Falcon Features

Printable News

Use the latest version of Firefox to print this page. Remember to set print settings to print background colors and images and make sure ignore scaling is not checked. Also, make sure "Page Headers" and "Page Footers" are all set to "--blank--."

This help text will not show up on the print.

Upcoming Events

Supporting Student Wellness, Inside and Out

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

smiling young girl holding a green circle with a happy face drawn on it.

“In an effort to give our students the support and care they need to be successful in school and life, we are committed to addressing the needs of the whole child,” said Superintendent Shelly Viramontez. “Our teachers incorporate social-emotional learning and regulation into daily instruction, provide calm corners in classrooms, and work with counselors and staff to support our students experiencing a challenge or needing help managing their big feelings.”  

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re highlighting how we prioritize student well-being every day of the year..

“Our partnerships with local organizations help connect our students to vital resources—medical care, counseling, emergency housing, food programs, and more,” said Veronica Gutierrez, Supervisor of School Linked Services. District administrators, nurses, and Community Liaisons collaborate closely with families to access support from our health and wellness partners.

Expanding Wellness Center Access

The Wellness Center at Monroe Middle School—launched in 2021 in partnership with the Santa Clara County Office of Education—has become a successful model for student support. Since then, the District has been building on that success, expanding its support through partnerships with the Seneca Family of Agencies and a grant obtained to fund Wellness Coaches.

This year, Sherman Oaks opened a Wellness Center under the leadership of School Counselor Yesenia Marquez. “I saw how much our students carry—stress, pressure, and sometimes silence,” she said. “I wanted to create a space where they feel safe, accepted, and heard—a space that says, ‘You matter, and your well-being matters.’”

Our model is now expanding to Blackford, with services provided by CUSD Counselor Leah Adams, a Wellness Coach, and San Jose State University interns. “While all classrooms have Calm Kits, some students need extra time or adult support to reset,” Adams said. “We help them regulate emotions and return to class ready to learn.”

Celebrating Our Special Education Athletes

Annual Kiwanis Special Games focus on ability and inclusion

middle school boy running as crowd watches and cheers

We are proud to celebrate our Special Education student athletes from Blackford, Capri, Forest Hill, and Rolling Hills for competing in the annual Kiwanis Special Games on April 25th! Their energy, determination, and sportsmanship shined as they took on activities designed to celebrate ability, effort, and teamwork. 

woman cheers and claps for a preschool-aged child running before her.Started in 1978 by two Adaptive PE teachers, the Special Games has expanded to welcome thousands of students from across the Bay Area. The students participate in obstacle courses, frisbee throws, bean bag tosses, 100-yard dashes, and more at West Valley Community College. 

The event represents the true meaning of inclusion and community. We are grateful to the staff, volunteers, families, and the Kiwanis organization for making this memorable day possible.

Congratulations to all of our student athletes—you inspire us all!

Free Online Library Access for CUSD Students

Encourage a Love of Reading. Discover New Resources.

two boys in library in front of a sign that says Take Me To Your Reader

"There are many little ways to enlarge your child’s world. Love of books is the best of all."
—Jacqueline Kennedy

Every Campbell Union School District student has free access to the Santa Clara County Library District’s online resources through a student eLibrary account.

With their eLibrary account, students can enjoy:

  • eBooks, audiobooks, and eMagazines
  • Music and streaming videos
  • Research databases and The New York Times digital subscription
  • Online classes like LinkedIn Learning and Rosetta Stone

Students should log in through the Student Portal Website (elementary/middle or high school versions).
Need help? Contact your school or visit the County Library’s web page for instructions.

CUSD Joins Leaders in Spotlighting Risks of Federal Education Cuts

Funding Reductions Could Impact Students, Staff, and Critical Programs

young boy at podium as several adults look on and listen

Fifth Grader Gael B. (pictured above), and district and county officials joined U.S. Representative Sam Liccardo and Democratic Whip Katherine Clark at Rosemary Elementary this week for a news conference to raise awareness about the potential impact of proposed federal education budget cuts. They emphasized the local impact of losing federal support—especially for schools like Rosemary, where 81% of students are socioeconomically disadvantaged and 34% of funding comes from federal sources.

Rep. Liccardo noted the many different funds being considered. “These aren’t just big budget numbers in Washington,” he said. “These cuts would affect our own schools and communities.”

Superintendent Shelly Viramontez, teacher Alyssa Sigala, and fifth grader Gael B. shared how the federal funds support English Language Development (ELD), special education, and services for foster and homeless youth in Campbell Union School District. 

Gael, described how ELD boosted his confidence, helped him make friends and gave him a love for reading: “Now, I read every night, and I even read my Bible! I feel proud every time I finish a book.”

Sigala noted that federal funding enables schools to provide reading specialists, instructional aides, and small-group instruction that free the classroom teacher to provide more individualized attention and enrich lessons to meet diverse learning needs. “Teachers are the core of instruction, but these additional staff make a huge difference for our students,” she said.

District-wide, federal grants fund approximately 115 staff positions and help support the Universal Meals Program. Without continued federal or state backfill, CUSD would need to use reserves to sustain services. As a community-funded (basic aid) district, Campbell Union may be required to absorb the cost of federally mandated programs if state support falls short—putting other student services at risk. To plan for potential reductions, CUSD has included federally funded programs in its proposed 2025–26 budget and is preparing to use reserves as a short-term solution.

“We never lose sight of the fact that children are at the heart of these numbers,” said Viramontez. “That’s who we’re working for.”

For more information, please see the Second Interim Budget Report.