Following more than a dozen listening sessions with the community, Fresno Unified is sharing the community’s top priorities for the next Superintendent. Top priorities include:
Strong educational background and administrative credential,
Experience throughout a district system and ties to the Valley,
Transparent and authentic communicator,
Strategic vision using data analysis,
Strong community ties and experience with parent and family engagement …
What: Family engagement night for Roosevelt region with a focus on reading and student cultural performances combined with an open house to meet staff
When: Monday, March 18, 2024
5-7 p.m.
Where: Roosevelt High School 4250 E. Tulare Ave. (93702)
The Roosevelt region will host a family engagement festival with activities to encourage reading as well as student performances …
What: Celebration and ribbon cutting for completion of large solar project
When: Wednesday, March 13, 2024
9 a.m.
Where: Hoover High School
5550 N. First St. (93710)
Fresno Unified and ForeFront Power will celebrate the completion of a 17.5 megawatts districtwide solar energy and storage portfolio with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The project is expected to save the district more …
What: Kick-off event for suit drive to help students dress appropriately for professional events
When: Monday, March 18, 2024
8:30-10:00 a.m.
Where: Neighborhood Thrift
353 E. Olive Ave (93728)
The Foundation for Fresno Unified Schools is collecting suits and professional clothing for Fresno Unified students needing business attire for summer internships, job interviews, collegiate events and other professional opportunities …
What: Spill the Tea is a high tea that will highlight International Women’s Month with proceeds going to support Fresno Unified students
When: Thursday, March 7, 2024
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: The Painted Table 5080 N. Blackstone Ave. (93710)
The Spill the Tea event is a high tea that will honor and recognize International Women’s Month, with proceeds going …
Fresno Unified Board President Susan Wittrup has issued the following statement regarding the search for a new Superintendent:
As Fresno Unified prepares for a transition in leadership, I want to take this opportunity to share the initial steps we are taking to shape the search for a new Superintendent. As Trustees, one of our most critical …
Fresno Unified is acknowledging and sharing an incident where necessary accommodation was not made for a valued teacher during a recent field trip. Please see Superintendent Nelson’s video message at the link below for more information.
Video Message from Superintendent Nelson
Superintendent Bob Nelson and/or Chief Communications Officer Nikki Henry are available for interview requests.
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Registration for Fresno Unified’s high-quality early learning programs for the 2024-25 school year opens on April 1. Free programs are available for all 3- and 4-year-old children providing nurturing environments focused on social-emotional health, oral language development, early literacy, early math and visual arts. Research shows that children who start school early build a strong foundation …
As Fresno Unified looks to the future, the Board is initiating a process to select the next superintendent. Recognizing the importance of community input, the Board is actively seeking feedback from staff, parents, and residents of Fresno through a series of listening sessions.
To gather diverse perspectives, Fresno Unified is organizing seven evening listening sessions across …
What: HBCU Caravan Tour
When: Tuesday. Feb. 13, 2024
9 a.m.-noon
Where: Sunnyside High School Gym 1018 S. Peach Ave. (93727)
Juniors and seniors from throughout the district will have the opportunity to meet representatives from more than 25 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) as part of the district’s efforts to provide students with an array of postsecondary …