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  • CUSD Connect Oct. 12, 2026

    In this Issue: Parent Education | FUHSD | Bond Timeline | Employee of the Month | CEEK 5K October 12, 2026 Dear CUSD Community, Thank you to the Garden Gate staff and students for inviting me last Friday to spin into one of their four houses. A program that sets Garden Gate apart is their 4-house system: Altruismo (Givers), Amistad (Friendship), Isibindi (Courage), and Rêveur (Dreamers). All students and staff spin into a house, which creates a sense of community for each house. This tradition adds a layer of magical wonder to the Garden Gate environment. On Friday, I was “spun” into Rêveur, the dreamers, which somehow feels just right for me. I have many dreams for our district and look forward to putting dreams into action. In our last edition of CUSD Connect, I invited you to share your perspective on screen time in the classroom. One action we are exploring is to turn off District-issued devices for our middle students who take them home. Specifically, we are looking into turning off devices from 10 pm to 7:30 am, with a parent override function if needed. We will likely make this change during winter break, which means the change would begin in January. Thanks to those of you who responded to our survey on this topic. If you have not yet provided input, please include your thoughts on this topic 🔗 HERE. I also want to provide an update on our budget, as we continue to analyze ways to reduce our expenditures to align with our revenue. On October 1st, we held another Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) meeting where we reviewed all our revenue sources and invited the committee to share additional ideas. The committee broke up into groups to make suggestions, and we came away with many good ideas to explore. Our next BAC meeting is scheduled for 10/19 at 11:30 am here at the District Office: 1309 South Mary Ave. Suite 150, Sunnyvale. At this meeting, we will take a closer look at expenditures, including inviting suggestions from the group about how we can make reductions. All are invited, and I am grateful to our BAC members for their wise questions and suggestions. You may be wondering how this structural deficit happened. There are several factors that led us to where we are today. First, when the pandemic occurred, the State allocated funds that were recommended to mitigate the impact of learning loss and mental health concerns associated with the pandemic. These funds were allocated as “one-time”; however, many districts, including ours, hired staff that remained even after the funds were no longer available. In addition, CUSD previously had a parcel tax that totaled over $8M, and when this parcel tax was not renewed, the loss of revenue in 2023 created a significant impact on the operating budget. The District began making reductions in 2024-25 and 2025-26; however, we still have a deficit of $7M, which means we need to either increase revenue and/or decrease expenditures by next year, with another $3M needed in reductions in the following year. We look forward to sharing more about our budget adjustment efforts in the coming months. Educational Excellence Parent Education Resources CUSD values our strong partnerships with parents because we know that when families and schools work together, students succeed. We offer a variety of parent education resources to support parents: 🔗 Parent Venture Virtual Speaker Series and Video Library: https://www.parentventure.org/. We send upcoming Parent Venture events weekly on Tuesday evenings. CUSD parenting workshops focused on behavioral, physical, and mental health: 🔗 Video recordings and resources. Challenge Success: Well-Being Webinars. Drawing on the latest research on child development, these interactive workshops (Nov. 12 and Nov. 18) will focus on creating routines that nurture joy, balance, and connection at home. 🔗 Sign up here. FUHSD Portrait of a Graduate Cupertino Union School District developed its Portrait of a Learner Competencies in 2024. Our neighboring high school district, Fremont Union High School District, is now doing the same. Developed in collaboration with staff across FUHSD, this framework defines the skills, competencies, and personal qualities every Fremont Union graduate should possess by the end of four years of high school. While academic excellence remains foundational, the Portrait of a FUHSD Graduate includes the communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and character traits that will help students thrive in college, career and life. FUSHD is holding four community input sessions. 🔗 RSVP here. Thursday, Nov. 19 at Sunnyvale Community Center (550 E. Remington Drive) from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1 on Zoom (https://fuhsd-org.zoom.us/j/98964419910) from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21 at Cupertino Senior Center (21251 Stevens Creek Blvd.) from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28 on Zoom (https://fuhsd-org.zoom.us/j/94581882351) from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Bond Update Multi-year Timeline CUSD continues to make progress using the Measure Z Bond to create safer, modern, and inspiring learning environments for students. At the October 8, 2026 Regular Board Meeting, staff presented an updated preliminary multi-year program timeline through 2032. There is exciting work ahead! District Highlights Classified Employee of the Month 🎉 Congratulations to the October 2026 Classified Employee of the Month: Payal Sen, Behavior Interventionist II, CAP. Payal was recognized at the October 8, 2026 Board Meeting. She is described as an indispensable pillar of the CAP team, known for her expertise and unwavering "student-first" mentality. She makes a lasting impact on everyone around her every single day with her positivity, empathy, and trademark humor. Thank you, Payal! Save the Date! CUSD 5K — March 20, 2027 Join CUSD families, students, staff, and friends for the CEEF 5K & Kids Dash! Saturday, March 20, 2027 👟 It is more than a race. 💛 It is a fun morning that brings our CUSD community together while supporting opportunities for our students and teachers. 🗓️ Mark your calendars - Registration will open soon! Help Build the CUSD Connection Community Groups Know a community member (non-parent or staff) who would like to receive this newsletter or other communications from CUSD and/or a specific CUSD School Site? Send them to cusdk8.info/communitygroups to join our ParentSquare Community Groups. Follow Us Follow CUSD on Facebook and Instagram for highlights from across our 23 schools. CUSD Connect Archive

