Due to ongoing safety and air quality concerns caused by the Border 2 Fire, Salt Creek, Enrique S. Camarena, Wolf Canyon, Olympic View, Liberty, Eastlake, Thurgood Marshall, and Arroyo Vista will be closed today, Friday, January 24, 2025.

We are pleased to share that the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) has met all standards set forth in the Local Indicators of the California School Dashboard, demonstrating our dedication to excellence in various key educational areas.

CVESD Board of Education Appoints Two Board Members

The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) launches this year’s annual Speech Contest for 4th, 5th, 6th, and middle school students. Students are encouraged to write, prepare, and deliver a speech that answers this year’s theme: A Letter to My Future Self.

The Chula Vista Elementary School District’s 2025-26 School Year Calendar is here! Students will start school for the upcoming school year on July 23, 2025, and the last day of school will be June 5, 2026.

Do you have a child who is ready to start transitional kindergarten or kindergarten in the next school year? The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) offers online enrollment starting February 12, 2025, to help families prepare for the upcoming 2025-26 school year.

Each year, school districts are required to develop and update their Local Control and Accountability Plan, also known as LCAP, which is a three-year plan that outlines the goals, actions, and expenditures aimed at improving student outcomes. The plan is meant to align with several key state priorities, including student achievement, school climate, parent involvement, and conditions for learning.

The Chula Vista Elementary School District is excited to announce a call for all student artists and storytellers to participate in their school’s Comics Corner, a new school website page that will be dedicated to student made comic strips!

Multiple Chula Vista Elementary School District schools have been ranked highly among the 2025 Best Elementary School rankings by U.S. News & World Report. The rankings include more than 79,000 public elementary and middle schools across the country.

At the December 16, 2024, CVESD board meeting, the Board of Education unanimously voted to move forward with an appointment process to fill its vacant seats, Seat 1 and Seat 5.

At the December 16, 2024, meeting, the Board of Education proudly welcomed its reelected trustees as they took the Oath of Office.

On December 14, the Chula Vista Elementary School District participated in the annual Chula Vista Starlight Parade. This year’s main float theme was Seas & Greetings, celebrating the sunny holidays Southern California is known for, and the Transportation Department transformed one of the school buses into a jolly Santa Claus.

The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) proudly recognizes its exceptional educators, staff, and team members honored at the 2024 Academia Awards Gala, hosted by BLU Lapis Media. The event, held on December 8, 2024, celebrated educational champions making a lasting impact in their school communities.

The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) is delighted to announce the winners of the 2024-25 annual Holiday Card Contest. Students who participated were able to showcase their talent and creativity by using various artistic mediums to create holiday card art.

The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) has been honored on the 2024 Educational Results Partnership (ERP) Honor Roll, a prestigious recognition for excellence in academic performance and improving outcomes for historically underserved student groups.

The County of Public Health along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is launching a survey called the Assessment of Chemical Exposures to help public health and emergency response leaders learn more about health concerns and impacts from sewage and pollution in the Tijuana River Valley.

This November 13th is World Kindness Day and in collaboration with The Kindness Club, the Chula Vista Elementary School District is celebrating all week long from November 9th-16th.

10 Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) school sites have been designated polling locations for the upcoming presidential election on November 5th, 2024.

Red Ribbon Week, observed annually, is the nation’s most extensive campaign promoting a drug-free and tobacco-free lifestyle.

The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) is thrilled to invite all students to participate in the 2024-25 Holiday Card Contest, starting November 1, 2024.

At CVESD, we deeply value the insights and needs of our school communities. As part of our commitment to listening and learning, we conduct two important surveys yearly. These are essential tools that help us gather valuable information to create a better learning environment for all students.

On November 5, 2024, Chula Vista residents will have the opportunity to vote on Bond Measure AA, a general obligation (GO) bond measure aimed at enhancing the educational infrastructure of the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD).

The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD), in collaboration with the Chula Vista Welfare Council, is organizing a district-wide canned food drive from October 21 through November 8.

This October, the Chula Vista Elementary School District proudly celebrates Filipino American History Month by recognizing the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Filipino Americans.

