Live Oak School District

Congratulations to Shoreline Middle School on earning the prestigious designation as a 2026 California School to Watch! This honor recognizes high-achieving model middle schools that demonstrate academic excellence, foster a developmentally responsive and socially equitable environment, and excel through strong collaborative leadership.

A heartfelt thank you to Principal Colleen Martin, Assistant Principal Melissa Nix, the dedicated team of educators and classified staff, and the outstanding students and families whose hard work and commitment made this achievement possible. Shoreline Middle School is one of only two middle schools in Santa Cruz County to receive the School to Watch designation in 2026.

The California Schools to Watch program is administered by the California League of Middle Schools and the California Middle Grades Alliance in partnership with the National Forum. Schools are eligible for re-evaluation and re-designation every three years to maintain their status. Shoreline Middle School was previously recognized as a California School to Watch in 2023, as well as a California Distinguished School in 2024, making this continued recognition a testament to the school’s ongoing excellence and commitment to student success.

¡Felicitaciones a Shoreline Middle School por obtener la prestigiosa designación como Escuela de California “Schools to Watch” 2026! Este reconocimiento distingue a las escuelas secundarias modelo de alto rendimiento que demuestran excelencia académica, fomentan entornos de aprendizaje equitativos y apropiados para el desarrollo de los estudiantes, y sobresalen gracias a un sólido liderazgo colaborativo.

Un agradecimiento especial a la directora Colleen Martin, a la subdirectora Melissa Nix, al dedicado equipo de maestros y personal clasificado, así como a los extraordinarios estudiantes y familias, cuyo esfuerzo y compromiso hicieron posible este logro. Shoreline Middle School es una de solo dos escuelas secundarias en el condado de Santa Cruz que recibieron la designación “School to Watch” en 2026.

El programa California Schools to Watch es administrado por la California League of Middle Schools y la California Middle Grades Alliance en colaboración con el National Forum. Las escuelas son elegibles para ser reevaluadas y redesignadas cada tres años con el fin de mantener su estatus y continuar demostrando excelencia en la educación de nivel secundario.

Shoreline Middle School fue reconocida previamente como California School to Watch en 2023 y también fue nombrada California Distinguished School en 2024. Este reconocimiento continuo es un testimonio del firme compromiso de la escuela con el logro estudiantil, la innovación y la excelencia educativa.

LOSD is proud to celebrate Melissa Nix, Shoreline Middle School’s beloved Assistant Principal, for being recognized with the prestigious ACSA Region 10 Administrator of the Year Award in the category of Middle Grades Co-Administrator for 2025-26.

This honor adds to an already remarkable record of leadership and service. Assistant Principal Nix was also named the Santa Cruz County Office of Education’s 2023 Administrator of the Year.

Together, Principal Colleen Martin and Assistant Principal Melissa Nix have formed a dynamic leadership team that continues to elevate Shoreline Middle School’s excellence. Under their leadership, Shoreline was recognized as a California School to Watch in both 2023 and 2026.

Thank you for fostering not only academic excellence, but also the fun, inclusive, and welcoming school culture that Shoreline is known for.

Assistant Principal Melissa Nix will be honored at the May 20, 2026 LOSD Board Meeting.

LOSD se enorgullece de celebrar a Melissa Nix, la querida Subdirectora de la Escuela Intermedia Shoreline, por haber sido reconocida con el prestigioso Premio a la Administradora del Año de la Región 10 en la categoría de Co-Administradora de Escuela Intermedia para 2025-26.

Este honor se suma a un ya notable historial de liderazgo y servicio. La Subdirectora Nix también fue nombrada Administradora del Año 2023 por la Oficina de Educación del Condado de Santa Cruz.

Juntas, la Directora Colleen Martin y la Subdirectora Melissa Nix han formado un dinámico equipo de liderazgo que continúa elevando la excelencia de la Escuela Intermedia Shoreline. Bajo su liderazgo, Shoreline fue reconocida como una Escuela de California para Observar (“California School to Watch”) tanto en 2023 como en 2026.

Gracias por fomentar no solo la excelencia académica, sino también la cultura escolar divertida, inclusiva y acogedora por la que Shoreline es conocida.

