Community partnerships are the heart of the Community Partnership Schools model™ , driving powerful, lasting change that empowers students to succeed in school and beyond.
Pictured above from left to right: Benjamin Ulsch, Keystone Heights; Carianna Nelson, Jones High School; Tyler Davies, Orange Park High School; Zavier Avera, Jones High School; Christina Walker, Jefferson County K-12; Jordyn Jerry, Jones High; Caleb Moncreif, Keystone Heights High School, and Dehlice Ruggio, Evans High School.
As we advance the Children’s Home Society of Florida mission, we celebrate seven outstanding Community Partnership School graduates who received scholarships awarded by the Children’s Home Society of Florida foundation! Through the Virginia Morey Rell Memorial Scholarship, CHS remains committed to these youth and their success as they realize their full potential.
These scholarships were made possible by the Virginia Morey Rell Memorial Scholarship Fund, a named endowment with the CHS Foundation. If you’d like to contribute to this fund, please visit chsfl.org/donate and enter “Virginia Morey Rell Scholarship Fund” in the comments section.
Humana Healthy Horizons Sponsorship Boosts School Food Pantries
Thanks to a generous $24,000 donation from Humana Healthy Horizons, more children and families will have access to healthy food through expanded food pantries at four Community Partnership Schools: Campbell Middle, The Webster School, Manatee Elementary, and Daughtrey Elementary. This vital support helps to ensure families have the resources they need to thrive.
With increased access to nutritious food, students have more opportunities to focus on learning and families can breathe a little easier, knowing they have one less worry.
We are excited to see the positive impact this support will make in the lives of students and their families!
Jefferson County Schools Proudly Earns a ‘B’ Grade
Community Partnership School Ribbon Cutting with core partners. (Florida State University, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, North Florida College, Jefferson County Department of Health, Jefferson County Schools, and Children’s Home Society of Florida)
Jefferson County Schools, home to only one school—Jefferson County K-12, A Community Partnership School—proudly earned a ‘B’ grade from the Florida Department of Education for the 2023-2024 school year.
This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of the school’s faculty, staff, and partners in addressing the unique needs of their students and families. By providing a range of services that go beyond the classroom—such as health and wellness supports, academic enrichment programs, and parental support—Jefferson County K-12 has removed barriers to education allowing students to focus on their studies.
As Florida’s only K-12 Community Partnership School, Jefferson County K-12 serves over 700 students each year. The school’s unique structure allows for consistency in both education and support, ensuring students have a stable, nurturing environment throughout their academic journey.
Director Lori Livingston credits the school’s success to strong partnerships within the community, which have helped maximize resources and build lasting relationships with students and families.
Read more about the school’s success here.
Generous Donation Provides Comfort to Students and Families at Campbell Middle School
Ashley Furniture in collaboration with Hope to Dream provided a generous donation of 50 beds to Campbell Middle School, A Community Partnership School in Daytona Beach. This incredible support included 50 twin-sized mattresses, bedframes, comforters, and twin-sized sheets, aimed at addressing the ongoing needs of families still recovering from the impact of Hurricane Ian in 2022.
“At Children’s Home Society of Florida, every child deserves a safe and nurturing environment, and having a comfortable bed is a fundamental part of that,” said Christopher Rushing, Director of Community Partnership of Children’s Home Society of Florida. “Thanks to this donation from Ashley and Hope to Dream, we can ensure that 50 children will have a restful night’s sleep, which is essential for their health and well-being. We are incredibly grateful for this support.”
Read more about Ashley Furniture and Hope to Dream here.
Back-to-School Events Prepare Students for Success
A Successful Kickoff at Miami Southridge Senior High School!
New student orientation at Miami Southridge Senior High School was a tremendous success! More than 1,000 incoming students and their families received essential school supplies, bags of food, and backpacks—ensuring students are well-prepared and supported so they can thrive both in and out of the classroom.
Parker Elementary Sails into a New School Year!
Parker Elementary School transformed into a one-stop shop for back-to-school needs during its third annual SHIP (Sharing Hope in Partnership) Day. The event featured 19 community vendors offering free medical, dental, and vision screenings, school physicals, and counseling services. This comprehensive event provided families with essential services and resources to prepare for the school year ahead.
CHS recognizes the core partners that make our featured Community Partnership Schools possible: Campbell Middle School: Daytona State College, Hallifax Health, and Volusia County Schools; Daughtrey Elementary: Manatee County Rural Health Services, the School District of Manatee County and the University of South Florida; Jefferson County K-12: Florida A&M University, Florida Department of Health – Jefferson County, Florida State University, Jefferson County School District and North Florida College; Manatee Elementary: Manatee County Rural Health Services, the School District of Manatee County and the University of South Florida; Miami Southridge Sr. High School: Community Health of South Florida, Inc, Florida International University and Miami-Dade County Public Schools; Parker Elementary: Bay District Schools, Gulf Coast State College, and PanCare Health of Florida; and The Webster School: St. Johns County School District, Flagler Hospital, and St. Johns River State College.
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CHS is a founding partner of the Community Partnership Schools™ model, along with Orange County Public Schools and the University of Central Florida. CHS is also a strategic partner with UCF and a core partner of the following Community Partnership Schools: Arthur Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts, Bellview Middle School, C.A. Weis Elementary School, Caribbean K-8, Daughtrey Elementary, Dodgertown Elementary School, Eccleston Elementary School, Edward H. White High School, Endeavour Elementary School, Evans High School, Homestead Middle School, Howard W. Bishop Middle School, Jefferson K-12, JFK Middle School, Jones High School, Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High School, Lake Worth High School, Manatee Elementary School, Miami Southridge Sr. High School, Mort Elementary School, OCPS Academic Center for Excellence, Orange Park High School, Parker Elementary, Pine Forest High School, Rutherford Middle and High School, Sabal Palm Elementary School, South Woods Elementary School, The Webster School, and Wilkinson Jr. High School.
See ALL the good CHS is doing to reshape the future for kids and read more inspirational stories here.
