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2002-2003 News Archives

Communities In Schools of North Texas
Summer Programs benefit kids throughout the summer

Some Lewisville children are getting a head start on school this summer, thanks to a program coordinated through Communities in Schools of North Texas. To read more about it, please see the Dallas Morning News article below (registration required):

http://www.dallasnews.com/localnews/city/denton/stories/080303dndenatrisk.d598b.html


Communities In Schools of North Texas
receives funding from the City of Lewisville

Realizing the need for additional funding for programs that benefit at-risk youth, the City of Lewisville awarded $25,000 to Communities In Schools to continue funding the program at DeLay Middle School. To read more about it, please see the Dallas Morning News article below (registration required):

http://www.dallasnews.com/localnews/city/denton/stories/062003dndengrants.53a46.html


Sea World Keepin' cool in the hot summer

The Summer Programs of Communities In Schools of Prairie View Elementary, Roanoke Elementary, and Seven Hills Elementary had their wrap-up field trip at Sea World in San Antonio on Friday June 20, 2003. To see pictures from the trip, please click here.


Roller skating is fun!Summer Program fun at a roller skating lock-in!

Communities In Schools Summer Programs are a blast! Summer Program participants from Central Elementary, Hedrick Elementary, Prairie View Elementary, Roanoke Elementary, Seven Hills Elementary and Tomas Rivera Elementary gathered at Spinning Wheels in Denton for an all night skating party and lock-in on June 12, 2003. It was a great way to spend an evening with no cares in the world except to see who could stay on their feet the longest without wiping out.


A heartfelt thanks to Sam's Club for their generous donationSam's Club helps make it happen for Communities In Schools

Communities In Schools of North Texas has the honor of receiving the financial support of individuals, businesses, and corporations throughout our service area. Our most recent contribution was received from Sam's Club in the amount of $500. Representing all the employees of Sam's Club during the public presentation were Jeff Long, General Manager and fellow associates Jeff Sassie, Duana Walker, Terry Exline, Wayne Werthman, and Susan Wilkinson. CISNT's dropout prevention program will continue to remain strong through the generosity of the employees of Sam's Club. Our appreciation is extended to each employee for his or her commitment to education and our program.


Run the Ranch

On Saturday, June 7, 2003 the 5th Annual Alliance Texas 5K and Fun Run hosted Run The Ranch at the Circle T Ranch at Westlake, Texas. Communities In Schools was the benefitting charity of the event. Click here to see images from the event.


2002-2003 Campus Appreciation Luncheon

On May 15, Communities In Schools held a fabulous appreciation luncheon for the administrative staff of the campuses that we had the pleasure of serving this year. Please click here to see photos from the event.


Celebrating Successes

Communities In Schools of North Texas held the first annual Celebrating Successes on April 4, 2003. Click here to see images from this exciting event!.