Joy Bowling serves as the Communities In Schools (CIS) Site Coordinator at two elementary schools in Summers County, West Virginia: Talcott Elementary and Jumping Branch Elementary.   She has been recognized for her dedication in this role, including being named the 2023-2024 Professional Support Person of the Year by Summers County Schools. This award highlights her work in supporting students through the CIS program, which connects community resources to help address barrie

Communities In Schools plays a key role in supporting students across Randolph County. Site Coordinators are part of the county attendance team and work to create and support attendance initiatives that help students show up each day. Site coordinators create fun Incentives such as parades, bulletin boards, certificates with prize drawings, Attendo (BINGO), “Attend”dances, no tardy parties, movies and special lunches to recognize improvement in attendance. Randolph County CIS

From the moment you walk through the doors of any school in Marshall County, you can feel it: the warmth, the support, and the unwavering commitment to every child who enters. At the heart of that spirit are the Communities In Schools coordinators, whose compassion and dedication help make this sense of family possible each and every day.  These incredible women work tirelessly behind the scenes, often without recognition, to ensure that students and families have what they n

Logan County, West Virginia, is a close-knit Appalachian community known for its strong spirit of resilience and deep-rooted pride in its people. The county’s residents share a remarkable sense of unity and care, especially visible through the dedication of its schools and local organizations. Logan County Schools serve a diverse student population, many of whom face challenges related to poverty and limited resources. Despite these obstacles, programs like Communities In Sch

Communities In Schools (CIS) of Jackson County, West Virginia, plays a vital role in supporting local students by connecting them with essential resources to help them overcome challenges and thrive academically and personally. Through dedicated site coordinators embedded in Jackson County schools, the organization facilitates access to services such as tutoring, counseling, clothing, food assistance, and family support programs, fostering stronger ties between schools, famil

Communities In Schools is proudly serving students at Nutter Fort Primary School, Nutter Fort Intermediate School, and Liberty Middle School.  Communities In Schools has been present within Harrison County since 2022. The site coordinators named their CIS offices as the “Helping Hub,” creating a consistent, welcoming space where students know exactly where to find support as they transition from primary to intermediate to middle school.   The Harrison County CIS team meets s