Superintendent

Dear Families and SCESD Community,

Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! 

We eagerly await welcoming our students back on August 8! We are excited to continue working together to support all our students and families. By focusing on the whole child and developmental learning environments, we aim to inspire students to excel, become empowered learners, and contribute to a dynamic global community.

The Salinas City Elementary School District is committed to fostering a sense of belonging and offering multiple opportunities for student success. Here is some useful information on our programs:

• Transitional Kindergarten (4-year-olds): All schools offer full-day transitional kindergarten. For enrollment and more information, contact our District's pupil services office, your school, or the Early Education department.
• Expanded Learning: All schools provide after-school care until 6:00 PM. Please contact the Extended Learning department or your child’s school for details.
• Virtual Academy: Families can enroll their TK-6 children in the Salinas City Virtual Academy, which offers blended learning with regular in-person meetups and emphasizes STEAM learning. Here is the link to the Virtual Academy enrollment information.
• Preschool Programs: We are now accepting 2-year-old children! We offer full-day programs at five schools, part-day services at eight schools, and a fee-based program at one school. Contact the Early Education department for more information:
  • Full-Day Preschool: Boronda Meadows, Lincoln, Natividad, Roosevelt, and Sherwood
  • Half-Day Preschool: Boronda Meadows, El Gabilan, Kammann, Loma Vista, Natividad, Roosevelt, and Sherwood
  • Fee-Based Preschool: Lincoln Elementary 
• Dual Immersion in Spanish: Seven schools offer Spanish instruction: DIAS, Boronda Meadows, Lincoln, Los Padres, Natividad, Roosevelt, and Sherwood. More information on dual language acquisition and enrollment can be found here.

The Student and Family Information Handbook, detailing the rights and responsibilities of parents, families, guardians, and students, will be distributed to each student on the first day of school and you may also find it on our website under the "Families" tab. There are pages that families must return signed to the school, so please read them carefully.

Our SCESD Community values joy, connection, and belonging. Fostering joy creates flourishing spaces for students, staff and families. Prioritizing connection builds relationships that encourage growth, collaboration, and respect. Emphasizing belonging ensures everyone feels valued and accepted.

We are grateful for our outstanding teaching, classified, and administrative staff who support our students and families in every way possible. We also appreciate our educational partnerships with families, businesses, and the community. 

Our vision is to inspire and ensure students recognize their talents to excel, become empowered learners, and make valuable contributions to a dynamic global community. We are committed to inclusive academic excellence, ensuring every student can achieve their highest potential. We invite you to join us in realizing this vision and goal for all our children.