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.
CIS In Action: Highlighting our Student Support Specialists
What does Communities In Schools look like in action? Take a look at the impact our Student Support Specialists make every day within Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. From school administration, to support staff and teachers and students- hear the about the importance and impact of having a dedicated, trusted adult within the school to remove barriers to equip our students to achieve in school and in life.

CIS Safe Journey Receives National Recognition as a Blue Ribbon Affiliate
CIS SAFE JOURNEY PROGRAM RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION AS A BLUE RIBBON AFFILIATE Charlotte, NC Endorsed Sites Demonstrate High-Quality Implementation of Evidence Based Home Visiting Charlotte,

Communities In Schools of Charlotte-Mecklenburg and Road to Hire Partner to Strengthen the Path from High School to Career
New partnership connects two of Charlotte’s leading youth-serving organizations to build a stronger, more continuous path from the classroom to lasting careers. CHARLOTTE, N.C., September

SouthPark Serves: Celebrating the People Who Show Up for Students
SouthPark Serves: Celebrating the People Who Show Up for Students There’s something powerful about starting a new school year knowing your community is behind you.

CIS-Charlotte Announces New Board Chair and Welcomes Four New Board Members
Communities In Schools of Charlotte-Mecklenburg (CIS) is pleased to announce Steve Menaker as Chair of its Board of Directors and welcome four new members to the organization’s Board of Directors.