Vallejo City Unified School District

06/18/2026

School may be out, but healthy meals are still in! VCUSD is offering FREE summer meals for all children and teens 18 years old and younger from June 15 through August 7, 2026.

📍 Meal Sites:
• Union Baptist Church – 128 Encerti Ave.
🍽️ Lunch: 12:30–1:30 p.m.

• John F. Kennedy Library – 505 Santa Clara St.
🍽️ Lunch: 12:30–1:30 p.m.

• Longshore Cove Apartments – 201 Maine St.
🥣 Breakfast: 8–8:30 a.m.
🍽️ Lunch: 12:30–1:30 p.m.

✅ No registration required
✅ No ID needed
✅ Open to all children and teens 18 and younger

Please note: Meals must be eaten on-site and cannot be taken to go. Meals are not available for adults.

🚫 No meal service on June 18 or July 3.

Help us spread the word so every child in our community has access to nutritious meals this summer! ❤️

For menus and more information, visit the VCUSD Student Nutrition website.

06/18/2026

Generations of students, families, teachers, and staff came together for a special Pennycook Elementary reunion, sharing memories, reconnecting with old friends, and celebrating the school's lasting legacy.

From flipping through decades of yearbooks to sharing stories and hugs, the event was a reminder that Pennycook has always been more than a school building—it's a community.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to honor the history, relationships, and spirit that have made Pennycook such a special place for so many.

06/17/2026

Students explored their futures at the Expanded Learning Program's first-ever Career Day!

Hosted at Vallejo Charter School, this exciting hands-on event, provided by BDC LLC, brought together industry professionals from companies including Google, Tesla, Apple, Walmart, Amazon, Schneider Electric, and more to introduce students to a wide range of career pathways.

Through interactive activities and real-world experiences, Expanded Learning students in grades 5–8 had the opportunity to explore careers in technology, engineering, business, science, the arts, and beyond.

More than 200 Expanded Learning students from across the district participated in this inaugural event, making it a tremendous success.

Thank you to our community partners, vendors, volunteers, and Expanded Learning staff for helping inspire the next generation of innovators, creators, and leaders. The future is bright!

06/16/2026

One community. Four ceremonies. Hundreds of dreams realized.

Last week, graduates from Jesse Bethel High School, Vallejo High School, John Finney High School, and Vallejo Adult School crossed the stage and celebrated the culmination of years of hard work, perseverance, and determination.

From heartfelt speeches and proud family moments to the turning of tassels, each ceremony reflected the resilience and promise of the Class of 2026.

Congratulations, graduates! Your future is bright, and we are proud to celebrate this milestone with you. 💙💛

06/16/2026

At this year's Solano Student Art Showcase, a countywide celebration of student creativity, we congratulate our talented Jesse Bethel High School Jaguars!

A remarkable 54 JBHS students participated across a variety of categories, including drawing, painting, photography, computer art, ceramics, and multimedia. Their hard work and artistic excellence earned 12 awards across multiple divisions!

Award Winners:

Art – Mrs. Goni
🥇 Khloe M. – 1st Place
🥈 Jaelyn A. – 2nd Place
🥉 Hailey G. – 3rd Place

Multimedia – Mr. Richards
🥈 Nehemias L. – 2nd Place
🥈 Hayden M. – 2nd Place

Computer Art – Mr. Zapp
🥇 Dakota J. – 1st Place
🥇 Dayanara P. – 1st Place
🥈 Sophia M. – 2nd Place
🥈 Terrance W. – 2nd Place
🥉 Damian E. – 3rd Place

Art – Mr. McCabe
🥈 Prama D. – 2nd Place
🥈 Gamboa P. – 2nd Place

We are incredibly proud of all 54 students who represented Jesse Bethel with creativity, dedication, and Jaguar pride. Thank you to our outstanding art educators for inspiring and supporting our young artists every step of the way!

06/15/2026

Hear directly from Superintendent Rubén Aurelio in our Responses from Rubén series!

Each month, we answer questions directly from our community—covering topics that matter most to you.

This month, we answer questions about supporting students who are moving to new schools and about the availability of the new Hogan auditorium.

Have a question you'd like answered?
📧 Email us at [email protected]
⚓ Or share anonymously through our Straight from the Ship portal: https://www.vcusd.org/about-us/straight-from-the-ship

Let your voice be heard! We’re listening... and responding.

06/13/2026