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Strike Up the Band! Masuda Middle School Wins $10,000 Grant for Music Program

Philharmonic big check for Masuda Band and Orchestra
Music is ringing a little louder at Masuda Middle School thanks to a major grant award from the Philharmonic Society of Orange County.

Back in January, Masuda Band and Orchestra Director Mr. Rob Covacevich (affectionately known to students as Mr. C) submitted a proposal for the Philharmonic Society’s Strike Up the Band grant program. Designed to support and enhance K-12 school music programs across Orange County, the competitive grant program attracted 52 applications this cycle. Masuda’s submission stood out among the rest, landing one of just 13 coveted $10,000 grant awards.

High Attendance and Smiling Faces Highlight Elementary Back to School Night

Teacher at front of class talking to families
Elementary Back to School Night brought huge crowds, warm energy, and vibrant classroom displays to all seven of our FVSD elementary campuses last Thursday evening, September 3. Parents and guardians gathered for this adults-only event to meet their children's teachers, explore learning spaces, and gain firsthand insight into the academic routines and innovative programs shaping elementary education this year.

Talbert 8th Graders Put Physics Principles to the Test in Annual Egg Drop

Talbert Student Egg Drop
Talbert Middle School 8th graders kicked off their science units with high energy last week as they participated in an annual rite of passage: the Egg Drop challenge. Combining engineering concepts, physics calculations, and plenty of imagination, students designed custom protective vessels to answer one big question—would their egg thrive and survive, or die on the dive?

FVSD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting: Tuesday SEP 8 & Celebration Highlight

Notice of Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, September 8
Special Presentation Highlight
During the meeting, the Board will welcome Orange County Department of Education Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean and Diane Ehrle, OCDE Director of Continuous Improvement and Leadership Development. They are joining us to officially celebrate Fountain Valley School District being named a 2026 OCDE Innovation Grant Awardee for our Math Learning Lab Initiative.

Join us in person or tune in online to celebrate this recognition!

Continuous Learning: How FVSD Teachers and Staff Prepared for the New School Year

Lights Camera Learning
Long before the morning bell rings and students stream into their classrooms, Fountain Valley School District educators are already hard at work in the classroom themselves. On Monday and Tuesday, teachers, support staff, and administrators gathered across district campuses for two full days of collaborative professional development focused on student achievement, innovative teaching tools, and classroom culture.

Just like our students, FVSD staff are lifelong learners. These annual prep days allow our educators to align learning goals, share best practices, and refine curriculum to ensure every elementary and middle school student receives a high-quality, engaging education from day one. [Read More...]
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