Our Stories and Initiatives
RCSD welcomes its community, neighbors, and friends to learn more about the school district that serves our community's children. In this section, we tell the stories of our students, teachers, staff, programs, schools, and initiatives that make RCSD a great school district.
Our Stories
Studies show that reading with your child promotes many skills and long term academic benefits, including imagination, vocabulary, and literacy.
Redwood City School District’s (RCSD) Mandarin Immersion staff and students have been really ‘taking off’ as they host educational leaders and make their own cross-country travels, all while making friends along the way.
Both Ms. Gonzales-Sprouse and Ms. Kekos embody the values and dedication aligned with RCSD’s mission of creating a safe and supportive, inspirational and rigorous, joyful and inclusive environment for all learners. Their commitment to the success of students, staff, and the overall well-being of the school communities is evident through their years of service within RCSD as teachers, assistant principals, and now school principals.
The primary role of the Measure U Citizens Oversight Committee is to work with district staff in providing regular reports to the public regarding the allocation of parcel tax revenues. This critical function ensures that these funds are utilized in accordance with the intentions outlined in the Measure U ballot measure. By actively reviewing expenditure reports provided by RCSD, committee members play a vital role in upholding the integrity of the district’s financial management.
Published annually, the SARCs serve as essential resources for families and the community, providing comprehensive information about each school within RCSD.
Reclassification is the process in which a student, who learns another language or languages at home before English, is initially classified as an English Learner (EL) and later demonstrates English language proficiency. In RCSD, students speak 37 different languages at home including Arabic, Mandarin, Polish, Russian, Samoan, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
National School Counseling Week, celebrated the first full week of February annually, offered RCSD a moment to reflect on the invaluable contributions of its dedicated team of school counselors, shining the spotlight on these unsung heroes who play a pivotal role in supporting the personal and emotional well-being of each student.
The RCSD logo, which last saw an update in the 1990s, underwent a thorough redesign process aimed at modernization and cohesion. This moment follows an inclusive and collaborative effort under the guidance of a districtwide committee, composed of parents, teachers, staff, and trustees, unfolding through a series of meticulous steps.