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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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News & Announcements
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The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) is inviting students, families, staff, and community members to participate in the annual Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Survey, now open through March 31, 2026.
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The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) is proud to recognize two staff members who were recently honored at the 2026 San Diego County School Social Work Awards Program.
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The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) is proud to announce that three of its schools have earned the Purple Star School designation for 2026 through the California Purple Star School Designation Program.
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Congratulations to all Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) students who participated in the 2025-26 Speech Contest. Students in 4th, 5th, 6th, and middle school throughout the district delivered speeches answering the prompt: “What Makes a Strong Community?”
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The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) remains committed to continuous improvement for all students. The California School Dashboard and the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) provide important insights into student growth, achievement trends, and progress across all student groups, helping the district understand and respond to the needs of learners.
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The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) is proud to honor the remarkable achievements and contributions of its educators through the 2025–26 Teacher of the Year recognition program.
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Open Enrollment for the 2026–27 school year at the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) is officially open for all new students. Families enrolling a new Transitional Kindergarten (TK) student, a Kindergarten student, or any new student entering CVESD can now begin the process at cvesd.org/enrollnow
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Students in the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) are gearing up for our annual English Language Proficiency Assessment for California (ELPAC).