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  • Parent Feedback Requested - Help Determine the CUSD ...

    It’s planning season! As we look ahead to the next school year, we want to know: What is CUSD doing right? And where can we do better? From classroom resources to District-wide focus areas, your feedback helps drive our plans as we finalize our Strategic Plan and LCAP goals. By taking our Annual Parent Survey, you’re speaking directly to the Board of Education and helping staff set our goals for the upcoming school year.  The survey is quick and anonymous, and families with more than one child enrolled in CUSD may submit a response for each child . CUSD hopes to receive input from all families.   Please take a moment to: Click the form link. Share your feedback on our strengths and areas for growth - the survey will take less than 3 minutes! Submit by March 6. An anonymized summary of the feedback received will be shared during a Board meeting in the Spring. Thank you for helping us make CUSD the best it can be! [Sunday, Mar 1 at 4:28 PM] Dear Families, Thank you to those who have completed our CUSD Parent Feedback Survey. If you have not yet done so, please take approximately three minutes to complete this survey. The survey closes this Friday, March 6. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, and your responses help us develop our goals for the future. Thank you!

    Thursday, Feb 05 2026

  • Calling All TK–8 Students: Share Why You Love to Run!

     Help Promote the Run for Great Schools 5K & Kids Dash Submissions are due by February 28, 2026 As we get ready for the 2026 CEEF/CUSD Run for Great Schools, we’d love to hear from our TK–8 students about why they like to run and what excites them about running . With parent permission, we invite students to share their story in a way that feels fun and creative for them.  Students can help spread excitement and school spirit by submitting creative content such as: 🎥  Short videos  (10–60 seconds) sharing why they’re excited for the run or what being active means to them, or running.  Preferred Format: mp4 Photographs  showing running or movement.  Preferred Format: png, HEIC, jpg 🎨  Artwork or drawings  showing running, movement, teamwork, or school pride.  Preferred Format: scan, jpg, pdf ✍️  Written testimonials  about fitness, community, or why they love their school 🏃  Running tips  to encourage and motivate other participants Selected submissions may be featured at the event, on social media, or in school communications. Run for Great Schools - Creative Submissions  Submit Here Our goal is to celebrate student voices and showcase the joy, creativity, and school spirit behind this event. While we won’t be able to feature every submission, we’d love to use selected pictures, words, drawings, quotes, and stories in our marketing and communications leading up to race day. Participation is completely optional, and submissions may be shared across CEEF/CUSD promotional materials. Thank you for helping us highlight what makes this event so special, and for supporting our students and schools!  For more information, please review the attached FAQ. What is the Run for Great Schools 5K & Kids Dash? The Run for Great Schools 5K and Kids Dash is a fun, community-wide event that brings students, families, educators, and community members together to support excellence in CUSD schools. Proceeds benefit CEEF-funded programs, including grants that directly support classrooms. The 5K Run is a family-friendly event for all ages and fitness levels. Whether you choose to run, walk, jog, push a stroller, or simply cheer from the sidelines, everyone is welcome. The Kids Dash is designed for children ages 5 years and younger and focuses on fun, confidence, and participation—not competition. It’s a joyful way for students to feel included and celebrated. Sign up to run with us https://runtheday.com/register/detail/ceefcusd-run-for-great-schools-5k-2026-6e6/

    Wednesday, Jan 28 2026

  • Join the Kindness Challenge - Send a thank you note!

    Show Your Kind The California Department of Education, in partnership with The Great Kindness Challenge (GKC), encourages California’s school communities to participate in the GKC, January 26 – 30, 2026 .  The theme for the 15th annual GKC Week is Show Us Your Kind:  "This uplifting theme invites everyone — students, teachers, staff, and parents — to express and capture the unique ways they bring kindness to life. Whether embraced as an entire school, within a single class, or by individuals, #ShowUsYourKind ! provides countless opportunities to demonstrate that kindness has the power tospark change, bring healing, and inspire a ripple of goodness." Two GKC checklists (school edition and junior edition) are attached - how will you show your kind? One way to create kindness is to send someone a thank you.  Go to cusdk8.info/thankyou and send a thank you note to a CUSD staff member.    

    Monday, Jan 26 2026

  • Calling all local businesses in our school community!

