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Superintendent's Weekly Newsletter

Posted Date: 11/13/26 (07:00 PM)

SUPERINTENDENT'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
November 13, 2026

Dear CSD Families,


We have wonderful news to celebrate together! Thanks to your daily support and encouragement at home, paired with the tireless dedication of our amazing teachers, staff, and principals, Cucamonga School District students are showing up, connecting, and making impressive academic strides.


Our latest 2025–26 California School Dashboard results highlight major progress across our schools:

 
Stronger Attendance: District-wide chronic absenteeism dropped another 2.8 points down to 21.3% (continuing a multi-       year decline from 29.6% in 2023 and 25.0% in 2024), putting us ahead of half the districts in San Bernardino County (#16 of 33)! 

#2 in San Bernardino County for English Learner Progress:55.7% of our English Learners made progress toward proficiency (a +8.4 point jump, earning a Green rating), and we ranked #2 of 31 districts in the county for students reaching Well Developed English proficiency (23.7%, up +6.6 points). 

Rising Academic Scores & Positive Campus Culture: Proficiency rose in both ELA (+4.2 points to 36.1%) and Math (+5.5 points to 25.4%), while our suspension rate dropped to a low 2.8% (Green rating, #11 of 34in the county). 

These results are a true reflection of what happens when dedicated educators, supportive school leaders, and caring families work hand in hand. We are so grateful for all the ways you protect your child’s time in class, like scheduling trips and appointments on non-school days whenever possible. 


Thank you for pouring so much heart into our schools and making CSD a place where every child feels supported and loved!


Take care, 

Michael Chaix, Ed.D.
Superintendent

SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT

A healthy child is a ready learner. This week, we shared with our school board how we care for the whole child through three pillars of health: healthy mind, healthy body, healthy community. Each one also grows the strengths in our Portrait of a Graduate, like empathy, social skills, resilience, and problem-solving.
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