Chula Vista Elementary School District

has been recognized with the Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) Award from the NAMM Foundation, honoring the district’s outstanding commitment to music education and equitable access to the arts for all students. Learn more by clicking the link below.

CVESD Recognized with the Best Communities for Music Education Award The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) has been recognized with the Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) Award from The NAMM Foundation, honoring the district’s outstanding commitment to music education and equitable access to the arts for all students.

Behind every confident first grader is a kindergarten teacher who made them believe they could do it. At Corky McMillin Elementary, that teacher is Sandy Pembleton. With 20 years of teaching experience and 11 years dedicated to the magic of kindergarten, she ensures that every child who walks through her door feels safe, loved, and confident enough to take on the world.

She shares, "I get to witness the transformation and see the twinkling in their eyes every time they master learning something new." At , we are proud to have educators like Ms. Pembleton whose dedication to her students is felt in everything she does, from the very first day of school to the last. Congratulations on being named one of 's Top 10 Teachers of the Year!

Congratulations to Enrique S. Camarena Elementary School for being recognized today at the 2025 California Blue Ribbon School Awards Ceremony, hosted by the California Department of Education. Camarena is one of only 31 schools in the state selected, and one of 11 elementary schools. This prestigious recognition honors schools that close the achievement and opportunity gaps, as well as those whose students demonstrate exceptionally high level of academic success. is so proud!

Last week, celebrated its 100th Masonic Awards Celebration for sixth-grade students across the district, recognizing students' good citizenship. This long-standing tradition, held in recognition of California’s Public Schools Month, celebrates the value of public education and the students who exemplify leadership, character, and the promise of a bright future. Congratulations to all students who were recognized!

Today, we celebrate the incredible administrative professionals who make a difference every single day. Their commitment, care, and behind-the-scenes work help create positive experiences across our schools and district. While only a handful are pictured here, we appreciate every member of this amazing team for helping make . Happy Administrative Professionals Day!

Don’t forget to take ’s End-of-Year Hanover Survey! Your feedback is valuable. 👉 Visit https://bit.ly/41wUD0t to learn more.

Save the date! LEAD Hub registration for the 2026–27 school year opens on Monday, May 4, at 6 p.m. families with students in TK–6th grade can sign their child up for free before and after-school care, with homework help, enrichment activities, and a safe place to have fun. Limited spots available. For more information and to register, visit https://bit.ly/3M5YA4F.

CAASPP testing is here! Did you know the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) is one of the ways we measure student learning and progress toward California state standards each year? The testing window for runs through June 5th, with each school following its own site-specific schedule. For more information on CAASPP testing and ways you can support your child during the testing period, visit cvesd.org.