Communities In Schools of South Carolina

09/03/2026

✨ Illuminate Spotlight: Principal Jeremy Carrick

At Carolina High School, Principal Jeremy Carrick is an incredible advocate for Communities In Schools of South Carolina, championing our partnership and the support we provide to students together.

“Communities in Schools has been a long, rich partnership with Carolina High School. The supports provided help our students build resilience and prepare our graduates for success after high school. I value the way our Site Coordinators have incorporated themselves into the operations of the school and support our overall success.”
- Principal Carrick

This year, we’re especially excited to celebrate this partnership right at Carolina High School in Greenville, as we gather for Illuminate.

Thank you, Principal Carrick, for believing in the power of surrounding students with a community of support and illuminating brighter futures.

09/03/2026

09/02/2026

As a new school year begins, we’re reminded that students thrive when they have people in their corner, cheering them on, believing in their potential, and helping them navigate every step of the journey.

Here's to the 2026-27 school year with CISSC!

09/01/2026

A little support can make a big difference at the start of a new school year.

We’re incredibly grateful to ATI Foundation for helping students, teachers, and staff at Cross Middle/High School and Cross Elementary School start the year ready to learn!

Through their Back-to-School Drive, the ATI team purchased, packed, and provided:

🎒 340 new backpacks filled with school supplies
🧼 70+ feminine hygiene kits with essential items for students
📚 70+ gift and supply bags for teachers and staff

Their generosity is a wonderful example of what happens when community partners show up for students and their schools.

ATI has been a valued CISSC partner since last school year, volunteering at two additional school sites and supporting CISSC programming through the ATI Foundation.

A special thank you to Katie Reams, our Regional Director of Development – Lowcountry, for stewarding this partnership and coordinating this incredible project!

💙 Thank you, ATI, for helping our students—and the adults who support them—start the school year strong!

08/26/2026

We’re excited to kick off another school year!

As our President & CEO, Jamie Cooper, shares in this video, a new school year brings new opportunities to show up for students, families, and communities across South Carolina.

Thank you to our incredible partners, supporters, educators, and communities who help make this work possible. We’re ready for another meaningful year of being present, building connections, and surrounding students with the support they need to thrive.

Here’s to a great school year 🌟

08/20/2026

Are you a relationship-builder, strategic fundraiser, and passionate advocate for students?

Communities In Schools of South Carolina is hiring a Senior Major Gift Officer to help us deepen relationships with donors and partners who believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and play a key role in expanding philanthropic support for CISSC’s mission—connecting students with the resources, relationships, and support they need to thrive.

If you’re ready to put your fundraising expertise to work for a mission that makes a difference in schools and communities across South Carolina, we’d love to hear from you!

This position can be based in the Upstate or the Midlands and will serve Pickens, Greenville, Richland, Lexington, and Fairfield counties.

📍 South Carolina
💙 Mission-driven. Relationship-focused. Student-centered.

Apply today and help us build brighter futures, one student at a time.
🔗 https://cisofsc.bamboohr.com/careers/150

08/18/2026

💙 Today, we celebrate CIS Day!

Every day, Communities In Schools works to ensure students have what they need to realize their full potential—whether that's a caring adult, access to essential resources, or someone who simply believes in them.

Today, you can be part of that mission.

When you shop at Harris Teeter, round up your purchase through the Together in Education campaign and help create brighter futures for students across our communities.

Every dollar raised supports funding for after-school programs, wellness initiatives, classroom supplies, and educational resources.

Small change. Lasting impact.

Thank you for helping us show students that they are seen, supported, and never alone.

08/17/2026

💙 Today, we celebrate CIS Day!

Every day, Communities In Schools works to ensure students have what they need to realize their full potential—whether that's a caring adult, access to essential resources, or someone who simply believes in them.

Today, you can be part of that mission.

When you shop at Harris Teeter, round up your purchase through the Together in Education campaign and help create brighter futures for students across our communities.

Every dollar raised supports funding for after-school programs, wellness initiatives, classroom supplies, and educational resources.

Small change. Lasting impact.

Thank you for helping us show students that they are seen, supported, and never alone.

08/14/2026

CISSC joined school- and district-level leadership in celebrating the Excellence in Education success that Alexander Elementary School has achieved over the past two years.

Our team is honored to partner with Alexander Elementary Eagles and applauds Greenville County Schools for its focus and commitment to student excellence.

08/07/2026

Welcome to the CISSC Board!

We're excited to welcome four outstanding leaders to the Communities In Schools of South Carolina Board of Directors!

Please join us in welcoming:
✨ Betsy Strott, AgentOwned Realty
✨ Dr. Renee Linyard-Gary, Roper St. Francis Healthcare
✨ Rachel Parker, Commercial Banker
✨ Kameron Quick, LS3P

Each brings a wealth of expertise, fresh perspectives, and a shared commitment to ensuring every South Carolina student has the support they need to succeed in school and in life.

We are grateful for their willingness to serve and look forward to the impact we'll make together as we continue surrounding students with a community of support.

Please help us give them a warm CISSC welcome! 👏