Today’s #StaffSpotlight highlights Student Support Coordinator and Employee of the Month for January, Alix Helms! When Alix was nominated for employee of the month, her nominator said, “Alix is kind, dependable, smart, innovative, and hard-working. Whenever I’ve asked her for help with anything Excel or data-related items, she is quick to respond and goes above and beyond […]
Topeka High School Students Spend the Day as 26-Year Olds
Topeka, KS – Communities In Schools of Mid-America, in partnership with the United Way of Greater Topeka and Topeka Public Schools, is hosting FutureNow: Finance at Topeka High School on Wednesday, November 2, and Thursday, November 3, 2022. FutureNow: Finance is a financial literacy simulation that gives students a hands-on opportunity to pay bills and […]
Communities In Schools of Mid-America is Off to the Races!
Lawrence, KS – Communities In Schools of Mid-America® (CIS of Mid-America™), an affiliate of the nation’s largest and most effective dropout prevention organization, is racing to the finish line in the 27th Annual Sertoma Great Topeka Duck Race. On September 17th, more than 10,000 rubber ducks will be dropped into Topeka’s Lake Shawnee for […]
#StaffSpotlight – Winter Moore
Today’s #StaffSpotlight highlights Student Support Coordinator and Employee of the Month for September, Winter Moore! When Winter was nominated for employee of the month, her nominator said, “The depth of knowledge Winter brings to CIS, Fort Scott Middle School, and everyone she interacts with is extraordinary. The passion she has for her work and students on an […]
Bo’s Hog Wild Supports Communities In Schools of Mid-America
OTTAWA, KANSAS – Communities In Schools of Mid-America® (CIS of Mid-America™) is pleased to announce it has been chosen as a recipient of the 35th Annual Bo’s Hog Wild Children’s Fund. The Bo’s Hog Wild Children’s Fund hosts an annual event to raise funds for local charities serving kids. Each year, approximately 700 guests attend […]
United Way of Douglas County Supports Communities In Schools of Mid-America
LAWRENCE, KS – Communities In Schools of Mid-America® (CIS of Mid-America™) is pleased to announce it has received a $5,000 Anti-Poverty Grant from the United Way of Douglas County. Funding from this grant will go to support the students that CIS of Mid-America is currently serving at Prairie Park Elementary School in Lawrence, Kansas. This […]
Winning T-Shirt Design Celebrates 25th Anniversary for Communities In Schools of Mid-America®
LAWRENCE, KS – Communities In Schools of Mid-America® announces it has selected a winning T-shirt design to support its 25th Anniversary campaign that will be available online until September 16th. Students in elementary through high school submitted t-shirt designs that describe their experience with CIS in their school. “We are excited to have the opportunity […]
Walmart Store #5791 Supports Communities In Schools of Mid-America
PITTSBURG, KANSAS – Communities In Schools of Mid-America® (CIS of Mid-America™) is pleased to announce it has received a $1,500 grant from Walmart Store #5791 in Pittsburg, KS. The funds will be used to support CIS of Mid-America programming in Pittsburg Community Schools. Together, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation generally provide more than $1 billion […]
Elm Acres Foundation Supports Communities In Schools of Mid-America
PARSONS and PITTSBURG, KANSAS – Communities In Schools of Mid-America® (CIS of Mid-America™) is pleased to announce it has received a $5,000 grant from The Elm Acres Foundation. The funds will be used to provide basic needs assistance at Parsons High School, Parsons Middle School, George Nettles Elementary School, Lakeside Elementary School, Meadowlark Elementary School, […]
Earl Bane Foundations Supports Communities In Schools of Mid-America
SALINA, KANSAS – Communities In Schools of Mid-America® (CIS of Mid-America™) is pleased to announce it has received a $15,000 grant from the Earl Bane Foundation. The funds will be used to support CIS of Mid-America programming at Lakewood Middle School and Salina Central High School. The Earl Bane Foundation gives primarily to higher education, […]