    Your support can make a lasting impact on CUSD students. Become a sponsor of CEEF & CUSD’s 2026 Run for Great Schools 5K + Kids Dash and help empower youth through fitness and education! Run for Great Schools 5K and Kids Dash Event Details Saturday, March 28, 2026 8:30 AM Homestead High School This family-friendly event supports all 23 CUSD TK–8 schools and brings students, families, educators, and local businesses together.  Support local education Connect with families and the community Be part of something meaningful For sponsorship information, contact @ceefcares or visit www.ceefcares.org for sponsor forms.

    Tuesday, Dec 16 2025

  • SAVE THE DATE - MARCH 28, 2026: CEEF/CUSD Run For Gr...

      Join CUSD & CEEF for the 2026 Run for Great Schools + Kids Dash on Saturday, March 28 at 8:30 AM! Come together as a community to run, walk, cheer, and support the Cupertino Union School District (CUSD).  All proceeds directly support the 23 CUSD schools. Follow @ceefcares to stay up to date with the newest updates. 

    Wednesday, Dec 10 2025

  • 2026-2027 CUSD Priority Registration and Open Enroll...

    Priority Registration Window for Transitional K indergarten through 8th grade January 5, 2026, through February 11, 2026 The Priority Registration Window for students NEW to the Cupertino Union School District (CUSD) to who want to attend the 2026-2027 school year (starting August 2026) is the important time to sign up for your child's home attendance area school. Registering during this window is how your child is officially enrolled, pending space availability, at the school assigned to your address within CUSD boundaries. The process is mainly done online through the Student Assignment Office, and it is required if your child is  new  to the district and enrolling in Transitional Kindergarten (TK) through 8th grade. Grade Placement chart by date of birth   Transitional Kindergarten (TK) 09/02/2021 - 09/01/2022 Kindergarten 09/02/2020 - 09/01/2021 First 09/02/2019 - 09/01/2020 Second 09/02/2018 - 09/01/2019 Third 09/02/2017 - 09/01/2018 Fourth 09/02/2016 - 09/01/2017 Fifth 09/02/2015 - 09/01/2016 Sixth 09/02/2014 - 09/01/2015 Seventh 09/01/2013 - 09/01/2014 Eighth 09/02/2012 - 09/01/2013 ​ To prepare for the Priority Registration window, you can start collecting the registration requirements. All documents must be uploaded in the online registration through ParentVue. The online registration will be available on January 2, 2026 and the link will be live on the CUSD website. Documents that must be uploaded into ParentVue as PDFs for registration to be completed: Proof of residence  - Property Tax Bill or fully executed lease agreement. If you are living with another person, please submit a CUSD inquiry to receive the Affidavit of Parent Residence. Parent photo ID  - state-issued ID or driver’s license or passport Child’s birth certificate or passport Child’s most  up-to-date immunization records . Valid TB Risk Assessment , negative test results done within the last 12 months or proof of an appointment within 30 days to register. Registration will not be completed unless the document is provided  at the time of registration .  CLICK HERE  for the TB Risk Assessment form. If your child is already attending a CUSD school this year (2025-2026), you do not need to complete the 2026-2027 Priority Registration. Your child will automatically be moved to: Their next grade level at their current school. The correct middle school if they are moving up from elementary school. Priority Open Enrollment Window for Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade for alternative schools/programs February 2, 2026, through February 13, 2026 The time to apply for an alternative school or program is called the Priority Open Enrollment Window. This special sign-up time is only for the following schools or programs:  Cupertino Language Immersion Program (CLIP) (K-5 at Muir and 6-8 at Miller), Faria (K-5), Christa McAuliffe School (TK-8), and Murdock-Portal (K-5) . If your child will be a Transitional Kindergarten through 8th-grade student who is either new to CUSD or moving up to the next school level, they may apply to only  one  of these alternative schools or programs. To be considered for the lottery, parents  must  go to a required tour or meeting. Parents will need to check each alternative school's website to find out how to sign up for one of those mandatory meetings. The 2026-2027 Open Enrollment lottery is refreshed annually and will create a new waitlist for each grade at each of these alternative schools and programs. Priority Open Enrollment Window for Kindergarten through 8th grade for attendance area schools March 16, 2026, through March 27, 2026 Open Enrollment is your chance to apply for a school that is different from the one your address is assigned to. Every address in the district belongs to one main school (your "attendance area school"). If you want your child, from Kindergarten through 8th grade, to attend a different CUSD attendance area school, you apply during this window, which happens in March 2026. The important thing to remember is that this process is only for parents who want their child to go to a different  attendance  area school. It is not a backup plan for students who are overflowed to another attendance area school because their home attendance area school is too full—that will be assigned differently. Schools and grade levels that are available to apply for will be posted the Friday prior to the window opening on the District website. You must complete an electronic application form on the District website during the official March window to choose another school. Additional Information regarding Priority Registration and Open Enrollment Attendance Area Elementary Schools Blue Hills, Collins, De Vargas, Dilworth, Eaton, Eisenhower, Garden Gate, Lincoln, Montclaire, Nimitz, Sedgwick, Stevens Creek, Stocklmeir and West Valley Attendance Area Middle Schools Cupertino, Hyde, Kennedy, Lawson and Miller Alternative Education Schools/Programs Faria, McAuliffe (TK-8), Murdock-Portal, and CLIP (Cupertino Language Immersion Program) K-5 at Muir / 6-8 at Miller Parent Information meetings about Priority Registration and Open Enrollment will be held via Zoom on: Wednesday, December 3rd at 9:00 am Tuesday, December 9th at 6:00 pm Links to join the webinars will be posted on the  CUSD website  before each meeting.  For questions, please submit a  Google Form request  and a Student Assignment staff member will reach out to you as soon as they get to your information in the queue. Thank you! If you would like to receive updates and notifications via email regarding Priority Registration or Open Enrollment, please  CLICK HERE  to join our ParentSquare Community Group. 

