Eagle Express

Printable News

Use the latest version of Firefox to print this page. Remember to set print settings to print background colors and images and make sure ignore scaling is not checked. Also, make sure "Page Headers" and "Page Footers" are all set to "--blank--."

This help text will not show up on the print.

Upcoming Events

AIM Showcase: Celebrating Future-Ready Students!

Save the Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025

two children and their mom look at a colorful and glowing display of geometric artwork

Join us for the annual Art-Innovation-Music (AIM) Showcase, where CUSD students share their creative and innovative learning through this year’s theme, “Future Ready.” The event will feature art displays, original music, and design projects, showcasing students’ talents and learning journeys. 

AIM empowers students to explore interests, embrace challenges with a growth mindset, and take ownership of their learning. It also strengthens teacher collaboration and targeted instruction to meet students’ learning needs. 

Lessons spark curiosity and foster growth through hands-on experiences in the arts, innovation, and music. Students develop essential skills—critical thinking, collaboration, self-direction, empathy, and innovation—aligned with CUSD’s Profile of a Graduate competencies. By integrating Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) learning targets with design thinking strategies, AIM helps students develop the skills necessary for real-world problem-solving.

Come celebrate our future-ready students at this inspiring event!   Click here for the event flyer.

Students Take the Lead in Solving School Challenges

An example of continuous improvement through survey feedback

middle school girl wearing an orange safety vest stands at a participation sign up station as several students stand waiting to sign up

At our schools, we believe students should have a voice in making positive changes. One example is how we’re tackling school cleanliness.

In student surveys from 2023 and 2024, many rated school cleanliness lower than expected. To understand why, district administrators invited students to participate in focus groups. Students’ insights were enlightening. They noted common issues like littering in shared spaces, messy bathroom habits, and a lack of awareness about the hard work custodians do each day.

When asked how to improve cleanliness, some students suggested more adult intervention. However, through discussions and empathy interviews with custodians, students realized the importance of taking responsibility for their school environment.

7 5th grade students in yellow safety vests represent the school's trash patrolWorking together, students and staff developed solutions, including:

  • Student-led cleanliness campaigns to promote responsibility
  • Incentive programs to align with the schools’ Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS)
  • Signage to create awareness and expectations on keeping shared spaces clean
  • Acknowledgment and appreciation for custodial staff
  • Better maintenance strategies for bathrooms and high-traffic areas

“By giving students a role in solving real problems, we empower them to take responsibility and build pride in their school community,” said Superintendent Shelly Viramontez. “With these new initiatives, we expect to see a cleaner, more respectful environment that benefits everyone.”

Want to support these efforts at home? Encourage your child to take responsibility for their surroundings and appreciate those who help maintain them.

Continuous improvement at your child's school

…

Parent feedback is an important factor for our decisions about your child's school experience.
That's why we're hoping all of our parents and guardians will participate in our annual survey.

P.S.
This video gives you a glimpse of the difference it makes!

Empowering Students to Shape Their Learning

Schools Elevate Student Voice in Education

one girl and two boys sit on floor discussing the documents laying before them

“Student engagement is a phrase being used frequently to ensure students are more than passive learners, rather active participants in their education. We want students to own their learning,” said District Superintendent Shelly Viramontez. “We want to give them a voice in decisions that impact their school experience, foster a sense of ownership, confidence, and engagement in their learning.”

Across our schools, students are stepping into leadership roles, sharing their perspectives, and making meaningful contributions to their school communities. 

Here are a few ways this shift is making a difference.

20 students sit at a meeting table with Superintendent ViramontezSuperintendent’s Student Council: A quarterly meeting with two student representatives from each school and the Superintendent. The agenda is co-created to allow students to share their perspectives and learn more about the district. This council has been instrumental in providing some improvement ideas. One instance was the suggestion to move from individual packets of condiments to larger dispensers to reduce trash and improve campus cleanliness as students reported these packets being stepped on in the hallways and smeared in the bathrooms. We began piloting this improvement idea earlier this school year.

Creative Problem Solving: During their AIM Innovation sessions and science classes, students regularly engage in creative problem solving and critical thinking learning experiences. Students identify and develop empathy for a challenge at school or in the community, collaborate and design possible solutions, then refine and share their solutions. Many of these learning experiences will be highlighted with the greater community at the annual Arts, Innovation and Music Showcase. Please mark your calendars to come out and see the innovative and creative work of our students.  The AIM Showcase will be held March 20, from 4:30 until 6:30 pm at Monroe Middle School.

Student Focus Groups: Surveys are only one way in which teachers and school administrators obtain feedback from students. The adults conduct focus group sessions with students in order to gain greater understanding of low ratings on the student survey.

Timely Updates for Families

Helping Families Stay Informed

adult hand holding a mobile device showing a planner calendar

Academic Calendar for 2025-26 Published

The Board-approved calendar for the next school year, 2025-26, is available at www.campbellusd.org/calendar. (For a printable version, scroll to the bottom of the calendar web page.)

Preview proposed curriculum for grades 6-8

The proposed grade 6-8 curricula, CommonLit and Savvas myPerspectives, will be available for review on Thursday, February 6, 2025, in the Hamilton Room, at the District Administration Office (155 N 3rd St., Campbell). Viewing sessions are from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Questions? Contact your school’s principal or call the District’s Teaching and Learning Department at 408-364-4200.

Student Data is Secure: PowerSchool Update

PowerSchool, in collaboration with Cyber Strike, has assured us that while our student data was accessed, it was not lost. They report to us that they have successfully secured the data to prevent unauthorized release. PowerSchool is sharing updates about the December cyberattack with families, educators, and other affected users. You can find their latest statement, including details on the remedies they are offering, at this link: https://www.powerschool.com/security/sis-incident/notice-of-canada-data-breach/.

Open Enrollment Period Ends Feb. 14

We recommend that students attend the school assigned to their home address. Our Open Enrollment period is the time for parents to request a different school for their students who are entering Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten, or current elementary school 5th graders entering 6th grade at one of our grade 6-8 middle schools.

School Accountability Report Cards Published

Campbell Union School District’s  School Accountability Report Cards (SARCs) are published and available online at www.campbellusd.org/sarchttps://www.campbellusd.org/sarc. Printed copies are available upon request.