Join SCUSD and Mission College for our 1st Annual STEAM Expo to explore our students' innovations in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.
May 18, 2019 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Mission College Student Engagement Center
3000 Mission College Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95054
This districtwide event will engage our community and stakeholders in STEAM education and showcase student work from across the district. The day-long event will be filled with STEAM initiatives and activities demonstrating SCUSD and Mission College’s commitment to positioning students in college and careers through STEAM education and 21st Century learning.
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Announcing Attendance Boundaries
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On May 9, the Board of Trustees approved attendance boundaries for the elementary, middle, and high schools on the Agnews site. This was the final step in a year’s work with the 44-member Agnews Boundary Advisory Committee. During this past year, the Committee sought feedback and shared their work with Board members, staff, parents, students, and the community.
Read New Boundaries Announcement
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Superintendent Search Update
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, Board President Dr. Michele Ryan has the following announcement:
"The Board has selected a Superintendent finalist pending negotiations. The Board will announce the candidate as soon as we have the details finalized, and we expect to approve the contract at our May 23, 2019, regular board meeting."
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New Principals Announced
We pride ourselves on hiring the best of the best and that's just what we did with our most recent managerial hires. At the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year, we are proud to say that our very own Chandra Henry will move into the role of principal at Peterson Middle School and that we will be welcoming Jeff Keller as the new Scott Lane principal.
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Safe Routes
to School
On April 10, Scott Lane Elementary School partnered with the City of Santa Clara Safe Routes to School team to teach students about helmet safety. Using a melon as a substitute head, the demonstration highlighted the dangers of not wearing a helmet. When dropped with a helmet on, the melon did not break or crack, but when dropped without the protection of the helmet, the melon exploded. Read more on the District website.
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Hughes Awarded Grant
On April 12, Kathryn Hughes Elementary School was awarded an Academic Support Grant by Liberty Lodge #299 Free and Accepted Masons of the State of California. The grant was created to support school infrastructure, equipment, and/or programs in the areas of mathematics, science, language arts, social sciences, computer science, or music. Read more on the District website.
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Celebrating Volunteers
On April 9, Santa Clara Unified School District celebrated our exceptional student and community volunteers for their ongoing efforts to make our schools a better place to learn. In honor of Public Schools Week (March 25-29), Public Schools Month (April), and National Volunteer Week (April 15-21), the annual Public School Week Awards celebration offers our schools the opportunity to honor the members of our district community that go above and beyond. Check out the video of the full event, photos, and a list of awardees on the District website.
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Lessons in the Dangers of Drinking and Driving and Distracted Driving
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Graphic content — viewer discretion advised.
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On May 2 and 3, the Santa Clara Police Department and Santa Clara Unified School District hosted a two-day drunk driving and distracted driving prevention program — Every 15 Minutes. The event took place at Santa Clara High School and grades 11 and 12 participated. The program was created to offer students a realistic understanding of the impact on people involved in alcohol-related and distracted driving fatal collisions. Visit the District website to watch a video and view photos documenting the program.
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Fostering Inclusion with Special Olympics
 March 7 marked the date of SCUSD’s inaugural Unified Sports High School Basketball game sponsored by Special Olympics of Northern California. This collaborative event was created to connect student-athletes in the special education program from across the district with student buddies through athletics. Many students from Wilcox and Santa Clara High School attended the event to support the teams — their enthusiasm was apparent in the cheers vibrating through the Wilcox gym. Learn more about the other events that took place on the District website.
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Regular Meeting on April 11
Regular Meeting on April 25
Regular Meeting on May 9
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Calendar of Events
- May 16, 2019 | Teen Movie: Glass
Northside Library, 695 Moreland Way, Santa Clara
- May 18, 2019 | STEAM Expo
Mission College Student Engagement Center, 3000 Mission College Blvd.,
Santa Clara
- May 23, 2019 | Board Meeting
District Office Board Room, 1889 Lawrence Road, Santa Clara
- May 27, 2019 | Holiday | No School
- May 30, 2019 | Lego Club | Grades 2-6 Only
Northside Library, 695 Moreland Way, Santa Clara
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