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It is a path to reducing teen suicides, led by kids themselves. For the first time, San Antonio schools are adopting groups of students called Hope Squads, trained to help their peers struggling with mental health.

As Texas takes a broader look at how to strengthen student support through deeper community partnerships, the state is recognizing that academic success depends on addressing the real‑world challenges students face. In this work, CIS‑SA has become an essential partner, helping schools meet those needs consistently and with care. For…

City mental health leaders said one of the quickest ways to get kids into licensed professional counselors is actually through public schools. In many districts, when a student has a higher-level mental health issue, their school counselor can make a referral to a licensed professional counselor. Eleven local districts contract…

KENS 5 volunteers and their CIS-SA mentees helped sort thousands of Angel Tree donations that will reach more than 6,000 children across San Antonio.

Jessica Weaver, CEO of Communities in Schools of San Antonio, chats with Cody about CIS's general programs and then focuses in on their exciting new endeavor, the Hope Squad.

Hector Ramirez grew up in San Antonio, relying on Communities In Schools (CIS) for basic needs like food, clothing, and mental health support. Today, he not only teaches in the same community—he advocates for students who face the same challenges he once did.

CIS-SA is a nonprofit organization focused on reducing dropout rates and improving student success by embedding full-time site coordinators directly into schools across the San Antonio area. CEO Jessica Weaver—who has worked with CISSA for 36 years—explains that the mission is to build a comprehensive support network around students, particularly…

The Stuff the Bus campaign—led by Communities in Schools of San Antonio in partnership with KENS 5 and H‑E‑B—collects school supplies to help thousands of San Antonio‑area students prepare for the school year. The annual drive provides essential items such as backpacks, binders, notebooks, pencils, and classroom materials, ensuring underserved…