With Gratitude from CIS
Student, Ortiz Middle School
“From the bottom or our hearts, we’d like to thank you for all your time and help during this tough time. Because of your generosity, we are all still able to survive! Please stay safe and God Bless.”
Parent, Ramirez-Thomas Elementary School
“I want say this with the utmost appreciation (thank you) for all the support you have given us in these difficult times due to the pandemic, the food that you have offered us has helped to reduce our burd

Tutoring from afar - we got this!
Online Tutoring at Capital High! Communities In Schools (CIS) is excited to share that online tutoring with our volunteer tutors is up and running at Capital High! It took some training, and some patience to organize the sessions, but now students have regular Google Meet sessions with tutors and these volunteers are making a difference! Ruth Howes, Ph.D., retired to Santa Fe with her husband in 2008 and has tutored students at different schools in our community ever since. T

Distance Learning Superstars!
Communities In Schools (CIS) is thrilled to recognize more than 60 hard-working students through our Distance Learning Reward Program! Adapting to Distance Learning has been challenging for many students in part due to barriers like lack of internet access, reliable connectivity and guidance in using online platforms. Certainly, logging into school from home everyday is not nearly as exciting as seeing friends and teachers in person! To help motivate students, and with the s

