Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region

📬 The June Newsletter just dropped!

This month, we’re celebrating new leadership, big milestones, and summer support for students and families. Inside you’ll find:
✨ A spotlight on our new CEO, Dr. Summer Rose
🎓 Graduation highlights from across the region
🧠 Mental health resources to navigate the summer
⛳️ A sneak peek at our upcoming Golf Tournament and 40th Anniversary Celebration!

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Before the final bell rang, Site Coordinator Charlie made sure her students had a little extra support heading into summer. With help from Grand Central Station in Sherman, she distributed 80 care packages during the last week of school!

Each bag was packed with food, snacks, and even mosquito repellent to keep students nourished and protected during summer fun. Thank you to our incredible community partners for making this possible!

https://www.facebook.com/p/Grand-Central-Station-The-Dining-Car-Soup-Kitchen-100064878542810/

🎉 What a moment for the Community High School Class of 2025!

Graduation day was filled with pride, excitement, and a whole lot of hope for the future. Thanks to Site Coordinator Allison for sharing the joy from the big day!

At CIS Dallas, we believe every student deserves to cross that stage—and have a plan for life after high school. Whether it’s college, career, or service, we help students take the next step with purpose.

Help us keep the momentum going by making a gift in honor of the Class of 2025. Visit our website to give!

🎓 Big congratulations to the Greenville High School Class of 2025!

Site Coordinator Priscilla shared photos from last week’s graduation, and we’re celebrating every senior who made it to the finish line.

At CIS Dallas, we’re proud to stand beside students as they graduate and pursue what comes next—whether that’s college, a career, or another bold step forward. 🧭

🎓 The future is bright for the Terrell High School Class of 2025!
Please help us continue supporting bright futures by visiting our website!
Site Coordinator Estrella shared some special moments from last week’s graduation—and we’re so proud of every student who crossed that stage.

At CIS Dallas, we work year-round to help students not only graduate but also take their next step with confidence. 💼✨

Please help us continue supporting bright futures!
👉 https://cisdallas.networkforgood.com/projects/233070-identifying-post-secondary-pathways

Field Day fun to wrap up the school year! 🎉☀️

Our CIS Dallas staff came together today for games, laughter, lunch, and prizes. While our Site Coordinators head into a well-earned summer break, our team is already planning for the year ahead!

🎉 Join us in congratulating Ana, our Director of Family Engagement, and Hannah, our Evaluation & Analytics Manager, on completing the Civic Voices Fellowship with Commit to Leaders!

Through this intensive leadership program, they strengthened their knowledge in:

• Education systems & governance
• Data-driven advocacy
• School finance & resource allocation
• Strategic leadership & coalition building
• Storytelling and communication for impact
• Questioning for accountability

At Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region, we believe informed leadership and strategic advocacy are essential to student success. Ana and Hannah are now even better equipped to support our mission—and our students—through every lens of equity, data, and connection.

👏 We’re so proud of their growth and grateful for partners like Commit who help shape the future of education leadership in Dallas County.

🌟 Meet our new Chief Clinical Officer: Stephanie McGary, LPC-S, RPT-S! 🌟

Stephanie McGary is a passionate advocate for student mental health and a proud product of Dallas ISD. A Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor™, she brings years of experience supporting children, families, and educators through trauma-informed care and social-emotional learning.

A first-generation college graduate, Stephanie earned her Bachelor’s from Dillard University (an HBCU in New Orleans) and her Master’s in Counseling from SMU. Her nonprofit journey began as an AmeriCorps member in West Dallas—and has since spanned organizations like CitySquare, Momentous Institute, and Vogel Alcove.

Stephanie is a community builder, a church volunteer, a mentor to girls through Girls Inc., and a fierce believer in the power of education and mental wellness. She’s also an alum of prestigious leadership cohorts, including Black Women in Nonprofit Leadership, Leadership ISD, and the CFT Emerging Leaders Fellowship.

We are thrilled to welcome Stephanie to the CIS Dallas team. Her leadership will be essential as we continue expanding access to clinical care for students across North Texas.

Featured in D CEO Magazine: Dr. Summer Rose Named CEO of CIS Dallas 🌟

After serving as interim CEO since January, Dr. Rose has been named to the role permanently, and today, she’s featured in D CEO Magazine!

A licensed psychologist and former Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Rose brings 16+ years of experience in education, mental health, and nonprofit leadership. Since joining CIS Dallas in 2022, she has expanded critical mental health services across 10+ districts.

Join us in celebrating this exciting new chapter: https://bit.ly/CEORose

Dr. Summer Rose named as CEO!

The Board of Directors of Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region (CIS Dallas) announced the official appointment of Dr. Summer Rose as Chief Executive Officer of the organization, effective June 1. Dr. Rose had served as Interim CEO since January 2025 and previously held the role of the organization’s first Chief Clinical Officer.

To read the full press release, visit: cisdallas.org/ceo-summer-rose

Nothing brings people together like a game of kickball!

At a recent Family Engagement event, Site Coordinator Devorah brought the fun and the snacks—joining families for a kickball game as part of our ACE after-school program. The field was full of laughter, teamwork, and connection… and the sidelines? Full of snow cones, cotton candy, hot dogs, and big smiles. 🍧🌭✨

When families and schools come together, students thrive—and we’re proud to be part of that connection.

A healthy dose of fun and support at Plano ISD's Mitchell Elementary School Field Day! ☀️

On May 18, Parkland Community Health Plan joined the celebration with a connection table hosted by three of their team members—Ana, Monica, and Mayra. From 9 to 11:30 a.m., families received valuable health resources while students spun the prize wheel for fun giveaways like water bottles, drawstring bags, and Frisbees.

We’re proud to connect students and families to trusted community partners like Parkland—especially during the non-school months when support can be harder to access.

Huge thanks to Ana, Monica, and Mayra for volunteering their time and bringing such great energy to the day!