A community school is both a place and a set of partnerships between the school and other community resources. Using public schools as hubs, community schools bring together many partners to offer a range of support and opportunities to children, youth and families. The integrated focus on academics, health and social services, youth and community development, and community engagement, leads to improved student learning, stronger families and healthier communities.

Started in 2014, the Greenvale Park Community School provides free, out-of-school time programming for students and families. Breakfast Buddies eat breakfast with Greenvale Park students once a week, talking with them about their upcoming day, playing games or helping with homework. The Greenvale Park PLUS program and other clubs are hosted after school for students, and on Tuesday and Thursday nights we host activities for the whole family.