Edith Landels Elementary

This year, we are proud to honor eight dedicated members of our school district community as they embark on a well-deserved retirement:

- Carol Abrahamson (23 years)
- Debbie Austin (10 years)
- Nanette Baltazar (4 years)
- Irene Cuevas (22 years)
- Rex Fuentes (7 years)
- Terri Kemper (30 years)
- Leslie McClellan (27 years)
- Ylva Sjoblom Risano (8 years)

Together, they represent an incredible 131 years of service and commitment to excellence in education. We are deeply grateful for everything they have given to our district, and we wish them all the very best in this exciting new chapter of their lives. Please join us in congratulating them!

Behind every thriving school district is the people who pour their hearts into it, year after year. Last night, the Board of Trustees was proud to celebrate our staff members' years of service and retirements with the warmth and gratitude they so deserve.

Please join us in recognizing these dedicated individuals (see the full list here: http://mvw.sd/MwjVx) for their lasting impact on our students and families.

Tomorrow, May 29, is the last day of the third trimester! Please remember that it is a minimum day, and students will be released early.

This summer, our campus will undergo several important infrastructure improvements to increase school safety and efficiency, as well as create cooler, nature-based areas for student learning and play.

Roofing Upgrades: New roofs will replace aging materials with lighter-colored surfaces that improve campus heating and cooling efficiency.

Outdoor Learning Project: Landels will get a new outdoor learning area that includes shaded seating, colorful play spaces, outdoor classrooms, gardens and native plants—supporting hands-on learning, student well-being and environmental stewardship. This work is part of MVWSD’s multi-year effort to create sustainable, green spaces for learning and play, shaped by extensive community input over the past three years.

Fiber Replacement: Internet fiber infrastructure will be replaced to support improved network reliability and performance throughout the school, requiring trenching.

Timeline: June 6-August 11, 2026

What to Expect:
Areas under and near construction—including play structures and the school field—will be closed for portions of the summer. Please follow all fencing, cones, and signage for your safety. Construction will typically happen during the weekdays, but it is possible that work will continue on the weekends. Expect some noise and truck traffic. We will work to minimize disruptions to the neighborhood. Thank you for your patience as we improve the campuses for the community.

Student and staff areas will be completed upon return. There may still be some residual cleanup items, such as garbage bins, cones, and fencing, visible when the school year begins.

Thanks to our community, these improvements are the result of 2020’s Measure T bond. For more: https://www.mvwsd.org/construction

Thank you for your patience with construction as we work to upgrade the campus for our entire community.

City of Mountain View

The Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, May 28, at 5:30 p.m.

Agenda/ login information can be found here: https://mvwsd.org/trustees.

Meetings are also streamed on https://youtube.com/mvwsd.

Everybody clap your hands!👏🏽

As we observe Memorial Day, we would like to take a moment to reflect on the meaning of this important national holiday. Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces. We are grateful for their service.

Reminder: there will be no school for students on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.

Enjoy the long weekend and we'll see everyone back on Tuesday!