Important information regarding CAASPP testing

Parents, please read the above letter regarding CAASPP testing this year. You will need to sign up for your student to take the CAASPP test on-site. We will be testing from 8:15-11:05 every Wednesday in May.

We believe in our students!

We have established commonalities and high expectations across campus here at ARM: Tell more; answer in complete sentences; speak in positive phrases; always give more details; use academic phrasing. We believe in a growth mindset!

Homework Policy--We Value Family Time!

After much research, Annie R. Mitchell continues to move forward in 21st Century learning, now in the area of homework. All homework for the year will be focused on Literacy. The expectation from all staff is that your child will read each night. Kindergartners will have a book bag to read aloud to you. Read more...

Understanding Common Core

The Common Core Standards: (Click to watch 3minute video) are aligned with college and work expectations. are clear, understandable, and consistent. include rigorous content and application of knowledge through high-order skills. build upon strengths and lessons of current state standards. are informed by top-performing countries, so all students are prepared to succeed in our global economy and society. are evidence-based. Mission Statement The Common Core State Standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers. With American students fully prepared for the future, our communities will be best positioned to compete successfully in the global economy. —Common Core State Standards Initiative

Congratulations, 2022 Employees of the Year!

Each year, Visalia Unified School District invites District staff to submit nominations for the VUSD Employee of the Year Awards.  From those nominated, District administration utilizes an objective process to identify one School Employee of the Year, one Administrator of the Year, and an outstanding Teacher of the Year from each level: elementary, middle, and high school. Click on the headline for more...

Visalia Unified School District Board of Trustees Selects Kirk Shrum as Superintendent

VUSD Board of Trustees appoints of Kirk Shrum to the position of superintendent. Mr. Shrum will officially begin working alongside Interim Superintendent Cardoza on May 16, 2022, and then he will assume the full responsibility of leading VUSD on July 1, 2022.

VUSD Board Adopts New Trustee Area Boundaries (Map C)

On January 25, 2022, the Visalia Unified School District Board of Trustees unanimously voted to adopt Resolution No. 21-22-19. The resolution adopts trustee area boundary Map C and affirms the election sequencing set forth on Map C.

School Board Meeting

Live feed of the VUSD School Board meetings

Help with Homework

Visalia Unified School District's After-hours Academic Assistance (AAA) provides after-hours academic support, through a virtual platform, for all VUSD students grades K-12 at no charge, four evenings a week. The hours are 4:00 - 9:00pm, depending on the grade level.

New Student Enrollment

Welcome to Visalia Unified School District! Follow the link above to learn more about enrolling your Kindergarten through 12th grade student at VUSD.

VISTA Dual Immersion Program Fall 2022

Mountain View's VISTA Dual Immersion program will help students learn academic content while acquiring a second language. Because of the teaching strategies that will be utilized, students will learn the concepts and skills needed at each grade level while developing the ability to read, write, speak, and listen in the target language. Students that participate in VISTA will become biliterate in both English and Spanish at the end of 6th grade.

Preschool Registration for 2022-2023 School Year will Begin on April 12, 2022

Social Emotional Wellness During COVID-19

Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) offers a powerful means to explore and express our emotions, build relationships, and support each other – children and adults alike – during this challenging time. Visit the VUSD Social Emotional Wellness Resources During COVID19 website to find resources and tools to help support the social emotional wellness of students, parents, and educators.