Message from Mrs. Vreeland, our librarian: This year's Bookfair will be a virtual one through Copperfields, our Local Book shop. Please join us beginning Monday 26th- Sunday, November 1 and do a little online, holiday shopping. The following docs have all the information you need. Please come out and shop and support getting books into our kids hands, helping our... READ MORE >

Dear Whited Families, What a roller coaster of a weekend that was. I hope everyone was able to get some sleep last night. We are happy to be able to have a regular distance learning week this week. Please save those POP packets for any possible future PSPS events. Hopefully we won’t need them! Please remember that this Wednesday is our next pick-up/ drop off day,... READ MORE >

Dear Whited Families, Thank you for your support of families who lost their homes in the Glass Fire. If you would still like to contribute, please drop off a gift card by the end of the day tomorrow, Tuesday. Mark your calendars! In addition to getting materials on October 28, teachers will be in costume and we encourage students to wear appropriate Halloween... READ MORE >

Dear Whited Families, Thank you for your continued flexibility. We were not expecting PSPS days so soon, but here we are! In the materials that went home on Friday, each teacher prepared a large envelope with a packet for potential future PSPS days. These envelopes have a bright green note on the outside asking students to leave the contents inside unless... READ MORE >

Dear Families, I sure hope everyone has been able to stay as cool as possible this weekend. I am also hoping that you saw this message from the district sent earlier today: PG&E alerted us this morning that the district and many of our families will be impacted by a Planned Power Shutdown event scheduled over the next two days. We were informed that the... READ MORE >

Dear Whited Families, We have successfully made it through TWO WEEKS of distance learning. Please give yourself a pat on the back. Your partnership during this time is invaluable. Please remember that students are expected to participate in both the live Zoom meetings with their teacher and also the independent work given. If your child is going to be absent due... READ MORE >

Dear Whited Families, What a first week! When we were met with lightning and huge gusts of wind at our “Drive-thru Meet the Teacher Pick up Party”, we were once again reminded of what a wonderful Whited community we have. As pop-ups and materials went flying, parents jumped out of their cars to help. And everyone was patient waiting in the long line as re... READ MORE >

Dear Families,Happy last week of school! I have been incredibly impressed with students, families and teachers for transitioning to distance learning and for everyone doing their best. It has not been what we planned and hoped for, but it is clear that together we can handle challenges thrown our way. Please remember the schedule for Thursday and Friday for our... READ MORE >

Our amazing Coach Martling, along with the other PE teachers in the district, put together this virtual field day for students. It looks like a lot of fun and we hope to get some pictures of students participating. Please email them to Mrs. Nouguier at anouguier@rvusd.org.RVUSD ~ Virtual Field Day ~ 2020 - Watch Video READ MORE >

Dear Whited Families, We are in the home stretch! This is our last week for assignments, but teachers will continue to check-in and wrap things up next week. I am proud of everyone- students, staff and families for persevering during this challenging time. I love our community and how we all come together, especially when things get tough. Here is the drive-thru... READ MORE >

Hello Whited Families,Thank you to everyone who returned their instruments and music books on Friday. We still have quite a few that were not returned, so we are going to do one more drop off day this Thursday from 3-4 pm. It is important that we get the instruments back with enough time for the music teachers to clean, inventory and repair them before they are... READ MORE >

May 11, 2020 Dear RVUSD Families, A belated Happy Mother’s Day to all of our moms out there. Ironically, Mother’s Day happened at the end of Teacher Appreciation Week, which this year makes a lot more sense: Moms and Dads have been true teachers for the past two months since we moved to Distance Learning. Hats off to all of you!! You are appreciated! At no... READ MORE >

Dear Whited Families, I hope this week’s message finds you and your family doing well. It’s hard to believe that it is May. You received a message from Superintendent Smith last week and I have some specific details for our school. May 8- Instrument drop off- Families will drive through and drop off instruments and music books through your car windows in the... READ MORE >

Dear Whited Families, I hope this message finds you all healthy and safe. We sure do miss seeing our students and can't wait until we can get back to campus again. Here are a few reminders/ updates: If you are in need of a Chromebook to make distance learning easier for your child, we will continue to check them out. You can go to Village Elementary School... READ MORE >

April 10, 2020 Dear RVUSD Families, We are thinking of you and wishing all of our families safety and good health. We miss our students so very much. This week was our first official week of online learning. In order to improve our programming and our offerings it would be extremely beneficial to hear from you through this quick survey. Thank you for... READ MORE >

