WELCOME TO COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS
A Message from our CEO:
I am overwhelmed with excitement to share that our Communities In Schools of South Central Texas affiliate has been selected for a one-time gift from noted philanthropist MacKenzie Scott! She and her team selected 40 Communities In Schools affiliates across the country for gifts totaling $133.5 million. I hope that by sharing this video with you, we can appreciate together the excitement of being recognized by this generous philanthropist (and her contribution) and what it can mean for the future of our nonprofit organization. View the press release.
A Proven Model to Change Lives
Communities In Schools of South Central Texas is one of more than 150 programs across the country that is changing kids lives. We are the nation’s largest and most effective dropout prevention organization that is proven to both decrease dropout rates and increase graduation rate. When it comes to making sure students get exactly what they need to succeed in school and in life, we do whatever it takes and we never give up. Visit the Communities In Schools national website at www.communitiesinschools.org.
Upcoming Events

Pack the Bus 2022
August 6 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Wurstfest 2022
November 4 @ 4:00 pm - November 13 @ 10:00 pm
More InfoOur Mission
Communities In Schools of South Central Texas surrounds students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
We believe that EVERY CHILD needs and deserves:
- A one-on-one relationship with a caring adult.
- A safe place to learn and grow.
- A healthy start and a healthy future.
- A marketable skill to use upon graduation.
- A chance to give back to peers and the community.
TOGETHER WE’RE MAKING AN IMPACT IN CALDWELL, COMAL, GUADALUPE, GONZALES and WILSON COUNTIES
40,000+
Students
59
Schools
1,000+
Volunteers
300+
Community Partners