At Communities In Schools of Cape Fear, we often talk about the power of showing up for students. Now, groundbreaking national research is confirming what our staff, schools, and families have long known; When students are surrounded by caring adults and connected to the right supports, their futures change in measurable, life-changing ways. A recent […]
Congratulations to Aaliyah Bland, the 2026 recipient of the Miles Lewis Memorial Art Scholarship! Aaliyah attended CIS’s WIRE Afterschool, has volunteered at Freedom School, and with CIS’s Teen Court over the last 3 years. She is a member of the National Technical Honor Society, National Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America, and the Student […]
The above are just a few of more than 100 pledges New Hanover High students wrote during a recent CIS “Being Present Matters” event. They’re more than words; They’re the dreams and desires of students who want to show up and build a better future. But showing up isn’t easy when students struggle academically or […]
Highlighting a CIS Gives Back site for Pender County Teen Court By Tracy Lafon, CIS Pender County Making a lot of noise in Pender County is Mojotone, a company built on amplifying music for people all over the world. Founded in 2000 by Michael McWhoter and Andy Turner, the business moved to Burgaw in 2005 […]
Highlighting a CIS Gives Back site for Pender County Teen Court By Tracy Lafon, CIS Pender County Community Programs Manager A Pender County native, Desmond Jordan hails from Rocky Point. He attended Pender County Schools and was in one of the first graduating classes of Heide Trask High School. He played basketball, ran track and […]
Highlighting a CIS Gives Back site for Pender County Teen Court By Tracy Lafon, CIS Pender County Community Programs Manager Hidden down a dusty road in Rocky Point is a valuable community service site for our teens who have moved through CIS Teen Court. McNally’s Farm is lovingly run under the eyes of its owner […]
The Pender High Afterschool program hosted a fantastic cultural info session to teach students about Dia De Los Muertos! The holiday is celebrated from October 31 to November 2 and allows families to welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink and celebration. Students could choose from […]