4.1.20 Dear RVUSD Families, Please see the most recent press release from Sonoma County Office of Education here: https://www.scoe.org/pub/htdocs/news-archive.html?news_id=1295 (pdf here) announcing the continuation of distance learning in all county schools through the end of May. “To reduce the spread of COVID 19, Governor Gavin Newsom and State... READ MORE >

Dear RVUSD Community, Late today, State Superintendent Tony Thurmond released this statement sharing that “The need for safety through social distancing warrants that we continue to keep schools closed to students during this pandemic.” We are actively working to understand the implications of this statement and are collaborating with the Sonoma County Office of... READ MORE >

Please click here for a video update.Have a peaceful week,Dr. Tracy SmithSuperintendent READ MORE >

March 25, 2020 Dear Rincon Valley Union School District Families, We are writing with an important update about schools and the role we all have in preventing the community spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Sonoma County, along with Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Solano counties, is officially announcing continued distance... READ MORE >

March 23, 2020 Dear Families, Welcome back from Spring Break! The purpose of this email is to share information about how parents and students can access resources that the district is continuing to develop. Almost 100% of our staff is working from home and we are training staff on how they can best support students during this time. We have created two parent... READ MORE >

Dear Whited Families, What a week it has been! It sure feels like a whole lot longer than a week since we have been here at school with our students. We sure miss everyone, but also understand the importance of everyone staying home. I have been thinking of our Whited families every day and hoping that everyone is staying healthy and settling in to this new... READ MORE >

March 20, 2020 Dear Parents, We want to acknowledge how difficult these times are for you, your students and your entire family. RVUSD is here to provide as much support as possible in these new circumstances. As we continue to plan and prepare to support student learning at home, we wanted to let you know more details for Monday, March 23rd: Around 12:00PM you... READ MORE >

3.19.20 Dear RVUSD Families, Over the past two days, Governor Newsom has cast doubt about students returning to school this year. This is not a directive from the state, but it is a reminder that no one knows what the next weeks will bring. This announcement has caused a lot of anxiety among school communities throughout the state with people raising questions... READ MORE >

Complimentary Meals Breakfast & Lunch When March 23-27 March 30-April 3 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Where Village Elementary, 900 Yulupa Ave., Santa Rosa Whited Elementary, 4995 Sonoma Hwy.,... READ MORE >

March 14, 2020 Dear Rincon Valley Community, With careful consideration of many factors, the district has made the difficult decision to suspend site-based learning in RVUSD through April 5th, 2020 and to provide student assignments to be completed at home. In summary: Rincon Valley Union School District will suspend site-based learning at all schools beginning... READ MORE >

Dear RVUSD Families, As we head into Spring Break, we are unable to provide any further updates regarding potential school closures. We continue to wait word from the Sonoma County Office of Education and the Public Health Department. In addition to the cancelation or rescheduling of field trips and large gatherings, we have also decided that all of our Spring... READ MORE >

March 12, 2020 Dear RVUSD Staff and Families, In the last 24 hours we have seen a number of new restrictions implemented to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Several California school districts and universities announced that they would be closing schools and classes due to Coronavirus concerns. Other schools have suspended out-of-district... READ MORE >

March 6, 2020 Dear RVUSD Families, Rincon Valley Union School District continues to be in close contact with the Sonoma County Health Department and the Sonoma County Office of Education to obtain the most current guidance related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). We know some of our families are employed by Keysight and your concern about COVID-19 may be... READ MORE >

March 6, 2020 Dear RVUSD Families, Rincon Valley Union School District continues to be in close contact with the Sonoma County Health Department and the Sonoma County Office of Education to obtain the most current guidance related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). We know some of our families are employed by Keysight and your concern about COVID-19 may be... READ MORE >

Dear Whited Families, I hope your week is off to a great start. We sure are busy here at Whited. Kindness Week is underway! Our counselor, Ms. Katie, kicked it off at our Monday Assembly yesterday. Ask your child about their kindness checklist they are working on this week. Look for opportunities to point out their kind deeds at home, too. Our Read-a-thon also... READ MORE >

Hello Whited Families, I hope you all enjoyed the beautiful, long weekend. The weather has been amazing! Here are a few reminders/ announcements: Tomorrow is a Dine & Donate at Ozzie's from 11:00-8:00. Please present the flyer when you are there. We will have a "Be The One" Assembly on Thursday. This is round 2 of the assembly that was presented by "Just Two... READ MORE >

Dear Whited Families, Tomorrow is the first Wednesday of the month, which means it is Walk & Roll to School Day! The class with the highest percentage of participation gets to proudly display the Golden Sneaker Award for the next month and also gets a small prize. If your kids are able to, please encourage them to walk or ride a bike or scooter tomorrow.... READ MORE >

