Perris Elementary School District invites students to join us April 6 through April 10, 2026 for Spring STEAM Camp. This year’s theme, Locomotion and Leadership, will engage students in hands on learning while building teamwork and leadership skills. 🌟
Locations:
Railway Elementary School
Innovative Horizons Charter School for Innovative Horizons students only
Schedule:
Breakfast at 7:30 a.m.
Camp from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Transportation available 🚌
Families may also enroll in the Elevo After School Program from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Registration for both programs must be completed through the 6Crickets link by scanning the attached QR code. Flyers are also available at all school sites. Spanish is available by selecting Español on the enrollment page.
We encourage families to register early. ✨
🎉✨ Celebrating Excellence at PESD ✨🎉
At this month's Board Meeting, we proudly recognized Railway Elementary as our School of the Month and honored the very first recipients of our new monthly PESD Pillars of Excellence Awards.
These outstanding team members were selected by their peers through an "all-staff-have-voice" process, reflecting the deep respect and appreciation of their colleagues.
👏 Congratulations to our inaugural honorees:
• Tricia Rugh – Foundational Anchor and Positive Culture Creator | Strengthening connections and building an inclusive, welcoming school community
• Shawn Ross – Initiator and Innovator | Advancing STEM learning and bringing forward-thinking ideas to the classroom
• Daniel Bustamante – Above and Beyonder | Ensuring a safe, organized, and supportive campus for all
• Sinaid Najar – Above and Beyonder | Providing compassionate care and steady support to students and families
Your commitment to student success, innovation, positive culture, and service above expectations inspires us all. Thank you for living out our belief that everyone belongs, everyone leads, and everyone succeeds. 💙🦋
#PESDExcellence #SchoolOfTheMonth #EveryoneBelongs #EveryoneLeads #EveryoneSucceeds
Families are invited to attend the next District African American Parent Advisory Committee (DAAPAC) meeting:
🗓 Wednesday, February 18
⏰ 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
📍 Rob Reiner Children & Families Center, Room 207
This is a great opportunity to connect, share input, and stay engaged in district conversations that support our students and families.
We look forward to seeing you there!
#PerrisESD #FamilyEngagement #ParentVoice #CommunityPartners #EveryoneBelongs #EveryoneSucceeds #EveryoneLeads
We are now enrolling students for the 2026–2027 school year, including preschool, Transitional Kindergarten, and kindergarten.
👶 Is your child ready for TK or Kindergarten?
Eligibility is based on birthday:
Kindergarten: September 2, 2020 through September 1, 2021
Transitional Kindergarten: September 2, 2021 through September 1, 2022
TK Dual Language Immersion is offered at Good Hope Elementary and Skyview Elementary. Students can also enroll in the Young Explorers Academy, which provides an immersive Transitional Kindergarten experience for children.
Early enrollment is open to all families and helps schools plan staffing, programs, and resources to best support students.
Families requesting interdistrict or intradistrict transfers must submit applications between January 5 and April 24.
👉 Start the enrollment process today: https://bit.ly/3ZuabRB
#PerrisESD #EarlyEnrollment #DualLanguageImmersion #TK #Kindergarten #EveryoneBelongs #EveryoneSucceeds #EveryoneLeads
This month’s celebrations are being shaped by our community. Thanks to a recent gathering with families, students, and staff alongside the District African American Parent Advisory Committee, our schools are moving forward with a wealth of ideas to make Black History Month meaningful, engaging, and reflective of what matters most to our community.
Throughout February, each PESD school will bring these ideas to life through learning, reflection, and connection, ensuring Black History Month is celebrated across classrooms and school communities.
As we celebrate this month and beyond, PESD remains committed to creating spaces where students feel seen, valued, and supported, because when students belong, they thrive.
#BlackHistoryMonth #PerrisPromise #EveryoneBelongs #EveryoneLeads #EveryoneSucceeds
Without belonging, there is no learning.
When students feel seen, heard, and valued, learning comes alive. Confidence grows. Curiosity deepens. Leadership emerges. Belonging is the root of student success at PESD.
We are proud to be the only school district in California implementing a truly holistic, districtwide approach that integrates academic learning, social-emotional learning, wellbeing, and family engagement, all grounded in belonging.
Students build agency and emotional literacy through Sown to Grow weekly check-ins, SEL growth checks, Zen Zones, and community circles, guided by our SEL Superpowers of Personal Awareness, Empathy, Regulation of Self, Relationship Building, Integrity, and Self-Advocacy.
Belonging extends beyond the classroom through our Community Schools Initiative and Wellbeing & Belonging efforts. From Wellbeing Teams to Community Outreach and Family Advocates, we partner with families to remove barriers and build trust, including support through our El Nido housed at the Rob Reiner Children and Families Center.
At PESD, belonging is how learning begins and how futures are shaped.
#PerrisPromise #BelongingBeforeLearning #EveryoneBelongs #EveryoneLeads #EveryoneSucceeds #SELMatters #CommunitySchools
Belonging takes shape when families, students, and staff come together.
