• Carlsbad Unified Connections: November 17, 2025

    In this week’s edition of our  newsletter ,  Carlsbad Unified Connections,  Superintendent Dr. Andrea Norman celebrates a season of giving and thanks. In this week’s  CUSD Stories  video of the week, we visit the Hope Elementary School cafeteria, where Kari Stensholt works to keep our students happy, healthy, and well-fed. Here are direct links to this week’s video on  YouTube  and  Instagram .

    Tuesday, Nov 18 2025

  • Carlsbad Unified Connections: November 10, 2025

    In this week’s edition of our  newsletter ,  Carlsbad Unified Connections,  CUSD celebrates two of our veterans: Bryan Hughes, Campus Security Assistant at Valley Middle School, and Roger Casanova, Campus Security Assistant at Carlsbad High School.  In this week’s  CUSD Stories  video of the week, we take a look inside  the STEAM Lab at Kelly Elementary School, where Joanna Parsons works with our students to provide a learning experience encompassing both research and design. Here are direct links to this week’s video on  YouTube  and  Instagram .

    Tuesday, Nov 11 2025

  • Carlsbad Unified Connections: November 3, 2025

    In this week’s edition of our  newsletter ,  Carlsbad Unified Connections,  we highlight Red Ribbon Week at Carlsbad Unified School District. In this week’s  CUSD Stories  video of the week, we feature Calavera Hills Middle School Teacher, Aaron Sottile, who was recognized as the PLTW’s National Gateway Teacher of the Year.  Here are direct links to this week’s video on  YouTube  and  Instagram .

    Tuesday, Nov 04 2025

  • Message from Superintendent Dr. Andrea Norman

    Dear Carlsbad Unified Families,  Carlsbad Unified School District is committed to maintaining a safe and respectful environment that promotes learning through positive relationships among students, staff, and our diverse community. Unfortunately, CUSD has recently experienced hate-motivated incidents and the display of hate symbols on some of our secondary campuses.  Let me be clear, the District condemns such behavior and will not tolerate it. Hate speech, racist language, and hate symbols have no place in our schools. Such actions go against everything we stand for as a school district and as a community. CUSD is committed to swiftly responding to all incidents of hate on our campuses. All observed or reported incidents are thoroughly investigated, and these actions may result in suspension, expulsion, and even legal consequences. I invite all students, staff, and community members to join us in standing united against hate in every form. I encourage our students to lead with kindness and to speak up for what is right. If a student witnesses or experiences hateful words or actions, I urge them to reach out to a teacher, counselor, administrator, or another trusted adult. CUSD takes pride in its longstanding commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive culture, the foundation of all we do. As a district, we empower our staff to recognize, interrupt, and respond promptly to any form of hate. We greatly value our partnership with CUSD families and ask for your continued support. Please take time to talk with your children about empathy, compassion, and respect, and about the harm that hateful actions and words can cause in our schools and community. As the district that launched the “Great Kindness Challenge”, we continue to champion kindness and respect across our schools. We listen to student voices and collaborate with our community to create welcoming environments. Each school has a student-led committee that promotes positivity, and every year, students and staff reaffirm their pledge to stand united against hate in all its forms. CUSD believes every student has the right to feel safe, accepted, and have a true sense of belonging at school and in our community. Together, we will continue to make CUSD schools places of kindness and connection, where every person is valued and every voice matters. Thank you for your continued support, Dr. Andrea Norman Superintendent Carlsbad Unified School District

    Saturday, Nov 01 2025

  • Carlsbad Unified Connections: October 28, 2025

    In this week’s edition of our  newsletter ,  Carlsbad Unified Connections,  we shine a spotlight on Megan Blom, Principal of Kelly Elementary School. In this week’s  CUSD Stories  video of the week, we sit down with Kim Fuentes, Director of Elementary Education, to learn more about the Extended Day Kindergarten pilot program at Hope and Jefferson Elementary Schools.  Here are direct links to this week’s video on  YouTube  and  Instagram .

