Clovis Unified Headlines

14 CUSD schools named 2012 California Distinguished Schools:

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson announced March 29 that 387 exemplary California public elementary schools were named 2012 California Distinguished Schools for their innovative education programs that encourage students to learn and help close the achievement gap.

The Clovis Unified schools named were Bud Rank, Century, Clovis, Copper Hills, Fancher Creek, Fort Washington, Freedom, Fugman, Liberty, Lincoln, Miramonte, Nelson, Red Bank and Temperance-Kutner elementary schools.

Only Los Angeles Unified, a school district that is more than 17 times larger than Clovis Unified, had more schools named to the prestigious list this year.

For more information, visit: http://www.cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr12/yr12rel29.asp.

Education Trust - West study ranks Clovis Unified near top in California

In mid-March Education Trust - West released its updated report cards grading California school districts in their service to Latino, African-American and low income students.  Of the 147 unified school districts in California with more than 5,000 students, Clovis Unified received the second highest grade awarded. Read more.

2012-2013 School Calendar Approved

The 2012-2013 school calendar has been approved by the Governing Board and is now available online. A summary of key dates include:

• School Starts August 20, 2012, and ends June 7, 2013
• One-week Thanksgiving Break: November 19 – 23, 2012
• Winter Break: December 24, 2012 – January 4, 2013
• Spring Break:  March 25, 2013 – April 1, 2013

Kindergarten registration for 2012-2013 began March 7, 2012

Kindergarten registration for the 2012-2013 school year will be held daily during regular school hours at all elementary schools in Clovis Unified School District.
Eligibility: To be eligible to register for kindergarten, a child must reach 5 years of age on or before Nov. 1, 2012, and to be eligible to register for transitional-kindergarten, a child must reach 5 years of age on or before Dec. 2, 2012.
New student in grades 1-6: Registration for all new elementary students in grades one through six will begin Wednesday, March 14, 2012, using the same procedures listed above.

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