    Monday, Oct 12 2026

  • CUSD Connect Sept. 28, 2026

    In this Issue: Screen Time | Summer Bond Projects | Beyond the Bell: ELO-P | Sister Cities | Multicultural Events September 28, 2026 Dear CUSD Community, Here we are at the end of September, and the days are going fast! I have spent time each week visiting our schools, including our PTA, PTO and other parent organization meetings to introduce myself and get to know our parents. Thank you to our parents for allowing me to join your meetings, and I encourage all of our parents to join our parent organizations to get involved in your child’s school activities. I am a believer that when parents get involved and connect, our students connect with each other and with their teachers and school staff. On a different topic, I want to share with parents that our District team has been analyzing our use of technology, including the amount of screen time our students are engaging in each week. Last Monday, our teachers engaged in professional development with their administrators to examine their use of technology and screen time. We are working with teachers and our administrators to explore options for how we leverage technology for innovative instruction alongside minimizing unnecessary screen time. One action we are exploring is to turn off District-issued devices for our middle students who take them home. Specifically, we are looking into turning off devices from 10 PM to 7:30 AM, with a parent override function if needed. More information to follow in the upcoming months, and if you have any questions or thoughts to share, please include them 🔗 HERE. And finally, I want to highlight the importance for staff and families to engage in Board meetings and study sessions that focus on our budget adjustments this year. Over the last year, staff has presented information at Board meetings about our $10M structural deficit. Essentially, we are spending more than the revenue we receive, and so we must adjust our budget by next year by $7M and another $3M the following year. An important related point is our decline in enrollment, including a loss of over 400 students from last year. As our student enrollment declines, so too must our spending. Please stay tuned for more information regarding our efforts to adjust our budget. Bond Update Summer Bond Projects Over the summer, the District made substantial progress on campus upgrades. Brand-new playground equipment and rubberized safety surfacing were installed at West Valley, Eisenhower, Faria, Stocklmeir, and Stevens Creek Elementary Schools, with all sites passing safety inspections in time for the start of the school year. Additionally, crews finalized shingle roof replacements at Hyde Middle School and carried out extensive repaving, blacktop repairs, and striping at Nimitz, Lincoln, West Valley, and Montclaire. Beyond physical campus repairs, summer efforts established the groundwork for upcoming technology, athletic, and playground infrastructure enhancements. The District completed walkthroughs and preconstruction planning at Cupertino Middle School (CMS) and Faria Elementary for new Clock, Bell, and PA systems, paving the way for upcoming after-hours installations. CUSD also advanced planning for future bond projects, evaluating architectural proposals for new middle school running tracks across CMS, Hyde, Kennedy, Lawson, and Miller, while initiating design concepts for the next phase of playground upgrades at John Muir, Eisenhower, Nimitz, and