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Community School

The Northfield Public Schools Community School provides free, out-of-school-time programming for students and families at Bridgewater, Greenvale Park and Spring Creek Elementary schools.

Please see registration links for each school below.

What is a community school?

Using public schools as hubs, community schools bring together many partners to offer a range of support and opportunities to children, youth and families. A full-service community school is both a school and a community resource, with an integrated focus on academics, health, social services, youth development and community engagement. This leads to a better learning environment for all students, stronger families and a healthier community.

Each community school is responsive to the needs, opportunities and resources of the individual school, but a community school is based on several key components.

Community School Key Components

  • Out-of-school-time programming
  • Expanded health resources/services
  • Youth development programs
  • Adult programming
  • Family resources
  • Early childhood programming
  • Social service connections

Please Note: This is a Minnesota Department of Education program in which student must meet (Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.68, Subdivision 2) criteria as well as the following:
(1) able to follow verbal instructions and directions provided by Community School staff and supervisors,
(2) able to work independently without disturbing others when assigned individual tasks,
(3) able to safely and successfully transition from one activity to another, and from one location to another with minimal adult supervision and;
(4) refrain from hitting, kicking, biting, and other forms of physical aggression toward other students and staff.

The Greenvale Park Elementary Community School Report can be found here.

Bridgewater Community School

Bridgewater Programming Schedule:

Registration is now open for Community School for the 2024-2025 school year. Community School will run from September 30, 2024 – May 15, 2025.

Register early as space is limited!

Bridgewater Community School Registration

For more information, contact Megan Zwolenski.

Greenvale Park Community School

Greenvale Park Programming Schedule:

Registration is now open for Community School for the 2024-2025 school year. Community School will run from September 30, 2024 – May 15, 2025.

Register early as space is limited!

Greenvale Park Community School Registration

For more information, contact Megan Zwolenski.

The Greenvale Park Community School Report can be found here.

Spring Creek Community School

Spring Creek Programming Schedule:

Registration is now open for Community School for the 2024-2025 school year. Community School will run from September 30, 2024 – May 15, 2025.

Register early as space is limited!

Spring Creek Community School Registration

For more information, contact Megan Zwolenski.

Get Involved

There are three ways to get involved with the Community School.

Participate

Like the Community School Facebook page for updates on activities and events for students, adults and families.

Volunteer

Lead a club of kids, adults or families in an activity. Or help with childcare, recreation, tutoring, mentoring and more!

Join Our Staff

Check out the district’s Human Resources page for postings of afternoon and evening positions.

What's Going On

Browse our calendar of upcoming activities for opportunities that might interest you.