Council of Intown Neighborhoods & Schools

About CINS

The Council of Intown Neighborhoods and Schools (CINS) is a nonprofit organization that supports Atlanta's Midtown cluster of schools through advocacy, education, and community engagement.  CINS has been enhancing opportunities available to its community since 1978.

The Midtown cluster encompasses a culturally and economically diverse population of more than 6,500 students. It includes Midtown High School, David T. Howard Middle School, five elementary schools (Hope-Hill, Mary Lin, Morningside, Springdale Park, and Virginia-Highland) and two K-8 charter schools (Centennial Academy and Kindezi Old Fourth Ward). 

Vision

Every student in our cluster achieves academic and social-emotional success through inclusive, transparent, and empowered school, family, and community engagement.

Mission

The Council of Intown Neighborhoods and Schools (CINS) empowers families, educators, and neighborhoods to create equitable, thriving school communities by fostering transparent communication, data-informed decisions, and collaborative engagement across the Atlanta Public Schools Midtown cluster.

Pillars

• Educate: Provide families and communities with accessible, data-driven information about our schools.

• Empower: Equip all stakeholders with tools and knowledge to pursue equitable, transformative educational opportunities.

• Engage: Foster open, transparent communication and active collaboration among families, schools, and the community.

Adopted: June 17, 2025