Welcome

Rancho Elementary School serves students from PreK – 6th grade in Spring Valley. We offer supportive, inclusive learning environments where culturally responsive teaching ensures belonging and relevance. Rancho believes by embracing diversity and celebrating every aspect of a child’s culture and identity, we will equip and inspire students to thrive. Enroll Today!

Important Change for LMSV Schools

Beginning with the 2024-25 school year, all LMSV elementary schools will serve TK through 5th grade and all academy middle schools will serve 6th through 8th grade. Click here to learn more.

Districtwide Announcements:

The open enrollment window for the 2025-26 school year is open! We are now accepting transfer applications and new enrollments for all schools. All applications received during the open enrollment window (December 2, 2024 to February 17, 2025) will be eligible for first consideration of placement based on the priorities specified in LMSV board policy.

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Do you have a heart for children? Join our team!

Why You'll Love Rancho

A Small Neighborhood School and Beloved Community, Where Every Student is Truly Known, Connected to and Cared for by Staff
Parents & Caregivers Are Valued Partners
Located in the Hills of Spring Valley, Near Mount Miguel High School, Easily Accessible from Neighboring Communities in San Diego and South Bay
Boasts a Beautiful Garden, Designed and Maintained by Students Building Responsibility and Providing Relevant Hands-On Learning

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Important Information:

If you haven't yet done so, please sign up for access to the parent portal. District First Day Packets are accessible through the parent portal. Please see attachments for instructions.

Hard copies will also be available in the office.

Attendance is SUPER important and notifying Rancho of any absences or late arrival is, too!

If your child is absent from school for ANY reason, PLEASE CALL: 619-668-5885, Extension 4 or email our Health Tech, Stephanie Jones at stephanie.jones@lmsvschools.org

Calls may be placed 24 hours a day! Please leave the following information:
* Date of Absence * Full name of the Child * Reason for Absence *

Doctor and dental notes are helpful if our attendance records are audited. If your child has numerous absences, these will be requested. Please note that your call to report the absence does not "erase" the absence, but rather designates it as excused or unexcused depending on the reason.

Click on our new Accelerated Reader Widget to see updates each week with the pages and titles Rancho students have read!

Reader Widget

The La Mesa-Spring Valley School District promotes health-enhancing nutrition practices. According to the food guidelines sent out in the fall we are encouraging nutritious foods be brought for classroom celebrations: fruits, vegetables, whole grain crackers, pretzels, 100% fruit juice or frozen juice bars. Examples of non-nutritious foods with a more than 35% sugar content or fat content: soda, candy, chewing gum, snow cones, chips, fried foods, cookies, cupcakes, donuts, candy coated popcorn, & cotton candy. On your child’s birthday handing out special pencils or stickers is a good alternative to food.

No Sunglasses
No hats inside. Hats are ok outside with the bill forward
Shirts must NOT have inappropriate images
Shorts and pants must not sag. Shorts must have a 4 inch inseam
No skate shoes/heelies with or without the heel insert
No cosmetics, artificial nails, or lots of jewelry
Shoulder straps must be at least 1 inch
No bare back or see-through clothing
No dresses or skirts unless wearing leggings
No open-toed shoes or sandals

Dress Code Graphic

Schedule

Mon 7:50 - 2:10
Tue 7:50 - 12:55
Wed 7:50 - 2:10
Thu 7:50 - 2:10
Fri 7:50 - 2:10

School Quick Links

Peachjar Flyers

Contact Us

8845 Noeline Avenue
Spring Valley, CA 91977

Monday – Friday, 7:15 – 3:15

(619) 668-5885
(619) 668-8339
RAN@lmsvschools.org

PrincipalStibaly Johnson

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Welcome

Important Change for LMSV Schools

Districtwide Announcements:

Now Accepting Transfers

Employment Information

Why You'll Love Rancho

Important Information:

New Aeries Parent Portal

Parent Engagement Documents

Attendance

Accelerated Reader

Health & Wellness Policy

Rancho Elementary’s Student Dress Code