Communities In Schools of East Texas

Communities In Schools of East Texas Surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

More than 50,000 East Texas and Deep East Texas school students are in at-risk situations for failure and of dropping out of school. With the help of Communities in Schools of East Texas (CISET) many will beat the odds this year and stay in school. Communities in Schools of East Texas (administered by the Texas Education Agency (TEA)) is part of an innovative national approach established to combat the dropout problem.

Today was Community Helpers Day at Pine Burr Elementary! 💙CISETX was excited to welcome Mrs. Brittany, RN, who spoke wit...
09/14/2026

Today was Community Helpers Day at Pine Burr Elementary! 💙

CISETX was excited to welcome Mrs. Brittany, RN, who spoke with students about her healthy habits and what it means to be a community helper. Students also had the opportunity to ask questions and learn from her experience.

We love our Community Helpers and the positive impact they make in the lives of our students!

Hannah Horne, Site Coordinator
Pine Burr Elementary



Happy Birthday Kristen, hope you have a wonderful day!! 🥳
09/14/2026

Happy Birthday Kristen, hope you have a wonderful day!! 🥳

Everyone has a WHY.Here’s one of ours.We show up because STUDENTS MATTER.Their voices matter.Their dreams matter.Their f...
09/10/2026

Everyone has a WHY.

Here’s one of ours.

We show up because STUDENTS MATTER.

Their voices matter.
Their dreams matter.
Their futures matter.

And we’re honored to be part of their journey. ✨



Pandra Pleasent, Site Coordinator
Lufkin High School

09/09/2026

🎉 AND THAT’S A WRAP ON OUR TAKEOVER!

As you can see we have countless reasons to show up.

Today wasn’t just about our team. It was about reminding EVERYONE that being present has power.

When we show up, we create connections.
When we listen, we build trust.
When we care, we make a difference.

We show up because they matter.

Thank you for following along, sharing, and celebrating the people who choose to be present every day.



Communities In Schools

09/09/2026

WHY DO WE SHOW UP?

Because being present isn’t just about being there.

It’s about being THERE when it matters. 💙

Amanda Fritter, Site Coordinator
Whitehouse High School



Communities In Schools

09/09/2026

SHOWING UP IS A CHOICE.

Every morning, we get to choose how we show up.

We choose to listen.
We choose to encourage.
We choose to connect.
We choose to believe.
And most importantly…

WE CHOOSE TO BE PRESENT.

Because you never know when your presence might be exactly what someone needs.

Be present. Be intentional. Be the difference.



Allison Beck, Site Coordinator
Santa Fe Middle School
Communities In Schools

09/09/2026

MWHEREVER our students are…

That’s where you’ll find us.

Showing up.
Checking in.
Listening.
Supporting.
Believing.

We’re here. 💙



Tyra Amie, Site Coordinator
Slack Elementary

Communities In Schools

ONE person showing up can create a ripple effect.One connection.One encouraging moment.One reminder that someone cares.A...
09/09/2026

ONE person showing up can create a ripple effect.

One connection.
One encouraging moment.
One reminder that someone cares.

And that moment can travel much further than you think.

Show up. Make an impact.



Castain Alfred, Site Coordinator
Cleveland High School

09/09/2026

You never know what someone is going through.

That’s why we choose to show up with patience, compassion, and an open heart. 💙

Because the person standing in front of you may need you more than you realize.

Being Present Matters.



Aryn Ricks, Site Coordinator
Lufkin Middle School

Showing up doesn’t always look the same.Sometimes it’s a conversation.Sometimes it’s a helping hand.Sometimes it’s encou...
09/09/2026

Showing up doesn’t always look the same.

Sometimes it’s a conversation.
Sometimes it’s a helping hand.
Sometimes it’s encouragement.
Sometimes it’s simply sitting and listening.

Whatever it looks like…

WE’RE PRESENT.



Demetria Goodlow,Site Coordinator
Eastside Elementary

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Marshall, TX
75670

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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+19039271128

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