Category: Press Releases
Demolition Kicks Off Construction Activities for New Elementary School
What: The district continues to move forward on a new elementary campus – the Juan Felipe Herrera Elementary School in southeast Fresno.When: Demolition and mass earthwork excavation started July 21, 2020.
Availability: Video and photos available for download using the links below.
The Fresno Unified Board of Education approved the award of a construction contract for the …
District Offers Free Meals to All Students
With the start of the 2020-21 school year on Aug. 17, the Fresno Unified School District will offer breakfast and lunch at no charge to all students regardless of income levels. Due to school closures, breakfast and lunch meals will be offered on a grab-and-go basis from 7-9 a.m. at 63 school sites.*
The practice supports …
Superintendent and Board President to Discuss Start of School Year
What: District leaders will provide more details on the 2020-21 academic year
When: Monday, Aug. 10, 2020 1:30 p.m.
How: Livestreamed on Facebook and www.fresnounified.org
Superintendent Bob Nelson, board President Keshia Thomas and other trustees will discuss plans for the new school year as students and staff prepare to return – fully online – on Aug. 17.
Media …
Fresno Unified Offers Evening Registration
What: Fresno Unified School District is offering appointment-only evening registration for families that have not yet registered new students for the 2020-21 school year. Preschool enrollment is encouraged through a separate process.
When: Tuesday, August 11, 2020| 4-7 p.m. (appointment only)
Where: All Fresno Unified schools
Fresno Unified will hold evening registration to accommodate families that have not …
New Teachers will Attend Virtual Conference
What: Virtual New Teacher Conference
When: Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Media availability: Traci Taylor, director of teacher development, is available for virtual interviews upon request.
The district’s new teachers for the 2020-21 academic year will attend the annual New Teacher Conference virtually this year as they prepare for the start of school online Aug. 17 …
District Provides Update Regarding Reopening of Schools
What: Fresno Unified Superintendent Bob Nelson will provide an update regarding plans to reopen schools in August
When: Friday, July 17, 2020
1 p.m.
How: Live on Fresno Unified Facebook and livestream on www.fresnounified.org
As several school districts throughout the state announce reopening schools completely online, Superintendent Bob Nelson will share the latest information regarding reopening Fresno …
District Launches Educational Programming for Families
What: Fresno Unified presents “Local Learning” in partnership with Valley PBS
When: Monday, June 22 through Friday, Aug. 14, 2020 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Where: Valley PBS Channel 18
Fresno Unified is partnering with Valley PBS to present “Local Learning” to build literacy skills for kindergarten through third-grade students. The program, airing June 22 through …
District Announces Learning Options for Reopening of Schools
What: Fresno Unified Superintendent Bob Nelson will discuss learning options for students when schools reopen in August
When: Thursday, July 9, 2020 2 p.m.
How: Livestreamed on Facebook and www.fresnounified.org
Superintendent Bob Nelson will discuss families’ options for learning when schools reopen on Aug. 17. The district plans to welcome students back to school in person, as well …