The Chula Vista Elementary School District is hosting an Attendance Competition to promote the importance of regular school attendance. In alignment with the district’s “2 is Too Many” attendance campaign, the contest seeks to highlight the critical impact that even just two days of missed school can have on a student’s educational success. Schools, classes as well as individual students can submit an entry for a chance to have their work featured on all CVESD social media platforms.

Ella B. Allen Elementary has been honored with the America’s Healthiest Schools award by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation in the Bolstering Physical Education and Activity category. This award celebrates the school’s commitment to creating a vibrant, healthy environment for its community.

Starting at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 4th, most of San Diego County, including Chula Vista and surrounding areas, will be experiencing a heat wave that is expected to last until 8 p.m. Friday, September 6th. To ensure the well-being of our students and staff, each school has protocols in place to keep students safe during the excessive heat, including modifying and/or relocating programs and breaks that involve strenuous activities, such as athletic clubs and recess. Students will also be encouraged to stay hydrated by taking extra water fountain breaks throughout the day.

September is Attendance Awareness Month, and the Chula Vista Elementary School District is committed to promoting the importance of regular attendance. Attendance isn't just about being present in the classroom; it’s about building a strong foundation for lifelong success.

On August 22, 2024, the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) celebrated a significant milestone with the grand ribbon cutting of the state-of-the-art Maxwell Transportation Center. Equipped with cutting-edge technology and innovative design, the new center will serve as the district’s hub for all transportation operations, including fleet maintenance, scheduling, and dispatch coordination.

The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) is committed to fostering a collaborative environment where families, staff, and the community work together to support every child’s success. Guided by the shared vision of collaboration among families, staff, and the community, the district is launching a five-year academic plan called Rigorous Learning for All. This initiative represents a district-wide commitment to continuous improvement, with a strong focus on equity, excellence, and measurable student growth.

The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) is excited to announce the launch of CVESD University, a dynamic new program designed to engage and empower parents and guardians in their child’s education. This initiative reflects the district’s commitment to fostering a collaborative educational environment where families are equipped with the necessary tools to support their children’s learning experiences.

The Chula Vista Elementary School District proudly recognizes Chula Vista Hills Elementary School's Parent Teacher Association (PTA) as a recipient of the 2023-25 National PTA School of Excellence designation. This award highlights the school’s commitment to building effective family-school partnerships that significantly enhance the well-being and educational experience of students.

The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) hosted its 3rd annual Community Expo at the district offices on Saturday, July 27th. Over 1,000 families attended, where they received free food and access to various resources and information and participated in many fun, hands-on activities.

The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) received a $2 million dollar grant from the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) to advance opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) for students. As part of this grant, the district expanded the Station Experiences with the opening of the Life Science Station.

The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) is delighted to welcome our students, staff, and families back to school on July 24 for the 2024-25 school year. In preparation for the start of the new school year, we have compiled important information for parents and guardians to review before school officially resumes.

Sonia Sotomayor Elementary School is set to open its doors to students, staff, and families on July 24, 2024, the first day of school for the 2024-25 school year. The Chula Vista Elementary School District celebrated a significant milestone on July 11, 2024, with the grand opening of its 50th school, commemorated through a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony.

The Chula Vista Elementary School District, alongside San Diego Unified School District, hosted a historic event to bring awareness to migrant education, binational students, and teacher exchange programs.

The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) has been recognized on the Educational Results Partnership (ERP) Honor Roll for the 2023-2024 school year. This national Campaign for Business and Education Excellence award acknowledges schools and districts that consistently demonstrate high achievement, especially in meeting and exceeding state standards in English Language Arts and Math.

The Chula Vista Elementary School District's (CVESD) community schools movement continues to grow. For the 2024-25 school year, three additional schools will join the Community School Program, bringing the total to five.

The Chula Vista Elementary School District is proud to announce the creation of a new meal program available this summer called the Seamless Summer Feeding Option (SSFO).

The Chula Vista Elementary School District is proud to recognize 23 sixth grade students selected by their teachers to receive the prestigious Student Appreciation Awards from the Optimist Club of Bonita.

