RPS Community Schools Logo

  What is a Community School?

A community school is both a place and set of collective partnerships between Rochester Public Schools, United Way of Olmsted County, the individual school site, and other community resources. Its integrated focus on academics, health, social services, youth and community development, and community engagement leads to improved student learning, stronger families, and healthier communities. A full-service community school has components engaging instructions, expanded learning opportunities; college, career, and citizenship; health and social support; community engagement; early childhood development; family engagement; and youth development.

Lida Casper

Lida Casper

Coordinator of Community Partnerships
Office of Community Education and Community Partnerships
Email Lida Casper

Meet Our Team

Julie McLaren

Gage Elementary School

Julie McClaren

Lisa Becker

Riverside Elementary School

Lisa Becker

Erin Vasquez

John Marshall High School

Erin Vasquez

Jasmine Bissell

Phoenix Academy

Jasmine Bissell

Eric McRae

John Adams Middle School

Eric McRae