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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
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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.
![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
![Mugs and Muffins April 19 at 7:45 a.m., image of muffin and coffee cup]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1710704522/sanjuanedu/llrlqxofevl1t7j85mcf/MugsMuffinsThumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1710704522/sanjuanedu/llrlqxofevl1t7j85mcf/MugsMuffinsThumbnail.jpg","width":512}])
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about Mugs and Muffins: April 19
![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
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Voice is key to understanding the needs and wants of our whole community and our committees help us consider multiple perspectives on important issues such as our Local Control and Accountability Plan, curriculum, facilities and supporting our English language learners and students receiving special education services.
![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 9.
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.
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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.
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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.