In the U.S., approximately 1 in 6 children under the age of 18 live in poverty, shouldering more than they should have to. Communities in Schools of Clark County works directly inside schools, building relationships that empower students to succeed inside and outside the classroom.
Want to join our team? We are hiring for multiple positions!
february, 2020
Communities In Schools is a nationwide network of passionate professionals working in public schools to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
Communities In Schools of Clark County (CIS of Clark County) is a nonprofit organization-serving students throughout Clark County, Indiana. We are one of 187 local affiliates of the national organization Communities In Schools.
For more than 40 years, Communities In Schools has been helping students achieve in school, graduate and go on to bright futures.
Today 1.314 million students are served nationwide. For the past 15 years, CIS of Clark County has served tens of thousands of students in Clark County.
During the 2015-2016 school year,
CIS of Clark County touched the lives of over
Why We Do It
Communities In Schools works in schools full time to remove barriers by building one-on-one relationships that empower students to stay in school and succeed in life.
Because we’re in schools all day – every day, we see the unique needs of each student and partner with teachers and the community to address them. Whether it’s clean clothes, help with schoolwork, or emotional support to help a child cope with and recover from a traumatic event, we connect students with the relationships and resources they need to succeed.
FAMILY HOLIDAY EVENTS
Dec. 23 Family Movie Time Jeffersonville Public Library 1-3 pm
Dec.26 Wiggles & Indoor Play Griffin Rec. Center New Albany 10-11 am
Dec. 27 Winter Crafts Jeffersonville Public Library 1-3 pm
Dec. 30 Family Puppet Theater Louisville Free Public Library 2:00 pm
Dec. 31 Bouncetime at Sigs Sigs Sports Complex N. Albany 9-Noon
Jan. 2 Toddler Storytime Clarksville Library 10-11:30 am
Jan.3 PreSchool Play Date N. Albany-Floyd Co. Library 10:30-11:30
All activities are FREE except for Bouncetime at Sigs which is $7. Have fun!
Want to support CIS of Clark County without spending a dime?
When you sign up for Kroger Community Rewards and Amazon Smile and choose Communities In Schools of Clark County as your charity, a portion of your purchase helps support Clark County students in need- at no extra cost to you!
RECENT NEWS
Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) Innovation Grant to Benefit Clark County Students
July 17, 2018 | No Comments
WHAS Crusade For Children Grants $8,000 to Communities In Schools of Clark County
July 17, 2018 | No CommentsOur Mission
The mission of Communities In Schools is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
Shaquille O’ Neal Joined our National Board of Directors!
September 19, 2018 | No Comments