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At Vista Square Elementary, our goal is to provide a wide variety of educational and life experiences in a safe environment encouraging active involvement and success for each child. We seek to teach and encourage students to respect the rights and properties of others and be responsible for their own actions. We also encourage full participation by students, parents, community, and staff in school wide activities. We work to provide an academically oriented, supportive environment which fosters individual development of a positive self-image, and provide sequential curriculum and instructional methods which encourage students to reach their ever-increasing learning potential
Upcoming Events
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ESSC - Conference Room C
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South Branch - Chula Vista Library, 389 Orange Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911
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Sotomayor - 1790 Santa Christina Avenue
District News & Announcements
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As part of the Chula Vista Elementary School District’s (CVESD) ongoing commitment to continuous improvement, CVESD invites the community to participate in our confidential End-of-Year Hanover Survey.
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The Chula Vista Elementary School District is proud to honor the exceptional character and contributions of our students at the annual Masonic Awards Ceremony, held in partnership with the Chula Vista Masonic Lodge.
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At the April 8 Board of Education meeting, the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) Board approved adopting a new History–Social Science curriculum, Social Studies Weekly, for students in kindergarten through sixth grade.
At the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD), we deeply value the voices and experiences of our students, families, and staff. As part of our ongoing commitment to listen, learn, and continuously improve, CVESD partners with Hanover Research to administer an End-of-Year Survey that provides important insight into how we can strengthen the learning environment for every student.
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about CVESD Board of Education Recognizes April 2026 as National Autism Acceptance Month
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At EastLake Elementary School, fifth grade student Estella Madrigal is known for her bright outlook, determination, and the way she embraces every opportunity that comes her way.
Whether she is serving on Safety Patrol, cheering on her classmates, or taking on new adventures, Estella approaches life with confidence and enthusiasm. But her journey to this moment has been one of remarkable strength.
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The Chula Vista Elementary School District proudly celebrates Sonia Sotomayor Elementary School Special Day Class teacher Hezekiah Herrera, Ed.D., for receiving the 2026 Students with Exceptional Needs Human Rights Award from the California Teachers Association (CTA).
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The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) is proud to recognize Timothy Basquez, custodian at Joseph Casillas Elementary School, as the 2025–26 CVESD Classified Employee of the Year.