Our Mission
Communities In Schools of Charlotte-Mecklenburg, Inc. (CIS-Charlotte) is an affiliate of the national Communities In Schools network, whose mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Working directly inside schools, CIS connects students to caring adults and community resources to help them succeed inside and outside the classroom to reach their greatest potential.
CIS In Action: Highlighting our Student Support Specialists
What does Communities In Schools look like in action? Take a look at the impact our Student Support Specialists make every day within Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. From school administration, to support staff and teachers and students- hear the about the importance and impact of having a dedicated, trusted adult within the school to remove barriers to equip our students to achieve in school and in life.
A Network That Grows With You: DifferenceMakers™ CLT
A Network That Grows With You:Strikes, Smiles, and Stronger Connections: DifferenceMakers™ CLT Alumni Social In December, we had the joy of bringing our DifferenceMakers™ CLT
Volunteer Spotlight: Zoe Durden
Volunteer Spotlight: Zoe Durden Building Joy and Opportunity: Zoe Durden’s Years of Service For Students Zoe Durden’s journey with Communities In Schools (CIS) began in 2018 when
Alumni Spotlight: Layla Spaulding
Layla presenting at CIS Leadership Town Hall 2025 Layla Spaulding, now a junior at Queens University of Charlotte, has always had a heart for service.
Senior Spotlight: Trinity
This CIS graduate is ready to soar with the Eagles at NCCU this fall in the Pre-Nursing Honors Program.
