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Communities In Schools of Eastern Pennsylvania Expands Services to Delaware, Monroe Counties For The 2024-25 Academic Year

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Aug 21

Communities In Schools of Eastern Pennsylvania Expands Services to Delaware, Monroe Counties For The 2024-25 Academic Year

The nonprofit’s six new schools are in three new school districts and two new counties. Communities In Schools of Eastern Pennsylvania...

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Aug 5

Communities In Schools of Eastern Pennsylvania Celebrates Champions for Education: A Night of MVPs and Memorabilia

This year’s celebration features award presentations and a silent auction of consignment sports and historic items. Join Communities In...

A 21st Century Summer at Bethlehem Area School District

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Jul 24

A 21st Century Summer at Bethlehem Area School District

This summer, our Bethlehem Area School District students had the opportunity to participate in various dynamic, enriching, and FREE...

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Jul 18

Recognizing our Remarkable Staff

It is no secret that Communities in Schools of Eastern Pennsylvania thrives because of its hard-working site professionals inside schools...

The 2024 Chandler Barnes Scholarship Recipients

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Jul 3

The 2024 Chandler Barnes Scholarship Recipients

Each year, Communities in Schools of Eastern PA presents the Chandler Barnes Scholarship to some of its exceptional high school graduates...

The 2024 Lincoln Leadership Scholarship Recipients

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Jul 3

The 2024 Lincoln Leadership Scholarship Recipients

In August 2023, we proudly announced that Communities in Schools of Eastern PA received funding for its Scaling for Success initiative, a...

Board Member Highlight - Karianne Gelinas

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Jul 3

Board Member Highlight - Karianne Gelinas

Stepping into her newest role as Board Chair for Communities in Schools of Eastern PA, Karianne Gelinas has the experience and passion to...

Collaboration Between Schools and the Community: Community School Coordinators at CIS of Eastern PA

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Jun 21

Collaboration Between Schools and the Community: Community School Coordinators at CIS of Eastern PA

Fruitful collaborations with community mentors and organizations are critical to CIS of Eastern PA’s model for student success. Community...

Communities In Schools of Eastern Pennsylvania Celebrates 2024 Graduates, Announces Scholarship Recipients

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Jun 10

Communities In Schools of Eastern Pennsylvania Celebrates 2024 Graduates, Announces Scholarship Recipients

This year, the nonprofit gifted a total of $6,000 in scholarships. Graduation season is upon us, and Communities In Schools of Eastern...

Building Bridges: How CIS Site Coordinators Connect Students with Success

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

May 23

Building Bridges: How CIS Site Coordinators Connect Students with Success

In the Communities In Schools Integrated Student Support model, site coordinators are a key part of the equation for success. CIS of...

Exploring STEM: Lincoln Leadership Academy Students Dive into Innovation at Olympus Corporation

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

May 21

Exploring STEM: Lincoln Leadership Academy Students Dive into Innovation at Olympus Corporation

In a dynamic blend of education and exploration,16 CIS of Eastern PA students from Lincoln Leadership Academy recently embarked on an...

Communities In Schools of Eastern Pennsylvania Assembles Advisory Board For Berks County

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Apr 23

Communities In Schools of Eastern Pennsylvania Assembles Advisory Board For Berks County

Communities In Schools of Eastern Pennsylvania (CIS of Eastern PA) announced the formation of its Berks Advisory Board, which has been...

Building Community Over Lunch at Wilson Area Intermediate School

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Apr 22

Building Community Over Lunch at Wilson Area Intermediate School

At CIS of Eastern PA, we see the value of community in building a support system for students. The importance of community reaches beyond...

CIS Board Member Highlight - Michael Zile

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Apr 8

CIS Board Member Highlight - Michael Zile

Meet Michael Zile, the treasurer of the CIS of Eastern PA board of directors. Michael’s life has always been education-focused; his...

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Mar 13

Parent Family Liaison Highlight

Communities in Schools of Eastern Pennsylvania would not be the impactful, supportive organization it is without the hard work of its...

Donor Spotlight: The Link Family Foundation

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Mar 1

Donor Spotlight: The Link Family Foundation

Education was the footing upon which The Link Family Foundation was built. Founded in 1991 by Al and Betty Link, the foundation creates...

Communities In Schools of Eastern Pennsylvania Announces New Board Leadership And Welcomes Five New Board Members

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Jan 29

Communities In Schools of Eastern Pennsylvania Announces New Board Leadership And Welcomes Five New Board Members

Communities In Schools of Eastern Pennsylvania (CISEasternPA) is pleased to announce Karianne Gelinas is being elevated from her role as...

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Jan 4

Emmaus High School Hosts Aevidum Event

CIS of Eastern PA site professionals worked with the nonprofit organization Aevidum to organize a collaborative workshop focused on...

CIS Board Member Spotlight – Adrian Marsh

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Dec 14, 2023

CIS Board Member Spotlight – Adrian Marsh

Adrian Marsh joined the Board of Directors at Communities In Schools of Eastern PA (CIS of Eastern PA) in October 2022. Bringing his...

A Community of Support When It Mattered Most

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA

Dec 12, 2023

A Community of Support When It Mattered Most

For several decades, CIS of Eastern PA site coordinator Nick Camacho has been ingrained into the community of West Reading. As part of...