Castro Valley Unified School District

January 21st - First Board of Education Meeting of 2026

Board of Education Meeting The Castro Valley Unified School District Board of Education welcomes community members, staff, students, and others interested in attending the January 21, 2026 board me...

January 17, 2026

Engage with Us: Your Input Matters in our LCAP ThoughtExchange 🌟

Dear Parents/Guardians, Students, and Staff, As part of our commitment to continuous improvement and ensuring we meet the needs of our students and families, we are launching our annual LCAP Though...

January 17, 2026

One Week Away: CVUSD MLK Day Celebration

CVUSD families,We are one week away from our 5th Annual Celebration in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We invite you to join us as we honor Dr. King’s legacy through student presentations, a ke...

January 12, 2026

🎉 2026–2027 Enrollment Timeline Now Posted!

The CVUSD Enrollment Timeline for 2026–27 is now live! This includes key dates for priority enrollment, open enrollment, DLI applications, and more — all in one place.📌 Priority Enrollment (TK–12)🗓...

January 6, 2026

January 7th - First Board of Education Meeting of 2026

Board of Education Meeting The Castro Valley Unified School District Board of Education welcomes community members, staff, students, and others interested in attending the January 7, 2026 board mee...

January 3, 2026

Winter Break Office Hours

As we head into Winter Break, please note our District Office hours:Winter Break Office Hours Monday, Dec. 22: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Dec. 23–26: CLOSED Monday, Dec. 29: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Tuesday, Dec. ...

December 21, 2025

CVUSD Community Connection - December 2025

A Note from the Superintendent District News & Updates California’s Phone-Free Schools Act – What it means for CVUSD A new California law (AB 3216) requires all public schools to limit or ban u...

December 19, 2025

Upcoming Special Board Meeting - Tuesday, December 16

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 5:00 PM: Special Board Meeting (Closed Session Only) Click here to view the agenda

December 14, 2025

Upcoming Board of Education Meetings: December 9 & 10, 2025

Upcoming Board of Education Meetings: December 9 & 10, 2025Please mark your calendars for our upcoming Board of Education meetings taking place this week.📅 SCHEDULE OF EVENTSTuesday, December 9...

December 6, 2025

Stay Informed: Negotiations Update Now Available

Stay informed on the most recent developments in our negotiations with labor partners by visiting our Negotiations Updates page.

December 5, 2025

Thanksgiving Break Office Hours

Our District Office will be open on a limited schedule during Thanksgiving Break. Please see the hours below:Thanksgiving Break Office Hours Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Wed...

November 23, 2025

CVUSD’s Commitment to Safe, Supportive Learning

Castro Valley Unified School District provides local students with an excellent education in a safe and supportive learning environment. We are committed to continuing and improving educational opp...

November 22, 2025

With Gratitude from Castro Valley Unified School District

Dear Castro Valley Unified Community,As we approach Thanksgiving break, I want to take a moment to share my heartfelt gratitude for each of you. Over the past five months, in my new role as Superin...

November 21, 2025

Spanish Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program – 2026–27 Information Nights

Dear CVUSD Families,We invite you to learn more about our 2026–27 TK–K Spanish Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program. Families can attend one of our upcoming DLI Information Nights to learn about p...

November 20, 2025

Join Us for CVUSD’s 6th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration – January 19

Dear CVUSD Families,We invite you to join us for our 6th Annual Celebration in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on:📅 Monday, January 19, 2026⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.📍 Castro Valley Center for t...

November 18, 2025

📢 Public Hearing Notices

Public Notice: Assurance of Sufficient Textbooks and Instructional Materials This message is to inform you that a new Public Notice has been posted on our district website. The notice includes: Int...

November 18, 2025

Board Meeting November 12, 2025

Board of Education Meeting The Castro Valley Unified School District Board of Education welcomes community members, staff, students, and others interested in attending the November 12, 2025 board m...

November 8, 2025

CVHS Drama Presents 9 to 5: The Musical – Tickets Available Now!

