Vacaville Unified School District

Summer break doesn't mean a break from great food. 😋 VUSD is dishing up bagels, muffins, cereal, and yogurt for breakfast, plus weekly lunch favorites — like tri-tip sandwiches from the Buckhorn — as part of FREE breakfast and lunch for any child 18 and under, now through Aug. 7. Grab a plate at Eugene Padan Elementary (8–9 am breakfast, 12–1 pm lunch), Vacaville Town Square Library, or the Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club. No meal service on June 19 & July 3. See what's on the menu each week at vacavilleusd.org/departments/student_nutrition. There's plenty to go around! 🥪

We are proud to celebrate an incredible group of leaders recognized today at the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Region 4 Administrator of the Year Awards!

These outstanding educators and administrators were honored for their leadership, dedication, and commitment to serving students, staff, and families throughout our community:

🏆 Adam Wight – Secondary Principal of the Year, Vacaville High School

🏆 RaeAnn Quinata – Central Office Administrator of the Year, Foster & Homeless Youth Liaison, Vacaville Unified School District

🏆 Tiffany Donahue – Adult Education Administrator of the Year, Muzetta Thrower Adult Education Center

🏆 Diana Moore – Co-Administrator of the Year, Sierra Vista K-8 School

Also recognized (not pictured):

🏆 Lynn Benevides – Personnel & Human Resources Administrator of the Year, Vacaville Unified Educational Services Center

🏆 Cathy Bozzini – Curriculum & Instruction Administrator of the Year, Vacaville Unified Educational Services Center

These honors reflect the passion, vision, and service these leaders bring to their work every day. Their impact is felt across our schools and throughout the Vacaville community, and we are grateful for all they do to support student success.

Congratulations to each of these exceptional leaders on this well-deserved recognition and all the honorees from ACSA’s Region 4!

Real-world experience, real-world skills. 🔥 Five VUSD students are interning at Vacaville City Hall this summer, learning city government from the inside. Sophia Bailes is gaining experience in the City Attorney's Office, Iya Bondock and Jayro Espinoza are working in the Vacaville Fire Department's administration office, and Logan Roberts and Josue Medina are in the City Manager's Office — where they're also getting pointers on social media video production from the city's communications department. Today, all five completed fire extinguisher training led by Vacaville Fire Department personnel. The future of the community is in good hands.

Ten years ago, Vacaville High launched a summer math intensive to open a door that was nearly impossible to reach: AP Calculus BC by senior year. Taught by Chris Fickes, this five-week, four-hours-a-day course gives mostly rising juniors — and some rising seniors — the pathway they need, and has helped make Vaca High one of the only high schools in Solano County to offer BC Calculus.

Nearly 30 years. That's thousands of students taught, coached, and supported. Countless families welcomed. One community made stronger. ❤️ Last week, with his family by his side, the Board of Trustees honored Superintendent Ed Santopadre at his final board meeting — celebrating a career that took him from teacher, coach, administrator to the district's top leadership role. Thank you, Superintendent Santopadre, for every single year you gave to VUSD.

Class of 2027: It’s time to start thinking about applications that open in August! If you’re considering applying to one of the UC campuses don’t miss out on VUSD’s College Bootcamp! Space is limited so sign up ASAP: bit.lyBootcamp26PIQ

In the championship match, Chloe rebounded from a first-set loss to defeat Sunshyn Ancheta of Edison 17-21, 21-13, 23-21 and become Vacaville’s first badminton singles champion since 1994.
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Art has a way of making big ideas visible — and third grader Elena Rodriguez did exactly that. 🎨 Elena, a student at Orchard Elementary School, took first place in the third grade division of the Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District's 2026 Clean Air Art Contest! Her artwork, inspired by the theme "Heroes for Clean Air," will be featured on stickers and promotional items at community events. We are so proud of you, Elena!