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Empowering Every Learner: How Campbell Union School District Sets the Standard for Student Support and Inclusion

Did you know that CUSD offers more than basic reading, writing, and math? Read on to see what sets the Campbell Union School apart from other school districts.

Students show off their colorful artwork

In today’s educational landscape, families have many options when choosing where their children will learn, grow, and thrive. The Campbell Union School District (CUSD) stands apart from neighboring districts by offering an exceptionally rich ecosystem of targeted resources, specialized instructional support, and inclusive programs.

From early childhood education to rigorous middle school  programs that prepare students for high school success, CUSD’s holistic approach ensures that no child falls through the cracks and every child is challenged to reach their highest potential.

Early Foundations: Flexible Preschool Offerings

A child’s learning journey begins long before TK and kindergarten. Understanding the diverse scheduling needs of modern families, CUSD offers flexible half-day and full-day preschool programs.

These early learning environments provide foundational academic and social-emotional skills in nurturing settings, giving CUSD preschoolers a head start on foundational skills, communication, and peer interaction.

Wrapped-in Support: Dedicated Specialists at Every Site

What truly sets CUSD apart is its investment in dedicated personnel directly serving campus communities. Rather than relying on district-wide roaming teams with limited availability, CUSD integrates robust site-based support:

  • Reading Specialists and Literacy Support: Highly trained literacy educators work directly with students to strengthen foundational reading skills, ensure early literacy benchmarks are met, and instill a lifelong love of reading.
  • Behavior Support Teams: Every school site benefits from dedicated behavior support personnel. By prioritizing positive behavior interventions, restorative practices, and proactive social-emotional learning, CUSD creates safe, focused classroom environments where instruction can thrive.
  • Improvement Coaches: Investing in the commitment to continuous improvement and to keeping teaching practices dynamic and aligned with modern educational research, CUSD equips educators with dedicated improvement coaches who assist in data-driven instruction and ongoing professional growth.

A Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) That Delivers

At the core of CUSD's operational success is a robust Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) model. Supported by dedicated MTSS Instructional Aides, this framework ensures that intervention and acceleration occur seamlessly within everyday instruction.

Whether a student needs small-group reinforcement, extension activities, or English language development, the district’s MTSS structure provides personalized support adapted to individual learning needs. 

Arts, Innovation and Music (AIM) Program

The AIM program provides Art, Innovation, and Music experiences for all K - 8 students in the district throughout the year. Our talented team of AIM Specialists teach classes designed for students to apply our Profile of a Graduate Competencies in relevant and real-world ways. Middle school students have access to our AIM program through their elective classes and lunch clubs that extend learning. Additionally, while students are learning from credentialed AIM specialists, the classroom teachers are provided protected time to collaborate, analyze data, and lesson plan.

A Culture Built on Continuous Improvement

Facilities and programs are only as effective as the philosophy behind them. Campbell Union School District is anchored by an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement and equity. Administrators, teachers, and staff regularly analyze learning data, refine instructional strategies, and welcome community feedback to elevate student outcomes year after year.

By uniting comprehensive staff resources, building staff capacity while support positions exist, offering early childhood opportunities, and an unwavering commitment to inclusion, CUSD isn't just keeping pace with modern education—it is defining what a TK-8 district can achieve.

Engineering Up: The Great 8th Grade Hat Challenge

Our 8th-grade scientists hit the ground running with their very first hands-on challenge of the year!

hat

Given just one class period and a bag of miscellaneous materials, students put the Engineering Design Process to the test: defining the goal, brainstorming ideas, planning a structure, and building the tallest hat possible. The real magic happened during the testing and iterating phases, as teams quickly adapted their designs to defy gravity and keep their towers standing. Check out these creative (and tall!) engineering marvels in action.


YMCA Project Cornerstone at CSI

We are hosting a FREE Parent Workshop!

"Boundaries That Teach",

Thursday, September 22, 2026,

8:15 to 9:15 AM.

To Register; https://tinyurl.com/Campbell-2026

Quality by Design: How CUSD Preschools Nurture the District's Youngest Learners

Campbell Union School District (CUSD) has the unique offering of preschool programs for ages 2 years, 9 months through 4 in both half day and full time programs.

Preschool students at the Family Learning Center wave for the camera

A Play-Based Foundation for Big Futures

In a CUSD preschool classroom, learning is an active, tactile adventure. The District’s curriculum focuses on nurturing each child's potential by encouraging them to explore, question, and discover the world around them.