Castro Valley High School’s Drama Department is excited to present 9 to 5: The Musical, inspired by the classic Dolly Parton film and filled with great music, humor, and outstanding student perform...

November 5, 2025

Notice: Budget & Facilities Subcommittee Meeting – November 4, 2025

This is a notice that the Budget & Facilities Subcommittee of the Castro Valley Unified School District will meet on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the District Office Boardroom.Age...

October 31, 2025

2026-2027 School Calendar Now Available

We're pleased to share the instructional calendar for the 2026-2027 school year, approved by our Board of Trustees on October 22, 2025. This calendar was developed collaboratively with the Castro V...

October 24, 2025

Your Voice Matters! Join Our Virtual Parent Night on Phone-Free School Policy

Dear CVUSD Families,We invite you to join us for an important Virtual Parent Night to discuss California's new Phone-Free School Act and how it will be implemented at our school.Your input is essen...

October 24, 2025

Potential ICE Activity in the Bay Area

We are aware that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are being deployed to the Bay Area for immigration enforcement operations. We recognize the heightened concern this causes in our ...

October 23, 2025

Board Meeting October 22, 2025

Board of Education Meeting The Castro Valley Unified School District Board of Education welcomes community members, staff, students, and others interested in attending the October 22, 2025 board me...

October 18, 2025

Upcoming Board Meeting October 8th

Board of Education Meeting The Castro Valley Unified School District Board of Education welcomes community members, staff, students, and others interested in attending the October 8, 2025 board mee...

October 3, 2025

CVUSD Community Connection - September 2025

A Note from the Superintendent Dear Castro Valley Unified Families & Community, It is with great joy and gratitude that I welcome you to a new school year. Over these first weeks, I have been i...

September 26, 2025

CVUSD is developing a new policy to comply with California’s Phone-Free Schools Act (AB 3216), and we want to hear from you!

We invite you to join our ThoughtExchange and share your ideas and perspectives:👉 https://tejoin.com/scroll/145035224Guiding Question:“As we prepare to comply with California’s new Phone-Free Schoo...

September 26, 2025

Reminder: Free Breakfast & Lunch Guidelines for Students

Dear Families,Our district participates in the Universal Meals Program, which provides one nutritionally adequate breakfast and one lunch at no charge to all students each school day. This program ...

September 22, 2025

Upcoming Board Meeting September 24th

Board of Education Meeting The Castro Valley Unified School District Board of Education welcomes community members, staff, students, and others interested in attending the September 24, 2025 board ...

September 21, 2025

New State Law on Phones & Smartwatches in Schools

California lawmakers passed the Phone-Free Schools Act (AB 3216) in 2024. Signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, the legislation strengthens existing education code by requiring public schools to impleme...

September 17, 2025

📢 Public Hearing Notice

Public Notice: Assurance of Sufficient Textbooks and Instructional Materials NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Education of the Castro Valley Unified School District, at its Regular Board Me...

September 15, 2025

What’s Ahead: Board Meeting September 10 + Key Events

Board of Education Meeting The Castro Valley Unified School District Board of Education welcomes community members, staff, students, and others interested in attending the September 10, 2025 board ...

September 6, 2025

Upcoming Board Policy Subcommittee Meeting August 26th and School Board Meeting August 27th

Board Policy Subcommittee Meeting The Board Policy Subcommittee will hold a meeting on August 26, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at the District Office, 4400 Alma Ave. VIEW THE AGENDA HERE: www.cv.k12.ca.us/boa...

August 22, 2025

📢 Public Hearing Notice

Public Notice The CVUSD Board will hold a public hearing on August 27, 2025, to consider granting PG&E an easement to install and maintain electric vehicle charging stations at Canyon Middle Sc...

August 15, 2025

Public Media Release for Free and Reduced-Price Meals

Castro Valley Unified School District School Year 2025-2026 Public Media Release for Free and Reduced-Price Meals Castro Valley Unified School District announces its policy to serve nutritious meal...

