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Empowering Schools, Students, and Families with Expanded Learning Opportunities

In May 2024, the State Board approved over $1.3 billion in Community Schools Implementation grants to enhance student achievement, wellness, and family engagement. This initiative reinforces a holistic approach to education by integrating academics, health services, and social-emotional support—ensuring the whole child and whole family are served.

At HPA, we align with this mission by delivering sports and enrichment programs that strengthen community schools. Our goal? To ensure that students in rural and high-poverty areas receive engaging, high-quality learning experiences before, during, and after school, as well as on weekends and during the summer.

Why Sports & Enrichment Matter for Community Schools

While Community Schools (CS) funding does not directly support afterschool programs, it is instrumental in improving accessibility, coordination, and effectiveness of services offered through schools. Sports and enrichment activities play a crucial role in this model, providing students with:

✅ Safe and structured environments before and after school
✅ Opportunities for physical and social development
✅ A sense of belonging and engagement in learning
✅ Stronger family and community connections

By leveraging CS funding alongside Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELOP) and 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) grants, schools can maximize the impact of their expanded learning programs.

How HPA Supports Community Schools

HPA offers a variety of programs tailored to school districts, community schools, and educational partners, ensuring students receive holistic and engaging experiences throughout the year.

🏆 Lunchtime Support & Noon Leagues

We provide structured midday recess programs that promote active play, teamwork, and friendly competition. Noon Leagues encourage students to develop leadership skills, confidence, and social-emotional growth while staying physically active.

📅 Saturday Enrichment Programs

Expanding learning opportunities beyond the school week, our Saturday programs help schools engage students in sports, fitness, and enrichment activities that build skills, teamwork, and social connections.

⚽ Afterschool Sports & Enrichment

Through structured afterschool programs, students participate in engaging sports and recreational activities, promoting physical fitness, mental well-being, and academic success.

HPA’s Impact: Serving Fresno Unified’s Community Schools

HPA has proudly provided sports and enrichment programming to 16 Elementary Community Schools within the Fresno Unified School District (FUSD):

🏫 Ayer | Aspen Meadow | Aspen Valley | Cal WA | Columbia
🏫 Greenberg | Hamilton TK-8 | Heaton | Hidalgo | King
🏫 Lane | Norseman | Robinson | Rowell | Thomas | Williams

By partnering with HPA, schools have successfully enhanced student engagement, increased access to enrichment activities, and supported whole-child development.

Recommendations for Schools & Partners

For school districts looking to expand learning opportunities, we recommend:

✅ Maximizing CS Funding to support lunchtime leagues, Saturdays, and enrichment programs
✅ Applying a Community Schools Strategy to sustain after-school and expanded learning programs
✅ Leveraging ELOP, ASES, and 21st CCLC Grants to bring high-quality sports and enrichment programs into your school

Already running an afterschool program? Use your CS funding to expand into Recess & Lunch Support and Saturday programs with HPA!

Partner With HPA Today!

If your school or district wants to expand access to high-quality sports and enrichment programs, HPA is here to help! We are dedicated to creating engaging, inclusive, and impactful programs for students, families, and school communities.

Want to see how HPA can support your school or district?

Let’s work together to elevate student learning experiences and strengthen community schools through sports, enrichment, and engagement!