We are a student-oriented district where children come first and where students always remain at the heart of our commitment. Thanks to the efforts of our talented and dedicated staff, strong support from our Board of Education, involved parents and a community that values education, our students benefit from a rich and varied curriculum.
As we pursue our goals and vision to provide a first-class educational program for all our students, our ongoing commitment is to improve student achievement and to support all areas of student development.
News Blog
New Principal Appointed at Ohlone Elementary School
We are pleased to announce the Board took action at its Tuesday, June 23, meeting, on the recommendation of Dr. Kevin Skelly, Superintendent, to appoint William Overton as Principal of Ohlone Elementary School.
Elementary Math Survey Results
Results from the PAUSD Elementary Math Survey on math support beyond the school day are now available.
Elementary Math Survey
Math Survey for Elementary Parents
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=0_2fd2W8KE1Caqyzjc9oNWeg_3d_3d
Please participate in this brief survey to help the District collect data on current practices in supporting students beyond the school day in math. Complete a separate survey for each child in kindergarten through grade 5, by Wednesday, June 10, 2009.
District Seeks Membership on High School Facilities Steering Committees
Interested parents and community members are invited to submit letters of application to serve on the Gunn High School or Palo Alto High School Facilities Steering Committee.
The purpose of the Facilities Steering Committee is to provide input and guidance for planning and design efforts associated with the Measure A – Strong Schools Bond Program. The committee reviews campus and building plans for recommendations prior to requesting Board approval. Letters of application should provide information on ... Read More >
Swine Flu and Santa Clara County Schools
The Santa Clara County Health Department has informed Palo Alto Unified that, although there have been no cases yet reported in Santa Clara County, we are nonetheless in a High State of Alert in regard to the Swine Flu outbreak.
Spanish Textbook Selection
Parent Input Requested for District Spanish Textbook Selection