CUSD’s early education teachers use play-based experiences to build core skills. As children build structures, create art, and share stories, they are simultaneously developing crucial social, physical, and cognitive abilities. This targeted approach ensures that when students eventually move up to Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten, they possess the confidence and creativity needed to thrive.

Aligned for Long-Term Success

One of the distinct advantages of a district-run preschool is the seamless alignment with elementary education. CUSD preschool teachers are highly trained and work in close partnership with TK and Kindergarten educators to ensure the curriculum flows naturally into the upper grades.

This consistency extends to behavior and social-emotional development. From their very first day, preschool students learn three simple, district-wide expectations: Be Safe, Be Friendly, and Be Respectful. Because these same values guide students all the way through their elementary years, children enter kindergarten already familiar with the culture and community expectations of their future campuses.

"Quality Matters" Certification

Families can rest easy knowing that CUSD's early childhood spaces meet rigorous standards. The district proudly participates in the Quality Matters Initiative, funded by First 5 Santa Clara.

This partnership means that classrooms undergo regular independent safety reviews, programs receive specialized support for early learning needs, and teachers have access to ongoing professional coaching. It is a structured framework that keeps the focus exactly where it belongs: on top-tier care and instruction.

Finding the Right Fit: Program Offerings & Locations

Understanding that every family has unique scheduling and financial needs, CUSD offers a diverse menu of both tuition-based and state-funded (free or low-cost) programs. Classrooms are located across multiple neighborhood school sites, and families do not need to reside within district boundaries to enroll.

Tuition-Based Options

Perfect for working parents or families looking for specific daily structures, these programs offer part-time, school-day, and full-day flexibility:

  • 6-Hour School-Day Programs: Available at Forest Hill Elementary School
  • 10-Hour Full-Day Programs: Available at Forest Hill Elementary School
  • CUSD Employee Programs: Specialized schedules hosted at Forest Hill

Free or Low-Cost State-Funded Options

For families who meet state income eligibility requirements, CUSD provides excellent, subsidized early education:

  • Half-Day Programs: Hosted at Blackford (8:15–12:15 AM), Lynhaven (8:15 AM–12:15 PM), and Rosemary (8:15–11:15 AM or 12:15–3:15 PM).
  • Full-Day Programs: Hosted at Rosemary (7:55 AM–2:30 PM).

How to Enroll

Ready to take the first step? CUSD streamlines the registration process into a few straight forward online steps depending on the program path you choose.

1.Select Your Program Path: State-Funded vs. Tuition-Based.

Determine whether your family is applying for the free/low-cost State Preschool program or the Tuition-Based program.

2.Submit the Core District Form: Required for all applicants.

Visit the main district enrollment portal online, begin a new application, and make sure to explicitly select Preschool as the grade level.

3.Complete the Program-Specific Form: Finalize your placement preference.

If you are applying for the State program, complete the online Waitlist Application where you can verify income eligibility. If you are applying for the Tuition program, fill out the Tuition-Based Registration Form (you can also fill out a tour form if you'd like to see a classroom first).

Once your forms are submitted, the Preschool Enrollment Department will review your details and reach out within 3 to 5 business days with current classroom availability and your next steps.

Important Note: Preschool registration is only valid for the specific school year for which you apply—enrollment does not automatically roll over to the following year. The location of the preschool selected does not guarantee Kindergarten enrollment into that school following the preschool program.

For personal assistance or registration questions, you can contact the CUSD Preschool Department directly at (408) 364-4200 ext. 4180.

Shine On, Wolfpack!

Did your student come home from school on Thursday with a Wolfpack Shine Award?

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This little green certificate is given out when we see students exemplifying our character traits (We are Kind, We are Safe, We are Respectful, We are Responsible) during our afternoon lunch block.  

This positive behavior award came about because, after studying our previous years’ data collection on office discipline referrals, we learned that Thursday afternoon always had an uptick in behavior instances.  Knowing this, we decided to put the trend in reverse and purposely look for positive behavior!  During the lunch block, Mrs. Day, Mrs. Noriega and Mrs. Bell will roam around looking for positive behavior to shine the light on our amazing students!  Seeing us out there looking for positive behavior, in turn, has reduced the number of students coming into the office for discipline referral reasons.  Win-Win!  


Students who receive a “Wolfpack Shine Award” go to the office where they get to sign their name on our poster, receive a cheer from the office staff and a note home from admin letting you know how much we appreciate your amazing student.  

 

So, on Thursday afternoons be on the lookout for our Wolfpack Shine Awards! Shine On, Wolfpack!