We sit down with Laura Meyer, Executive Director of Communities In Schools of Southern Nevada, to learn how relationship driven support inside schools keeps students engaged and on track to graduate. We also share what’s happening on Water Street and how local businesses can plug into real, measurable help for kids and families.
• updates on the Fiesta site and what to expect next
• new Water Street openings including Coffee Class, Better Buzz Coffee, and Chic And Cozy Consignment
• summer events, watch parties, and district business activations
• what Communities In Schools is and why it started as a nationwide dropout prevention model
• how CIS places full time site coordinators on campuses to remove barriers to attendance and learning
• how Title I schools and feeder patterns guide expansion for continuity of care
• key outcomes including a 97% graduation rate for students on the CIS caseload
• wraparound services and partnerships that connect families to food, clothing support, and mental health referrals
• ways businesses can help through sponsorships, volunteering, mentoring, and career exposure
• Fill The Bus school supply drive details and how to participate
Reach out if you want to share your story: Derek.allen@cityofhenderson.com