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Upcoming Events

Celebrating the Class of 2026

Campbell Union School District sends the class of 2026 off with well wishes and a solid foundation.

Class of 2026 photo booth prop

Congratulations to the class of 2026! Campbell Union School District proudly promoted 607 eighth graders. This accomplished class had 23 seals of biliteracy (total biliteracy attainment) and 19 pursuit of bilingual certificates awarded by the Santa Clara County Office of Education, had the first co-ed flag football team, were the first class - beginning in TK - to have Dr. Viramontez as their superintendent for their entire academic journey, and had 274 students exceeding grade-level standards in English and Math per the 2024-25 California Smarter Balance assessment. However, we know their highlight reel does not stop there. 

Although the rising freshmen will be attending a variety of high schools, we send them off with the warmest of wishes and a strong foundation of inquiry and curiosity, a growth mindset, and student agency. We know the class of 2026 is going to accomplish amazing things.

Happy Summer!

Happy Summer! We wish all of our families a fun, safe, and relaxing summer filled with adventure, laughter, and special memories. Whether you're exploring local parks, enjoying community events, diving into a good book, or simply spending time together,…

Happy Summer!

We wish all of our families a fun, safe, and relaxing summer filled with adventure, laughter, and special memories. Whether you're exploring local parks, enjoying community events, diving into a good book, or simply spending time together, we hope you make the most of the season.
Thank you for being part of our community. Have a fantastic summer, and we look forward to seeing everyone again soon!
first day of school
2026-2027 Calendar

Free Family-Friendly Summer Activities

Beaches & Nature
  • Visit Half Moon Bay State Beach for beach walks, sandcastles, and tide pools.
  • Explore Coyote Point Recreation Area (parking fees may apply, but walking access can be free in some areas).
  • Hike among redwoods at Big Basin Redwoods State Park (check current entrance policies).
  • Walk the trails at Rancho San Antonio Preserve.
  • Visit Alviso Marina County Park for wildlife viewing and sunsets.
  • Explore the salt ponds at Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
Free Museums & Cultural Sites
  • Visit Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum Grounds and enjoy the gardens (museum admission is separate).
  • Explore the outdoor exhibits at History Park.
  • Walk around Cantor Arts Center, which offers free admission.
  • Visit Anderson Collection at Stanford University, also free.
Summer Concerts & Movies
Many Bay Area cities host free summer events:
  • Campbell Summer Concert Series
  • Los Gatos Music in the Park
  • Mountain View Summer Concert Series
  • San Jose Music in the Park events
  • Free outdoor movie nights in parks throughout the South Bay
Check city recreation department calendars for schedules.
Farms & Animals
  • Visit Emma Prusch Farm Park to see farm animals and gardens.
  • Walk through Ardenwood Historic Farm grounds during free-access events.
  • Explore Hidden Villa hiking trails and farm area.
Waterfront Adventures
  • Walk the trails at Shoreline Park.
  • Explore Crissy Field and watch kite surfers.
  • Walk across part of the Golden Gate Bridge.
  • Visit Jack London Square to watch boats and trains.
Kid Favorites
  • Watch airplanes at Bayfront Park near the airport.
  • Visit the giant slides and playgrounds at Central Park.
  • Explore creek trails at Vasona Lake County Park (parking fees may apply).
  • Walk through the Japanese-inspired gardens at Municipal Rose Garden.
New for Summer 2026: Campbell Library Is Open Again!
Great news for local families: the newly renovated Campbell Library officially reopened in May 2026 after a multi-year renovation. The updated library includes a dedicated children's area, teen spaces, community rooms, comfortable reading areas, and a full schedule of free summer programs and events.
Free activities include:
  • Summer Reading Program
  • Storytimes for young children
  • Crafts and STEM activities
  • Author talks
  • Book clubs
  • Family events throughout the summer
The library is located at 77 Harrison Avenue and is once again serving the community from its permanent location. 

A Rainstorm of Congratulations

Campbell Union School District celebrates the 2026 retirees who have a combination of over 180 years of service to the district.

