News & Events

It has been another great month of impact at CISCC. We have especially enjoyed attending a number of graduation ceremonies this month and celebrating the success and achievements of our students!  Congratulations to our amazing students! We are incredibly proud...

In April, our team hosted an empowering Substance Misuse Seminar for a select group of young minds. During this eye-opening workshop, we tackled the hard truths about substance misuse and addictive behaviors head-on. From distinguishing between legal and illegal drugs...

Two years ago, General Youth Services teamed up with Pittsboro Elementary School (PES) to launch an inspiring initiative—the Reading Buddy program. The goal was simple yet profound: to pair students with dedicated volunteers who would read to them and listen to them...

It has been another great month of impact at CISCC. Read below to see some of our highlights and accomplishments in May! We had an incredible morning at our 2024 Let's Go #Allinforkids Community Breakfast! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who attended and...

In my role, I encounter students who have undergone significant adversities in their lives, which would likely result in high scores on an ACE test (Adverse Childhood Experiences test). Often, we tend to make assumptions about their situations and rush to devise plans...

April is recognized nationally as Volunteer Appreciation Month. CIS Chatham County General Youth Services would like to acknowledge all our volunteers that give of their time and resources to surround our students with a community of support, empowering them to stay...

Our mission at CIS Chatham County is deeply rooted in the belief that every child deserves access to quality education and the support necessary to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Through our programs and initiatives, we strive to surround students...

It has been another great month of impact at CISCC. Scroll through to see some of our highlights and accomplishments in March! We were recently featured in two articles in the local news.  Click here to read Michelle Cassell's article in The Local...

I am delighted to share the inspiring journey of one of my students who has triumphed over numerous obstacles to reach where he stands today, and this journey is far from over! Jimy embarked on his CIS journey with me shortly after enrolling in Kindergarten at...