    Wednesday, Oct 29 2025

  • Join the PTA: We Can Do More Together

    Carlsbad Unified families, One of the easiest ways to stay involved in your child’s education and stay informed about what’s happening at school is by joining your school’s PTA/PTSA. Serving as a vital link between parents and schools, teachers and staff, the PTA/PTSA relies on membership, volunteers, and donations to support our students, teachers, and staff, and to connect our families with their school communities.  In Carlsbad Unified Schools, the PTA/PTSA raises hundreds of thousands of dollars and contributes more than a million dollars worth of volunteer hours each year. Thanks to our CUSD families, this generosity makes a significant impact at every school and at every grade level. Many of the events and programs CUSD families know and love are funded and supported by PTA. At the elementary level, this includes family engagement nights, holiday events and celebrations, dances, movie nights, book fairs, spirit wear, teacher and staff appreciation and grants, classroom field trips, cultural and community events, room parents, and even crucial salary support for specialty teachers. At the secondary level, PTSA organizes and supports back-to-school registration, college and career nights, parent information sessions, teacher and student grants, community newsletters, staff appreciation events, and much more.  While direct donations are always welcome, we hope every CUSD family will take a minute today and join their PTA because  we can do more together. Aviara Oaks Elementary School   Aviara Oaks Middle School   Buena Vista Elementary   Calavera Hills Elementary   Calavera Hills Middle School   Carlsbad High School   Hope Elementary   Jefferson Elementary   Kelly Elementary Magnolia Elementary Pacific Rim Elementary Poinsettia Elementary   Sage Creek High School   Valley Middle School   Thank you. Sincerely,  Dr. Andrea Norman Superintendent and proud PTA member

    Tuesday, Oct 21 2025

  • Carlsbad Unified Connections: October 20, 2025

    In this week’s edition of our  newsletter ,  Carlsbad Unified Connections,  we bring to you a message from Superintendent Dr. Andrea Norman, celebrating our district employees who have provided 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30+ years of service to CUSD. In this week’s  CUSD Stories  video of the week, Director of Facilities Planning and Construction Management, Jessica Kimbrell, takes us on a tour of the future Aviara Oaks Middle School administration building.  Here are direct links to this week’s video on  YouTube  and  Instagram .

    Tuesday, Oct 21 2025

  • Carlsbad Unified Connections: October 13, 2025

    In this week’s edition of our  newsletter ,  Carlsbad Unified Connections,  we are excited to highlight the Summer Language Academy for elementary students. In this week’s  CUSD Stories  video of the week, we showcase Lancer Day featuring Jeff Riccitelli, the guiding force behind Carlsbad High School’s homecoming.  Here are direct links to this week’s video on  YouTube  and  Instagram .

    Tuesday, Oct 14 2025

  • Carlsbad Unified Connections: October 6, 2025

    We are excited to share with you our weekly newsletter,  Carlsbad Unified Connections.  In this week’s edition of the  newsletter , we feature the work of Edgar Gomez, CUSD Maintenance Worker.  We are also excited to share our first  CUSD Stories  video of the 2025-2026 school year, featuring Superintendent Dr. Andrea Norman. Here are direct links to this week’s video on  YouTube  and  Instagram .

    Tuesday, Oct 07 2025

  • Carlsbad Unified Connections: September 29, 2025

    We are excited to share with you our weekly newsletter,  Carlsbad Unified Connections.  In this week’s edition of our  newsletter , we feature new principal Emily Yamasaki at Aviara Oaks Elementary School. We also share a wrap up of the September Board of Trustees meetings. Please download the ParentSquare app to stay updated on all of the news and announcements from your schools throughout the year. Click  here  to learn more on our website.   Download the iOS App -  Apple Store Download the Android App -  Google Play Store

    Tuesday, Sep 30 2025