Important Information for In-Person Learners

Parents, please watch this video to learn how to complete the pre-COVID check before sending students to school, and don't forget to go over our procedures for in-person learning, located under "Quick Links." Remember, all in-person learners need to bring their fully charged Chromebook, a water bottle (because drinking fountains are closed), and a backpack to school on Monday!

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

School Board Meeting

Live feed of the VUSD School Board meetings

Community Alert - Return to School Update - January 6, 2021

Visalia Unified schools will return on January 11, 2021, following winter break for both in-person and distance learning instruction. Click on the headline for more...

Visalia USD 2019-2020 Annual Report

The 2019-2020 Visalia Unified School District Annual Report provides an overview of departments within the District. The report also highlights the accomplishments of students and staff during the 2019-2020 school year and provides a brief overview of statistics.

Elementary School Waiver

The Tulare County Department of Health and Human Services is currently considering elementary school waivers to allow students, through grade six and below, to return to in-person instruction. Click on the headline to read more...

COVID-19 School Guidance Checklist

COVID-19 School Safety Plan (CSP)

Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan

Please visit the link above to view this years’ Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan, the community survey comments and responses, as well as Board Powerpoint presentation.

VUSD CareLine

We understand how important it is to attend to the social and emotional needs that arise during this time of uncertainty related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) and school closures. If you need social emotional support or encouragement or just someone to talk through worries and concerns you have, our school psychologists and school social workers are here to talk with you. Click on the headline to read more.

Social Emotional Wellness During School Closure

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.

Preschool Registration is Available Online!

Do you live in Visalia and have a child who is turning 4 years old on or before December 1, 2020? If so, you can begin enrolling your child for the 2020-2021 school year. Click on the headline for more information, including locations and enrollment requirements.