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Washington Union School District WUSD, established in 1868, has a history of academic excellence and high expectations for students.

Hello WUSD! Below you can find the highlights from our October meeting. Be sure to mark your calendar for the November m...
10/14/2026

Hello WUSD! Below you can find the highlights from our October meeting. Be sure to mark your calendar for the November meeting on 11/4.

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD TIME:

Principal Lily O’Mary introduced the new school secretary, Ashley Ledo.

Miss O’Mary and Principal Mike Mutshnick recognized the recipients of the Golden Ticket Awards, given to students who achieved a 3 or 4 on the Language Arts section of the spring 2026 CAASPP assessment. 49 students achieved that score and received a certificate and a check for $250.

COMMUNITY INPUT:

Mallory Miller addressed sanitation concerns in the Toro Park School restrooms. Mrs. Uccelli and Mr. Mutshnick did respond, indicating that the situation had been brought to their attention and is being addressed at the site level.

Rachel Reddick addressed concerns regarding the food service program.

DISCUSSION/INFORMATION ITEMS:

Enrollment: Current enrollment is 584 students.

Curriculum: Miss O’Mary reported on the district’s curriculum activities, including an update on the Renaissance Learning platform that is being implemented across the district, and shared baseline assessment information.

Mrs. Uccelli gave a presentation summarizing the feedback received at the district’s Listening Session to ideas, priorities, and hopes for the future of the district. Slides are available to view on the district website.

ACTION ITEMS:

The Board took action to approve the following:
Updated Board Policies

FUTURE MEETING DATES:

November 4, 2026
December 16, 2026 (this was amended from the original meeting date of December 9 due to election rules)

Please note: the highlights listed above are a summary of points from the Meeting Minutes. As is customary, the official Meeting Minutes will be reviewed and approved during the next meeting and then published online once approved.

We still have quite a busy month ahead of us!WUSD families, be sure to check your ParentSquare messages regularly so you...
10/12/2026

We still have quite a busy month ahead of us!

WUSD families, be sure to check your ParentSquare messages regularly so you don’t miss important updates, reminders, and all the fun events happening across our schools this month!

☕ Join Us for Superintendent’s Coffee! 💻Washington Union School District families are invited to join us for coffee and ...
10/11/2026

☕ Join Us for Superintendent’s Coffee! 💻

Washington Union School District families are invited to join us for coffee and conversation on Friday, October 16, at 9:00 AM at San Benancio Middle School in Room 10!

This month, we’re exploring AI Literacy for Families and how we can help our children use artificial intelligence thoughtfully, responsibly, and critically.

We’ll discuss AI literacy, the district’s AI Board Policy, educational resources for grades 6–8, and practical ways to help children think critically about AI-generated information.

Come connect, learn, ask questions, and share in a welcoming conversation as we navigate technology together. We hope to see you there!

Please note that this Friday session will be a repeat of information given via Zoom on Thursday, October 15. For Zoom login details, please check your ParentSquare messages.

📣 Reminder, WUSD Families!There will be no school this Friday, October 9, and Monday, October 12. Enjoy the long weekend...
10/08/2026

📣 Reminder, WUSD Families!

There will be no school this Friday, October 9, and Monday, October 12. Enjoy the long weekend, and we look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, October 13! 🍂

Have a safe and relaxing long weekend!

Just a reminder that our October Board Meeting is tomorrow night, Wednesday, October 7, at 6:00 PM at San Benancio Middl...
10/07/2026

Just a reminder that our October Board Meeting is tomorrow night, Wednesday, October 7, at 6:00 PM at San Benancio Middle School in the Board Room.

We invite our community to join us and learn more about the decisions and initiatives shaping our schools.

We hope to see you there!

Join us for our upcoming Board Meeting on Wednesday, October 7, at 6:00 PM, held at San Benancio Middle School in the Bo...
10/05/2026

Join us for our upcoming Board Meeting on Wednesday, October 7, at 6:00 PM, held at San Benancio Middle School in the Board Room.

We welcome our community to attend and stay engaged with the important work happening across Washington Union School District.
We look forward to seeing you there!

📣 ADDRESS VERIFICATION DEADLINE IS TODAY!For all Washington Union School District families who reside within District bo...
09/30/2026

📣 ADDRESS VERIFICATION DEADLINE IS TODAY!