August 14, 2025

Castro Valley Unified Welcomes Christy Padilla as Director of Student Services

PRESS RELEASE Castro Valley Unified School District 4400 Alma Avenue Castro Valley, CA 94546 510.537.3000 www.cv.k12.ca.us Castro Valley Unified School District Introduces Christy Padilla for Direc...

August 14, 2025

Board of Education Meeting – Wednesday, August 13 & We're Hiring Substitute Paraprofessionals!

The Castro Valley Unified School District Board of Education welcomes community members, staff, students, and others interested in attending the August 13, 2025 board meeting. Closed Session: 5:00 ...

August 9, 2025

Our New CVUSD Website Is Live! Explore What’s New 🎉

Dear CVUSD Families,We’re excited to announce the launch of our new and improved Castro Valley Unified School District website! 🎉Visit us at https://www.cv.k12.ca.us to explore a fresh, user-friend...

August 6, 2025

📢 Public Notice: Governance Workshop

In accordance with the Brown Act, Castro Valley Unified School District is posting notice of a Governance Team Workshop scheduled for August 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM at District Office.This is a worksop ...

August 3, 2025

It’s Supercalifragilistic! Mary Poppins Flies into Castro Valley This Summer!

Mary Poppins will be flying into the Castro Valley Center for the Arts July 25-August 10 in Mary Poppins: The Broadway Musical, presented by Castro Valley Arts Foundation and TMC Arts!Featuring a t...

July 18, 2025

Exciting News: Meet CVUSD’s New Assistant Principal of Castro Valley High School

PRESS RELEASE Castro Valley Unified School District 4400 Alma Avenue Castro Valley, CA 94546 510.537.3000 www.cv.k12.ca.us Castro Valley Unified School District Appoints Coron Brinson for Assistant...

June 26, 2025

Exciting News: Meet CVUSD’s New Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services

PRESS RELEASE Castro Valley Unified School District 4400 Alma Avenue Castro Valley, CA 94546 510.537.3000 www.cv.k12.ca.us Castro Valley Unified School District Appoints Nicholas McMaster for Assis...

June 12, 2025

📢 Exciting News! 🎉 CVUSD Appoints Darlene Martin for Proctor Elementary School Principal 🌟

PRESS RELEASECastro Valley Unified School District Appoints Darlene Martin for Proctor Elementary School PrincipalCastro Valley, CA – (May 7, 2025) – At the May 7th board meeting, the Castro Valley...

May 8, 2025

With Gratitude: Reflecting on My Journey as I Plan for Retirement

Dear Students, Families and CVUSD Colleagues,  It is truly a privilege and an honor to serve students, families and colleagues in public education. “Nothing you do for children is ever wasted,...

March 13, 2025

September 25, 2024 Board of Education Meeting Agenda

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ The Castro Valley Unified School District Board of Education welcomes community members, staff, students, and others interested in attending the September 25, 2024 board meeting. Open...

September 24, 2024

Mark Your Calendar: Board Meeting on 4/24 and Transportation Lottery Reminder!

Join us for the April 24, 2024 Board Meeting - Link to the board packet HERE. Open Session: 6:00 PMIn-Person: 4400 Alma Ave., Castro ValleyVia Zoom: Webinar ID 841 2464 9608 Get on Board: CVUSD 202...

April 19, 2024

PRESS RELEASE: Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center and Castro Valley Unified School District Celebrate the Grand Opening of New Student Health Center at Castro Valley High School

PRESS RELEASE Castro Valley Unified School District 4400 Alma Avenue Castro Valley, CA 94546 510.537.3000 Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center and Castro Valley Unified School District Celebrate the Gran...

October 16, 2023

CVUSD Appoints Pamela Macy for Special Education Local Plan Area Director

CVUSD Appoints Pamela Macy for Special Education Local Plan Area Director Click HERE to read the full press release.

August 14, 2023

Upcoming Board Meeting of August 9, 2023

Join us for the August 9, 2023 Board Meeting - Link to the board packet HERE. Open Session: 6:00 PMIn-Person: 4400 Alma Ave., Castro Valley Via Zoom: Webinar ID 841 2464 9608

August 6, 2023

UPDATE: 2 Additional Map Options Created & Notice of Public Hearing

To date, the District has conducted four public hearings as part of the District's transition from "at-large" to "by trustee area" elections. Based on online feedback and discussion at the map publ...

