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| | THIS WEEK IN CULVER CITY SCHOOLS... | | |
FREE CCUSD OCD Preschool Enrollment is Now Open!
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Printable CCUSD School Calendar for 2026-2027 Now Available
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Monday (8/24)
CCHS AVPA Information Night
7pm @ Robert Frost Auditorium
Tuesday (8/25)
CCHS Boys Water Polo vs Brentwood
3:30pm @ The Plunge
12th Grade Information Night
5:30pm @ Robert Frost Auditorium
CCUSD Board of Education Meeting
5pm closed session | 6pm open session
Agenda and Zoom Login Info Available Here When Posted
Reunión de la Junta Directiva del CCUSD ahora
con traducción simultánea al español
Thursday (8/27)
CCHS Girls Tennis vs Windward
2:30pm @ CCHS
Immersive Concert Series
6:30pm @ The Wende Museum
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Friday (8/28)
Fiesta La Ballona
4:30 to 10pm @ Veterans Park
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CCHS Football vs King Drew Medical Magnet
7:30pm @ Jerry Chabola Stadium
Saturday (8/29)
Fiesta La Ballona
12 to 10pm @ Veterans Park
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Sunday (8/30)
Fiesta La Ballona
12 to 8pm @ Veterans Park
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Note: The weekly calendar in CulverPride includes CCHS varsity home games only.
To see the full calendar for Centaur athletics, please click here.
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Dear Families and Community,
What an exciting first week of school! I had the opportunity to visit all of our schools this week including the Back to School Night at the Adult School, and the energy across our campuses and inside our classrooms was incredible! I especially enjoyed speaking with students in several of the classrooms I visited and sharing a little about the work I do as their Superintendent. Our students took a genuine interest in learning more about my role and the work we do across the district to support them. What a great way to begin the 2026–2027 school year!
I am also pleased to share that our enrollment is currently 6,615 students, which is encouraging as we begin the year. We still have approximately 91 students who have not yet reported to school, and based on our current numbers, we anticipate that our overall enrollment will likely remain stable, great news as enrollment has a direct impact on our district's budget and resources.
We have another reason to celebrate! Culver City High School was recently ranked #61 among high schools in the Los Angeles Metro area by U.S. News & World Report and ranked #129 in California high schools, and #839 in national rankings, earning an impressive scorecard of 95.32. There were 2,747 high schools evaluated in the rankings in California and 27,000 high schools in the nation, respectively. Our rankings have improved each of the last three years. This new ranking places CCHS alongside some of the area's highly regarded high schools with scores as follows: Beverly Hills (87.83), El Segundo (96.54), Hamilton (75.10), Mira Costa (95.36), Redondo Union (95.47), Santa Monica (96.87), and Venice (90.46). This recognition is another testament to the high-quality teaching and learning taking place at CCHS and throughout our district.
Congratulations to our students, teachers, staff, administrators, families, and entire CCHS community on this outstanding achievement!
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Our next Regular Board of Education Meeting will be held Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Please review the posted agenda for the items that will be considered by the Board. I also want our community to know that when emails are sent to me or members of the Board regarding specific agenda items, we may not always be able to personally respond due to the high volume of correspondence we receive. Please know, however, that we do read your emails and value the input and perspectives shared with us. We appreciate your understanding.
As always, we recognize that families have choices when it comes to their child's education, and we are grateful that you have entrusted us with serving your students. We remain committed to providing a high-quality educational experience and to partnering with you every step of the way.
We are off to a great 2026–2027 school year. Let's keep the momentum going!
With Gratitude,
Dr. Alfonso Jiménez
Superintendent
Culver City Unified School District
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Estimadas Familias y Comunidad,
¡Qué emocionante ha sido esta primera semana de clases! Esta semana tuve la oportunidad de visitar todas nuestras escuelas, incluida la Noche de Regreso a Clases de la Escuela para Adultos, ¡y fue increíble sentir la energía que se vive en nuestros planteles y dentro de nuestros salones! Muy en especial disfruté el poder conversar con estudiantes en varios de los salones que visité y compartir con ellos un poco sobre la labor que desempeño como su Superintendente. Nuestros estudiantes mostraron un interés genuino por conocer más afondo sobre mi función y del trabajo que realizamos en todo el distrito para apoyarlos. ¡Qué excelente manera de comenzar el año escolar 2026–2027!