The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) hosted a Back to Your Future Attendance Campaign, a district-wide student attendance competition from April 8 to May 28, 2024. Students automatically entered the drawing for special prizes by attending daily during this period.

Parents/guardians must submit their updated student information if they have a child re-enrolling with the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) for the 2024-25 school year. Starting May 28, 2024, parents/guardians of currently enrolled students will receive an email with a unique, personalized link to update their student details, such as emergency contacts and residency status. Families with multiple children will receive separate emails for each student. Please note that links are uniquely assigned and should not be shared with anyone.

Congratulations to Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) Principal Maria Canales, Ed.D., and Director of Expanded Learning Opportunities Omar Calleros on their selection as CALSA San Diego Chapter Site Administrator of the Year and Classified Administrator of the Year. Dr. Canales and Mr. Calleros were chosen for their leadership style, which not only reflects the mission, vision, and goals of the CALSA organization, but they also have a profound impact on our community.

Congratulations to Superintendent Eduardo Reyes, Ed.D., on receiving the Excellence in Education Leadership Award by Blu Lapis Media. This prestigious award is a testament to Dr. Reyes's exceptional leadership, which has positively transformed our educational community over the past three decades.

At the Chula Vista Elementary School District, we recognize the pivotal role that speech and language services play in our students’ education. Our dedicated Speech Language Pathologists (SLP) and Speech Language Pathologist Assistants (SLPA) work tirelessly to support and enhance our students’ communication abilities.

Designated by the Board of Education, the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) proudly celebrates Classified Employee Week from May 19-25, 2024. With nearly 1,763 classified, management, supervisory, confidential, and support personnel, classified employees are integral to our district's success.

The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) in partnership with the Council for Teaching Filipino Language and Culture (CTFLC), and leveraging the Expanded Learning Opportunity Programs (ELOP) Grant, has further expanded our groundbreaking Filipino Language and Culture After School Program (FilCASP) by making the program available across the five local CVESD schools with the highest Filipino student enrollment.

Congratulations to Mr. Jonathan Seligman, a music teacher at Joseph Casillas Elementary School, for receiving the highly coveted Country Music Association (CMA) Foundation's 2024 Music Teacher of Excellence (MToE) Award. The MToE Award acknowledges educators committed to providing high-quality music education to their students and communities. Mr. Seligman is 1 of only 30 educators nationwide to receive this distinguished yearly recognition, a feat that underscores this incredible achievement.

As the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) continuously strives to tailor our educational services to meet the needs of students, staff, and families, we recognize the importance of community feedback to help us make informed decisions. And so, we are seeking community wide input to gain vital insight into how we can shape our priorities for the upcoming school year.

Congratulations to Ms. Lalaine Perez on her recognition for advancing biliteracy initiatives across the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD). She was recognized at the 7th annual San Diego Leadership in Biliteracy Symposium, hosted by the San Diego County Office of Education.

The Chula Vista Elementary School District students are gearing up for our annual California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) testing.

The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) is proud to announce that we have received a $2 million grant from the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) to advance STEAM education. This grant, awarded under the Military-Connected for Academic and Support Programs (MCASP), underscores CVESD's commitment to providing comprehensive educational opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM).

The Chula Vista Elementary School District’s (CVESD) Board of Education adopted a resolution at its April 17 meeting calling for action to address the pressing pollution and environmental crisis along the Tijuana River.

On April 8, 2024, North America will experience a solar eclipse, with San Diego County expecting a partial view starting at 10 a.m. In preparation, CVESD is implementing a rainy day schedule across all schools and prioritizing student safety by requiring parental permission and adherence to NASA standards for eclipse viewing.

The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) is thrilled to announce that our Coastal Education Program has been selected as the recipient of the Inspire Award by the Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF).

Give back to your future by participating in the Chula Vista Elementary School District’s (CVESD) district-wide attendance competition from April 8 to May 28, 2024. Students who attend school every day during this time frame will be automatically entered into a drawing where they will have the opportunity to win radical prizes! Names will be drawn on May 31, 2024, and winners will be announced through our district website and social media platforms.

For the seventh consecutive year, the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) has earned the esteemed Best Communities for Music Education recognition from The NAMM Foundation. This designation highlights our commitment to music education and our continuous work to ensure that each student has access to quality music programs.

