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Rice Elementary, an innovative, nurturing, and diverse community, raises and empowers the leaders of tomorrow on the pillars of academic rigor, personal integrity, and civic responsibility. Our mission is to support these future leaders to love to learn and to respect others through a commitment between students, parents and staff.
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84 East J Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910
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Date: July 15, 2026
Time: 4 - 11pm
Location: Board Room
84 East J Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910
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At the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD), the safety of our students, their families, and the community are paramount. And as digital tool integration continues to progress, we understand the need to highlight the importance of online safety.
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The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) is excited to welcome students, staff, and families back for the 2026–27 school year.
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To better serve our families and community, in the 2025-26 school year, the Chula Vista Elementary School District debuted redesigned websites with numerous improvements in accessibility and navigation, as well as a new Chatbot to provide real-time and after hours support.
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about CVESD to Offer Free Summer Meals for Children and Teens
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The Continuing Student Enrollment process for the 2026–27 school year is now open for all returning students in the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD).
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At the May 20, 2026, Board of Education Meeting, the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) adopted a resolution designating May 2026 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
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The Chula Vista Elementary School District’s (CVESD) Sound Station received the Innovate Honorable Mention Award from the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) during the 23rd Annual Innovation in Education Awards ceremony on May 14, 2026.