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CVUSD Community Connection Newsletter - August 8, 2026 & Upcoming Board Meeting Agenda for August 12th

Posted Date: 08/08/26 (01:00 PM)
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August 8, 2026

A Note from Dr. Rashidchi

The 2026–27 school year is officially underway! On Wednesday, August 5, students returned to campuses filled with welcoming staff, excited classmates, and new opportunities to learn, grow, and connect.

Whether this was your child’s very first day of school, the beginning of their senior year, or one of the many meaningful years in between, we are grateful that your family is part of the Castro Valley Unified School District community.

Throughout the year, the CVUSD Community Connection will arrive with district news, celebrations, important reminders, upcoming events, and opportunities to get involved. We look forward to sharing the many ways our students, staff, families, and community partners make CVUSD such a special place.

Here’s to a wonderful year together!

Dr. Rashidchi, Superintendent
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CVUSD Culture Starts With Us

This year, we are embracing a districtwide theme: CVUSD Culture Starts With Us — Every Interaction Matters.

Culture is created through the everyday ways we speak, listen, respond, include, support, and care for one another. Every interaction is an opportunity to build a school community where students, staff, and families are treated with respect, empathy, and dignity—and where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging.

Throughout the year, we will highlight how schools, departments, students, staff, and families are putting these values into action. Because the words we use matter, the choices we make matter, and creating a positive culture starts with each of us.

Stay Connected with CVUSD through ParentSquare

ParentSquare is CVUSD’s primary communication platform for district, school, classroom, and emergency information.

To make sure you receive the information that matters most:

  • Confirm that your email address and phone number are current.
  • Download the ParentSquare app.
  • Select your preferred language and notification settings.
  • Review messages regularly and complete requested forms.
  • Contact your school office if your information needs to be updated.

ParentSquare automatically translates messages into families’ preferred languages, helping make communication more accessible throughout our community.

Phone-free schools reminder Supporting Focused, Engaged Learning

Beginning this school year, CVUSD’s updated student cell phone and personal device expectations are in effect across the district.

At elementary and middle schools, student phones and smartwatches must be turned off and stored throughout the school day. At the high school level, devices must be turned off and stored during instructional time, with supervised access permitted during designated breaks.

These expectations are intended to reduce distractions, support student well-being, encourage face-to-face connection, and create learning environments where students can be fully present. Accommodations will continue to be provided for students with documented medical needs, Individualized Education Programs, or Section 504 Plans.

Families are encouraged to review the expectations with their students and follow their school’s established procedures when they need to reach their child during the school day.

Learn more about CVUSD’s phone-free schools policy here: https://www.cv.k12.ca.us/phone-free-schools-act

📣 Board of Education Meeting – August 12th

The Castro Valley Unified School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, August 12th.

Closed Session: 5:00 p.m.
Open Session: 6:00 p.m.
In-Person: 4400 Alma Ave., Castro Valley
Via Zoom: Webinar ID 841 2464 9608

Click here to learn more about the CVUSD Board Members.
Click to View the Agenda Here
 

Mark Your Calendar

  • Aug 12 - Board of Education Meeting (6:00 PM, District Office)
  • Aug 26 - Board of Education Meeting (6:00 PM, District Office)
  • Sept 7 - District Office Closed
  • Sept 9 - Board of Education Meeting (6:00 PM, District Office)
  • Sept 12 - Castro Valley Fall Festival
  • Sept 13 - Castro Valley Fall Festival
  • Sept 23 - Board of Education Meeting (6:00 PM, District Office)

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