West Valley. We are deeply grateful to our voters and community members whose investment in Measure Z creates safer, modern, and inspiring learning environments for all CUSD students. Educational Excellence Beyond the Bell: ELO-P CUSD operates a high-quality, low-cost after-school enrichment program called the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) for students in grades TK-6. Students engage in structured physical activity, STEM learning, hands-on enrichment, reading and math practice, and dedicated homework supervision. ELO-P Vision and Mission: We believe learning doesn't stop when the school bell rings. Our mission is to support every student in reaching their academic potential while nurturing a deep sense of connection, joy, and belonging at school. Who Can Join? All CUSD Families: All families are encouraged to apply! Space permitting, we welcome all students to join our thriving after-school community. Priority for English Language Learners, Foster Youth, and Income-Eligible families Free Admission for Eligible Families: Foster Youth and Income-Eligible families in grades TK–6. 🔗 Come join us! Space is available! District Highlights Sister Cities Cupertino has proudly maintained its long-standing Sister City relationship with Copertino, Italy (formalized in 1963), Hsinchu, Taiwan (Formalized in 2007), and Toyokawa, Japan (formalized in 1978). These partnerships aim to foster cultural understanding, educational exchange, and economic cooperation. Sister Cities emphasize citizen diplomacy and foster deep mutual understanding and cooperation. Last spring, CUSD 7th- and 8th-graders served as exchange delegates for our sister city, Copertino, Italy. After hosting Italian delegates at home, the American students traveled to Italy over spring break to stay with host families, attend classes at San Giuseppe da Copertino, and explore Italian culture. Inspired by the journey, Miller Middle School 8th grader Udhav Badrinarayan submitted his story to KQED-NPR's Perspectives—and they chose it for broadcast! Udhav recently visited the NPR studio in SF to record his perspective on this life-changing experience. 🔗 Listen to Udhav's story at https://www.kqed.org/perspectives/201601147874/udhav-badrinarayan-embracing-differences Multicultural Events This past week, parent organizations at Hyde Middle School, John Muir Elementary School, and West Valley Elementary School transformed school blacktops into vibrant hubs of heritage, filled with traditional, captivating music, cultural dance performances, heritage attire, and homemade dishes passed down through generations. Multicultural events remind us of the deep beauty and strength within our diverse CUSD community. By opening our doors to celebrate the unique backgrounds, histories, and traditions of every family, we build more than just memorable afternoons - we cultivate empathy, broaden perspectives, and ensure every student feels a deep sense of belonging and pride. Thank you to the dedicated families, volunteers, students, and staff who brought these events to life. Help Build the CUSD Connection Community Groups Know a community member (non-parent or staff) who would like to receive this newsletter or other communications from CUSD and/or a specific CUSD School Site? Send them to cusdk8.info/communitygroups to join our ParentSquare Community Groups. Follow Us Follow CUSD on Facebook and Instagram for highlights from across our 23 schools. CUSD Connect Archive

