A Heart for Children

Welcome to the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District! Our purpose is to nurture and inspire every child to learn, achieve, and find their unique voice. We are proud to serve the community in our welcoming and innovative schools. Here are the core principles that guide our work:

  • We take collective responsibility for the success of each and every child.
  • We are committed to continuously improving as individuals in order to meet the ever-changing needs of children and their families.
  • We cultivate and embrace a culture of belonging for all.
  • We love and accept children for who they are, as they are, by celebrating their inherent worth.
  • We will be relentless in our efforts to remove barriers, address disparities, and foster a true sense of hope and promise.

Please look around our website to learn more about our incredible schools. You can find our online school locator tool here. Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions. Thanks for visiting!

Visit our social media channels to learn more about who we are:

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Announcements:

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Information About State ETS Data Incident

Educational Testing Service (ETS), a nonprofit assessment organization under contract with the California Department of Education (CDE), has begun notifying California students and families about a data security incident involving unauthorized access to and copying of student information from an ETS-operated secure file transfer protocol (SFTP) site. CDE is distributing the ETS Notice of Data Breach to help ensure affected individuals receive information about the incident and available resources. More information is available on the CDE website here: https://www.cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr26/yr26rel45.asp

LMSV Classified Employee of the Year, 2026

LMSV Classified Employee of the Year, Jessica Nobles!

LMSV Certificated Teacher of the Year, 2026

LMSV Teacher of the Year, Vittoria Kohlenberg!

You'll Love It Here!

  • Award-Winning, Tuition-Free Neighborhood Schools
  • All-Day Kindergarten Offered at all Schools
  • Engaging Before and After School Care Offered at all Schools
  • Exemplary Staff Dedicated to Educating, Supporting, and Nurturing ALL Children
  • Innovative Educational Programs and Academies Including:
    • Arts and Music Education
    • Spanish Language Immersion
    • Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics (STEAM)
  • World-Class Physical Education Facilities

Enroll Today!

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Important Information:

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Measure V Bond Program

Measure V is a $136 million general obligation bond approved by voters in 2020 to improve La Mesa-Spring Valley School District’s aging facilities, improve student safety and campus security, and provide critical infrastructure and accessibility upgrades.

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