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 […]
A crowd of supporters gathered in the sunshine outside a quaint, white house at 1209 Market Street Wednesday to celebrate the next chapter for Communities In Schools of Cape Fear. Staff of the youth serving non-profit looked on proudly as New Hanover County Commissioner Rob Zapple and Senator Michael Lee reflected on the successful legacy […]
Yayla is a rising 6th grader and she has attended Freedom School for the last two years. She is a quiet leader with a wonderful demeanor and bright spirit. Yayla likes to cheer and dance and is truly loved by all who have the pleasure of spending time with her! She encourages her peers through […]