Communities In Schools

A therapy dog greets a young student.
40 "Friends With Paws" therapy dogs have been placed in CIS schools across the state.

Every student deserves an equitable opportunity to succeed in school and fulfill their potential. And yet, in America, nearly 13 million children live in poverty and face significant barriers to earning a high school diploma. Students from low-income communities are twice as likely to drop out of school, and children of color are often disproportionately impacted by this reality.

Whether it’s hunger, homelessness, emotional trauma, or a lack of access to basic medical care, students shouldn’t have to face these challenges alone. At Communities In Schools, we amplify the power of each student’s potential through an evidence-based model rooted in caring relationships.

CIS in West Virginia

CIS serves all 55 counties in West Virginia, impacting poverty from every angle by building lasting community relationships—to help students stay focused today, so they can go further tomorrow.

  • 285
    Schools
  • 298
    Site Coordinators
  • 117,000
    Students impacted

Information

CIS in West Virginia

Visit the West Virginia non-profit website to make local donations, see who's on the advisory council, and read stories about the program's success.

Program Expansion

Learn about CIS' history of expansion since 2004.

School and Site Coordinators

Explore coordinator information for counties at CISWV.org

Media

Browse statewide news, videos and photos from CIS in West Virginia.

National State Profile

Download the 2022-23 National Network CIS state profile to view West Virginia's reach amongst national CIS partners.

Success in WV Case Study

Learn how West Virginia has grown the CIS program from pilot to expansion through all 55 counties.

Latest News

Press Release

Gov. and First Lady Update WV Board of Ed. on Communities In Schools’ Success

Governor Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice updated the West Virginia Board of Education on the Communities in Schools program.
Press Release

West Virginia Receives Communities in Schools Partner Certification

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia is the first state department of education to receive national certification as a licensed partner of Communities In
Press Release

Communities in Schools Students Benefit From the 2020 Dream Tree

CHARLESTON, WV – More than 2,000 West Virginia Communities In Schools (CIS) students will have happier holidays this year when toys arrive at their
A Communities in Schools coordinator speaks with a student in a school hallway.

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National Communities in Schools Website

Communities In Schools is a national organization that ensures every student, regardless of who they are, their ability, zip code or socioeconomic background, has what they need to realize their potential in school and beyond.

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