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In Schools of Western Nevada

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A Brighter Future
Equitable Education
Our Unique Model

We are here to support students in Reno, Sparks and Sun Valley, all throughout Western Nevada.  Our mission is simple: surround students with a community of support inside our schools. Our site coordinators work to create an equitable path to education by breaking through barriers and doing whatever it takes for our students.

By serving more than 10,000 students across 20 schools and counting, we’re empowering students to stay in school and unlocking their potential for a brighter future.

Communities in Schools
Serving Students in Western Nevada
8,963
Western Nevada Students Served
2022-2023 School Year Data
100%
Of students were promoted to the next grade level
2022-2023 School Year Data
95%
of our Western NV seniors graduated or received GED
2021-22 Results
What’s Happening
CIS Nevada Events
Join Us
WNV Benefit Concert taking place April 18 2025
Benefit Concert
April 18, 2025
Angel Tree 2024
November 12, 2024 — December 11, 2024
Resource Room Visit – Hug High School
November 21, 2024
Partnerships
Relationships are crucial to our work. Let’s partner to make a difference.
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See how we are #AllinforKids everyday.
Support We Offer
See the type of student support we offer beyond school supplies.
Western Nevada
Schools We’re In

CIS of Nevada is proud to be in 20 Title I schools in Reno/Sparks and the surrounding community, serving the Washoe County School District. Our site coordinators work to connect students and their families to critical educational and community-based resources inside each school. Meet our site coordinators and the schools we’re in.

  • Anderson Elementary School
    Washoe County
  • Booth Elementary School
    Washoe County
  • Desert Heights Elementary School
    Washoe County
  • Desert Skies Middle School
    Washoe County
  • Duncan Elementary School
    Washoe County
  • Hug High School
    Washoe County
  • Innovations High School
    Washoe County
  • Juniper Elementary School
    Washoe County
  • Mathews Elementary School
    Washoe County
  • Natchez Elementary School
    Washoe County
  • Palmer Elementary School
    Washoe County
  • Sparks High School
    Washoe County
  • Sparks Middle School
    Washoe County
  • Traner Middle School
    Washoe County
  • Vaughn Middle School
    Washoe County
  • Veterans Memorial Elementary School
    Washoe County
CIS WNV Hug High School Kendra and Site Coordinator
Site Coordinators Making a Difference

Our site coordinators share what they love most about helping our students build a better path to their future.

When one of my 3rd graders started working with CIS, he was struggling. At the start of school, his attendance was 42%. After meeting regularly and working to build trust and rapport, he started to open up. He was smiling and talkative, more engaged in class and in high spirits every day. This is when his attendance jumped to 74%.

Site Coordinator, Ms. Allin
Positive Impact
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Our Western Partners

Site Coordinator Whitney Cole and Western High School Academy Students IMG_9859_1500x
We’re All In

Help us empower more students in Washoe County

Make a Contribution

Meet our Western NV Staff & Board

Reno and Sparks

Western Nevada Team

Meet our Western Nevada team who is All In For Kids — so much so, that they named their gala after this slogan! Serving 20 schools in Washoe County, this team of visionaries are making an impact for our students and community.

Site Coordinators
Our Western Nevada Council

Advisory Council

Meet our Western Nevada Advisory Council members who provide critical support to our mission. This diverse group of professionals understand and support CIS in our community through leadership, advocacy and philanthropy.

  • Allen Archie
  • Annie Zucker
  • Becky Petring
  • Bill Kolton
  • Blakely Hume
  • Dr. Kristen McNeill
  • Erin Wootan
    Reno, NV
  • Gerardina Rodriguez
  • Jenny Yeager
  • Jodi Stephens
  • Katie Weir
  • Kitty Bergin
  • Megan Waugh
  • Melissa Uhrich
  • Tom Warley
  • Victor Carella