Community Schools

We empower neighborhoods by creating a place where everyone belongs, works together and has the resources they need to thrive.

A thriving community is where families, schools and neighborhoods work together to strengthen student learning and healthy development.

What is a Community School?

Community Schools are public schools that provide services to help students, educators, families and neighborhoods thrive.  

Community Schools are intentionally located within the most marginalized areas of Knox County to serve those with the largest need where it matters most.  

How does it work?

Community Schools is based on the belief that academic performance is affected by what happens outside the classroom. United Way of Greater Knoxville strives to remove these obstacles with the help of its network of 393 partnerships.

Community Schools address four pillars:  

  • Shared Collaborative Leadership and Practice
  • Expanded Enriched Learning and Opportunities 
  • Active Family and Community Engagement 
  • Integrated Systems of Support

Community Schools Sites

Community Schools transforms a school into a space where educators, local community members, children and families unite to build a brighter future. With 16 schools and over 6,400 students served in 2023-2024, together, we are building bridges and empowering communities.

Beaumont Magnet Academy
Belle Morris Elementary
Christenberry Elementary
Dogwood Elementary
Green Magnet Academy
Lonsdale Elementary
Maynard Elementary
New Hopewell Elementary 
Norwood Elementary
Pond Gap Elementary
Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy
South Knoxville Elementary
Spring Hill Elementary
Vine Middle Magnet
West View Elementary
Whittle Springs Middle

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Impact Stories

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United Way of Greater Knoxville (UWGK) and The University of Tennessee Medical Center (UTMC) came together to host the first-ever[...]
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United Way of Greater Knoxville (UWGK) partnered with Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church, Knox County Parks and Recreation, the Knox County[...]
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United Way of Greater Knoxville (UWGK) celebrated the supporters that make Community Schools possible with a Thank You Breakfast.[...]

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