<![CDATA[Maintaining school community partnerships has become increasingly complex for faith based educational institutions amid rapid digital advancement. This study explores how the principal of Khadijah Islamic Boarding School sustains traditional practices while fostering effective school community partnerships in a modern context. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through in depth interviews, observations, and document analysis. The findings reveal that partnership development is anchored in religiously grounded activities, selective parental involvement, and the adaptive use of digital communication, particularly WhatsApp, to maintain accessibility and relational closeness. Rather than relying on extensive technological integration, the principal prioritizes trust based leadership, cultural alignment, and blended communication strategies that combine digital tools with face to face engagement. Challenges related to geographic distance and the limitations of digital communication highlight the importance of ethical judgment and contextual decision making in sustaining inclusive collaboration. This study contributes to school community partnership literature by proposing a contextual model of trust based collaboration in Islamic boarding schools, demonstrating that traditional practices and digital advancement can coexist through culturally responsive leadership.]]>
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