Just 336 schools were selected this year by analyzing data reported through the 2024 California School Dashboard. The prestigious school recognition program honors two categories of exceptional schools: those Closing the Achievement Gap and those demonstrating Exceptional Student Performance. North Star Academy was selected for the latter.

Redwood City School District (RCSD) has completed and approved the 2024 School Accountability Report Cards (SARCs) for all 12 district schools.

Hats off to the approximately 750 students who will commemorate the culmination of their PreK-8 academic careers this June!

Following the success of the elementary school Illustrative Mathematics program, Imagine IM K-5, committee members had selected Imagine IM 6-8 for a 2024-25 pilot period. The Board of Trustees recently approved official adoption of the curriculum for the upcoming school year.

English Language Learner progress moved to “green” according to the California Dashboard, as measured by The English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC). 

The first phase of installations will begin this summer at Adelante Selby, Hoover, Roosevelt, and Taft, as these schools require fewer structural and electrical modifications. The remaining campuses will receive upgrades in subsequent phases until every school is equipped with a modern HVAC system.

Expanding its focus on quality of taste and ingredients by creating “fast scratch” menu items that allow staff to make large batches of nutritious food at school sites, CNS staff are working tirelessly to present wholesome, “kid-approved” meals to RCSD’s thousands of students. 

This library refresh comes from an exciting partnership between the school and non-profit Access Books Bay Area.