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VUSD Board Meeting

Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Albert Michelson Elementary

VUSD Board Meeting

Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: VUSD District Office Conference Room
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Vallecito Union School District Announces Teacher and Classified Staff of the Year

Vallecito Union School District Announces Teacher and Classified Staff of the Year Image
Vallecito Union School District proudly recognizes this year’s Teacher of the Year and Classified Staff of the Year honorees, Sally Klassen and Chelsey Dorsey, for their outstanding dedication and service to our students, staff, and community. These awards, voted on by their peers within their respective union groups, celebrate excellence in education and support.
Sally Klassen, a second-grade teacher at Michelson Elementary and co-president of the Vallecito Teachers Association, is known for her positive attitude, kindness toward students, compassion for families, and exceptional reading instruction skills. Her colleagues highlighted these qualities as just a few of the many reasons she was selected as this year’s Teacher of the Year.
Chelsey Dorsey, a computer technician/aide at Hazel Fischer Elementary, has been an invaluable part of Vallecito Union School District not only as an employee but also as a dedicated parent and community member. Colleagues praised her strong work ethic, willingness to support others, and unwavering commitment to students, making her a well-deserving recipient of the Classified Staff of the Year honor.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Sally and Chelsey and thank them for the incredible impact they make in our schools every day!

Recent News

ALL VUSD Schools Closed - Friday, Feb. 20, 2026

The current winter storm has completely overwhelmed the infrastructure from Forest Meadows up past Arnold and we have deemed it is still not safe to re-open. As a result, we will be closing all VUSD schools on Friday, February 20th. The closure includes Hazel Fischer, Albert Michelson, Avery Middle School and Hawks Hub program. Currently, road conditions are extremely poor from Utica Grade and above, many families and staff are blocked in and homebound due to downed trees, powerlines and unplowed side streets and two of our schools are currently without power. Weather conditions are expected to improve over the weekend and our communities and schools will need these extra days to allow streets to be plowed, power to be restored at schools and our parking lots and sidewalks cleared as well as food restocked so we can re-open on Monday, February 23rd. We understand how impactful this past week has been for our community and appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding. Please continue to stay safe and we look forward to seeing everyone back at school next week. Thank you.

ALL VUSD Schools Closed - Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026

Based on afternoon weather conditions from Forest Meadow up past Arnold, the decision has been made to cancel school for a second day on Wednesday, February 18th. This includes school closures for Hazel Fischer, Albert Michelson and Avery Middle School as well as the Hawks Hub program. Additionally, we are cancelling the Public Board Meeting scheduled at Michelson Elementary tomorrow evening – the meeting will be rescheduled when conditions improve and a notice sent out to everyone. As of 4:30pm this evening, many side streets have not been plowed, trees and power lines are down across roadways and power is out in many areas. With up to 4 to 8 more inches expected overnight we have determined it is not safe to hold school tomorrow. The make up day for this "snow day" will be Monday, May 4th, 2026.
Please stay safe. Take care.
Albert Michelson Elementary in the News as Namesake has County Day of Recognition Declared Featured Photo

Albert Michelson Elementary in the News as Namesake has County Day of Recognition Declared

Students from Albert Michelson Elementary School in Murphys visited the Albert Michelson exhibit at the Angels Camp Museum after the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors declared Dec. 19 Albert Michelson Day in honor of the Nobel Prize-winning physicist who spent part of his childhood in Murphys.
The proclamation, adopted at a Dec. 10 meeting of the board, celebrates Michelson's contributions to science and his historical connection to the county.

Read more Albert Michelson Elementary in the News as Namesake has County Day of Recognition Declared.
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Mad Scientist Events Surpasses Expectations

The Vallecito Union School District recently hosted two “Mad Science Nights,” bringing students and their families together for an engaging evening of hands-on science.
The first event took place at Albert Michelson Elementary on Oct. 9, where 192 people,
including students and their families, gathered to explore a variety of interactive science
stations. A second science night followed at Hazel Fischer Elementary, drawing 148
attendees, eager to participate in the night’s experiments and activities.  Feedback provided through survey responses showed families were highly engaged in the learning stations and there was an overwhelming request to offer more similar family events in the future.  Based on survey input, VUSD is looking to host family art night events in the spring.
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