Tulare County Office of Education

Parents - join us next week for another one of our summer information meetings.

If you’re interested in having your student enroll at La Sierra Military Academy or our independent study program for 2026-2027 school year, attend an information session. You'll learn about the activities and academic supports we offer all students, including the opportunity to participate in our new Forestry Pathway and the California Cadet Corps.

For more information, call 559-733-6963.

"Eagle Proud, Eagle Strong!”

On the final segment of this school year's Your Character Matters, we meet Nelson Castillo, a student at Valley Life Charter School in Visalia.

A leader on campus with a positive attitude, Nelson models the CHARACTER COUNTS! Pillar of Respect. “I just want to be friends with everyone,” he said.

To see his story, watch www.yourcentralvalley.com/your-character-matters.

To see all 24 segments from the 2025-2026 Your Character Matters series, visit tcoe.org/YourCharacterMatters.

Thank you, KSEE24, for helping us highlight Tulare County students with good character!

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Tuesday, TCOE celebrated the graduation of 12 young adults from Special Services AcCEL Programs in Tulare, including three Community Based Instruction Programs and the Maple Learning Complex. Many graduates are transitioning to community-based adult programs.

Thank you to all of the teachers and families who supported and motivated these young adults every day! Congratulations, Class of 2026!

Tulare Joint Union High School District

Yesterday afternoon, County Superintendent of Schools Tim Hire and members of the Tulare County Board of Education honored 33 teachers, administrators, and support staff who are retiring this year. The retirees – 16 of whom attended the board meeting – provided a total of 650 years of service to Tulare County students and school districts.

We are thankful to all our retirees for their contributions and the impact they made throughout the county!

To read about all of the retirees, visit tcoe.org/NewsGallery.

Do you have experience in theatre? Do you like teaching students? Do you love the idea of getting to introduce students to their first theatre ever? Then we have a job for you!

Apply to be an OnStage staff member with our Theatre Company. Several openings are available. Visit www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2211867.

On this week's edition of Your Character Matters, we meet Ramon Muñoz, a Future Farmers of America leader at Farmersville High School.

Having donated hundreds of hours to serving his community, Ramon, "embodies servant leadership." He helps to organize community service events and encourages others to get involved.

Thank you, Ramon, for modeling good citizenship for your classmates and helping build others up in your community!

To see his story, watch www.yourcentralvalley.com/your-character-matters.

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On this week's edition of Your Character Matters, we meet Andres Gomez, a second grader at Pixley Elementary School.

Andres is modeling the CHARACTER COUNTS! Pillar of Citizenship by helping his classmates when they need lessons translated. He also helps his parents when the family goes shopping.

We're proud of you, Andres, for showing your school that character matters!

To see his story, watch www.yourcentralvalley.com/your-character-matters.

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The rain certainly didn't dampen the spirits of the La Sierra Class of 2026!

The ceremony, held last night, was a celebration of the 18 graduates from the La Sierra Military Academy and the Independent Study Program.

Attendees were treated to inspiring messages by Battalion Commander CPT Turner Olsen, Valedictorian Isaac Yañez, and Salutatorian Anthony Gonzalez. Numerous awards and scholarships were also presented.

La Sierra Charter School was established in 2000. The school is a member of the California Cadet Corps and offers a pathway that provides students the certification to begin careers in forestry and fire fighting.

Eagle Proud! Eagle Strong!

For more information, visit www.tcoe.org/LaSierra.

Congratulations to the University Preparatory High School Class of 2026!

The class, which graduated last night, included 5 valedictorians and 17 salutatorians. Twenty-six students received the California Department of Education's Seal of Civic Engagement, while 14 students received the state's Seal of Biliteracy. Twenty-four students received Golden State Seal Merit Diplomas.

Eleven seniors in the Class of 2026 simultaneously obtained at least one associate’s degree from College of the Sequoias!

Congratulations seniors, staff, and parents!

UPHS is a free, public charter school located on the College of the Sequoias campus. The school prepares students for success in college and allows them to take college courses concurrently with their high school studies.

For more information, visit www.tcoe.org/UPHS