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Community Schools

Our Mission

The OUSD Community Schools mission is to improve student outcomes by providing students and families with integrated supports, enriched learning experiences, engagement in community partnerships, and shared decision making.

“[An equity] strategy for organizing the resources of the school and community around student success…”

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Video titled Community Schools Impact Overview

Community Schools transform our schools into student- and family-centered hubs that deliver a ‘whole child educational experience.’

Services and Support

Supporting the Whole Child

Community schools are designed to support the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally—to help every student succeed in school and in life. In OUSD, our community schools provide a range of on-site services and supports that remove barriers to learning and ensure students have what they need to thrive.

Student Support

Mental and physical health services support student success:

  • Dental Care
  • Vision Care (Screening, Eye Exams, Glasses)
  • Medical Care
  • On-site Mental Health Services
  • Food Resources
  • Farmers Market / Mercadito

Family & Community Engagement

Schools serve as neighborhood hubs with opportunities for families to engage:

  • Resource Fairs
  • Family Events
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Family Workshops and Presentations

Shared Decision Making

Partnerships built on trust, learning, and shared responsibility:

  • Community School Leadership Teams
  • Wellness Centers
  • Community Events

Expanded Learning

Real-world learning and enrichment during after-school, weekend, and summer programs:

  • Visual and Performing Arts
  • Choir Club
  • Steel Drums Club
  • Skateboarding Club
  • Recess and Lunch Sports
  • Outdoor Activities
  • Youth Leadership and Empowerment
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Community Schools in the News

four oceanside schools become community schools

Rep. Mike Levin and USDA Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small recently visited Mission Elementary School to highlight the launch of the new Summer EBT program—an initiative aimed at ensuring low-income students have access to nutritious food when school is out. Oceanside Unified is proud to be part of the conversation around supporting the whole child, year-round.

👉 See the story here.

 

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Contact Us – Community School Coordinators

Rosana Martinez
Lead Community School Coordinator
Student Supports ESS
760.966.7842 ext. 7842
Albert Sega
Coordinator, Laurel Elementary School
760.966.4225
Natalie Gibney
Coordinator, Libby Elementary
760.901.7053
Chantel Rothenburger
Coordinator, Mission Elementary School
760.966.8749
Alejandra Garcia
Coordinator, Pablo Tac School of the Arts
760.721.2305
CJ Malauulu Jr
Coordinator, César Chávez Middle School
760.966.4917
Jacqueline Martinez
Coordinator, Jefferson Middle School
760.966.4736
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Annual Reports

Each year, our community schools review and reflect on their progress toward supporting the whole child. Our Annual Progress Reports and Impact Reports highlight student achievements, identify opportunities for growth, and showcase how our community school model is transforming student success across Oceanside Unified.

Implementation Plans