Profile
Welcome to the Dehesa School District, home of the Dehesa Hawks.
Originally established as a 16×14 one-room schoolhouse in 1876 to a modern 21st century campus, Dehesa School has experienced numerous transformations, innovations and expansions while continuing to embrace its century old history.
We are committed to providing students a safe and nurturing learning environment, high quality instruction, access to technology and relevant learning opportunities that prepare our students to be lifelong learners.
Our core values serve as the foundation upon which we execute our mission, which is to integrate science, technology, math, and the arts across all content areas while providing the appropriate platforms and social emotional supports for every child to be a successful learner.
We help inspire and engage students in their learning by providing teachers ongoing professional development and technology tools to bolster their instruction for the purpose of advancing student learning to the highest levels. Our dedicated and talented staff bring skill and enthusiasm to their daily instruction.
We are fortunate to enjoy the support of a wonderful parent community. We welcome parent volunteers to support our classroom teachers, students and to help organize and implement school-wide events. Dehesa Parents’ Club helps our school thrive through fundraisings and enrichment events. Parent members of the School Site Council help develop, review and evaluate improvement programs for the benefit of the students of Dehesa. Neighboring institutions, businesses and service providers afford us with help whenever needed.
Dehesa School District has the privilege of working with parents, staff and children who amaze us with their talents and dedication to student learning.
Governing Board
Dehesa School District of Board Trustees
Our community elects five Board members who serve four-year terms. The Board members are responsible for the overall operation of the school district. Among its duties, the Board adopts an annual budget, approves expenditures, establishes policies and regulations, authorizes employment of all personnel, approves curriculum and textbooks, and appoints the Superintendent.
Cindy White
President
Mrs. White was first elected to the Board in November 2002, re-elected in 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2018. Her term expires in 2026.
Vice President
Dustin White
Mr. White was elected to the Board in 2022. His term expires in 2024.
Richard White
Clerk of the Board
Mr. White was elected to the Board in 2020. His term expires in 2026.
Christopher Pham
Mr. Pham was elected to the governing Board in December 2022. His term expires in 2026.