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Sunny Start to the School Year: Staying Cool & Hydrated

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As Fountain Valley School District prepares to welcome students back to campus on Wednesday, August 26, sunny skies and warm temperatures are expected to accompany the start of the 2026–27 school year.

Student safety and well-being are always a priority in FVSD, and our schools will be mindful of weather conditions as students return to classrooms, playgrounds, fields, and other outdoor spaces.

FVSD Board Highlights, August 13, 2026: Leadership, Vision Care & Tech Upgrades

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At the August 13 meeting, the FVSD Board of Trustees celebrated five new leadership appointments, approved a free pediatric eye care partnership with UCI, and authorized a smart software upgrade for the district's 11 school buses (including live GPS tracking for parents). The Board also conducted first readings for 16 updated Board Bylaws and Policies covering AI safety, weather protocols, and smartphone guidelines.

Kimberly Duenas Named Courreges Elementary School Principal

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The Fountain Valley School District is delighted to announce the appointment of Mrs. Kimberly Dueñas as the new principal of Courreges Elementary School, pending Board approval at the Thursday, August 13th board meeting.

Mrs. Dueñas brings over two decades of diverse educational experience to Courreges. Most recently serving in the Long Beach Unified School District, her background spans roles as a classroom teacher across elementary, middle, and high school levels, as well as an Intervention Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA), Cotsen Mentor, Leadership Development Coordinator, and Assistant Director in the Superintendent’s Office. Throughout her career, she has built a strong reputation for instructional excellence, peer coaching, and equitable teaching practices, including FVSD’s Signature Practices.

Free and Reduced–Price Meals for FVSD for 2026-27 School Year

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Families are encouraged to review the updated household income guidelines and submit an application when needed.
Fountain Valley School District participates in the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. For the 2026–27 school year, children may qualify for free or reduced-price meals based on household income or participation in certain assistance programs.
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