Communities In Schools of Richmond

While students are enjoying a well-deserved break, we're already looking ahead to the first day of school.

Because at CIS we know a strong school year starts long before the first bell rings. ✨

Through the , we're making sure students return to school with the support, resources, and caring relationships they need to thrive.

Make a gift today-- https://communitiesinschoolsofrichmond-bloom.kindful.com/

Relationships matter. Especially when they last the test of time.
From elementary school, to middle school, to crossing the graduation stage.
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As we start planning for next year, we invite you to think about all the ways there are to give to -- and becoming a mentor is the most special of them all.

And just like that, another school year is in the books. ✨

We're celebrating a year of showing up, growing, building connections, and helping students discover what's possible.

As one school year ends, we're already preparing for the next. Support our School Readiness Fund and help ensure students start the fall ready to learn, belong, and succeed.

Give a gift today here: https://communitiesinschoolsofrichmond-bloom.kindful.com/

We’re celebrating students who kept going. Through challenges, uncertainty, hard days, and every moment in between. And now, we celebrate the joy of this moment and how far they’ve come.

We are so proud of all of our graduates, and every story behind the cap and gown. 🎓✨

2026 Graduation week is here ✨🎓

At CIS, we believe inside every student is a graduate. Before the cap tosses, the photos, and the diplomas… there are tiny wins, hard days, caring adults, and moments when someone says, I see you. Keep going.

This week, we celebrate every graduate — and every person who helped them get there, especially our Site Coordinators. The true magic.

After a year of building relationships between big brothers & sisters from and littles from + , students put trust and connection into action during a ropes course experience with our partners at

Because when students know someone is beside them, they (as well as their Site Coordinators) discover they can do hard things. ✨💪🏾

This spring, help create more moments of connection, belonging, and courage for students across our community with a gift to our today.

The year is winding down--- tests are finishing up, classrooms are being cleaned, and field day fun is happening all over the place. Giving comes in many ways, and at CIS your time is always treasured. Click the link below to volunteer for a field day and feel some elementary school magic to start your summer.

https://www.cfengage.org/search?shareId=deaab824366445bdac44a7ae369e1e23&

What would Mr. Cosby say? ✨

Students all over Elko Middle School will enter the summer with Mr. Cosby-isms so they never forget he believes in them (and of course to make wise choices).

Wouldn't you have loved a Mr. Cosby in middle school? A gift to the makes sure all kids in RVA get this love.

Students from and wrapped up their CIS pen pal program with a “Let’s Taco ‘Bout It” lunch full of laughter, connection, and new friendships. ✨

Moments like this are CIS magic--older and younger students building belonging, leadership, and connection together.

Huge thanks to our Site Coordinators for creating spaces where every student feels seen, heard, and valued. A gift to our allows these connections to keep growing year after year.

There’s joy in being seen. In a smile. In hearing your name in the hallway. In someone noticing you showed up today. ✨

That kind of connection helps students shine. That kind of connection is the CIS magic, and a gift to the makes sure that magic can keep growing for the kids of RVA + beyond.