Earlier this month, our District African American Parent Advisory Committee (DAAPAC) gathering brought the community together to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and to help shape how Black History Month will be celebrated across our schools next month.
Through shared conversation, families and students lifted student voice and envisioned meaningful Black History Month experiences, including student-led activities, cultural celebrations through music, art, and storytelling, and classroom and family engagement rooted in connection. The evening reinforced a shared commitment to celebrating Black history intentionally and inclusively at every grade level, as part of everyday school life.
This is what belonging looks like at Perris Elementary School District.
#PESD #EveryoneBelongs #BlackHistoryMonth #DAAPAC #StudentVoice
Early Enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year is now open, and families are invited to explore the many learning opportunities available at PESD.
Learn more about our expanding programs, including
• Dual Language Immersion serving TK through 2nd grade at Good Hope
• Dual Language Immersion expanding through 8th grade at Skyview
• A unique Transitional Kindergarten program at Young Explorers Academy for children ages 4 to 5
Upcoming Parent Information Sessions:
📍 Skyview Elementary
February 19 | 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM
February 26 | 9:00 AM
DLI informational meetings open to all families
📍 Good Hope Elementary
March 24 | 9:00 AM
📍 Rob Reiner Children & Families Center
April 22 | 4:00 PM
Young Explorers Academy campus tours are available daily after 2:45 PM. Families can call (951) 322-4865 to schedule a visit.
Early Enrollment is open to everyone. Attend an information session, learn about your options, and tell a friend.
#PESD #EarlyEnrollment #EveryoneBelongs #EveryoneSucceeds #EveryoneLeads #DualLanguageImmersion #YoungExplorersAcademy
We hope the break brought rest and renewed energy as we continue the school year with fresh momentum, new goals, and exciting opportunities ahead. Our Schools are once again filled with learning, creativity, and connection as students continue building skills and confidence each day.
Here’s to a strong second half of the year full of growth, teamwork, and moments worth celebrating across our schools.
#EverybodyBelongs #EverybodySucceeds #EverybodyLeads #PerrisPromise
🎄 El Nido/The Nest Holiday Hours 🎄
El Nido Parent Center, also known as The Nest, supports Perris Elementary School District families with clothing, school supplies, baby items, books, small toys, and on-site laundry services.
All PESD families are welcome to access these services if they need extra support.
📅 Please Note Our Holiday Schedule is as follows:
Friday, December 19
8:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Laundry and closet services are available
We will be closed December 20 through January 4 and will reopen on January 5th for regular hours.
Please sign up for appointments online at https://bit.ly/45hiFib or through your school’s Community Outreach Family Advocate. For more information, contact your school’s main office.
#PESD #TheNest #FamilySupport #CommunitySchools #PerrisPromise
We are excited to welcome two outstanding leaders to Perris Elementary School District.
Please join us in welcoming Michael Tellez, our new Director of Facilities, Maintenance, and Operations. With more than 12 years of leadership experience in public education and public service, Michael brings a strong commitment to safety, operational excellence, and student-centered support.
We are also thrilled to welcome Kimberly Bradbury as Assistant Principal at Perris Elementary School. Kimberly brings 19 years of experience as an educator and school leader and is passionate about supporting students, staff, and families.
We are proud to have Michael and Kimberly join the Perris Elementary family as we continue working together to ensure every student belongs, succeeds, and leads.
Community Survey on PESD Schools Early Release Day
Dear PESD Families and Community Members,
We are currently reviewing the schedule for our district's early release day with the goal of establishing a unified early release day for all schools, including charter (IHCS). This goal is to streamline operations and ensure consistency across the entire district.
We value the perspectives of our community. Your input is crucial in determining:
1. The optimal day of the week for the aligned early release schedule.
2. Whether aligning the early release days across all district and charter schools best serves our community and staff (we will be surveying our staff separately).
Please take a few moments to complete the short survey. Responses will be collected through January 9, 2026. You may complete the survey using this link. The data collected will be instrumental in guiding our decision-making process regarding the early release schedule.
Your participation is anonymous and is greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Perris Elementary Teachers' Association (PETA),
California School Employees Association, Chapter 489 (CSEA) and
Perris Elementary School District (PESD)
We hope you had a restful Thanksgiving break. What a joyful way to step into the holiday season as our mariachi winter recitals begin.
Last night, Skyview students lit up the stage and wowed families and friends with their incredible talent. Their hard work and dedication were felt in every note. Later this month, it will be Innovative and Railway’s turn to shine. We cannot wait to cheer on more of our young musicians.
At Perris Elementary School District, music is one of the many ways our students enrich their learning. By embracing cultures and sharing our connectedness, we create schools where every student feels seen, heard, and celebrated.
#EverybodyBelongs #EverybodyLeads #EverybodySucceeds #PerrisPromise
We want to wish all of our students, families, and staff a joyful and restful Thanksgiving break, filled with connection, gratitude, and time with loved ones.
🍂 Reminder: No school tomorrow & Thanksgiving Break is from November 24 to November 28
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Perris Elementary School District.
#PerrisPromise #EverybodyBelongs #EverybodyLeads #EverybodySucceeds