    Monday, Sep 28 2026

  • CUSD Connect - September 14, 2026

    In this Issue: Portrait of a Learner | PBIS Recognition | Tenured Teachers | CEEF September 14, 2026 Dear CUSD Community, I want to welcome you to our first edition of the CUSD Connect, our new District newsletter. As I review the many aspects of our outstanding CUSD programs, one area in which we can grow is our communication with our community, including families and staff. This newsletter is an additional way we plan to communicate with you, with editions planned for every other Monday. During my first few weeks in CUSD, I have enjoyed meeting staff, parents, and especially our students. I have now visited all of our schools and plan to be at our schools frequently. Thank you to our Parent Leaders for allowing me to attend our meetings to introduce myself and to begin the process of getting to know you. My hope is to attend a Parent meeting at each of our schools this year as a regular part of my effort to build connections with you. Last week I also had an opportunity to attend our Budget Advisory Committee meeting, the first for this school year, and I am grateful to our staff and community members who attend this meeting to offer ideas on how we can close our budget deficit of $7M, which means we must reduce our expenditures in 2027-28 by this amount, and another $3M in 2028-29. We encourage our community to take an active interest in our progress toward adjusting our budget, including attending our BAC meetings (next meeting: Oct. 1; 4-6 pm at 1309 S. Mary Ave. Suite 150, Sunnyvale). Below you will find updates from various departments, including updates on our Portrait of a Learner progress, Board recognition of our schools that recently earned PBIS awards, and a celebration of our newly tenured teachers. There is so much to celebrate in CUSD, and we look forward to sharing updates throughout the year. I will close by noting that our newsletter name was selected with intention. We shared and invited various names, and CUSD Connect rose to the top easily. I confess, I love this name, as it reflects our aspiration to connect in meaningful ways throughout this year. I am looking forward to connecting. Jennifer Hawn, Ed.D. Superintendent Educational Excellence Portrait of a Learner CUSD is committed to ensuring that our students are future-ready! District Priority 1: Future-Ready Learning focuses on core academic excellence and future-ready competencies. Our Portrait of a Learner (POL) describes these competencies essential to success in this rapidly changing world. This school year, all school sites are focused on two competencies: Resilient Learner and Global Contributor. Perseverance, adaptability, curiosity, and self-direction will help our students thrive now and in the future. We also know that giving students an opportunity to be of service to others builds compassion, belonging, and connection - all key to fostering resilience. Throughout the year, school leadership teams will identify strategies to build these competencies across all CUSD settings. These teams include two student ambassadors from each school site. Certificated staff members heard from three of them at the start of the year. We recognize that students are fundamental to their education, and their voices are essential to creating a vibrant, effective, and responsive educational environment. PBIS Recognition The California Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Recognition Program began in 2015 as the first statewide effort to implement a recognition system that acknowledges schools for implementing PBIS with fidelity to the national framework. It honors schools that effectively implement the PBIS framework to improve student behavior and academic results. Schools may apply to be recognized as Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum PBIS schools. During the September 10 Regular Board Meeting, the Board recognized twelve District schools for their achievements in the California PBIS State Recognition Program for the 2025-26 school year: Blue Hills, De Vargas, Dilworth, Eaton, Eisenhower, Lawson, Lincoln, Miller, Montclaire, Murdock-Portal, Sedgwick, and Stocklmeir. These schools demonstrated a strong commitment to creating a positive and supportive learning environment for all students through their dedication to the PBIS framework. District Highlights Newly Tenured Teachers Congratulations to the certificated tenured staff honored at the Sept. 10 Regular Board meeting! California Education Code (Ed Code) section 44929.21 states in part that certificated employees of a school district who, after having been employed by the district for two complete consecutive school years in a position or positions requiring certification qualifications, are re-elected for the next succeeding school year to a position requiring certification qualifications shall, at the commencement of the succeeding school year, be classified as and become permanent employees of the district. For the 2026-27 school year, 46 certificated employees earned permanent employee status with CUSD! See the complete list of names here. CEEF - For Every Student. Every School. Every Opportunity. The Cupertino Educational Endowment Foundation (CEEF) is a nonprofit that partners with our community to support all 23 schools in the Cupertino Union School District. CEEF funds programs that enrich every student's educational experience—from teacher grants and classroom innovation to music, art, middle school electives, elementary after-school sports, Special Olympics, and District-wide initiatives that help students thrive. We invite every family to consider donating $50-$100 per child. Together, these gifts have a lasting impact on students across our district. Double your Impact! Current and past CEEF Board members have set up a matching challenge. Every dollar donated will be matched up to the first $10,000. Donations are voluntary, and no child will be denied participation. Help Build the CUSD Connection Community Groups Know a community member (non-parent/guardian or staff) who would like to receive this newsletter or other communications from CUSD and/or a specific CUSD School Site? Send them to cusdk8.info/communitygroups to join our ParentSquare Community Groups. 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    Monday, Sep 14 2026

