Communities In Schools (CIS)

Leona Hill, Site Coordinator

Ms. Hill connects with students, families, and staff to identify and remove obstacles—academic, social, or emotional. Her work includes:

  • One-on-one & small-group student support

  • Mentoring and goal-setting

  • Referrals to food, counseling, tutoring, and other community resources

  • Attendance, behavior, and academic monitoring

  • Hosting family engagement events and outreach

Empowering students. Strengthening communities.

Wilkinson County Schools has partnered with Communities In Schools, the nation’s leading provider of integrated student supports. CIS helps remove barriers so students can stay in school—and thrive.

How CIS Supports Students

  • Individualized care plans

  • Mentoring, academic help, social/emotional coaching

  • Basic needs assistance (snacks, uniforms, school supplies)

  • Connections to community partners

  • Family outreach & communication

Why CIS Matters

Communities In Schools operates in over 2,900 U.S. schools, helping at-risk students boost attendance, improve behavior, and stay on track to graduate. CIS builds a full circle of support—inside schools, within families, and across the wider community.

Learn more about CIS at communitiesinschools.org.

CIS at B2SB