Mariano Castro Elementary

Happy first day of summer vacation, MVWSD! Be sure to check out our Summer Roundup for everything you'll need this season, including info about free summer meals, summer learning, district office hours, summer construction updates, and important dates for next school year.

We wish every student and family a sunny, relaxing, reading-filled summer. We can't wait to see all your smiling faces back on campus on August 12!

And to our 8th graders: it has been such an honor to be a part of the beginning of your story. We are so proud of each and every one of you and cannot wait to hear about all the amazing things you will accomplish in your next chapter at high school. The best is yet to come!

Across MVWSD this week, our elementary schools celebrated a special milestone as hundreds of 5th graders celebrated their promotion to middle school. 🎉🎓

From joyful ceremonies and student poems to proud families and cheering staff, each celebration reflected the unique spirit of our school communities and the incredible growth of our students over the years.

We are so proud of our students for their hard work, resilience, and accomplishments. We can't wait to see all they achieve in middle school and beyond.

Congratulations! Your next chapter begins now. 💙💚✨

This year, we are proud to honor eight dedicated members of our school district community as they embark on a well-deserved retirement:

- Carol Abrahamson (23 years)
- Debbie Austin (10 years)
- Nanette Baltazar (4 years)
- Irene Cuevas (22 years)
- Rex Fuentes (7 years)
- Terri Kemper (30 years)
- Leslie McClellan (27 years)
- Ylva Sjoblom Risano (8 years)

Together, they represent an incredible 131 years of service and commitment to excellence in education. We are deeply grateful for everything they have given to our district, and we wish them all the very best in this exciting new chapter of their lives. Please join us in congratulating them!