A new mural at Maryland Avenue Elementary School in La Mesa has taken shape that is getting the attention of students, staff, and community members. Donations from the Maryland Avenue Elementary Parent Teacher Association (PTA) were utilized to create the “We Are” mural. Local artist Hanna Daly was selected to help carry out the vision […]
Enjoy this video compilation of footage from students and teachers from all of our school sites showcasing our district values of equity, inclusion and HEART.
BOSTON – June 4, 2019 – American Student Assistance® (ASA), a national nonprofit, announced today a $1.2 million grant to fund 38 schools in three districts in the San Diego area to participate in the World of Work (WoW) program. WoW was developed in the Cajon Valley Union School District, in partnership with University of […]
Earlier this week, LMSV was featured in a UT article entitled “Report names eight San Diego County school districts where students of color achieve higher than predicted.” LMSV was highlighted as one of eight districts in San Diego County considered to be positive outliers when it comes to combating the racial achievement gap. We are […]
Shawn Styles, CBS news reporter, made a special visit to LMAAC to teach student chefs how to make guacamole. Students then worked in teams to create their own spin on guacamole in a friendly competition.
Just as the rains have ushered in a season of horticultural delights, the winds of renewal are invigorating one of La Mesa’s rarest gems, La Mesa Dale Elementary School. The list of enhancements at the school are very enticing: a newly minted Principal, an enthusiastic and wonderfully dedicated PTA, and a fresh bounty of exciting […]
“It takes a big heart to shape growing minds,” is a quote that epitomizes Genna Gabardi, La Mesa-Spring Valley 2019 Classified Employee of the Year. Ms. Gabardi, Health Technician at Spring Valley Academy, has a gift for establishing meaningful relationships with students, families, and the community. It is her dedication to never give up on […]
Students created this video to share what makes Highlands Elementary School so special, including the No Excuses University Program, awesome staff and more.
International delegates from countries all over the world, including China, Russia, Bolivia and more, visited STEAM Academy to learn about Igniting ELD and how students learning English as an additional language are supported in LMSV.
La Mesa-Spring Valley Schools is pleased to announce the District Teacher of the Year – Manuel Aceves. Manny is a beloved third grade teacher at Bancroft Elementary School, located in the center of Spring Valley. Manny has been inspiring students for over 28 years. Recently, he and colleague Erin Desautels established Team G.R.I.T. – Growing […]
