Lindhurst High School staff and community partners celebrate the launch of the new Community School Van on Feb. 2, a grant-funded initiative designed to remove transportation barriers and strengthen access to resources for students and families. Photo Courtesy of Lindhurst High School

OLIVEHURST, CA (MPG) - Lindhurst High School unveiled a new Community School Van on Feb. 2, funded through a California Community Schools Partnership Program grant to expand student access to services and activities.

School officials said the van will provide safe and reliable transportation for students and families, helping remove barriers to participation. The vehicle will support access to academic assistance, health and social services, family engagement opportunities and expanded learning programs.

The van is part of the school’s Community Schools Grant and aligns with the California Community Schools Framework, which focuses on addressing student needs through coordinated school and community support.

Lindhurst leaders said the transportation initiative aims to ensure that access to programs and services is not limited by mobility challenges. The van will also help connect families with school-based resources and support student preparation for college, careers and life after graduation.

School staff credited district leadership and project partners for bringing the effort forward, including Luis Martínez, Lindhurst Community Schools coordinator, and Stephanie McKenzie, California Community Schools Partnership Program grant data and community services manager, along with the Marysville Joint Unified School District.

Officials said they expect the van to strengthen connections across the Lindhurst school community.