También me complace compartir con ustedes que actualmente contamos con una matrícula de 6,615 estudiantes, lo cual es alentador al comenzar este nuevo año escolar. Aún tenemos aproximadamente 91 estudiantes que todavía no se han presentado a clases y, según nuestras cifras actuales, anticipamos que nuestra matrícula general probablemente se mantendrá estable. Esta es una excelente noticia, ya que la matrícula tiene un impacto directo en el presupuesto y los recursos de nuestro distrito.
¡Tenemos otro motivo para celebrar! Recientemente, la Escuela Preparatoria de Culver City ocupó el puesto #61 entre las escuelas preparatorias del área metropolitana de Los Ángeles, según U.S. News & World Report. Además, se ubicó en el puesto #129 entre las Escuelas Preparatorias de California y en el #839 a nivel nacional, obteniendo una impresionante puntuación de 95.32. Para estas clasificaciones se evaluaron 2,747 escuelas preparatorias en California y 27,000 en todo el país, respectivamente. Nuestra posición en estas clasificaciones ha mejorado durante cada uno de los últimos tres años. Esta nueva clasificación coloca a CCHS junto a algunas de las escuelas preparatorias más reconocidas de nuestra área, con las siguientes puntuaciones: Beverly Hills (87.83), El Segundo (96.54), Hamilton (75.10), Mira Costa (95.36), Redondo Union (95.47), Santa Mónica (96.87) y Venice (90.46). Este reconocimiento es una muestra más de la enseñanza y el aprendizaje de alta calidad que se lleva a cabo en CCHS y en todo nuestro distrito. ¡Felicitaciones a nuestros estudiantes, maestros, personal, administradores, familias y a toda la comunidad de CCHS por este extraordinario logro!
Nuestra próxima Reunión Regular del Consejo Directivo de Educación se llevará a cabo el martes 25 de agosto de 2026. Por favor, consulten la agenda publicada para conocer los asuntos que serán considerados por el Consejo Directivo. También me gustaría informarle a nuestra comunidad que, cuando los correos electrónicos son dirigidos a mí o a los miembros del Consejo sobre temas específicos de la agenda, es posible que no siempre podamos responder personalmente debido al gran volumen de correspondencia que recibimos. Sin embargo, tengan la seguridad de que leemos sus mensajes y valoramos las opiniones y perspectivas que comparten con nosotros. Agradecemos su comprensión.
Como siempre, reconocemos que las familias tienen diferentes opciones en cuanto la educación de sus hijos, y agradecemos que depositen su confianza en nosotros para servir a sus estudiantes. Permanecemos comprometidos en brindar una experiencia educativa de alta calidad y de aliarnos con ustedes en cada paso del camino.
El año escolar 2026-2027 ha comenzado de gran manera. ¡Mantengamos este gran ritmo!
Con gratitud,
Dr. Alfonso Jiménez
Superintendente
Distrito Escolar Unificado de Culver City
| | District Seeks New Member for Its Community Budget Advisory Committee | | |
The Board of Education of Culver City Unified School District is seeking a qualified, interested individual to serve on a committee of community leaders currently serving as the Community Budget Advisory Committee (“CBAC”).
The CBAC is a group of community members that reviews and makes recommendations on CCUSD departmental budgets and operations.
No budgeting or financial expertise is necessary! CBAC members help provide input on key budget decisions for the District.
To apply, please download the application HERE and return it as soon as possible to mariavasquez@CCUSD.org
| | Backpacks for Kids Sign-Ups Now Open! | | |
Culver City Unified School District (CCUSD) believes that no child in our community should go hungry or have food insecurities, especially on the weekends when there is no access to school-sponsored breakfasts and lunches. If you would like your student to receive a weekly backpack, sign up here.
El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Culver City (CCUSD) cree que ningún niño en nuestro comunidad debe pasar hambre o tener inseguridades alimentarias, especialmente los fines de semana cuando los estudiantes no tienen acceso a desayunos y almuerzos patrocinados por la escuela. Si desea que su estudiante reciba una mochila semanal, regístrese aquí.
| | Join CCEF's 2026-27 Annual Campaign | | |
The Culver City Education Foundation (CCEF) is proud to begin the 2026–27 school year with a pledge of $1 million in funding for CCUSD students and schools - made possible by the generosity of families, donors, and community partners.
This year, CCEF funding will support programs and resources reaching all students across the district, including Creative Arts, STEM Learning, Student Wellness, Classroom Resources, and College & Career Readiness.
As the school year begins, so does CCEF's 2026–27 Annual Campaign. To continue making investments like these possible, the Ed Foundation needs the support of families across our district.
CCEF invites every CCUSD family to make a gift to CCEF this school year.
