Community Schools

What is a Community School?

A community school is more than just a place where students go to learn. It is a hub of resources and support that serves not only the academic needs of students but also their social, emotional, and physical well-being. Community schools are designed to integrate a wide range of services and supports, including health and social services, to ensure that every student is equipped to succeed. The goal is to create a school environment that is collaborative, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of the community it serves. 

How did we become a Community School?

Your Voice Matters

As we embarked on this important journey, our plans needed to reflect the needs and aspirations of our entire community. This was a collective effort, and participation was required to make it successful.  For the 2024-2025 school year, our primary focus was on preparing to obtain the California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP) grant. This grant was essential for us to implement community schools across our district during the 2025-2026 school year. However, in order to move forward, each potential community school site needed to submit a comprehensive application to secure this funding.

How do we grow as a Community School?

When we began this journey in 2024, it was vital that our plans reflect the needs and aspirations of our entire community. This is a collective effort, and we need your continued participation to make it successful.  As we move into year 2 of the California Community Schools Partnership Program grant with the other 11 SUHSD schools, we need continued community input through the surveys on this page. This grant will continue to be essential for us to implement the community schools strategy across our district during the 2026-2030 school years.