Communities in Schools - South Plains

09/04/2026

September is Attendance Awareness Month, but attendance is about more than a number on a report.

Every day in school gives students another opportunity to learn, build relationships and keep moving toward what's next. When something outside the classroom makes showing up harder, our Site Coordinators are already inside schools, ready to listen, understand what's getting in the way and connect students and families with support! 📚✨

08/28/2026

New research from Harvard and Cornell confirms what we see every day: consistent, personalized support can make a lasting difference in a student’s life.

Monthly donors help make that support possible. Your ongoing gift helps CIS Site Coordinators show up for students across the South Plains with caring relationships, essential resources and individualized support throughout the school year.

Become a monthly donor and invest in support proven to help students succeed, month after month. 💛https://cissouthplains.org/donate/

08/27/2026

At Lubbock-Cooper Liberty High School, Site Coordinator Lupita Ramirez is helping create a place where students feel welcomed, connected, and supported. We’re so grateful for the difference she’s making for her students! 💙

08/26/2026

A new year of CIS CYD groups is underway! 🎉

Students are already building connections, growing together and creating a positive impact across their campus. We’re excited to see all they accomplish this year!

A special thank-you to the YWCA of Lubbock for providing backpacks and helping our students begin the year feeling prepared and supported. 🎒💙

08/25/2026

We’re so excited to announce our partnership with the South Plains Food Bank to help stock campus pantries with nutritious food and snacks throughout the school year, providing additional support for students and their families! 🍎✨

Partnerships like this are what make our work possible. By bringing community resources directly into schools, we can help students get what they need to focus on learning, growing, and reaching their potential.

08/24/2026

It's time for a Back-to-School SONIC Giveaway! 🥤🍎

Thanks to our friends at The Warren Group, we're giving TWO deserving educators a $50 SONIC gift card to help make the start of the school year a little sweeter! 😆📚

To enter:
✨ Nominate/tag a teacher, paraprofessional, or principal in the comments & include their school
✨ Make sure you're following us on Facebook (Communities In Schools - South Plains) & Instagram ()

One teacher or paraprofessional AND one principal will be chosen at random and announced Tuesday, September 1st! 🎉

Tag someone who deserves a little back-to-school treat!

08/24/2026

08/22/2026

The path to student success begins with having the essentials. Whether it’s school supplies, hygiene products, backpacks, or classroom necessities, every item helps students arrive on day one ready to focus, learn, and grow.

The H-E-B Back-to-School Supply Drive is happening through August 25th, giving you an opportunity to support students and families in your community. Every dollar donated helps ensure young people have the resources they need for a strong start to the school year.

A special thank you to H-E-B for standing with students across The South Plains and helping create brighter futures through education.

08/19/2026

A new school year is in full swing, and every student deserves to walk into the classroom prepared and confident. From school supplies and backpacks to everyday essentials, your support helps us remove barriers and create opportunities for students to thrive.

You can make a difference through the H-E-B Back-to-School Supply Drive. Every contribution helps provide local students with the resources they need to succeed.

Thank you to H-E-B for investing in students, and supporting families in the South Plains!

08/18/2026

Congratulations, Kim! This recognition is so well deserved, and we are incredibly proud to have you on our team! 🎉💚💙

Here's what they said! ➡️

From her nominator Cynthia Berlanga: “Ms. Kim is the true definition of a Community Hero. In her role as the Community in Schools Coordinator at Honey Elementary, she brings joy, compassion, and hope to every family she encounters. Her beautiful smile and positive spirit are contagious, but it is her heart for people that truly sets her apart.

Ms. Kim goes far beyond the walls of the classroom to make sure students and their families feel supported, valued, and cared for. Whether she is organizing snack bags for families, building meaningful relationships with parents and students, connecting families with resources, or making sure children experience the magic of Christmas when their families may be struggling, Ms. Kim consistently finds ways to show up for her community.
What makes Ms. Kim so special is the way she meets every family exactly where they are. With love, kindness, compassion, and absolutely no judgment, she creates a safe space where families can ask for help without fear or embarrassment. She reminds people that they matter and that they are not alone.

Her work may not always make the headlines, but the impact she makes is felt every single day. She is the person who notices when someone needs a little extra support, the person who finds a way to help, and the person who brings a little more light into the lives of the families she serves.

Ms. Kim doesn’t simply coordinate community resources, she builds community. She strengthens families, encourages students, supports staff, and inspires everyone around her through her generosity and genuine love for others.

For all of these reasons and so many more, Ms. Kim Trevino-Herrera is the ultimate Community Hero. Honey Elementary and the families she serves are incredibly fortunate to have someone who gives so much of herself to make a difference."

💙🎉🤩 Congratulations to Kim Trevino-Herrera, our Community Hero winner! 💙🎉🤩

To learn more about Kim and what makes her a Community Hero, check out the comment section below!