CCEF's suggested contribution is $750 per student or $75 per month, but every gift - at every level - helps strengthen opportunities for students across our schools.
The more families that participate, the more we can invest in our students.
Make your 2026–27 Annual Campaign gift today, and learn more about the impact of your gift on the CCEF website.
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| Wende Museum to Hold Immersive Concert Series on August 27 | | |
This summer, Emersion Music will present CURRENTS, an immersive concert series bringing together film and concert composers, live chamber strings, and piano, in two very different Los Angeles settings.
This year’s lineup features original works by Emer Kinsella, Vivek Maddala, Layla Minoui, Duncan Thum, Amit May Cohen, Zack & Niki Hexum, and Yuichiro Oku, with live performances by the Emersion Ensemble.
The event will be held on August 27 at the Wende Museum Theater and outdoor scenic garden experience – 10808 Culver Boulevard in Culver City.
Featuring movement artists Malik “Gvmby” Bannister and Jasmyn Thomas.
Inspired by the Wende Museum’s connection to transformation and turning points, CURRENTS explores how history moves like water: carrying memory, changing shape, and replenishing what comes next.
Supported by the City of Culver City, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Fine Line Music, BMI, Orchestral Tools, the Culver Arts Foundation. A fiscally sponsored project under Creative Visions Foundation.
6:30 p.m. | Outdoor garden mingle
7:00 p.m. | Site-specific outdoor activation
7:30 p.m. | Theater performance
Tickets are free, but limited.
For more information, visit: emersionmusic.com
RSVP for TICKETS HERE
| | Culver CityBus, CCUSD Work With LA Metro to Finalize 2026-2027 gopasses | | |
Culver CityBus is working with LA Metro and Culver City Unified School District to finalize the new 2026–27 school year gopass.
Current gopasses will remain valid to the end of September, and students may continue using their Year 5 Go-Pass code if needed.
The city and CCUSD will share updates as soon as more information is available.
| | Add Your Feedback to Culver City's Cultural Equity Plan | | |
The Community Cultural Equity Plan will be Culver City’s first integrated, long-range strategy for arts, culture, public art, and the creative economy. Developed throughout 2026 and 2027, the plan will guide cultural investment, programming, and public art commissioning for the next decade.
Community input will be central to the process through pop-up events, focus groups, surveys, and public input sessions.
The plan will focus on four key areas:
• Community Engagement
• Public Art
• Sustainable Funding
• Creative Economy
Led by the City’s Cultural Affairs Division, the plan is being developed in partnership with CVL Economics, MIG, the Cultural Affairs Commission, City staff, and the community.
Engage with culture and help shape a more creative, inclusive, and connected Culver City. Provide your feedback here: Culver City Cultural Plan
| | Fiesta La Ballona Will Be Here Soon! | | |
Fiesta La Ballona was first held in 1951, and it was born from a partnership between the City of Culver City and the Culver City Chamber of Commerce. What began as a weeklong celebration of Culver City’s early heritage has grown into one of the City’s most treasured community traditions.
From its earliest days, Fiesta was designed as a celebration for the entire community, bringing together residents, families, performers, athletes, and visitors. Over the decades, the celebration has evolved. It has been held in different months, taken on new themes, and grown into a true “Festival of the People.” But no matter the year, the season, or the number of days, Fiesta has remained a time for the community to come together, relax, celebrate, and enjoy family, friends, and neighbors.
Now, Fiesta La Ballona Celebrates 75 Years with a new specialized logo to honor this milestone. The logo was created by design artist Tamara Gould.
Fiesta wristbands are now on sale HERE.
| | Safe Routes to School Update ... | | |
Welcome back CCUSD families. One week under your belt. Congratulations.
You have probably noticed that congestion is challenging in front of our schools. If you are able to walk, bike, carpool or use transit, please do so. If you must drive, please park three blocks away and walk the rest, clearing space for those who have less options. To help you plan, visit the Walk 'n Rollers' Schools web page for recommended routes to school maps for each school. Each school has its own map like the sample shown here.
And for those that need to drive to school, please obey all traffic rules and especially stopping at all stop signs. Nearly half our kids walk or bike to school so there are lots of them out there. Stop, look and yield. You might notice these signs around your school as a friendly reminder that our kids' safety is paramount.
Saturday, September 20: Walk 'n Rollers' annual Walk & Roll Festival is back. Walk 'n Rollers be at Culver City Middle School with bike skills for the whole family, bike repair, free gifts, and more.
REGISTER HERE
For more information, visit www.ccWalkAndRoll.com
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