CISTN program manager at Bledsoe County High School, first met Carter, a senior with a goal to graduate early in...


Quilt of Support for CIS Students
Written by Kelly Williams I often think of Communities In Schools of Tennessee (CISTN) as a metaphorical quilt, an extra layer of support...


Meet our new Board Members
Please join us in welcoming five new members to the Communities In Schools of Tennessee board! These individuals bring a wealth of...
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