SUN Community Schools

SUN Community Schools are a collaboration between Multnomah County Department of School, Portland Parks & Recreation, and Centennial, Reynolds, Parkrose, David Douglas, Gresham-Barlow, and Portland Public School Districts. Currently, there are 58 SUN Community Schools, eleven of which are operated by PP&R. Critical components of the program include education, social services, multicultural and cultural arts, recreation and leisure services, health services, and citizen involvement.

• Improve student achievement, attendance, behavior, and other skills for healthy development and academic success.
• Increase parent and family involvement.
• Increase community and business involvement.
• Improve collaboration among school districts, government, community-based agencies.
• Improve use of public facilities and services.