On November 8, 2018, local leaders gathered together to celebrate the recent successes of CIS Wayne County and to consider how we might work to make Wayne County an even better place for students to learn and grow. Thanks to all who attended!
“The holiday season of 2020 was a difficult one for so many of our students. It is impossible to look a child in the eye and promise a wonderful Christmas morning with lots of gifts for them under the tree. It is, however, possible to help them understand the gift of giving. At RHS we…
“I began working with a student from the first day of school at Richmond High School. I knew he was going to be a challenge from the very first interaction. He was likable and I shared many interests with him, so we got along well. However, I could tell he was very defiant when it…
Moriah is smart, hardworking, and stays far from trouble. She gets good grades and comes to school every day. For the last couple of years Moriah has been a frequent guest in our CIS alternative lunch room. Richmond High School students who do not want to eat in our large school cafeteria are welcome in…
“I was contacted by a site coordinator about a family being homeless in August. I then reached out to the family and met them at a campground, where they had been living in a tent for the last two weeks. The family consists of 2 middle school children, mom, and dad. After speaking with the…
Thanks to the generous donations from LifeSpring Church, CIS Wayne County was able to provide Thanksgiving meals to 171 Wayne County families! Here’s a story showing the impact these boxes have on our families: “One of my families was overly excited to receive a Thanksgiving box and voucher. The mother works extremely hard to take…
“The month of December was full of fun, laughter, and tears. This month was very eye opening to me. The holidays are hard for everyone, but are a little harder some. This month I got a chance to go out and deliver food boxes and Christmas gifts for thirteen families (29 children) that needed a…
“The holiday season of 2020 was a difficult one for so many of our students. It is impossible to look a child in the eye and promise a wonderful Christmas morning with lots of gifts for them under the tree. It is, however, possible to help them understand the gift of giving. At RHS we…
“I began working with a student from the first day of school at Richmond High School. I knew he was going to be a challenge from the very first interaction. He was likable and I shared many interests with him, so we got along well. However, I could tell he was very defiant when it…
Moriah is smart, hardworking, and stays far from trouble. She gets good grades and comes to school every day. For the last couple of years Moriah has been a frequent guest in our CIS alternative lunch room. Richmond High School students who do not want to eat in our large school cafeteria are welcome in…
“I was contacted by a site coordinator about a family being homeless in August. I then reached out to the family and met them at a campground, where they had been living in a tent for the last two weeks. The family consists of 2 middle school children, mom, and dad. After speaking with the…
Thanks to the generous donations from LifeSpring Church, CIS Wayne County was able to provide Thanksgiving meals to 171 Wayne County families! Here’s a story showing the impact these boxes have on our families: “One of my families was overly excited to receive a Thanksgiving box and voucher. The mother works extremely hard to take…
“The month of December was full of fun, laughter, and tears. This month was very eye opening to me. The holidays are hard for everyone, but are a little harder some. This month I got a chance to go out and deliver food boxes and Christmas gifts for thirteen families (29 children) that needed a…
“The holiday season of 2020 was a difficult one for so many of our students. It is impossible to look a child in the eye and promise a wonderful Christmas morning with lots of gifts for them under the tree. It is, however, possible to help them understand the gift of giving. At RHS we…
“I began working with a student from the first day of school at Richmond High School. I knew he was going to be a challenge from the very first interaction. He was likable and I shared many interests with him, so we got along well. However, I could tell he was very defiant when it…
Moriah is smart, hardworking, and stays far from trouble. She gets good grades and comes to school every day. For the last couple of years Moriah has been a frequent guest in our CIS alternative lunch room. Richmond High School students who do not want to eat in our large school cafeteria are welcome in…
“I was contacted by a site coordinator about a family being homeless in August. I then reached out to the family and met them at a campground, where they had been living in a tent for the last two weeks. The family consists of 2 middle school children, mom, and dad. After speaking with the…
Thanks to the generous donations from LifeSpring Church, CIS Wayne County was able to provide Thanksgiving meals to 171 Wayne County families! Here’s a story showing the impact these boxes have on our families: “One of my families was overly excited to receive a Thanksgiving box and voucher. The mother works extremely hard to take…
“The month of December was full of fun, laughter, and tears. This month was very eye opening to me. The holidays are hard for everyone, but are a little harder some. This month I got a chance to go out and deliver food boxes and Christmas gifts for thirteen families (29 children) that needed a…