    Saturday, Nov 15 2025

  • Jollyman Park All-Inclusive Playground Ribbon-Cutting

    Join the City of Cupertino for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the newly renovated  All-Inclusive Playground at Jollyman Park! Date : Friday, June 13, 2025 Time : 1 - 2 p.m. Location : Jollyman Park, 1000 S Stelling Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014-5019 This playground is designed to be accessible for individuals of all ages and abilities, promoting recreation and social interaction for people with and without special needs. Come celebrate this exciting new space for our community. We look forward to seeing you there!

    Friday, Jun 06 2025

  • 2024-2025 by the Numbers

    As the school year ends, CUSD wants to recognize what a truly fantastic year it has been. While every year has challenges and is never without room for growth, it is also important to pause and reflect on the incredible work that was done. Here are just a few highlights! Thank you to our students, staff, families, and community for making CUSD a great place to learn for each child, whole child, every child! 96 Percent Average Daily Attendance. 100 Percent of teachers trained in CUSD Portrait of a Learner Competencies. 48 Portrait of a Learner Accelerator Teachers. 100 Percent of TK-5th grade students with access to music lessons taught by a CUSD employee. 75 Percent of 7th and 8th grade students who took a second elective.  100 Percent of 1st-8th grade students who have technology devices less than five years old. 30 New, freshly prepared recipes developed and prepared by Nutrition Services. 1,947,002 Free meals served to students. 368,020 Number of CUSD library books (print and digital) checked out. 100 Percent of CUSD students' families are contactable via ParentSquare. 353,451 Posts and direct messages sent on ParentSquare. 14,770 Parents interacted on ParentSquare posts or messages. 23 Different languages requested and provided live translation with LanguageLine. 2 California Distinguished Schools (Nimitz Elementary and Murdock-Portal Elementary). 1 National Blue Ribbon School (Miller Middle School). 61 Percent of certificated staff members surveyed report that AI tools help them increase efficiency. 1,254 Individuals registered for the return of the CEEF/CUSD 5K Run. 210 Teacher grants awarded by CEEF . 763 Thank yous sent to CUSD staff members via cusdk8.info/thankyou . 4,694 Parent registrations for parent education offerings, including those from  The Parent Venture . 6,626 Responses to the CUSD LCAP Parent Survey . 93 Percent of LCAP survey participants who strongly agree or agree that there is a positive culture and climate at their child's school.  ONE Incredible school year! Here's to a relaxing summer, CUSD! CUSD 2024-2025 School Year by the Numbers

    Friday, May 30 2025

  • 3-4 Point Thursday: Revenue Sources | School Present...

