Community Schools
Our Mission
The OUSD Community Schools mission is to improve student outcomes by providing students and families with integrated supports, enriched learning experiences, engagement in community partnerships, and shared decision making.
“[An equity] strategy for organizing the resources of the school and community around student success…”
Video titled Introduction to OUSD Community Schools
Video titled Community Schools Impact Overview
Community Schools transform our schools into student- and family-centered hubs that deliver a ‘whole child educational experience.’
Meet Ms. Chantel Rothenburger
After earning my Bachelor’s Degree in Human Development from California State University, Long Beach, I geared my professional experience to explore every avenue within the human service field. Early in my career, I worked at Long Beach Unified School District, where I provided recreational services. Additionally, I explored opportunities through the nonprofit sector-notably establishing a youth development program at a temporary crisis shelter for teens. For professional growth, I pursued my license towards becoming a Certified Child Life Specialist where I worked with hospitalized and hospice families providing assessments, interventions, and facilitating groups all aimed at socio-emotional support and education. I have a passion for supporting families and utilizing strength-based approaches whenever possible.
I love spending time with my family and friends whenever I can. I focus on establishing memories that I can treasure for a lifetime. Fun Fact: I am a Southern California native and have gone to the same elementary, middle and high schools as my grandmother and mother. My hope is to continue to build family engagement, and find areas to expand enriched learning opportunities for the students at Mission Elementary. Please feel free to contact me for any needs, I am happy to always be available.
Contact Me:
Phone: (760) 966-8752 EXT 8752
Community Connections
Community School Leadership Team
Quarterly Meetings 5:00-6:00 p.m. (September, December, March, and May)
Work Group Meetings 3:15-4:15 p.m. (October, February, and April)
Held in Room 24
Services and Support
Supporting the Whole Child
Community schools are designed to support the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally—to help every student succeed in school and in life. In OUSD, our community schools provide a range of on-site services and supports that remove barriers to learning and ensure students have what they need to thrive.
Student Support
Mental and physical health services support student success:
- Dental Care
- Vision Care (Screening, Eye Exams, Glasses)
- Medical Care
- On-site Mental Health Services
- Food Resources
- Farmers Market / Mercadito
Family & Community Engagement
Schools serve as neighborhood hubs with opportunities for families to engage:
- Resource Fairs
- Family Events
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Family Workshops and Presentations
Shared Decision Making
Partnerships built on trust, learning, and shared responsibility:
- Community School Leadership Teams
- Wellness Centers
- Community Events
Expanded Learning
Real-world learning and enrichment during after-school, weekend, and summer programs:
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Choir Club
- Steel Drums Club
- Skateboarding Club
- Recess and Lunch Sports
- Outdoor Activities
- Youth Leadership and Empowerment
Community Schools in the News
![Empowerment Through Our Schools]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1752530399/osideus/czp3dawmgb2fr9nl0l0x/InformadorMagazine.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1752530399/osideus/czp3dawmgb2fr9nl0l0x/InformadorMagazine.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1752530399/osideus/czp3dawmgb2fr9nl0l0x/InformadorMagazine.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1752530399/osideus/czp3dawmgb2fr9nl0l0x/InformadorMagazine.png","width":1080}])
At OUSD, our School Community Liaisons play a vital role in connecting families with the services and support they need. From resources to relationships, they help empower students and families every step of the way.
📰 Read more in the latest issue of North County Informador Magazine Here.
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Rep. Mike Levin and USDA Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small recently visited Mission Elementary School to highlight the launch of the new Summer EBT program—an initiative aimed at ensuring low-income students have access to nutritious food when school is out. Oceanside Unified is proud to be part of the conversation around supporting the whole child, year-round.
![Oceanside Unified Tackles Chronic Absenteeism with Community Outreach]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1752078855/osideus/pqlmjc4dqwnwav70l1fh/CommunitySchoolsImageNews2023.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1752078855/osideus/pqlmjc4dqwnwav70l1fh/CommunitySchoolsImageNews2023.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1752078855/osideus/pqlmjc4dqwnwav70l1fh/CommunitySchoolsImageNews2023.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1752078855/osideus/pqlmjc4dqwnwav70l1fh/CommunitySchoolsImageNews2023.png","width":1080}])
Oceanside Unified’s attendance team is stepping up efforts to support families and reduce chronic absenteeism by making home visits, phone calls, and providing needed resources to help students get back in school. Read the full story here.
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Oceanside Unified staff are hitting the streets—knocking on doors and connecting directly with families—to improve student attendance and ensure every child has what they need to succeed. Watch the full story here.
![Four Oceanside Schools Named Community Schools]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1752079362/osideus/ca4dopfhsugmbiwuwv8v/CommunitySchoolsImage.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1752079362/osideus/ca4dopfhsugmbiwuwv8v/CommunitySchoolsImage.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1752079362/osideus/ca4dopfhsugmbiwuwv8v/CommunitySchoolsImage.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1752079362/osideus/ca4dopfhsugmbiwuwv8v/CommunitySchoolsImage.png","width":1080}])
Mission, Libby, and Laurel Elementary Schools, along with Jefferson Middle School, have officially become community schools—creating stronger partnerships to support students and families. Read the story here.
![Oceanside Launches Community Schools Initiative to Break Barriers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1752078509/osideus/a9wu9scirxuxj6foimen/CommunitySchoolsImageNews.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1752078509/osideus/a9wu9scirxuxj6foimen/CommunitySchoolsImageNews.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1752078509/osideus/a9wu9scirxuxj6foimen/CommunitySchoolsImageNews.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1752078509/osideus/a9wu9scirxuxj6foimen/CommunitySchoolsImageNews.png","width":1080}])
Through a new district initiative, Mission, Libby, and Laurel Elementary Schools, along with Jefferson Middle School, have become community schools—focused on removing obstacles to learning and deepening school-community partnerships. Read the story here.
Contact Us – Community School Coordinators
Rosana Martinez
Lead Community School Coordinator
Student Supports ESS
Student Supports ESS
760.966.7842 ext. 7842
Chantel Rothenburger
Coordinator, Mission Elementary School
760.966.8749
Annual Reports
Each year, our community schools review and reflect on their progress toward supporting the whole child. Our Annual Progress Reports and Impact Reports highlight student achievements, identify opportunities for growth, and showcase how our community school model is transforming student success across Oceanside Unified.
Implementation Plans
Working on updating the most recent implementation plans: