Communities in Schools of Hidalgo County

10/22/2026

🌟 STAFF SHOUT-OUT! 🌟

A huge shout-out to our amazing Site Coordinator's Edelia Vasquez and Raul Luna for creating a fun and engaging learning experience for their students! 🎉 Through a game of Kahoot, students strengthened their Math skills while learning the importance of teamwork, overcoming challenges, encouraging one another, and being great team members. 🧮👏

Thank you for making learning fun, interactive, and meaningful for your students! 🎉

10/21/2026

A HUGE shout-out to our amazing Site Coordinator, Mere Cepeda, for going the extra mile to secure a generous donation from Panda Express for our Communities In Schools of Hidalgo students! 🐼❤️

Thank you for building strong community partnerships and making a difference in the lives of the students we serve. Your dedication and commitment help provide our students with opportunities, incentives, and support that encourage them to continue reaching for success! 🌟📚

We truly appreciate your hard work and for connecting our students with caring community partners!

10/16/2026

💜❤️ Happy Boss’s Day! ❤️💜

Today, CIS Hidalgo celebrates our amazing bosses! 🎉 Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and continued support. We appreciate everything you do for our team and the students and families we serve.

Wishing you both a wonderful Boss’s Day! 💐🎂

10/15/2026

A HUGE shout-out and heartfelt THANK YOU to our amazing Site Coordinator, Jennifer Banda, for going above and beyond by reaching out to RGV Gives Back and helping secure a generous breakfast donation for our monthly Communities In Schools staff meeting! 🥳👏
Your initiative, dedication, and willingness to build meaningful community partnerships truly make a difference! 💙💚

We would also like to extend a special THANK YOU to RGV Gives Back for their kindness, generosity, and support of our Communities In Schools staff! 🥐☕❤️

10/05/2026

🌟 Staff Shout-Out! 🌟

A big shout-out to Site Coordinator Jennifer Banda for going the extra mile to receive donations from Raising Cane’s for your students and campus! Your dedication and effort help provide opportunities that motivate and reward your students truly make a difference.

Thank you for making a difference! Keep up the great work!

10/01/2026

Congratulations to A. Ruiz of Donna Independent School District for having her amazing artwork selected as our October Student Art of the Month! 🎨👏

We love celebrating the creativity, talent, and accomplishments of our CIS students! 🧡💚

A special THANK YOU to Whataburger for sponsoring this month’s student art recognition and supporting our CIS students! 🍔🧡

09/30/2026

A big shout-out to our amazing Site Coordinator Rosa Sosa for providing students with an opportunity to express themselves and showcase their creativity through a CIS Wall of Fame activity! Thank you for making learning fun, encouraging self-expression, and creating a positive and supportive environment for your students. Keep inspiring and making a difference!

09/29/2026

A special shout-out to Site Coordinator Alexia Zuniga for going above and beyond to secure incentives for her campus and CIS students! Your dedication, initiative, and commitment to finding opportunities that motivate and reward your students truly make a difference.

Thank you for going the extra mile and demonstrating the heart of Communities In Schools of Hidalgo. Your hard work and dedication are greatly appreciated! Keep up the amazing work!

“Together, we can make a difference, one student at a time!”

09/29/2026

We love seeing our students start the school year with a smile!

Thank you to H-E-B and KRGV Channel 5 News for partnering with Communities In Schools to make this special back-to-school shopping spree possible for one of our students. 🎒✏️

Channel 5 News, H-E-B, and Communities in Schools team up to gift Joseph Martinez, a student at LBJ Elementary in Elsa, a $250 back-to-school shopping spree.

09/22/2026

So proud to see our CIS student supported through this amazing partnership! 💙 Thank you KRGV Channel 5 and H-E-B for helping make a difference in our students’ lives! 🎒✨

An Edcouch-Elsa ISD eighth grader received a $250 H-E-B shopping spree for school supplies and family treats, bringing relief to his family through a partnership with Channel 5 News and Communities in Schools.