On Friday, February 13, Communities In Schools of Central Texas hosted its annual Principal and Partnership Appreciation Luncheon, honoring the school leaders who make student success possible every day through collaboration, leadership and an unwavering commitment to students.
This year’s gathering was especially meaningful as CIS celebrated 40 years of being All in for Kids across Central Texas, alongside more than 400 education and community leaders representing nine partner districts: Austin, Del Valle, Elgin, Hays, Lockhart, Manor, San Marcos, Taylor and Harmony Public Schools.
The event recognized principals who open their campuses to partnership and help implement integrated student supports that address the whole child. Through these collaborations, Communities In Schools is able to align community resources, remove barriers to learning and create pathways for students to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
Because of these partnerships, CIS now walks alongside nearly 80,000 students in 124 schools across the region.
Principals play a vital role in setting the tone for student-centered campuses. Their leadership makes it possible for Communities In Schools to deliver services that support academic success, well-being and long-term opportunity for students and families.
The luncheon served as both a celebration and a reminder of what is possible when schools and community partners work together with a shared purpose: ensuring every student has the support they need to succeed.
Communities In Schools of Central Texas extends its deepest gratitude to these leaders for their trust, partnership and belief in every child.