We’re happy to announce that some key dates have been determined for the 2025-26 school year. While we will continue to negotiate the final academic calendar with our labor groups, we can share the following key dates with our district community:
In Campbell USD, our core values—We are Learners, We are Collaborators, We are Community Builders—guide us in making our district a vibrant place for everyone to learn and grow. This year, we introduced the Campbell Kudos program as a way for employees to recognize each other for living out these values.
Please join us in celebrating our many Community Builders, employees who foster a positive and inclusive learning environment for our students and staff .
To see who we’re honoring, watch this special video.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we approach the winter break, we want to take a moment to wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season. This is a special time of year, and we hope it brings you opportunities to create happy memories together.
We also want to express our gratitude for your ongoing partnership in your child’s education. We greatly appreciate all of your efforts in ensuring your child has attended school as much as possible so far this year.
We understand that families sometimes wish to extend their time together by planning vacations that last longer than the dates assigned to the school break. While we fully appreciate the value of family time, we want to encourage you to limit trips and vacations to the days indicated on the school calendar for the break. By doing so, you help your child stay on track academically and ensure they don’t miss out on valuable learning opportunities.
Thank you for being mindful of this and for continuing to prioritize your child’s attendance and education.
Wishing you a safe and happy winter break, and we look forward to seeing everyone refreshed and ready to learn in the new year!
Warm regards,
Dr. Shelly Viramontez
Superintendent
Campbell Union School District’s mission is clear: to educate every student to their highest potential. By embracing a mindset of continuous improvement, we work together—students, families, and educators—to ensure that every child has the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.
Our commitment to our mission is rooted in our core values, which guide our efforts to create supportive, engaging, and equitable learning environments.
These next few weeks may be especially busy for families, so we want to remind you of some key dates to consider noting in your calendar.
To subscribe to the calendar for your own child's school, visit our calendar website and select the school calendar(s) you want.
As Thanksgiving approaches, we want to express our gratitude to the amazing community partners who enrich our students’ school experiences. From Elevate Math tutors supporting middle schoolers to Stanford’s Dr. Jo Boaler fostering a growth mindset in elementary math, and volunteers from Tzu Chi, Women’s League, and Foster Grandparents, your dedication fuels student success.
PTAs, Home-School Clubs, Boosters, and committees like the Innovation Council and Parent Advisory Committees amplify these efforts, creating more opportunities and connections.
Thank you for helping us build a strong, supportive community. Wishing you a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
In the past two annual surveys, parents told us they wanted to receive more positive messages from the school about their child. Our teachers listened and are using our ParentSquare tools and other ideas to do just that!
In the first few months of this school year, teachers increased direct messages (DMs) by 17% district wide compared to the same period last year. Many schools are also sending “positive postcards” to families by mail, letting parents know about good things they notice about their students.
New resources in our school libraries and online are the latest examples of our district’s commitment to fostering inclusivity, understanding, and support for all students. Thanks to the California State Superintendent's Anti Bias Education Grant, awarded to the Campbell Union School District in 2023, we’ve expanded our library resources to foster inclusion and a sense of belonging for all. We want to honor students’ diverse cultures, heritage and perspectives as part of what enriches their learning experience.
“Our Anti-Bias Mission is to make time and space to continually challenge ourselves and invite others to identify and address barriers that impact our students and their communities,” said Dr. Pamela Cheng, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning. "This project is building community. It has helped our community liaisons and administrators connect with our newest families by using books to build a bridge between our school communities and home cultures."
The library websites will feature carefully curated books, articles, and digital tools that promote awareness of diversity and inclusion. One unique section celebrates special days from different cultures, showing how our shared values unite us, no matter our traditions, heroes, or holidays. See it online at our Celebrations and Values website.
We invite you to explore the resources available, and join us in creating a more inclusive and supportive school environment for everyone.
The dedicated community members who serve on our volunteer committees strengthen our district in many ways. These individuals, many of whom do not work in education, bring fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and an essential layer of transparency to district decision-making.
Two Innovation Council members discuss what is
needed to prepare students for the future.
For example, our Innovation Council, composed of district, business, and community leaders, closely examines workforce trends and student needs. Together, they discuss how we can enhance learning to ensure that our students are prepared for future success. This group was instrumental in developing our five Profile of a Graduate competencies—our commitment to preparing ALL students for their yet-to-be-defined workplace.
Campus Collaboratives, formed through our School Linked Services partnership, connect local service agency representatives, civic and municipal leaders, and school administrators who work together to identify local needs and coordinate resources that benefit our students and families.
The Citizens Oversight Committee, another crucial group, reviews expenditures tied to voter-approved bonds and parcel taxes, ensuring that funds are allocated as promised. Members serve two-year terms.
Members of the District English Language Acquisition Committee (DELAC) meet to advocate for students and support programs that enhance language learning, further enriching our educational community.
“Educating students to their highest potential is a big job, and one that we cannot do alone,” said Superintendent Shelly VIramontez. “These committees are invaluable to our schools, and we thank each member for their time and commitment to partnering with us to support student success.”
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