ESS Primary Phone Line – (619) 644-3800
ESS Department Contact Directory – CLICK HERE
District Office Fax – (619) 644-3838 – Please include a fax cover stating “Attention ESS”
Welcome to the Extended Student Services (ESS) expanded learning program! We’re thrilled to have you join our community. ESS offers a safe, nurturing environment where your student can thrive through various creative, recreational, and educational activities to support their social, emotional, and physical growth.
Since 1976, we’ve proudly provided outstanding services to the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District (LMSV) community. ESS is a pre-paid, fee-based, self-supporting program governed by the LMSV Department of ESS.
Excitingly, the State of California has recently passed legislation providing funding for afterschool and summer or intersession enrichment opportunities for students. In LMSV, access to these opportunities will be primarily provided through our ESS program. Enrollment in ESS through this state-funded program depends on the availability of funding, space in the ESS program at your school, and eligibility criteria. You may even qualify for free services—please visit our ASES Grant and ELOP page for more information.
Our program is open to all students in Transitional Kindergarten through eighth grade enrolled in LMSV schools. For your convenience, we operate Monday through Friday, from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm during the school year and most school breaks.
We’re excited to partner with you and your student for an enriching experience!
Spring Break 2024 Information
General Information
Important Information About ESS
Registration & Fees
ESS Registration
*Your ESS services will begin once your contract is accepted and payment is processed. Please allow up to 5 business days for this process to be completed. Thank you!
Upon acceptance of your ESS contract, you will be charged an annual, non-refundable registration fee. This fee will be debited upon acceptance of your contract registration (except homeless, foster youth, and socioeconomically disadvantaged). This annual registration fee will be assessed at the beginning of every school year at the rate of $40 for one child and $60 for two or more students.
Click here to register!
Eleyo Registration Help Sheet: English / Español
2024/2025 Registration Dates (subject to change)
Per the California Department of Education Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) grant requirements, unduplicated students will receive priority registration. District families that meet this criteria based on the information provided will be contacted by email to receive priority registration. Unduplicated students are defined as one or more of the following:
- Homeless/foster youth
- Eligible for a free or reduced-price meal
- Multilingual (English Language Learner)
SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE ENROLLMENT IN ESS
The demand for ESS services may surpass the capacity of many programs. For this reason, it is important to complete and submit your contract as soon as the registration window opens. Applicants will be admitted into the program based on the capacity limits of each school’s offerings. Waitlists will be established for programs that reach capacity.
SPRING BREAK 2025: April 7 – April 18, 2025 (closed April 18)
- Registration Opens – Monday, January 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
- Registration Deadline – Friday, February 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM
- Cancellation Deadline – Monday, March 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
SUMMER BREAK 2025: June 23 – August 1, 2025 (closed Friday, July 4)
- Registration Opens – Monday, March 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
- Registration Deadline – Friday, May 9, 2025 at 11:59 PM
- Cancellation Deadline (weeks 1 & 2) – Monday, May 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
2025/2026 ACADEMIC SCHOOL YEAR: August 7, 2025 – June 16, 2026
- Registration Opens – Monday, April 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The La Mesa-Spring Valley Schools ESS Program operates with the Eleyo billing and registration system. Here are a few things you can do in the Eleyo system.
- View your invoices online and check your account balance.
- Manage your payments and payment methods online.
- Register for Non-School Days/Breaks.
- Print receipts and tax statements.
- Update your contact information, emergency contacts, and authorized pick-ups for your student.
ESS Fees
Extended Student Services is a fee-based, self-supporting program. Fees are used to fund salaries and sustain all aspects of the program including instructional supplies, nutritional snacks, recreational equipment, etc. Fees are a flat, weekly rate regardless of how many hours or days the student attends the program. Families MUST pre-register and prepay on a bi-weekly basis.
2024/2025 Fees for the Academic School Year, effective 5/20/24
Make a Payment
Pay Online with your Eleyo Account
Authorization Form for E-Check Payment – Fax: (619) 644-3838 – Please include a fax cover stating “Attention ESS”
Fletcher Hills, Lemon Ave, Maryland Ave, Murray Manor, Northmont, La Mesa Arts Academy, Parkway Academy
George Mendoza: (619) 668-5700 x6405 (Habla español)
george.mendoza@lmsvschools.org
Bancroft, Highlands, Kempton, La Presa, Murdock, Rolando, STEAM Academy, SmartSteps
Sandi Rubio: (619) 668-5700 x6475
sandra.rubio@lmsvschools.org
Avondale, Casa de Oro, La Mesa Dale, Loma, Rancho, Sweetwater Springs, Spring Valley Academy
Claudia “CeeCee” Serrano: (619) 668-5700 x6203 (Habla español)
claudia.serrano@lmsvschools.org
ESS Dates of Closure
24/25 Dates of Closure – Printable Version
2024
| Wednesday, June 19 | Juneteenth Holiday |
| Thursday, July 4 | Independence Day |
| Monday-Wednesday, August 5-7 | Staff Development Work Days |
| Monday, September 2 | Labor Day |
| Monday, November 11 | Veteran’s Day |
| Monday-Friday, November 25-29 | Thanksgiving Break |
| Friday-Friday, December 20-27 | Winter Break |
2025
| Wednesday, January 1 | New Year’s Day |
| Monday, January 6 | Staff Development Work Day |
| Monday, January 20 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Monday, February 10 | Lincoln Day |
| Monday, February 17 | Presidents’ Day |
| Friday, April 18 | Spring Holiday |
| Monday, May 26 | Memorial Day |
| Wednesday-Friday, June 18-20 | Staff Development Work Days |
Other Information
Expanded Learning Opportunities Program
ESS Snack
Our LMSV Child Nutrition Department provides a daily afternoon snack for your child after school in ESS. All foods on the snack menu must meet specific guidelines by the USDA. The foods listed on the snack menus are specially developed for School Food Programs so they can meet these USDA guidelines and also the California State Guidelines, which is no trans fat. These foods are not the same types of foods you would buy in a retail store. More and more manufacturers are working tirelessly to make items to help us meet the requirements as well as meet the strong demand from child nutrition directors and parents to have healthier items to serve. The brownie is a low fat brownie made with applesauce and cocoa. All cookies are whole grain with no trans fat as well. The chips are baked and reduced fat.
The ESS Snack menu is available for viewing on the ESS Parent Information Board at your child’s ESS school site.
Menus are also posted to this website monthly (see below). If you have questions regarding ESS snack, please see your Site Lead.
CACFP Menu
Avondale, Bancroft, Casa de Oro, Highlands, Kempton, La Mesa Dale, LMAAC, La Presa, Rancho, STEAM, Spring Valley Academy
Snack Menu
Fletcher Hills, Lemon Ave, Loma, Maryland Ave, Murdock, Murray Manor, Northmont, Rolando, Sweetwater, Parkway Academy
Tax Information
For your reference our TAX ID # is 95-6001813. This is to be used only for childcare payment verification purposes.
To access your childcare tax information for 2023, please log onto your Eleyo account here.
Click on your account number underneath the heading “Your Accounts.”
Then, click on “Download Tax Information.”
Join Our Team
Do you know anyone looking for part-time work that would enjoy working in our after-school program? Or are you looking for part-time work? If so, we are currently hiring ESS Program Aides. Information and applications are available: Click Here.
