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Welcome to the Chula Vista Elementary School District
Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA)
Dual Language Immersion
Before and After School Programs (LEAD Clubs)
Before and After School Programs (LEAD Clubs)
Dual Language Immersion
Before and After School Programs (LEAD Clubs)
Before and After School Programs (LEAD Clubs)
Before and After School Programs (LEAD Clubs)
Mission & Philosophy
About Us
Chula Vista Elementary School District provides our students with a modern, rigorous learning environment, featuring high-quality instruction, a technology-based curriculum, innovative programs, and a strong integration of visual and performing arts. Our mission is to nurture every student’s potential through the collaboration of teachers, staff, families, and the community. Our goal is to uphold that honor by continuing to provide high-quality, accessible education to all students, while concurrently pursuing positive impact in our community at large.
Upcoming Events
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Virtual Workshop
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Virtual Workshop
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Board Room B, 84 East J Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910
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District Office, Room C
News & Announcements
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The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) is inviting students, families, staff, and community members to participate in the annual Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Survey, now open through March 31, 2026.
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The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) is proud to announce that three of its schools have earned the Purple Star School designation for 2026 through the California Purple Star School Designation Program.
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Congratulations to all Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) students who participated in the 2025-26 Speech Contest. Students in 4th, 5th, 6th, and middle school throughout the district delivered speeches answering the prompt: “What Makes a Strong Community?”
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The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) remains committed to continuous improvement for all students. The California School Dashboard and the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) provide important insights into student growth, achievement trends, and progress across all student groups, helping the district understand and respond to the needs of learners.
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The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) is proud to honor the remarkable achievements and contributions of its educators through the 2025–26 Teacher of the Year recognition program.
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Open Enrollment for the 2026–27 school year at the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) is officially open for all new students. Families enrolling a new Transitional Kindergarten (TK) student, a Kindergarten student, or any new student entering CVESD can now begin the process at cvesd.org/enrollnow
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Students in the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) are gearing up for our annual English Language Proficiency Assessment for California (ELPAC).
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The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) will open enrollment for new Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten students for the 2026–27 school year on February 11, 2026, at 9 a.m.