June 20, 2023

Press Release: CVUSD Appoints the Director of Special Education

CVUSD Appoints Stacey T. Lillard for Special Education Director Click HERE to read the full press release.

June 15, 2023

Special Board Meeting Agenda - June 12, 2023, Public Notice and ThoughtExchange Link

The Board of Education will hold a Special Board Meeting & Public Hearing to Receive Public Testimony Concerning Proposed Trustee Voting Area Plans Associated With The District's Transition To ...

June 7, 2023

Map Options for CVRA Transition from “At-Large” To “By-Trustee Area” Elections NOW AVAILABLE

Map Options for CVRA Transition from “At-Large” To “By-Trustee Area” ElectionsJune 5, 2023Dear Castro Valley Unified School District Community:As the District continues to move through the process ...

June 5, 2023

Get the Inside Scoop: Four CVUSD Updates You Don't Want to Miss

CVUSD Appoints Nia Rashidchifor Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Click HERE to read the full press release. CVUSD Appoints Affie Sklutfor Director of Educational Services - Elementa...

April 27, 2023

Don't forget to use your COVID-19 tests prior to returning to school!

Hope you all had a wonderful Winter Break with friends and family. Just a reminder to please use your COVID-19 tests before you return. It is recommended that:Elementary Students/Staff Returning on...

January 7, 2023

Board of Education Meeting - January 11, 2023

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January 6, 2023

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic - December 16th - SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE

Clover Pharmacy & Wellness in Newark is partnering up with Castro Valley Unified School District to offer FREE COVID-19 updated booster vaccinations for our students/families/staff.Dates: Frida...

December 15, 2022

Board of Education Meeting - December 14, 2022

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December 9, 2022

Winter Health Reminders

Dear Parent/Guardian,As we enter into the Winter season and begin seeing increased numbers of flu, COVID, RSV and other highly contagious viruses, we wanted to remind you of the following: Ple...

December 9, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: Collaboration and Shared Vision Yield Remarkable Investment

PRESS RELEASE Collaboration and Shared Vision Yield Remarkable Investment Castro Valley, CA – (November 10, 2022) – An agreement that commits nearly $14.8 million to improve athletic fields at Cany...

November 11, 2022

Board of Education Meeting - November 9, 2022

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November 4, 2022

Board of Education Meeting - October 26, 2022

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October 21, 2022

Public Notice: Reappointment of Mrs. Wilkerson to the Personnel Commission

October 14, 2022

Board of Education Meeting - October 12, 2022

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October 7, 2022

Board of Education Meeting - September 28, 2022

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September 23, 2022

Board of Education Meeting - September 14, 2022

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September 9, 2022

Board of Education Meeting - August 24, 2022

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August 19, 2022

Board of Education Meeting - August 10, 2022

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August 7, 2022

Reminder... Vaccine Clinic Tomorrow - July 28th

Click here to register for your COVID-19 vaccine!

July 27, 2022

Press Release: CVUSD Appoints Castro Valley High School Principal

PRESS RELEASE Castro Valley Unified School District 4400 Alma Avenue Castro Valley, CA 94546 510.537.3000 Castro Valley Unified School District Appoints Christopher Fortenberry as Principal - Castr...

June 23, 2022

Board of Education Meetings - June 21, 2022 & June 22, 2022 & Upcoming Events

Click image above to view June 21st board packet! Click image below to view June 22nd board packet! Come see us at the Castro Valley Car Show tomorrow, June 18th!We have Employment Opportunities!!!...

June 17, 2022

Board of Education Meeting - June 14, 2022 & Public Notice

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June 12, 2022

Board of Education Meeting - June 2, 2022

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May 28, 2022

School Bus Passes

Castro Valley Unified School District is pleased to be welcoming students back for the 2022-2023 school year!Due to limited space, some of the routes and schedules have more applicants than we have...