CUSD's 2026 retirees gather together in the rain for a retirement celebration

Although Mother Nature showered our honorees with rain and hail, she could not damper the celebration of over 180 combined years of service to the Campbell Union School District. Staff, friends and family gathered to celebrate the District’s 14 retirees. Our retirees represent a variety of roles and responsibilities within the District from the irrigation and maintenance team to the superintendent. The success of the school district lies on the shoulders of the staff members and we are grateful for each of the retirees that have made tireless contributions on behalf of our students. 

Please help us celebrate the following retirees:

Retiree Name

Role

Years of CUSD Service

Steven Burbank

6th Grade Teacher

27

Stephanie Cima

Program Specialist

7

Sheila Erwin

1st Grade Teacher

34

Donna Gauthier

MTSS Instructional Assistant

4

Shun Heng

Accounting Tech

8

Janine Matheson

2nd Grade Teacher

34

Diana McDonald

Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA)

3

Annette G Mihalis

1st Grade Teacher

27

Christina Parrott

PE Teacher

21

Elizabeth Shepherd

2/3 Combo Teacher

32

Antonio Trejo

Custodian

29

Dimpal Bhayani

MTSS Instructional Assistant

7

Shelly Viramontez

Superintendent

30

Henry Delarosa

Irrigation/Maintenance

7

To view photos of the event, visit 20260527_CUSD_RetirementCelebrationEvent

Science & Writing Fair 6/4

[Wednesday, Jun 3 at 10:34 AM] 📚🔬 Reminder: Science & Writing Fair Tomorrow! ✏️🌟 We look forward to seeing you tomorrow at our Science & Writing Fair! 🕝 Session 1: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM 🕔 Session 2: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Please join us…

[Wednesday, Jun 3 at 10:34 AM]
📚🔬 Reminder: Science & Writing Fair Tomorrow! ✏️🌟

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow at our Science & Writing Fair!

🕝 Session 1: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
🕔 Session 2: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Please join us at whichever time works best for your family. We can't wait to celebrate our students' hard work and creativity with you!

See you there!

CUSD Celebrates Staff and Volunteer Recognition

May has many education recognition days. CUSD celebrates its staff and volunteers.

Honorees from the May 2026 staff and volunteer recognition ceremony

In the month of May, the California Department of Education recognizes and celebrates the important impact various staff roles make in educating youth. In Campbell USD, rather than acknowledging principals, school lunch staff, nurses, teachers and others on various days,  we designated the week of May 18th to acknowledge the contributions each staff member makes for our students.

CUSD commends its staff and their commitment to making Campbell a great place to learn and a great place to work. We also celebrate and honor a Teacher of the Year, Classified of the Year and Volunteer of the Year from each school site and the District. 

We had the distinct pleasure at this month’s ceremony to also celebrate AIM Specialists Megan Delaye and Amanda Raudsep who received Excellence in Art and STEM awards at the Santa Clara County Office of Education Teacher Recognition Ceremony, and Chelsea Armann, Assistant Principal at Forest Hill Elementary, who was named Association of California School Administrators (ACSA), Region 8, Co-Administrator of the Year.

Congratulations, to our honorees!

Site

Certificated

Classified

Volunteer

Blackford

Amanda Del Real

Elizabeth Avelino

Amy Laing

Capri

Sheryl Spencer

Anastasiia Iurchenko

Coral Cox

Castlemont

Alicia Stapes

Adeline "Lina" Ribeiro

Ashley St. Cin

Campbell School of

Innovation

Liza Sawyer

Jaime Garnica

Liya Yevdosin 

Facilities - Construction

Alfonso Moya

Forest Hill

Lisa Durham

Denise Figueira

Barbara Pachoud

Lynhaven

Melissa Schonig

Serin Joseph

Christine Koselak

Marshall Lane

Jyh Wong

Mariam Estrada

Nazak Noorian

Monroe Middle School

Lisa Iannucci

Ron Westphal*

Julie Tate Judge 

Rolling Hills Middle School

Michelle “Shelly” Biggs*

Leesa Kirkish

Christine Millar

Rosemary Elementary

Sarah Eng

Claudia Yanez

Arcadia Garcia*

Rosemary Family

Learning Center

Hien Pham

Sherman Oaks Dual Language

Immersion School

Lourdes Andrade-Torres

Marisela Martinez

Pamela Torres

Technology Services

Christian Gove

Village School

Elizabeth Shephard

Asha Augustine

Shlomit Dank

*District winner

Photos from the event will be available shortly.