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Local educators urge residents to volunteer with Communities in Schools North Texas
Summary
Lewisville ISD Superintendent Lori Rapp and CIS North Texas CEO Tasha Moore urged residents to mentor students and support after-school programs, emphasizing that volunteering is simple — "All you have to do is show up."
At a brief presentation, Lori Rapp, superintendent of Lewisville ISD and a board member with Communities in Schools North Texas, and Tasha Moore, CIS North Texas’s chief executive officer, appealed for volunteers to serve as mentors in schools and after-school programs.
Rapp sought to lower barriers for would-be volunteers: "All you have to do is show up," she said, advising prospective mentors simply to ask students how school is going. Moore added that volunteers help provide tutoring, snacks and hot dinners, transportation home, and other supports that let students focus on schoolwork and family stability.
The presenters described several volunteer roles, including one-on-one mentors and after-school site support. Moore framed volunteering as a straightforward way for community members to contribute to long-term gains: better retention, successful promotions and stronger communities. No formal sign-up details or deadlines were provided during the remarks; those interested were directed to contact the organization directly.