  • CUSD Secures $4.5M in Savings for Local Taxpayers

    Dear CUSD Community, We are excited to share notable news regarding the Cupertino Union School District’s ongoing commitment to fiscal responsibility and effective use of public funds. At the  August 27, 2026 Board meeting , financial advisor Dale Scott & Co. (DS&C) presented the final results of a recent general obligation (GO) bond refinancing. Through strategic timing and proactive planning,  the District successfully secured $4,496,635 in final net debt service savings for our local taxpayers. What This Means for Property Owners Direct Savings:  The final net savings fell comfortably within the original projection range ($3.97M–$5.28M). Every dollar saved directly reduces property tax obligations for District property owners over the remaining life of the bonds. Lower Tax Rates:  Property owners will see annual tax rate savings ranging from  $0.01 to $0.83  per $100,000 of Assessed Valuation (AV) across fiscal years 2027 through 2040. No General Fund Impact:  These savings go directly back to our taxpayers. The refinancing has no impact on the District’s General Fund or operating budget. Final Pricing & Financial Summary Despite broader market volatility and rising interest rates leading up to the transaction, the District successfully lowered rates across both Bond series. Bond Series Refunded Principal Prior Interest Rate New Interest Rate Net Taxpayer Savings 2026 Refunding, Series A $16,025,000 3.33% 2.74% $305,835 2026 Refunding, Series B $44,530,000 4.11% 3.32% $4,190,800 Total $60,555,000 — — $4,496,635 CUSD is proud to deliver on our promise to manage public funds effectively while continuing to provide exceptional learning environments aligned with our educational mission to serve each child, whole child, every child. Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Please join us in celebrating this exciting news.

    Friday, Aug 28 2026

  • Welcome to the 2026-27 School Year

    Dear CUSD Families and Staff, Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year. What a privilege it is to write to you as the new Superintendent of the Cupertino Union School District. Today is August 13th, the first day of school, and also my first day as your Superintendent. I can tell you that there is no better way to start a new school year than surrounded by students, families, and educators who care so deeply about the work of learning together. You may not know me yet, but I feel as though I already know so many of you. I have spent months studying our District, watching Board meetings, reviewing our academic data, and learning everything I could about what makes CUSD exceptional because I wanted to arrive not as a stranger but as a partner ready to champion this work alongside you from day one. What I have found is a District with a remarkable foundation. Our schools consistently rank among the best in California. Our Portrait of a Learner reflects exactly what I believe education at its best should look like, preparing students not just with academic knowledge but with the competencies they need to navigate and contribute to a rapidly changing world. This year, we build on that foundation by focusing on two deeply connected competencies: the Resilient Learner , who perseveres through challenges and grows from setbacks, and the  Global Contributor , who acts with purpose and makes a meaningful difference in our schools, our community, and beyond. These are not abstract ideals. They are the qualities I will be looking for when I visit classrooms, and they are the qualities that will carry our students far beyond their time with us. Our District Priorities - Future-Ready Learning, Community-Wide Engagement, Fiscal Responsibility, and Sense of Belonging - will guide everything we do this year. A new superintendent also brings a fresh set of eyes, and I look forward to taking a thoughtful look at all of our programs and operations to identify where we are thriving, where we have opportunities to grow, and how we can ensure every resource is working as effectively as possible for our students. Thanks to our voter-approved  Measure Z Bond Program , we are actively improving the physical environments where our students learn and our staff work every day, with projects underway across our campuses that address critical infrastructure, safety systems, and learning spaces. Alongside this facilities work, I will be looking closely at our budget to pursue the financial stability that protects and strengthens our instructional program for the long term. To our families and staff, I want you to know that your partnership is at the very heart of everything we do, and I look forward to what we will accomplish together. Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year, and I look forward to seeing you soon. With gratitude, Jennifer Hawn, Ed.D.   Superintendent

    Thursday, Aug 13 2026

  • Action Required for Parents/Guardians: Student Healt...