For all Washington Union School District families who reside within District boundaries, today, September 30, is the deadline to submit the required documentation for address verification.

📍 If you have more than one child attending WUSD, you only need to complete the process once. Please submit your documentation to the school attended by your oldest child.

❗ Please note: 7th & 8th grade families do NOT need to verify!

Need to review the requirements or acceptable documentation? Visit the District’s Residency Verification page for all the details:
https://www.washingtonusd.org/parent-information/residency-verification

Thank you for helping us maintain accurate student enrollment records!

Conference Week is coming up!Just a reminder that Parent-Teacher Conferences take place all next week, beginning Monday,...
09/24/2026

Conference Week is coming up!

Just a reminder that Parent-Teacher Conferences take place all next week, beginning Monday, September 28. Please plan ahead for the early dismissal times:

San Benancio Middle School: 11:45 AM
Washington Union Elementary: 12:15 PM
Toro Park School: 12:45 PM

Be sure to read your Saturday Principal emails this weekend for all the conference details, and don’t forget to check the updated bus routes so you’re prepared for the week!

Updated bus routes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yItSrEKqqv6b32qMATHyBcLuc1-AjpFC8xcvnPvLXek/edit?tab=t.0

Thank you for partnering with us as we make the most of this important opportunity to connect, communicate, and support our students!

Hello, WUSD! Below, please find the recap notes from last week's Monthly Board Meeting. Please make a note of our Octobe...
09/17/2026

Hello, WUSD! Below, please find the recap notes from last week's Monthly Board Meeting. Please make a note of our October meeting date (10/07) - we would love to see you there!

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD TIME:

After 23 years of dedicated service, Mrs. O’Mary is retiring from the district. Mrs. Uccelli and the board recognized Mrs. O’Mary for her exemplary service and the difference she made on the SBMS campus during her tenure.

COMMUNITY INPUT:

Andy Hogan, on behalf of the SBMS staff, recognized Mrs. O’Mary, thanked her for her service, and congratulated her on a well-deserved retirement.

DISCUSSION/INFORMATION ITEMS:

Enrollment: Current enrollment is 579 students.

Curriculum: Miss O’Mary reported on the district’s curriculum activities, including an update on professional development plans, curriculum updates, and the Renaissance Learning platform that is being implemented across the district.

ACTION ITEMS:

The Board took action to approve the following:

Resolution 2026-27-02 Declaring Sufficiency of Instructional Materials
Resolution 2026-27-03 Certifying That Expenditures Do Not Exceed the District’s Gann Appropriations Limit
Resolution 2026-27-04 Recognizing October 12th-October 18th as the Week of the School Administrator
Resolution 2026-27-05 Recognizing Diana O’Mary for Her Years of Service to the District
WUSD’s Initial Proposals to the Gabilan Teachers Association Regarding the Certificated Unit Collective Bargaining Agreement and the California School Employees Association Regarding the Classified Unit Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiations for 2026-2027
District Unaudited Actuals for 2025-2026
Request for Overnight Field Trip for Fifth Grade Science School
Superintendent’s Contract for 2026-2029
Updated Board Policies

FUTURE MEETING DATES:

October 7
November 4
December 16 (this was amended from the original meeting date of December 9 due to election rules)

Please note: the highlights listed above are a summary of points from the Meeting Minutes. As is customary, the official Meeting Minutes will be reviewed and approved during the next meeting and then published online once approved.

🍂 Mark your calendars! 🍂The WUSD STAR Foundation is bringing back this year’s Harvest Festival, but it’s at a new locati...
09/11/2026

🍂 Mark your calendars! 🍂

The WUSD STAR Foundation is bringing back this year’s Harvest Festival, but it’s at a new location!

Come out on Friday, October 2 at 3 PM to The Patch at 10 River Road for an afternoon of food, games, music, and plenty of fall fun! All ages are welcome!

Be sure to follow WUSD STAR Foundation for all the details and updates.

Tickets are on sale now (along with LIMITED VIP parking spots) and you can purchase them here: https://www.wusdstar.org/shop

And remember, the only way we can make events like this possible is through the incredible support of our community. Please consider signing up for a volunteer time slot to help make this event a success: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44A5AA2BA2FCCF8-65682754-harvest #/

We can’t wait to celebrate the season with our WUSD community! 🧡

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