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Upcoming Events

Dates for New School Year Announced

Agreement reached on start date, end date, and school breaks

calendar with a date circled

We’re happy to announce that some key dates have been determined for the 2025-26 school year. While we will continue to negotiate the final academic calendar with our labor groups, we can share the following key dates with our district community:

  • First day for students: Wed. 8/20/25
  • Thanksgiving Break: Week of 11/24 - 28 (return 12/1)
  • Winter Break: Weeks of 12/22 - 1/2 (return 1/5)
  • February Break: Week of 2/16 - 2/20
  • Spring Break: Week of 4/13 - 4/17
  • Last day for students: Wed. 6/11/26

Kudos To Our Community Builders

Creating vibrant, inclusive places for students to learn and grow.

back view of three young teens with backpacks.

In Campbell USD, our core values—We are Learners, We are Collaborators, We are Community Builders—guide us in making our district a vibrant place for everyone to learn and grow. This year, we introduced the Campbell Kudos program as a way for employees to recognize each other for living out these values. 

Please join us in celebrating our many Community Builders, employees who foster a positive and inclusive learning environment for our students and staff .

To see who we’re honoring, watch this special video.

Growth Mindset Assembly

This week, all Forest Hill learners were included in an assembly where the topic was growth mindset and the delivery was rap.

Assembly participants on growth mindset.

Assembly speaker Dr. Blake Brandes presented on the black top to all Forest Hill Falcons.  He explained how the brain is a muscle that can get stronger, and if you're not good at something, you say, "I'm not good at playing piano, yet" as an example.  He had students share things they're not good at yet, and the list included math, tennis, reading, Minecraft, jewelry-making, and more.  And then he delivered those items in an amazing on-the-spot rap, linked below.  Dr. Brandes got the whole audience clapping and chanting, "If I keep going, my mind keeps growing!"  An awesome message for every learner. Every classroom also received Dr. Brandes' newest book titled One More Try.  

Dr. Blake Brandes at Forest Hill

A Message from the Superintendent

Dear Parents and Guardians, As we approach the winter break, we want to take a moment to wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season. This is a special time of year, and we hope it brings you opportunities to create happy memories together. We…

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we approach the winter break, we want to take a moment to wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season. This is a special time of year, and we hope it brings you opportunities to create happy memories together.

We also want to express our gratitude for your ongoing partnership in your child’s education. We greatly appreciate all of your efforts in ensuring your child has attended school as much as possible so far this year.

We understand that families sometimes wish to extend their time together by planning vacations that last longer than the dates assigned to the school break. While we fully appreciate the value of family time, we want to encourage you to limit trips and vacations to the days indicated on the school calendar for the break. By doing so, you help your child stay on track academically and ensure they don’t miss out on valuable learning opportunities.

Thank you for being mindful of this and for continuing to prioritize your child’s attendance and education. 

Wishing you a safe and happy winter break, and we look forward to seeing everyone refreshed and ready to learn in the new year!

Warm regards,

Dr. Shelly Viramontez
Superintendent

Continuous Improvement: It Starts With Our Values

Embracing a growth mindset to help students succeed

middle school boy at desk looks excited as he points in front of him.

Campbell Union School District’s mission is clear: to educate every student to their highest potential. By embracing a mindset of continuous improvement, we work together—students, families, and educators—to ensure that every child has the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.

Our commitment to our mission is rooted in our core values, which guide our efforts to create supportive, engaging, and equitable learning environments. 

We Are Learners.Two boys gather data as they prepare to tackle some math problems.

  • We listen to understand and build clarity
  • We are curious and operate with a growth mindset
  • We are open to growing pains and discomfort
  • We persevere through failure
  • We offer and solicit honest feedback
  • We make time to reflect
  • We celebrate growth and impact

We Are Collaborators.Six middle school students (boys and girls) seated at a classroom table discussing plans together and working with their open laptop computers

  • We share our voice and share the air
  • We build trusting relationships
  • We are open and willing to learn from all perspectives
  • We create intentional opportunities for all to share
  • We are responsible to ourselves and others
  • We demonstrate vulnerability

We Are Community Builders.  A mother and daughter smile at the camera as they participate in math games inside a school auditorium.

  • We uplift marginalized voices
  • We create a culture of kindness
  • We take time to know and care for each other
  • We listen with an open mind
  • We respect confidentiality
  • We build trust
  • We create buy in