    Dear Families, Your child’s emergency contacts, health information, and permissions must be reviewed annually. Please review your child’s information on file with the Cupertino Union School District on ParentVUE. Please note that parents/guardians must complete the steps to view their student's schedule for the 2026-27 school year. Steps Login to the ParentVUE portal, parentvue.cusdk8.org Select " I am a parent " Log in using your username/password Information and support on how to log in can be found at https://www.cusdk8.org/portal-login/parents .  In the upper right, select " Online Registration " and follow the steps (and tips) linked below in the orange box: Steps To Complete Student Health Updates, Emergency Contacts and Permissions What is the purpose of collecting student health conditions? A child’s health can significantly impact their ability to learn. For this reason, CUSD employs a team of Credentialed School Nurses (CSNs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), and Health Clerks to monitor and attend to student health conditions. For more information about our health team,  click here . Our health team utilizes an electronic records system to enhance data quality and efficiency, while maintaining confidentiality and ensuring uniformity in reporting health conditions. These health conditions form part of the electronic records system. Who will have access to the data? Student privacy is taken very seriously at CUSD. Under HIPAA and FERPA requirements, access to health records and other personally identifiable information is restricted to designated employees based on their roles and job classifications. If your child has a health condition, a nurse will communicate and collaborate with you and your child’s healthcare provider to ensure your child’s health needs are met at school. Only conditions diagnosed by a medical professional should be reported.  Why are emergency contacts needed? If we cannot reach you, at least one emergency contact is necessary. As a reminder, your child will only be released to individuals listed as emergency contacts. No child will be allowed to leave with another person, even a relative or babysitter, unless we have written permission to that effect or that particular person is listed in our files (ParentVUE) and can identify themselves with a valid form of identification (e.g., driver’s license, passport). If you have a childcare company that picks up your child, you should also add them to this list. The school should have a contact number for the facility in case the driver has not picked up your child. [Tuesday, Aug 4 at 9:38 AM] Parents/Guardians - Reminder! Complete your student health updates, emergency contacts, and permissions in ParentVue. Steps are included in this post. You will need to complete this in order to see your child's schedule next week. Additionally, the 2026-27 Annual Notification and Opening Day Packet was sent last week to the parent/guardian listed as Parent #1 in Synergy, our Student Information System. You will receive one Annual Notification/Opening Day Packet form per child in CUSD. You will need to fill out one form for each child.

    Wednesday, Jul 29 2026

  • 📢 Coming to your Inbox Next Week: Annual Notificatio...

    Welcome to the 2026-2027 School Year! It is hard to believe that summer is coming to an end! As we approach the first day of school, expect important communication from the District and School Sites.  Reminder: CUSD uses ParentSquare as our two-way communication platform.   Before all of the start-of-the-school-year communication comes flying in, now is a good time to: Download the ParentSquare App  on your Apple or Andriod Device Too many notifications? Set when and how you want to receive communication from CUSD by customizing your notifications . With digest mode enabled, ParentSquare sends all posts for the day in one single digest at the end of the day, or at your preferred time. Set your  language (receive AND send communication to CUSD staff in your preferred language - 100 are available!) Exciting update:   Soon, many of the text messages you get from your school will come from regular 10-digit phone numbers. This will make it easier to see who is messaging you.  For example, a message from your child's teacher will come from a different phone number than a message from the school office. When you receive a message from one of these new 10-digit numbers, save it to your contacts. Here are some suggestions: Save a teacher's number as: Ms. Davis - 4th Grade Save classroom/group posts as: Lincoln Elementary Classes Save school posts number as: Lincoln Elementary Updates 🚨 Coming to Families Next Week! 🚨 Annual Notification and Opening Day Packet The Cupertino Union School District Board of Education is required, at the beginning of the first semester/quarter of the regular school year, to notify the parents/guardians of the rights and responsibilities under certain provisions of state and federal law. Under Section 48982 of the California Education Code, parents/guardians are required to sign and submit this notice. By submitting this notice, you hereby acknowledge that you have been informed of your rights.  Digital Form Sent To :   T he parent/guardian listed as Parent #1 in Synergy, our Student Information System.  Digital Form Sent From : notifications@permissionclick.com.  PermissionClick forms may also be translated into your preferred language. To view the PermissionClick form in your preferred language, click the "Select Language" dropdown in the upper right corner. Please note that you will receive one Annual Notification/Opening Day Packet form per child in CUSD. You will need to fill out one form for each child. Emergency Contacts, Student Health Conditions, and Permissions  We ask parents/guardians to review their child's emergency contacts, student health conditions, and permissions (Media, Santa Clara County Library, and Securly for Middle School) at the beginning of each school year. This is done directly in our Student Information System (SIS) Synergy. Email Sent To :   All parents/guardians listed as contact allowed in Synergy, our SIS.  Email Sent From :  donotreply@parentsquare.com .  This email will contain the necessary steps to review/edit your child(ren)'s Emergency Contacts, Health Conditions, and Permissions on ParentVUE . Don't forget - there is a new app from ParentVUE. Information can be found here . If your child's health condition(s) change during the school year, please contact your school nurse.

