"We are excited to welcome Dr. Hazelton to the Alum Rock Union Elementary School District," said Linda Chavez, President of the ARUSD Board of Trustees. "Throughout the recruitment process, Dr. Hazelton distinguished herself as a visionary, collaborative, and student-centered leader whose experience, integrity, and passion align with the Board's priorities and the needs of our community. We are confident she is the right leader to help move our District forward."
This week is Classified School Employees Week! We want to honor the contribution of all classified school employees to quality education in Alum Rock Union Elementary. Last week at the Board meeting, we recognized ARUSD’s “Notable Nine” - 9 employees that were chosen as ARUSD’s Classified Employees of the Year. Awardees are chosen for their essential efforts in one of nine professional categories. Congratulations!
Congratulations!
Thank you to all families that joined Parent University on May 16th at Rancho Del Pueblo Golf Course! Families in attendance heard from Senator Dave Cortese about the historic significance of Rancho Del Pueblo Golf Course and from Superintendent Glenn Vander Zee about the Spartan East Side Promise, a program that guarantees admission to San Jose State. And of course, families played golf together!
We hope you enjoyed a Family Golf Day! We know we enjoyed hosting you. Looking forward to next year!
We're celebrating the success and the road to reclassification for our students! So far this school year, 120 of our incredible students have officially reclassified as Fluent English Proficient! 
But we aren’t done yet. As new ELPAC results roll in, we’re aiming to celebrate 100 more students reaching this milestone before June 5th. 
What does Reclassification mean?
It’s a major academic breakthrough! These students have mastered English proficiency while maintaining their native language. To reach this milestone, students had to pass rigorous state testing (the ELPAC) and meet local academic standards. It’s a moment where we recognize their hard work in becoming a multilingual learners. 
Join us in congratulating our students! 
View the presentation to see all students recognized!
View the photos of the ceremony
#StudentSuccess #BilingualPride #RFEP #ELPAC #ProudToBeBilingual #SchoolMilestones
Meet ARUSD's 2026 Teachers of the Year! These exceptional educators are recognized as their school site's Teacher of the Year! Their dedication and passion for guiding students are truly commendable - and they represent the talent our educators bring to Alum Rock. Let's celebrate their amazing work! 🍎👏
A special congratulations to ARUSD's District Teacher of the Year:
🥇🍎 Jonathan Almerido – L.U.C.H.A. Elementary
Teachers of the Year
🍎 MaElena Villegas – Adelante
🍎 Sandra Rivas – Adelante II
🍎 Wendy Rolfs – Aptitud Academy
🍎Entire Teaching Staff - Hubbard Media Arts Academy
🍎 Erica Carrasco – Linda Vista Elementary
🍎 Jonathan Almerido – L.U.C.H.A. Elementary
🍎 Veronica Talton – Lyndale Elementary
🍎 Susan Brophy – McCollam Elementary
🍎 Rebecca Balster – Ocala STEAM Academy
🍎 Lisa Deshpande – Painter Elementary
🍎 Ignacio Ibarra – Renaissance Academy @ Mathson
🍎 Laurie Hersey – Russo / McEntee Academy
🍎 Anita Ghosh – Ryan STEAM Academy
🍎 Patricia Smith – San Antonio Elementary
🍎 Kevin Fuller – Sheppard Middle School
Thank you for your incredible contributions to education and for inspiring your students every day!
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