Back-to-school inspiration is on full display at @bledsoe_county_high_school! Program Manager Ms. Rachel created this “Amazing Things Happen Here Because” bulletin board as a daily reminder that BCHS students are resilient, supportive, and deeply loved. 💛🖤 #everyseatfilled

Cascade Middle School is kicking off the school year with a positive behavior program - powered by @sonicdrivein! #beingpresentmatters

📚✏️ Back-to-school excitement was in full swing at Whiteville Elementary’s Meet & Greet! Ms. Shannon raffled off two backpacks stocked with items on the school supply list. Here’s to a great school year ahead for all Whiteville students! #everyseatfilled #beingpresentmatters

🎒💙 Back-to-school season is in full swing - and our Program Managers are out in the community and in their schools, connecting with students and families at open houses, school parties, and community events.

✈️ Thank you @journeyforgood_foundation, the charitable arm of Avolta, for donating $20,000 to support our work connecting students resources they need to succeed! This gift came from the generosity of travelers at @Hudsontbf stores, like the one here @flynashville #CISTN

☀️ Summer is flying by, and we’re already feeling the excitement build! The countdown to the new school year has officially begun. 📚🎒 We can’t wait to get back into schools, reconnect with students, and make the 2025–2026 year our best one yet. Let’s do this! 💪✨

Volunteers from The Game Presentation Department with the Nashville Predators came and volunteered with at Jere Baxter for their end of year attendance celebration!! @predsfoundation

🏒 A huge thank you to the @PredsFoundation for awarding Communities In Schools of Tennessee a $5,000 grant! Your support helps us stay by students’ sides and ensure they have what they need to succeed - in school and beyond. 💛💙 #Smashville #BeingPresentMatters

🧠 May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a reminder that every student’s success starts with feeling seen, heard, and supported.

Amber, a 6th grader at Ripley Middle School, has come a long way since transferring to RMS last fall. With support from her #CISTN program manager and her participation in Girl Talk Group, Amber is now one of just two caseload students with perfect attendance this year.

“We’re proud to share that #CISTN has been named one of @nashvillebiz 2025 Best Places to Work! Thank you to all of our team members for being #Allinforkids! https://t.co/jVecYU7EM0

April is National Volunteer Month! At #CISTN, our volunteers play a vital role in building stronger school communities. Whether they’re mentoring students, helping with events, or stepping in to meet urgent needs, they #showup with compassion and commitment every time.

At Wartburg Central Elementary, #CISTN is building connections one sweet moment at a time! During the school’s recent Parent/Teacher Conference night, our program manager organized a Pastries with Parents event to help families feel welcome and supported.

🚨 We're Hiring! 🚨 Communities In Schools of Tennessee is looking for a Grants Director to join our team! If you're passionate about securing funding to support students across the state, we want to hear from you. 📍 Apply today: https://t.co/je9inazHYz

Thank you so much Publix Super Markets Charities for your continued support of our work! #beingpresentmatters #publix #cistn

Our program manager, Ms. Fisher, first met Macy soon after she and her family relocated from Michigan to seek a safer living situation. Arriving in Nashville with nothing, the family faced numerous challenges. Read more about how #CISTN intervened here https://t.co/2RnrQcQ83M

Our program manager at Goodlettsville Middle, Ms. Williams, recently organized the first-ever Goods for Guardians event, which connected over 60 families with essential resources and support.

Happy #internationalwomensday from #CISTN! We celebrate the remarkable women—past and present—who empower our students and shape a brighter future. Thank you for inspiring and making a difference every day!

March is #socialworkmonth! We’re celebrating the dedicated social workers in our organization who go above and beyond to support our students, families, and communities. Thank you for your compassion, resilience, and unwavering commitment to helping others thrive! #allinforkids

Happy Read Across America week! Our 4th grade students at Cornerstone Elementary were able to read to 2nd graders to kick off Read Across America week! The students were so excited to share some of their favorite stories. #readacrossAmericaweek #beingprsentmatters #showingup