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Welcome to Whitney Avenue Elementary School
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Students engage in extra curricular choices such as Math Hoops, Black Girl Support Network, Project Optimism, and more.
Wildcats Promoting Kindness
Our students spread kindness through grades K-5.
Our staff is here to support all students
News & Events
Latest News
![Spring Picture Day May 2. Photo of a camera and picture.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1707691983/sanjuanedu/fi9wwhtriu4nxxsoazml/PictureDayThumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1707691983/sanjuanedu/fi9wwhtriu4nxxsoazml/PictureDayThumbnail.jpg","width":512}])
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about Spring Picture Day
![Literacy Night May 2 3:30-5:30. Illustration of kids reading books]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1712876363/sanjuanedu/r2vsjcytv7averbdnhmk/LiteracyNightThumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1712876363/sanjuanedu/r2vsjcytv7averbdnhmk/LiteracyNightThumbnail.jpg","width":512}])
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about Literacy Night
![CAASPP State Testing: Grades 3-5, April 30-May 17. Illustration of a sticky note.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1710705669/sanjuanedu/mhh2woreyvs3zwwjtbte/CAASPPThumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1710705669/sanjuanedu/mhh2woreyvs3zwwjtbte/CAASPPThumbnail.jpg","width":512}])
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about CAASPP State Testing: April 30-May 17
![Last Day of School June 4. Illustration of notebooks and pencils.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711513527/sanjuanedu/hfr03uwuvewszmdstgjl/LastDayThumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1711513527/sanjuanedu/hfr03uwuvewszmdstgjl/LastDayThumbnail.jpg","width":512}])
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about Last Day of School: June 4
![Summer School at Whitney Ave. June 17-July 12. Photo is of a sun, flower, and fun decorations.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1710704164/sanjuanedu/tbdx5q3at8dawo4dntxs/SummerSchoolThumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1710704164/sanjuanedu/tbdx5q3at8dawo4dntxs/SummerSchoolThumbnail.jpg","width":512}])
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about Summer School: June 17-July 12
![Board Briefs with icon of document, check mark and gavel]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1691596686/sanjuanedu/fiksovrdccpfo2htrnam/BoardBriefsnewsitemimage.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1691596686/sanjuanedu/fiksovrdccpfo2htrnam/BoardBriefsnewsitemimage.png","width":512}])
Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on April 23.
![Alma sitting down at a table and smiling in front of a tree]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1713809064/sanjuanedu/nlba2grxry6yx3bhwu3x/AlmaOchoa.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1713809064/sanjuanedu/nlba2grxry6yx3bhwu3x/AlmaOchoa.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1713809064/sanjuanedu/nlba2grxry6yx3bhwu3x/AlmaOchoa.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1713809064/sanjuanedu/nlba2grxry6yx3bhwu3x/AlmaOchoa.png","width":1080}])
Alma Ochoa, a single mother of two, found a quality education for her children at San Juan Unified School District and also found the motivation to pursue her own professional and career goals.
![student performing long jump]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1713221671/sanjuanedu/nwfjcjiwd1ypw3v1raoc/RayTollesonTrackMeet.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1713221671/sanjuanedu/nwfjcjiwd1ypw3v1raoc/RayTollesonTrackMeet.png","width":512}])
Join us for an exciting day filled with sportsmanship, achievement and community spirit at the Ray Tolleson elementary school track meet on May 3 at Del Campo High School from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. This event, led by San Juan Unified School District’s elementary physical education teachers, welcomes all third through sixth-grade students from across the district to participate.
Upcoming Events
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Mesa Verde High School Stadium
![Teacher working with young student at table]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1688334333/sanjuanedu/wr9vrwhhp5qgeqybf0j8/TKstudentandteacher.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1688334333/sanjuanedu/wr9vrwhhp5qgeqybf0j8/TKstudentandteacher.png","width":512}])
San Juan Unified uses an equity lens to target and eliminate barriers for all students.
![Bus driver]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1688355379/sanjuanedu/t4smum4rrgv6l4o9x7ya/Busdriver.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1688355379/sanjuanedu/t4smum4rrgv6l4o9x7ya/Busdriver.png","width":512}])
If you want to be a part of a diverse school district committed to ensuring each student's success - we want to meet you.
![Arden Middle School new campus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":2200}])
San Juan Unified School District is invested in providing 21st-century learning opportunities for all students.
![Kindergarten students raising hands]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":2200}])
The San Juan Education Foundation supports and advances excellent education for all students in San Juan Unified.
![Stack of books at a library]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1685478582/sanjuanedu/nqqhiprtm6ufx1xmuxjv/Stackofbooks.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1685478582/sanjuanedu/nqqhiprtm6ufx1xmuxjv/Stackofbooks.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1685478582/sanjuanedu/nqqhiprtm6ufx1xmuxjv/Stackofbooks.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1685478582/sanjuanedu/nqqhiprtm6ufx1xmuxjv/Stackofbooks.png","width":1080}])
Learn about curriculum and instructional materials adoption throughout the district.
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We are committed to improving campus safety in support of an environment and culture where students can learn, explore and succeed academically.