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CIS of Mid-America Wins $25,000 State Farm Neighborhood Assist® Grant
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In just ten days this spring, 88,000 people cast more than 2 million votes in support of their favorite causes. As a result, 100 programs, in 34 states, including Communities In Schools (CIS) of Mid-America, will be getting an assist from State Farm®. Funding from this grant will go to support students that CIS of Mid-America is serving in Kansas City.
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Please join us in congratulating LaShawn Childs, June's Employee of the Month! LaShawn exemplifies what it means to be a leader by modeling and leading by example.
Need a listening ear? LaShawn will do her best, no matter how busy she is, to be available.
LaShawn cultivates a culture of acceptance, belonging, and inclusivity; valuing each person and the mission of CIS. She is genuine, kind, authentic in every way, and assertive - qualities that truly define a great leader. Congratulations, LaShawn! |
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Jamal* is incredibly kind and humble. He started working with Communities In Schools of Mid-America his junior year of high school and at that time, his situation seemed hopeless. Jamal didn't know what to do until a Student Support Coordinator stepped in to help.
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CIS OF MID-AMERICA PODCAST
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A new episode of our podcast, Letters from the Lunchroom, is now available. In this episode, our guest host talks with Susan Hill, a Student Support Coordinator at Parsons Middle School in Parsons, Kansas. Susan’s story highlights her passion for working with kids. Listen as she shares her work with us and invites us into a world where every student has what they need to succeed.
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We currently have multiple positions open throughout our network. At CIS of Mid-America, we approach our mission with a focus on teamwork and collaboration built on the strengths of our dedicated staff members.
Click HERE to learn more and apply today!
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IN SCHOOLS AND BEYOND
- The Student Support Coordinator at the Junior and Senior High School in Marysville, KS, helped bring a poverty simulator to staff members in the district.
- With many social events canceled because of the pandemic, Student Support Coordinator Mike Williams in Topeka, KS, created an “Ebony Ball” for over 150 students at 6 different high schools.
- CIS Student Support Coordinator Cherica Eckiwaudah in Anadarko, OK, secured donations of 8 bicycles from Modern Tribal Nations for winners of her attendance challenge.
- Katie McClave, Student Support Coordinator at Guadalupe Centers High School in Kansas City, MO, recognized student winners of the Royals Honors Program, and each student was given 2 tickets to a Royals baseball game!
- Students at Prairie Park Elementary School in Lawrence, KS, earn BobCat Bucks for meeting and exceeding school expectations. Redeemable at the Roar Superstore, which has games, toys, and other items for the kids.
- Student Support Coordinators in Chanute, KS, provided a resource fair, free garage sale, and dinner for students and families,
- Boys and girls lunch groups at the Middle School in Ottawa, KS, help students to work on self-awareness, communication skills, and develop positive relationships.
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8TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER IS A HOLE-IN-ONE!
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A resounding "thank you" to the participants, sponsors, and volunteers of our 8th annual golf tournament fundraiser held June 24th in Pittsburg, KS. Eleven teams joined together to play in support of our programs. We look forward to seeing all of you again next year!
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