    PRIORITY 3: FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY CUSD is now a Community-Funded School District, also known as a Basic Aid District. At the May 22, 2025 Regular Board Meeting , staff presented an overview of District revenue sources to enhance understanding in how CUSD is funded. Staff previously presented on the various Federal Program Sources at the April 10, 2025 Board Meeting . Other Revenue sources in the District budget are identified as Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) Sources, Other State, Local, and Other Sources. CUSD is now a Community-Funded School District, also known as a Basic Aid District. Basic Aid funding happens when the District's local property taxes exceed its LCFF entitlement. The County Tax Assessor's Annual 2024 Report, which provides supporting information on how property taxes are locally generated, can be found  here .   The total CUSD Budget reflects both Unrestricted and Restricted Funding Sources. The Funding Sources reflect a combination of current year revenues and prior year carry over balances. Some of the Funding Sources are ongoing annual revenues and some are one-time only revenues. The complete presentation can be found here . PRIORITY 1: FUTURE-READY LEARNING Thirteen schools present highlights of the four District Priorities. School presentations are a standing agenda item on regular meetings from September through May. During the presentation, schools highlight student achievements and successes and/or special programs which exemplify one of the four District Priorities: Future-Ready Learning, Community-Wide Engagement, Fiscal Responsibility, or Sense of Belonging. Sept. 26: Lawson Middle Oct. 10: Hyde Middle Nov. 7: Miller Middle Nov. 21: Cupertino Middle Dec. 12: West Valley Jan. 16: Kennedy Middle Feb. 13: Lincoln Feb. 27: Eisenhower March 13: Garden Gate April 10: Sedgwick April 24: Nimitz May 8: De Vargas May 22: Dilworth PRIORITY 4: SENSE OF BELONGING Congratulations to all classified employees recognized during the 2024-25 school year!  For more than 32 years, CUSD has celebrated our dedicated staff via the Classified Employee of the Month (EOM) program. The District enthusiastically recognizes our outstanding classified employees who work diligently, and often behind the scenes, to build the essential infrastructures so that we can provide the best service to our students, staff, and community. Each month, when schools are in session, the Board honors and recognizes the EOM at the first Board Meeting. Sept. - Juan Carlos Hernandez (Hyde) Oct. -  Akhila Bangalore (CAP) Nov. -  Arathi Sreeram (Collins) Dec. -  Ginny Sung (Fiscal Services) Jan. -  Susan Zimmermann (Dilworth) Feb. -  Deepa Samanta (CAP) March - Banu Kumaraguru (Eisenhower) April -  Mei-Lan Chou (Lawson) May - Carlos Goncalves (Miller) Do you know a community member (non-parent or staff) who would like to receive this newsletter or other communication from CUSD? Invite them to join our CUSD Community Group, linked here .

    Thursday, May 29 2025

  • 3-4 Point Thursday: Statutory Benefits | Services & ...

    PRIORITY 3: FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY Statutory benefits represent approximately 27% of the total General Fund budget. During the past month, a new standing agenda item has been added: Budget Information Series. At the  May 8, 2025, Regular Board Meeting , staff presented information on the Fiscal Impact of Statutory Benefits. Statutory benefits include all payroll as well as District-paid health benefits. Statutory benefits represent approximately 27% of the total General Fund budget. Embedded in them are CalSTRS (the state pension system for certificated staff), CalPERS (the state pension system for classified staff), OASDI (Social Security), Medicare, Workers' Compensation, Unemployment Insurance, and Employee Health Benefit Costs. Employee health benefits costs are a factor in the health insurance plans chosen by employees. The other statutory benefit costs are the percentage of the employee's payroll cost to the District. The complete presentation can be found  here . Services and Operating Expenses At the  April 24, 2025, Regular Board Meeting , staff reviewed the Services and Operating expenses in the budget in greater detail. This included an in-depth look at object codes within this category, definitions of commonly asked terms, detailed expenditures by fund and function, and a summarization of total Services and Operating expenses in the General Fund. The complete presentation can be found  here . CUSD receives approximately 2.3% of our General Fund budget, or approximately $5.33 million, from Federal funding. At the  April 10, 2025, Regular Board Meeting , staff presented details of the Federal funding that the District receives and the programs that these funds help support. The District receives approximately 2.3% of our General Fund budget, or approximately $5.33 million, of Federal funding for Title I, II, III, and IV and Special Education IDEA programs. The District's Nutrition Services Program also receives approximately $1.36 million of Federal funding. The complete presentation can be found here . Do you know a community member (non-parent or staff) who would like to receive this newsletter or other communication from CUSD? Invite them to join our CUSD Community Group, linked here .

    Thursday, May 15 2025