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About Us
The Fountain Valley School District, founded in 1876, is comprised of ten schools, seven elementary and three middle, serving more than 6,000 students from the cities of Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach. Fountain Valley School District seeks to promote a foundation for academic excellence, mastery of basic skills, responsible citizenship, and a desire by students to achieve their highest potential through a partnership with home and community.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to promote a foundation for academic excellence, mastery of basic skills, responsible citizenship, and a desire by students to achieve their highest potential through a partnership with home and community.
Welcome to Fountain Valley School District! For years, our District has been known for its tradition of academic success, earning countless local, state, and national awards for our exceptional educational programs. In fact, for the last several years, FVSD has been the highest-performing elementary district in Orange County. We are also part of an extraordinary community that continues to place a high priority on its children.
In FVSD, we desire to be the best at what we do: educate young minds and develop every student’s unique talent. And it is this passion for greatness pushes us to look for additional ways to help students thrive, not only while they are with us, but well into their futures. Over the last several years, we have made significant progress in professional development, California State Standards implementation, collaboration, technology, curriculum development, facilities modernization, visual and performing arts, student connectedness, and fiscal solvency. This work will only continue through our collective commitment to our vision for every student. In addition, our District Priorities continue to be a guiding force to strategically align our programs, practices, and services with the resources needed to accomplish our goals!
As we look to the new school year, we focus on everything that inspires each of us. While the current school year brings unique challenges, we are confident in the resilience and creativity of our team. The FVSD Family comprises highly skilled teachers and classified staff led by dedicated administrators. In addition, our family is fortunate to include outstanding parents and guardians who have stepped up even more these past few months and will continue to ensure our students succeed this year. Lastly, we are grateful to be a part of a wonderful community that supports our students, staff, and schools in every way possible. Together, our FVSD Family continues the FVSD Way, including a commitment to high expectations for all, working collaboratively to improve practices and meet future challenges, dedicating ourselves to professional learning, and working to ensure that ALL students meet or exceed expectations.
And just as in years past, our commitment to excellence will strengthen our implementation of the California State Standards in English Language Arts and math and enhance the collaborative work of our teachers and administrators to explore and apply the Next Generation Science Standards, STEM initiatives, and signature instructional practices. Additionally, we are incredibly pleased to report that eight of our ten schools have been honored with the Gold Ribbon Schools Award, a recognition program from the California Department of Education. Lastly, we have made significant advances in the implementation of educational technology. Every student can access a Chromebook to support learning. Used effectively, we view technology as a game-changer in student learning, as information is readily available to all, providing us with the necessary time to increase opportunities for problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, and innovation.
As we begin the 2023-2024 school year, we are committed to carrying on our tradition of merit. We will continue to prepare today’s youth for tomorrow’s future as we are devoted and dedicated to impacting the lives of ALL children. And, without a doubt, The FVSD Family will continue to provide a caring and nurturing environment built upon trust, respect, and fostering strong relationships!