The Community Partnership Schools program in Clay County is transforming the educational landscape by addressing the needs of the whole student. At Orange Park High, Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High, and Wilkinson Junior High, the mission extends far beyond the classroom to provide essential resources like food pantries, clothing closets, laundry facilities, and even on-site medical and mental health care. By removing these real-world barriers to learning, the program has fueled a dramatic rise in student attendance and academic performance, proving that when a community supports its families, students are truly empowered to succeed.
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