CVESD's Office of Communications is awarded three Excellence in Communications Awards by the California Schools Public Relations Association for our outstanding communication and public relations efforts.

The Chula Vista Elementary School District’s (CVESD) Board of Education adopted a resolution designating April as National Month of the Military Child.

The Chula Vista Elementary School District's (CVESD) Board of Education adopted a resolution designating April 2024 as National Autism Acceptance Month.

The Chula Vista Elementary School District is honored to host our Teacher of the Year Celebration for the 2023-24 school year. Thirty-two teachers from across the district were recognized.

The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) is pleased to announce that Palomar Elementary School is one of the twelve schools in the United States chosen to be a finalist for the 2024 America’s Best Schools Award by the National Center for Urban School Transformation.

In honor of Women's History Month, the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) Board of Education has designated March as a time to celebrate women's extraordinary contributions throughout history, culture, and society.

Nine Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) school sites have been designated polling locations for the upcoming presidential primary elections on March 5, 2024. These sites are as follows:

The Chula Vista Elementary School District’s (CVESD) Board of Education approved the Tentative Agreement with Chula Vista Educators (CVE) at the February 21, 2024, Board meeting. CVE represents approximately 1,789 certificated staff, including teachers, nurses, and psychologists, who agreed to a three-year contract to provide a 12% salary increase over the first two years.

CVESD Superintendent Eduardo Reyes, Ed.D., was recently recognized for his commitment to creativity and arts education at the Turnaround Arts: California annual leadership awards ceremony on February 7, 2024.

CVESD recognizes National School Counseling Week, highlighting the notable contributions made by school counselors and their vital role in promoting students' academic, social, and emotional success.

This February CVESD celebrates Black History Month by encouraging our schools and district as a whole, to take the opportunity to dive into the rich history and heritage of the Black community.

Message from the Superintendent: As you may be aware, more rain and high winds are forecasted for the county starting Thursday, February 1, 2024. Forecasters predict tomorrow's storm will bring 1.5 to 2 inches of rain near the coast and across inland valleys and 2 to 6 inches in the mountains; a flood watch will be in effect across the entire county from 6 a.m. Thursday to 10 a.m. Friday.

The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) students are gearing up for our annual English Language Proficiency Assessment for California (ELPAC). ELPAC is a required state test for English language proficiency (ELP) given to students whose primary language is one other than English. The test is administered to students in kindergarten through twelfth grade.

We are excited to share the latest California School Dashboard (Dashboard) ratings for the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD), reflecting the dedication and excellence of our schools. The recently released ratings showcase the continued commitment to academic achievement, equity, and social-emotional wellness.

Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) and Chula Vista Educators (CVE) are thrilled to announce the expansion of our Community Schools Program to four more school sites. The new sites include Loma Verde, Los Altos, Lilian J. Rice, and Fred H. Rohr Elementary.

Teresa Youssofi, a sixth grade teacher at Loma Verde Elementary School, has been announced as one of the twelve finalists for the KI Learning Space Competition. Ms. Youssofi's application was selected from hundreds of entries, making her one of the top finalists for the entire nation.

Two Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) educators receive 2023 California Music Educators Association (CMEA) Southern Border Section Fortissimo Awards. Dr. Lydia Burgos, principal of Lauderbach Elementary School, won the Outstanding Administrator Award, and Caitlin Mehta, a VAPA teacher at Otay, won the Peripole General Music Educator Award.

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and SDCOE have updated the COVID-19 guidance. The updated guidance will allow individuals to follow a more symptom-based approach than usual for other illnesses.

The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) wants to hear from you! As part of our Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) process, we are hosting an in-person and online forum for families, students, and community members to participate in our annual LCAP survey.

The Chula Vista Elementary School District’s Board of Education Members approved the 2024-25 school year calendar at the December meeting. Students will start school for the upcoming school year on July 24, 2024, and the last day of school will be June 6, 2025.

Do you have a child ready to start transitional kindergarten or kindergarten next school year? The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) offers online registration starting February 14, 2024, to help families prepare for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.