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Elementary Back to School Night brought huge crowds, warm energy, and vibrant classroom displays to all seven of our FVSD elementary campuses last Thursday evening, September 3. Parents and guardians gathered for this adults-only event to meet their children's teachers, explore learning spaces, and gain firsthand insight into the academic routines and innovative programs shaping elementary education this year.

Special Presentation Highlight
During the meeting, the Board will welcome Orange County Department of Education Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean and Diane Ehrle, OCDE Director of Continuous Improvement and Leadership Development. They are joining us to officially celebrate Fountain Valley School District being named a 2026 OCDE Innovation Grant Awardee for our Math Learning Lab Initiative.

Join us in person or tune in online to celebrate this recognition!

Long before the morning bell rings and students stream into their classrooms, Fountain Valley School District educators are already hard at work in the classroom themselves. On Monday and Tuesday, teachers, support staff, and administrators gathered across district campuses for two full days of collaborative professional development focused on student achievement, innovative teaching tools, and classroom culture.

Just like our students, FVSD staff are lifelong learners. These annual prep days allow our educators to align learning goals, share best practices, and refine curriculum to ensure every elementary and middle school student receives a high-quality, engaging education from day one. [Read More...]

The energy across Fountain Valley School District was electric on Wednesday morning as we officially kicked off the 2026–2027 school year. From cheerful front office staff greeting families at drop-off to school mascots pumping up the crowd, our elementary and middle school campuses were full of excitement, warm reunions, and bright first-day smiles.

Once the morning bell rang, students settled into their new routines with icebreaker activities and classroom community circles. Out on the play yards, teachers guided students through campus expectations using our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) system—ensuring everyone knows how to play safely and treat classmates with respect from day one.

On Tuesday morning, the entire Fountain Valley School District family gathered in person for our annual All Staff Breakfast and Kick-off Event. The day began outdoors with a light breakfast and lively conversation in the Gisler Elementary School Bowl before staff walked together to hear inspiring remarks from Superintendent Dr. Stopp. Addressing teachers, support staff, and administrators, Dr. Stopp invited everyone to stay curious, think creatively, and continue evolving educational practices to best serve our students.

Rooted in a legacy spanning 150 years, Dr. Stopp highlighted how FVSD’s mission, vision, and core values remain steadfast—focusing on academic excellence, strong home-community partnerships, and high expectations for all. The morning also featured a special ceremony recognizing longtime educators and staff members celebrating 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years of dedicated service to our district family.

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