OUR STORIES

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...

Helping Eddie Stay on Track

Eddie was a hardworking senior at Bledsoe County High School with a part-time job. On track to graduate in December 2023, his grades and...

Alice's Transformation

By Kalea Derry CISTN program manager, Coalfield High School Alice has been with me for four years. I had her two older sisters when they...

Navigating Life Without a Legal Guardian

Calvin, a student at Clay County High School, has lived with friends and relatives since his parents were tragically killed in a car...

Helping Lilly Get Insurance

By Sara Brown, CIS Program Manager, Grundy County High School I was out helping in the parent parking lot after school when my walkie...

Mother To Mother & CIS: Supporting the Whole Family

Mother To Mother is a Nashville-based nonprofit that provides health and wellness items to mothers in need. Since its inception nearly 20...

“It was like watching someone turn on a light switch.”

By Monique Thompson, CIS Program Manager, Ida B. Wells Elementary When I first met Sherry as this shy little kindergarten girl, she would...

“Your Dad Would Be So Proud of You”

Henry was a bright kid - he just didn’t want to come to school, and when he did, he would leave early. The CIS program manager at...