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.
Our Commitment to Educational Equity
CIS believes that race, socioeconomic status or the neighborhood in which one lives should not predicate student outcomes. Ensuring that all students have equitable school experiences and opportunities is foundational to our mission, and infused in everything we do. CIS-Charlotte is committed to removing systemic inequalities present in our educational system. We help champion solutions so that students can achieve success in school and in life.
CIS Alumni VIDEO: Sativa and Kamiya
We’re happy to share this recent video of two CIS graduates, sisters Sativa and Kamiya. Both graduated from Myers Park High School – Sativa in 2020 and Kamiya in 2024. After graduating from college, Sative is now living and working in Charlotte. Kamiya just wrapped up her freshman year at UNC-Greensboro. Check out the video to hear how CIS has supported them and just how much their CIS Site Coordinator has meant to them.
Bright Futures Begin with You!
Holiday Giving 2024 – Make a donation, and if you choose, send tribute cards in honor/memory of family and friends.
Senior Spotlight: Byron
Meet this outstanding young man who graduated in June with his high school diploma and his Associate’s degree
All In For Kids 2024: A Week of Giving
We need your support to go All In For Kids during our Week of Giving, October 7-11, 2024.
One-on-One Support Helps Students Improve Attendance
Providing individual support and holding students accountable helps improve daily attendance.
