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Communities in Schools of San Antonio: Success Stories - Elektra
Elektra Success Stories
June 20, 2025

Elektra

Growing up was never easy for Elektra. Life felt like a constant battle, requiring strength and resilience. Even flipping tires became a way to channel stress and push forward.
Communities in Schools of San Antonio: Success Stories - MiguelAngel
MiguelAngel Success Stories
June 20, 2025

MiguelAngel

Through CIS-SA, Miguelangel participated in self-esteem activities, skill-building exercises, and positive affirmations like “I am brave. I can do anything.” Over the years, he grew from a reserved student into an active participant and leader in his group.
Communities in Schools of San Antonio: Success Stories - Sadie
Sadie Success Stories
June 20, 2025

Sadie

Right before the school year started, Sadie's home was struck by lightning, which caused it to catch fire. While the house wasn’t a total loss, this caused her family to be displaced with relatives until it could be repaired.
Communities in Schools of San Antonio: Success Stories - William
William Success Stories
May 7, 2025

William

William is in his second year at Palo Alto College and is ready to transfer to UTSA to complete his degree in psychology! He is a veteran who has overcome many obstacles to feel comfortable attending college.
Communities in Schools of San Antonio: Success Stories - Jessica
Jessica Success Stories
April 2, 2025

Jessica

During her senior year of high school, Jessica received the Alamo Promise scholarship to pursue her postsecondary education. Life got in the way, and she stopped attending college.
Express News: School violence must be addressed with wrap-around student care News
January 28, 2024

Express News: School violence must be addressed with wrap-around student care

Campus violence, including assault, bullying, fighting/mutual combat and terroristic threats, has been on the rise throughout San Antonio and across the state, according to the Texas Education Agency. While it's tempting to blame the COVID-19 pandemic, and the years of stunted social and emotional learning it caused, or generic mental…
KENS5: Palo Alto College forms partnership with Communities In Schools to bring students back to higher education News
February 22, 2022

KENS5: Palo Alto College forms partnership with Communities In Schools to bring students back to higher education

For the first time, Communities In Schools will begin working with college students, forming a partnership with Palo Alto College to help get students who have dropped out to return to school and pursue their education. A nationwide nonprofit, Communities In Schools works in K-12 schools to help kids at…