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Communities In Schools of the Gulf South surrounds students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

10/16/2026

From CIS student to proud alum to President and CEO, Rey Saldaña knows what can happen when students have caring adults in their corner. 💙

As Rey turns 40 this year, he’s taking on a new challenge: 140.6 miles at IRONMAN Triathlon California in Sacramento on October 18, all in support of the organization that helped him see what was possible.

As a high school student in San Antonio, Rey received support and encouragement from Communities In Schools. He went on to become a first-generation college graduate, a father of two, an elected official, and the leader of CIS National.

Supporters can contribute to Rey Saldaña’s Race for CIS here: https://cisnational.org/ironman

Donations help further CIS’s efforts to foster connections, celebrate alumni achievements, and strengthen the CIS community long after graduation.

09/30/2026

September ends. Showing up still matters. 💙

As Attendance Awareness Month comes to a close, our work continues. Every day at school gives students opportunities to learn and connect with caring adults.

At CIS Gulf South, we work alongside students, families, and schools to address barriers to attendance and help students feel supported and connected.

Thank you to the educators, families, and community partners who help make that possible. Supporting attendance takes all of us.

09/25/2026

30 years of surrounding students with a community of support, and a new chapter begins! 💙

Yesterday, Communities In Schools Gulf South celebrated our 30th anniversary with the ribbon cutting of our new office and Basic Needs Resource Center.

For three decades, CIS Gulf South has worked alongside students, families, schools, and community partners to remove barriers and help young people stay in school and achieve in life. As we celebrate how far we have come, we are also excited about what this new space will allow us to do in the years ahead.

Our new office includes a Basic Needs Resource Center that will help us provide essential items and support to students and families when they need it most.

We are also excited to have a dedicated training center in our new space, giving us room to host trainings, meetings, and community gatherings. We are currently looking for a sponsor to help support this space and its continued impact. If you or your organization are interested in learning more about sponsorship opportunities, we would love to connect.

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us to celebrate this milestone and to the staff, partners, supporters, and community members who have been part of our story over the past 30 years.

A special thank you to PJ's Coffee 5555 Canal for generously donating coffee for our celebration! ☕

Here’s to 30 years of impact and to everything still ahead.

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09/16/2026

Continuing our Attendance Awareness Month series, we are spotlighting the team behind our attendance work.

Our Re-Engagement Team works alongside students, families and schools to understand barriers to attendance, create individualized goals, and connect families with helpful resources. They are continuously helping students reconnect with their school and move toward success.

Every student deserves a caring adult in their corner.

09/11/2026

September is Attendance Awareness Month!

CIS Gulf South recently joined NOLA Public Schools and FirstLine Schools for the launch of the 2026–2027 Every Day Counts attendance campaign.

Superintendent Dr. Fateama Fulmore discussed the importance of reducing chronic absenteeism, while FirstLine Schools Chief Experience Officer Sivi Domango shared how community partnerships are helping improve student attendance.

Throughout September, we’re highlighting the importance of showing up because every day counts!

09/09/2026

Today, we’re joining to celebrate . 💙

Being present means listening, believing in our students, and consistently showing up because every student deserves to feel seen, supported, and valued.

To our staff, site coordinators, board members, alumni, and supporters: What does being present for students mean to you? Share your answer and help us show students across our communities that they matter.

09/03/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Month.

Check in with the people around you and remind them that support is available. If you or someone you know needs help, call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

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08/29/2026

Today marks 21 years since Hurricane Katrina forever changed New Orleans and communities across the Gulf South.

As we remember the lives lost and honor the resilience of our region, we’re also reminded of the importance of preparation. Creating a plan before a storm can help families feel more informed and supported during uncertain moments.

Swipe through for simple ways to prepare your family this hurricane season, then save and share this post to help another family prepare.

08/28/2026

We’re excited to recognize some of our newly selected Senior Site Coordinators! 🎉

In addition to providing direct support to students and families, our Senior Site Coordinators serve as mentors within our team. They share best practices, support coworkers, and help strengthen our work across schools.

Please join us in congratulating them on this well-deserved achievement!

08/20/2026

We’re excited to welcome a new team member to Loreauville Elementary in our Acadiana Region!

Megan Begnaud was drawn to CIS Gulf South because she believes every student deserves someone in their corner and is passionate about helping remove barriers and connect families with resource.

In her new role, she hopes to be a trusted adult who helps students feel seen, supported, and confident.

We’re so glad to have her on the CIS Gulf South team!

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+15044868002

Website

http://cisgulfsouth.org/

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