News & Highlights
Building the Future Together in Glenn County
There are moments when you realize something bigger is happening than a single program, grant, or initiative.
Across Glenn County this year, community schools work increasingly felt less like separate efforts and more like the building of an ecosystem. Whether the conversation centered on literacy, workforce development, student wellness, multilingualism, or family engagement, one theme surfaced again and again:
We cannot do this work alone.
In an agricultural community like Glenn County, that idea feels familiar. Just as a healthy harvest depends on an entire ecosystem working together, student success grows when schools, families, community organizations, public agencies, employers, and higher education partners work toward a shared vision... click here to read more.
June 2026

A New Tradition is Born: OUSD Back to School Block Party Shatters Attendance Records and Sets the Stage for Student Success
On July 29, 2026, the Fairview Cafeteria was transformed into a high-energy "Carnival/Party" to host the first-ever Orland Unified School District (OUSD) Back to School Block Party. Dressed in the district’s signature blue and white, the venue pulsed with excitement. This inaugural event was a monumental achievement for our Community Schools department, shattering all expectations by drawing in over 800 attendees. More than just a gathering, it was a vibrant celebration of our students, ensuring they walked away prepared, confident, and ready for the 26/27 school year.... click here to read more.
August 2026

Braiding Initiatives for Better Schools in Lakeport Unified School District
Lakeport Unified School District is not only part of the CCSPP cohort 1 grant.... click here to read more.
June 2026

A Day Made Bright: Gridley Unified Celebrates Dia del Niño
What a community-organized celebration reveals about what school can look and feel like.
On April 30, 2026, families gathered at McKinley School in Gridley... click here to read more.
June 2026

The Perfect Site Visit to Fort Braff Unified School District
The site visit was March 6th, 2026, in Fort Bragg California ... click here to read more.
April 2026

Celebrating Our Community School Award Winner
We are proud to recognize this year’s Community Schools Award recipients... click here to read more.
April 2026

Bright Spots in Butte County |
October 2025

North Star Deep Roots Award Winner: Expect More Tehama |
September 2025

BrightLife Kids and Soluna
October 2024

Tulelake Is Ready For A Great School Year
August 2024