    Friday, Jul 24 2026

  • CUSD Appoints Dr. Jennifer Hawn as New Superintendent

    Dear CUSD Staff, Families, and Community, The Cupertino Union School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jennifer Hawn as its new Superintendent, with her employment contract set to become effective August 13, 2026. Dr. Jennifer Hawn has served in public education for more than 25 years, dedicating her career to student success and academic excellence across California. She brings a wealth of leadership experience to her work, having served as a classroom teacher, principal, Chief Academic Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, University Instructor, and Deputy Superintendent. Most recently, she served as the Superintendent of the Piedmont Unified School District in the East Bay, where she led innovative educational programs that consistently produced the highest levels of student achievement. Beyond her district leadership, Dr. Hawn is a contributor to the broader educational community. She has published in educational journals and presented at state conferences, including the California Department of Education STEM Conference, where she has spoken on the development of STEM pathways. Dr. Hawn holds a Bachelor of Science in Communications from Arizona State University, a Master of Arts in Teaching English from Loyola Marymount University, and a Doctorate in Education from the University of Southern California. Reflecting on her new appointment, Dr. Hawn shared, “I am honored to join the Cupertino Union School District, a community long recognized for its academic excellence and its deep commitment to innovation in education. I look forward to partnering with the Board, families, and staff to build on that legacy and provide the finest education for our students.”

    Friday, Jul 24 2026

  • Acting Superintendent Appointment

    Dear CUSD Community, At last Thursday’s Regular Board Meeting, the CUSD Board of Education approved the employment contract for Mrs. Allison Liner, Deputy Superintendent of Educational Services, to concurrently serve as Acting Superintendent effective July 1 through August 31, 2026. Superintendent Stacy Yao announced her retirement in April, following 38 years of service in public education, and the Board of Education is currently searching for a new Superintendent. The Superintendent search timeline, provided by the search firm Leadership Associates, is available at  https://www.cusdk8.org/about-us/board-of-education/superintendent-search .  The Board recognizes the need for a designated leader to maintain continuity and provide stable oversight until a permanent selection is finalized. Mrs. Liner has provided strong leadership in CUSD over the last eight years, and she will provide the necessary guidance and stability the District needs as we navigate the search process. She is dedicated to partnering with the CUSD students, staff, and families to sustain momentum on District priorities during this transition period. Please join the Board in thanking Mrs. Liner for taking on these additional responsibilities over the next couple of months. Sincerely, Satheesh Madhathil President, CUSD Board of Education

    Monday, Jun 22 2026

  • UPDATE - Superintendent Search Community Forum: Virt...

    The CUSD Board of Education ("Board") has retained the executive search firm Leadership Associates to facilitate the recruitment of the next District Superintendent. In a commitment to a collaborative and inclusive selection process, Leadership Associates will conduct  two Community Forums on  Wednesday, May 27, 2026 -  virtual and in-person - to solicit public input. The Board strongly encourages participation from interested parent organizations and community members. Virtual Community Forum via Zoom Date:  May 27, 2026 (Wednesday) Time:  10:00-11:00 am Zoom Link:  https://sccoe.zoom.us/j/85121877103 In-Person Community Forum Date:  May 27, 2026 (Wednesday) Time:  5:30-6:30 pm Venue : CUSD Board Room (10255 N. Portal Avenue, Cupertino)

    Monday, May 25 2026