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It is our mission to provide a safe and supportive environment that encourages consideration for others, self-discipline, and responsibility. At Palomar Elementary we provide each student with the opportunity to reach his or her own potential by ensuring a broad, basic curriculum with a variety of instructional methodologies. We work to ensure that each student has the necessary support system to be successful by encouraging parental and community involvement.
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At the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD), the safety of our students, their families, and the community are paramount. And as digital tool integration continues to progress, we understand the need to highlight the importance of online safety.
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about CVESD to Offer Free Summer Meals for Children and Teens
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The Continuing Student Enrollment process for the 2026–27 school year is now open for all returning students in the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD).
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At the May 20, 2026, Board of Education Meeting, the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) adopted a resolution designating May 2026 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
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The Chula Vista Elementary School District’s (CVESD) Sound Station received the Innovate Honorable Mention Award from the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) during the 23rd Annual Innovation in Education Awards ceremony on May 14, 2026.
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The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) proudly congratulates outstanding sixth-grade students who were recently recognized by the Bonita Optimist Club for their exemplary character and contributions to their school communities.
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The Chula Vista Elementary School District’s goal is to foster a sense of shared responsibility and accountability, supporting the home-school connection and ensuring high-quality learning experiences for all students (Goal 5 of the LCAP). As part of the district-wide initiative to increase family engagement, CVESD has a Parent Ambassador Program to strengthen partnerships among families, schools, and the district.
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Classrooms across the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) received new books and hands-on literacy materials thanks to the support of Altrusa International of Chula Vista.