May 26, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: Castro Valley Unified School District Appoints Jeff Keller as Principal of Proctor Elementary

PRESS RELEASE Castro Valley Unified School District 4400 Alma Avenue Castro Valley, CA 94546 510.537.3000 Castro Valley Unified School District AppointsJeff Keller asPrincipal - Proctor Elementary ...

May 26, 2022

Tragedy in Texas

Dear Families, We keep the victims of the mass shooting in Texas and their families in our thoughts and prayers with the deepest sadness. The tragedy resulting in the loss of so many innocent ...

May 25, 2022

COVID Reminders

Dear Families, As you know, COVID is still prevalent in communities and schools. Health and safety remains our top priority, and despite the very limited number of days left in the school year...

May 24, 2022

Public Hearing Notice: Proposed 2022-2023 Preliminary Budget and the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Education of the Castro Valley Unified School District, at its regularly scheduled board meeting on June 2, 2022, will hold a public h...

May 24, 2022

Board of Education Meeting - May 25, 2022 & Public Notice: Middle School Health Adoption Materials Preview

Click image below to view May 25th board packet! PUBLIC NOTICE Posted May 20, 2022 Middle School Health Adoption Materials Preview NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Castro Valley Unified School Distr...

May 20, 2022

Message from Superintendent Ahmadi

Dear Families, As we approach the end of this school year I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your partnership on behalf of our Governance Team.  Our efforts  to ensure ...

May 18, 2022

Public Notice: Personnel Commission Budget 2022-2023

2022-2023 Personnel Commission BudgetNotice is hereby given that the Personnel Commission of the Castro Valley Unified School District, at its regular meeting to be held on May 17, 2022, will hold ...

May 9, 2022

Board of Education Meeting - May 11, 2022

Click image below to view May 11th board packet! TODAY is the last day to complete the LCAP Parent & Family Input Survey! Your feedback is critical as we reflect on our goals and update CVUSD's...

May 6, 2022

Special Board of Education Meeting / Workshop - April 30, 2022

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April 29, 2022

Press Release: Castro Valley Unified School District Appoints Marie Roberts as Assistant Principal - Canyon Middle School

PRESS RELEASE Castro Valley Unified School District 4400 Alma Avenue Castro Valley, CA 94546 510.537.3000 Castro Valley Unified School District Appoints Marie Roberts as Assistant Principal - Canyo...

April 28, 2022

Reminder... FREE Vaccine Clinic TODAY

Castro Valley Unified School District and Color Health are partnering to bring a COVID-19 vaccine clinic on 4/27/2022 from 3pm-7pm. The Pfizer vaccine will be offered to both children 5+ and adults...

April 27, 2022

Board of Education Meeting - April 27, 2022

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April 22, 2022

Board of Education Meeting - April 13, 2022 & Public Notices

Click image below to view April 13th board packet! Human Anatomy and Physiology Adoption Materials Preview NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Castro Valley Unified School District is in the process of...

April 8, 2022

Board of Education Meeting - March 23, 2022

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March 18, 2022

Special Board Workshop- March 16, 2022

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March 15, 2022

Masking Update

Dear CVUSD Families,  On February 28, 2022, the state announced that beginning March 12, it would move from a mandatory mask policy in K-12 schools to a strongly recommended policy. This ...

March 10, 2022

Board of Education Meeting - March 9, 2022

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March 4, 2022

Board Policy Subcommittee Meeting - March 2, 2022

February 28, 2022

Board of Education Meeting - February 23, 2022

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February 18, 2022

Board of Education Meeting - February 9, 2022

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February 5, 2022

COVID-19 Testing Updates for February 7-11th

February 4, 2022Dear Families & Staff:This coming week we have made some adjustments to the CVUSD Antigen Testing Mobile Unit and the Adobe Art Center schedules. See below for the updated sched...

February 5, 2022

COVID-19 Antigen Testing UPDATE

January 28, 2022Dear Families & Staff:Since we’ve returned from winter break, interest in COVID testing has increased significantly and we understand that there have been long wait times. We’d ...

January 29, 2022