Community Schools

Northside Neighborhood House operates a network of 10 Community Schools that provide wraparound support and high-quality afterschool programming. Through a focus on stability services, educational programming, and family empowerment, our coordinators work to meet the unique needs of students and families while expanding access to essential supports. Our partnership with Hamilton County Schools reflects a long-standing commitment to place-based solutions that promote student achievement, strengthen well-being, and build thriving school communities.

What is a Community School?

Community Schools Strategy

  • Reduces barriers to student and family wellbeing 
  • Integrates academics, health, and social services
  • Supports youth development and engagement 
  • Fosters local partnerships and community collaboration 
  • Emphasizes real-world learning and problem-solving 
  • Strengthens school, home, and community connections 

Sponsorship and Support

Help fund Care Closets, Family Dinners, or afterschool programs taking place within NNH Community Schools.

Click here for a current list of Community School sponsorship opportunities or email jstripling@nnhouse.org.

Community School Key Practices

Each of our Community Schools follows 6 key practices to help address academic barriers to success. These aim to reduce achievement gaps for under resourced areas in a school system.

Integrated Systems of Support

Enhanced Learning Opportunities

Powerful student and family engagment

Collaborative leadership, shared power, and voice

Rigorous community-connected classroom instruction

Personalized culture of belonging, safety, and care

Our Community Schools

Red Bank

Hixson

Soddy Daisy

Sale Creek

Get Connected

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