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A Journey of Determination and Resilience – Katelyn’s Story
Katelyn’s journey with Communities In Schools of Chatham County began in November 2019, when she was a sixth grader at Chatham Middle School. Her first connection came through the Cooking Matters for Teens program, a six-week, hands-on cooking course led by a group of...
One Trusted Adult Can Change Everything – Jonathan’s Story
When Rosa Salazar first began working with Jonathan, she quickly saw a bright, thoughtful young person with a strong personality and tremendous potential. She also recognized that some of the challenges he carried into school could make it difficult for others to see...
Turning Challenges into Opportunity – Marcus’s Story
Every young person's journey is different, and for one recent graduate Marcus, the road to success was filled with obstacles that not only tested his resilience, but also his determination and ability to persevere in the face of adversity. During his middle school...
Showing Up Changes Lives – Joel’s Story
When CISCC student support specialist Mrs. Rosa first drove down the long gravel driveway to meet Joel and his family, she knew she was being invited into something special. Years earlier, Rosa had worked in their community and built relationships with many local...
Highlight Video from 2025-26 School Year
2024 CISCC Graduate Jy’Mir Fuller Testimonial
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Celebrating Student Success
In June, we will celebrate the promotion of our elementary and middle school students and the graduation of our seniors — milestones filled with hope, pride, and the promise of bright futures ahead. But these moments don’t happen overnight. Every success story is...
Relationships that Transform Lives
Last year, 70% of the students we worked with improved their school attendance. That’s a number worth celebrating. But numbers alone don’t tell the real story. Behind every improved attendance record is something much more powerful: a transformative relationship....
23 Worksites. Countless Second Chances.
Did you know that in addition to our school-based programs, CISCC also coordinates community-based programs to support youth beyond the classroom? When a young person makes a mistake, it doesn’t have to define their future. Since 2011, our Community Service &...
2025 Summer Bookmobile
📚☀️ The Summer Book Mobile is back in Siler City! Come visit our mobile library every Wednesday from July 9 – August 13 and stock up on great reads for the summer. Brought to you by Virginia Cross Elementary, Siler City Elementary, Chatham County Schools, and CIS...
Food Distribution – Tuesday May 6th – El Camino
At Communities In Schools of Chatham County, we know that surrounding students with a community of support, including connecting to important needs, is key to helping them stay in school and achieve in life. Today, we are highlighting the food distribution at El...