Dear RBUSD Community,  

It’s an exciting time in RBUSD! We’re making tremendous strides toward our Strategic Plan goals, and we are thrilled to share some highlights with you. These updates reflect the hard work and dedication of our teachers, staff, students, and families. 

• The Math Committee created a new pathway with additional acceleration points and readiness indicators for advanced coursework, beginning in the 2025-26 school year. Watch the February 25th Board meeting to hear more information about how we are enhancing math achievement in RBUSD. 
• Middle school teachers are piloting the *Wit and Wisdom* English Language Arts curriculum to help inform next year’s curriculum decisions. 
• Our elementary teacher training continues to support effective reading interventions, helping students reach grade-level standards. 

Middle school students work together to solve a math problem

Middle school students collaborate on Wit & Wisdom assignments

Fifth graders experience history firsthand in Walk Through the Revolution

Madison students build reading skills with their librarian

• We’re well into the second year of “Second Step” SEL lessons in elementary school, and completion rates at both elementary and middle are climbing across campuses. 
• Our anti-hate and kindness campaigns are fostering a positive school environment, with events like the Start with Hello, Inclusion Week, and Great Kindness Challenge inspiring meaningful connections. 
• The TUPE (Tobacco Use Prevention Education) program is empowering middle and high school students with prevention and intervention strategies for substance use, including advocacy projects, peer-to-peer programs, and student-led public service campaigns. 

Elementary students participate in Second Step lesson

Students analyze a mock "smoke-free" pig lung compared to a smoker's lung

Parras students participate in an art therapy session at the Wellness Center

• Exciting career readiness events are underway at all schools, including industry panels, career fairs, and engaging workshops for students.
• The Board approved a new Project Lead the Way Aerospace course for Fall 2025 at Redondo Union High School as a part of the Engineering Pathway. 
• We’re expanding dual enrollment opportunities with El Camino College, bringing advanced courses in computer science, math, and photography to RUHS in Fall 2025. 

RUHS students build engineering skills through Project Lead the Way

Middle schoolers in the Career Exploration class experience health science and medical technology (above and below)

Students learn about military careers at a Veteran's Day event

Alta Vista Career Day (above and below)

• Our “Faces & Stories of RBUSD” series celebrates the outstanding contributions of staff members, which can be seen on our HR webpage. 
• The Aspiring Administrators Academy and “Level Up” events are empowering educators to learn about educational programs and grow as leaders or future administrators. 

Monthly video feature from "Faces and Stories" series

• Thanks to your support, we passed a critical bond measure with over 67% approval! Planning for Phase 1 facility improvements is underway, with bond sales anticipated in March. 
• Our IT team continues to strengthen cybersecurity and expand digital citizenship lessons for students.  

A Maintenance & Operations crew works on landscaping

Anthony from RBUSD IT Department hard at work setting up laptops

These achievements show what we can accomplish when we work together with purpose and care. A full presentation on the Strategic Plan goals and objectives will be shared at the RBUSD Board meeting on February 25.

Thank you for your continued support in creating the best possible learning environment for every student.

Your Superintendent, 

Dr. Nikki Wesley, Ed.D.

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