Category: Press Releases

At approximately 10:17 Friday night, nearing the end of the Central High School versus Bullard High School football game at Deran Koligian Stadium, a shooting occurred in the parking lot. Police reported a 19-year-old was shot by another 19-year-old. The shooter attempted to flee the scene, but thanks to the swift response of the Fresno …

What:   Students at Storey Elementary will receive a backpack with school supplies from real estate association

When:   Tuesday, August 24, 2021

               10:00 a.m.

Where:  Storey Elementary School               5250 E. Church Ave. (93725)

Over 400 students at Storey Elementary School will receive a new backpack and school supplies through the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA). The donations …

The district’s Nutrition Services will provide meals at no cost to all enrolled students* for this school year. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of waivers allowing schools to serve free meals to all students under the USDA’s Seamless Summer Option (SSO) program. The USDA issued guidance that allows schools to …

What:   Back to school event with resources for students andfamilies

When:  Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021              9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Where:  McLane High School

              2727 N. Cedar Ave. (93703)

Fresno Unified’s Parent University will hold a back to school event to welcome families back with resources and tools to start the new school year. The first-come, first-served event …

What:    Fresno Unified School District is offering evening registration for families that have not yet registered new students for the 2021-22 school year. Preschool enrollment is encouraged through a separate process.

When:   Wednesday, Aug. 4 and Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021

               4-7 p.m.

               Preschool: Call 457-3416 for evening registration dates and additional information

Where:  All Fresno Unified schools

Fresno Unified …

It is with great sadness that the district announces the passing of our beloved trustee Carol Mills, elected board member for the Fresno High region. Carol served as a tireless advocate for our city’s kids having spent her last 17 years as a Trustee of the District. First elected in 2004, Carol was the champion …

What:   A Little Book Bin will be installed providing free books for students and the community

When:  Tuesday, June 29, 2021              12:30-1:30 p.m.             

Where: Mayfair Elementary School              3305 E. Home Ave. (93703)             

Fresno Unified will install the first of several Little Book Bins and invite students attending summer school to select a book. The bins are being installed …

What:  Students will receive Grab and Go book packs

When: Friday, June 25, 2021             10 a.m.             

Where: Vang Pao Elementary School              4100 E. Heaton Ave. (93702)             

Fresno Unified is providing extra literacy support for elementary students over the summer, helping them prepare for success when the new school year starts. Efforts include making sure students have access to …

What: More than 500 district teachers and leaders will participate in a semi-virtual conference on professional learning communities that will also be livestreamed nationwide.

When: Tuesday, June 15-Thursday, June 17, 2021             Starts at 8 a.m. each day             

Where: Presenters will be livestreamed from Sunnyside High School to district participants at regional hubs at seven school sites.

Fresno Unified …

What: The Office of African American Academic Acceleration (A4) will for the first time hold three summer programs simultaneously

When: Summer Literacy Program (June 14-July 14); Summer Math Camp (June 14-July 2); Kinder Readiness Summer Academy (July 6-Aug. 3)

Where: Summer Literacy Program – Ayer (5272 E. Lowe Ave.), King (1001 E. Florence Ave.),    Thomas (4444 N …