Communities In Schools of Rowan County

Koontz Bookclub Buddies

1st Grade Bookclub Buddies met for the fourth time this school year. Each 1st grade scholar attends with a parent/grandparent or other family adult, and receives a free book appropriate for grade 1 readers. Today we read The Magic School...

Food Lion Visits Knox

Knox had 18 employees from the Food Lion Corporate Offices come speak to the 7th grade students on February 19th. The employees spoke to the students about their experiences when they were in school, what motivated them to stay in school...

Knox Greenhouses Helpers!

These are the Knox Greenhouse Helpers. The girls potted these plants and are very proud! They look great!

“The Biggest Valentine Ever”

Mrs. Kaye Hirst, director of the Rowan Museum, was the February guest reader for the 1st grade Book Club on Feb. 14. She shared with the students, “The Biggest Valentine Ever.” Fran Simpson, CIS site coordinator, gave a...

Mayor Guest Reader

Mrs. Mary Ponds, on the Board of Directors of Communities In Schools/Rowan, was the guest reader for the January First Grade Book Club. She shared “The Mitten.” Fran Simpson, CIS site coordinator, gave a presenta...

Register for CIS Training

Call the Communities In Schools office at 704-797-0210 to reserve your seat for training. You must arrive with the volunteer application from the school you will be volunteering. Training takes place at the Gateway Building (204 East Inn...

Training dates

Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Robin Hendrick by calling the CIS office at 704.797.0210 or filling out the form on the registration page. COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS 2012-2013 TRAINING DATES All training takes place at the G...

Linda Harrill on Keeping Kids in School

Watch Video Here. Did you know? NC is 3 in reducing the number of high school drop outs.

In the Post: Study, Communities in Schools Good for Economy

This article was published on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 by Sarah Campbell at the Salisbury Post. SALISBURY — From both an economic and educational standpoint, Communities in Schools of Rowan County is having a positive impact on the cou...

Staples in Salisbury Collecting School Supplies

Staples in Salisbury will start collecting school supplies for us to distribute to children in need in Rowan County. Support staples and the children of Rowan County. You can also purchase a window sticker for $1 and 100% will come bac...

Build a Backpack

I know it is summer vacation for many, but remember school will be starting back in about 5 weeks. Many students will be starting the school year without the needed tools to succeed. Please help by donating school supplies. Its is easy t...