Dear Whited Families,2020 is off to a great start here at Whited! Tonight is our Skate & Donate event at the Snoopy Ice Arena from 4-5:30. Come join the fun! There is no school on Monday. Enjoy the 3-day weekend. Our theme this month is "Making Healthy Choices". Hopefully you Please remember that after school, students need to be picked up or head home right away.... READ MORE >

All Eagles Soar, Whatever It Takes!Dear Whited, Families,What a week it has been! I sure hope you are all settling in after a traumatic week of uncertainty. Please know that we are looking forward to welcoming students back on Monday and I think we are all eager to return to a more normal routine. If your child is having a hard time, please do not hesitate to let... READ MORE >

All Eagles Soar, Whatever It Takes!I hope everyone had a restful weekend and that everyone who was affected by the power outage is now enjoying the power being restored. We are sure hoping for a more normal week ahead! Here are a few updates/ reminders:Tonight our PTO is hosting a Zumba Night from 5:30-6:30 in the MPR. It is a free event for both kids and adults... READ MORE >

Interested in what is happening with the potential reconfiguration of campuses at Spring Creek, Matanzas, RVCS- Matanzas and RVCS- Sequoia? We want to hear from you! Join us this Tuesday, October 15th at Village School from 5:30pm-7:30pm for a community engagement meeting regarding this topic. All board members will be present to listen and hear your thoughts.If... READ MORE >

All Eagles Soar, Whatever It Takes!It is starting to feel like fall! I hope you all enjoyed the beautiful weekend. Ms. Linda, our amazing custodian, is back after her leave. It is wonderful to have her positive energy on campus. This Wednesday, October 2, is National Custodian's Appreciation Day. We would love your help in honoring her on Wednesday. Shh, it's a... READ MORE >

Rincon Valley Union School District Community: The RVUSD Board of Trustees is engaging the RVUSD community in a discussion this fall about the future of Rincon Valley Charter School (RVCS) middle school programs and a potential reconfiguration at the Sequoia, Matanzas and Spring Creek campuses. No other campuses are involved. At the heart of the reconfiguration... READ MORE >

Dear Families,The district has just received a 24 hr. warning of a potential power shutdown (sent at 9pm on Sunday night). From the limited information given, it seems that the affected schools would be Madrone, Binkley, Whited, Sequoia, RVCS- Sequoia and Austin Creek. A few reminders as we prepare if PG&E decides to shut down power at these sites. If power goes... READ MORE >

All Eagles Soar, Whatever It TakesI hope everyone enjoyed the weekend. Students have been getting into their scholarly groove over the past weeks and it has been fun seeing the learning happening in classrooms. We are off to a great start! The Fall Festival is almost here. It will be THIS SATURDAY from 3-6 here at school. Our PTO has been working hard to plan a... READ MORE >

Dear Families, As we begin a new school year, student safety and comfort is a top concern. This is also fire season, and it is important that schools and families prepare for both wildfires and power outages. Anticipating these occurrences, we want to provide you with the following information to keep you informed about school safety protocols and to help... READ MORE >

All Eagles Soar, Whatever It Takes!I hope everyone enjoyed the beautiful weekend. We are looking forward to seeing all of the great smiles for picture day today. Some reminders:We are excited to support our district's Wellness Policy this year. We know the health of students is essential for learning to happen. Our social-emotional programs (Kimochis and... READ MORE >

Our Fall Festival is coming up on Saturday, September 21st from 3-6. You do not want to miss this fun PTO sponsored event! We will have food trucks, a cake walk, raffle, games, jumpies, face painting, a photo booth and more. We are in need of parents to help make this event a success, so please click on the blue link below to sign up for a shift. Thank you!Fall... READ MORE >

All Eagles Soar, Whatever It Takes! I hope you all have enjoyed the beautiful, long weekend! I am excited to announce that our "Big Toy" will be opening on Thursday. In the morning, each grade level will have a chance to get trained on the safety rules and have some play time to try it out. At lunch time it will be officially open. The spinner is the only piece... READ MORE >

All Eagles Soar, Whatever It Takes! August 26, 2019 We are off to a great start! The students have been very patient while waiting for our play structure and field to be completed. We are hoping the "Big Toy" will be ready at the beginning of next week. The sod should be installed on our field this week and then we need to give it a chance to root before we run... READ MORE >

A picture essay of the welcome students received when arriving at school on the first day! Whited staff rocks! READ MORE >