SUN Community Schools

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SUN Community Schools in Multnomah County are full-service neighborhood hubs where the school and partners from across the community come together to make sure kids and families have what they need to be successful - in school and in life. SUN Community Schools mobilize and strategically organize community resources to provide:

  • Strong core instructional program
  • Educational support and skill devleopment for youth and adults
  • Enrichment and recreation activities
  • Family involvement and support
  • Social, health and mental health resources
  • Family and community events

At SUN Community Schools, the collective efforts of youth, parents, businesses, faith communities, libraries, and community organizations create a network of supports that ensure academic success, family self-sufficiency, and economic prosperity. SUN Community Schools are open to all ages, preschool to seniors, with a focus on students in the immediate school community.

SUN Community Schools are the school-based service delivery sites for the SUN Service System, a broader system of community-based care and support for children and their families. There are currently 64 SUN Community Schools in 6 school districts across Multnomah County. This includes 24 elementary, 15 middle, 18 K-8, and 7 high schools. 

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For SUN Community Schools

Tools, templates and resources for SUN Community School administrators, including principals, SUN Community School Site Managers and nonprofit lead agencies.
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How It Works
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Key Components The community school model has three broad goals:
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History

SUN Community Schools was founded in 1999 by the City of Portland, Oregon and Multnomah County, Oregon as a partnership of the city, county, state, and local school districts. It became part of the broader SUN Service System...
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SUN Recognition

Awards National Community Schools Award for Excellence-2007 Community Schools National Award for Excellence- George Middle School, Portland Coalition for Community Schools Partner of the Year, Outstanding Community/School...
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Results
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In 2008-09, the 58 SUN Community Schools in operation served: 14,733 children and youth in ongoing enrolled classes and activities 3,091 adults in adult education, skill-building and school-related classes 81,826 people...
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Technical Assistance
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SUN Community Schools is able to provide technical assistance to organizations such as cities, counties, school districts, state departments of education, state departments of human services and community non-profits. SUN...
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