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Vallejo Charter School, a VCUSD-dependent charter specializing in Expeditionary Learning, caters to students from TK through 8th grade. Here, students form a close-knit community known as "crew." Vallejo Charter School nurtures natural curiosity and critical thinking among students and staff alike by embracing diversity and fostering excellence in education and the arts. Our mission challenges each individual to make impactful contributions to our world through transformative learning experiences.
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Find out how to enroll your student or students today.
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Explore student resources.
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View resources available for parents, guardians, and family members.
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View our school's bell schedules.
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ParentSquare is a single platform for communication from your student's teacher to messages from VCUSD.
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Find out the process of how to help our students through volunteering.
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Stay up-to-date with your child's assignments, attendance, grades, test scores and more.
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Explore new job opportunities at VCUSD!
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Learn about the school closure process and how you can stay informed and involved.
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VALLEJO, Calif. — At its meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17, the Vallejo City Unified School District (VCUSD) Board of Education approved a series of school closure decisions for the end of the 2025–26 school year. The Board voted to close Highland, Lincoln, and Pennycook Elementary Schools.
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The California Department of Education released its 2025 California School Dashboard for the Vallejo City Unified School District (VCUSD), providing an opportunity to assess our strengths, identify areas of growth, and pinpoint areas that still require improvement. VCUSD Superintendent Rubén Aurelio shared that he feels hopeful and determined to keep moving forward.
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about VCUSD Hosts Final Community Town Hall on School Closure
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New Spanish-language virtual town hall added; final meeting scheduled for November
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Virtual (Link in the description)
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Jesse Bethel High School