La Subdirectora Melissa Nix será homenajeada en la reunión de la Junta Directiva de LOSD del 20 de mayo de 2026.

Future TK Reading Circle today at Green Acres!

All current, incoming, and prospective students are invited to join us for a fun and welcoming morning! Designed especially for children ages 3-5, this event will include engaging story time, outdoor play, and a chance for families to connect and build community.

When: Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Where: 966 Bostwick Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

See you soon!

We still can’t believe how incredible our student chefs from and did in preparing their 4-course plated dinner. That night was filled with full stomachs and hearts as we saw our students show off their culinary skills. 💛👨‍🍳🧑‍🍳 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Huge thank you to for sharing our story in and for taking such beautiful photos 📸💗

This night would not have possible with our incredible partners

Huge thank you to for continued partnership and making this project happen.

Next year’s dinner will be May 7th, we hope to see you there 🚜🍽️📆

Todavía no podemos creer lo increíbles que hicieron nuestros estudiantes chefs de y al preparar su cena de 4 platos. Esa noche estuvo llena de estómagos y corazones llenos mientras veíamos a nuestros estudiantes mostrar sus habilidades culinarias. 💛👨‍🍳🧑‍🍳 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Muchas gracias a por compartir nuestra historia en y por tomar fotos tan bonitas 📸💗

Esta noche no sería posible con nuestros increíbles socios

Muchas gracias a por la continua asociación y por hacer que este proyecto suceda

La cena del año que viene será el 7 de mayo, esperamos verte allí 🚜🍽️📆

From field to lunch tray: Live Oak’s thriving school farm grows thousands of pounds of produce for students Live Oak School District celebrated the first full harvest year of its campus farm, which produced 4,800 pounds of organic fruits, vegetables and herbs used in school meals and educational programs across seven schools. The project, built on a former baseball field, combines nutrition, hands-on lear...

Future TK Reading Circle this Saturday at Green Acres!

All current, incoming, and prospective students are invited to join us for a fun and welcoming morning! Designed especially for children ages 3-5, this event will include engaging story time, outdoor play, and a chance for families to connect and build community.

When: Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Where: 966 Bostwick Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

We look forward to sharing stories and meeting your family!

Students from Del Mar, Green Acres, and Live Oak attended the Tandy Beal production of "Magic Carpet Ride," and experienced beautiful dances from around the world: Aztec dance, Javanese dance, dance from Guinea, dance from Hawaii, and finally...Baile Folklorico from Mexico. Such a fabulous experience! 🎵 💃🏻 🪘

Students from Del Mar, Green Acres, and Live Oak attended the Tandy Beal production of "Magic Carpet Ride," and experienced beautiful dances from around the world: Aztec dance, Javanese dance, dance from Guinea, dance from Hawaii, and finally...Baile Folklorico from Mexico. Such a fabulous experience! 🎵 💃🏻 🪘

Earth Day at the LOSD Farm this Saturday!

Celebrate Earth Day with us at the district farm!
When: Saturday, April 18 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: 1959 Merrill St Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Enjoy a morning of activities including a farmers market, plant sale, breakfast bowls, face painting, vermiculture demo, kids clothing swap, and a bike rodeo with Ecology Action.

Free for all Live Oak School District families.

Suggested donation: $15 per family to support the LOSD Future Farm. Can’t make it? Use the QR code to donate.

Thank you to everyone who attended, participated in, and helped with Del Mar's Open House and Family Arts Night last night! It was a truly collaborative community event, and a great way to wrap up LOSD's Family Arts Nights, and to get ready for Spring Break!!

Thank you to everyone who attended, participated in, and helped with Del Mar's Open House and Family Arts Night last night! It was a truly collaborative community event, and a great way to wrap up LOSD's Family Arts Nights, and to get ready for Spring Break!!

Tonight: Family Arts Night & Open House at Del Mar Elementary!

Spend an evening at Del Mar Elementary with creativity, community, and time to connect. We’ll kick things off with a light dinner and a chance to walk the campus, meet staff, and see what’s happening at Del Mar. After that, families can rotate through a variety of arts activities.

When: 5:00 - 8:00pm Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Where: Del Mar Elementary School, Santa Cruz
Activities will include drumming, visual arts, dance, and theater.

Open to all Live Oak School District families! Come by for part of the evening or stay for it all.