WE BELIEVE that every child needs and deserves:

  • A one-on-one relationship with a caring adult.
  • A safe place to learn and grow.
  • A healthy start and a healthy future.
  • A marketable skill to use upon graduation.
  • A chance to give back to peers and community.

"Making a Difference in the Classroom"

 I had a student move into the district last year as a fourth grader.  In our school, all cards were stacked against him because our math program is difficult, he was the new kid, , and he was a foster child.  He really struggled last year, but started coming to homework heroes and began improving by leaps and bounds....

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"Making a Difference at Home"

Christmas is all about giving and at times some families have a difficult time providing for their families.  As always, the Shallowater community (family) pulled together and helped these families in need during the holidays.  Several members of the Baptist Church, Community and school organizations adopted several CIS students and their families for the Christmas Holidays with either a food basket and...

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