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Dear Hueneme Elementary School District Families and Community,

Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! I hope you and your family enjoyed a wonderful summer filled with opportunities to rest, recharge, and make lasting memories. It is my pleasure to welcome our returning families and extend a warm greeting to those joining the Hueneme Elementary School District for the first time.

As I begin my 11th year serving as Superintendent, I remain deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve this incredible community. Every new school year brings renewed excitement, fresh opportunities, and the promise of helping every student learn, grow, and thrive.

Our schools have been busy throughout the summer. Haycox and Hueneme Schools hosted several successful programs, including SHINE, Extended School Year (ESY), Catalyst Kids, and Migrant Summer School, providing enriching learning experiences for many of our students.

Behind the scenes, our Maintenance, Operations, and Custodial teams have worked diligently to prepare every campus for the first day of school. Their dedication ensures our schools are safe, welcoming, and ready to receive students and staff.

We are also excited to welcome several outstanding educational leaders to new roles within our district:

• Stacy Hunter-Stewart, Principal of Sunkist Elementary School

• Cyndi Delgado, Principal of Hollywood Beach Elementary School

• Monica Shallenberger, Principal of the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program

• Saraswathi Nambi, Program Specialist, joining HESD from Simi Valley Unified School District

• Maricela Aguilar, Assistant Principal at Blackstock Junior High School, joining HESD from Ventura Unified School District

As we begin this school year together, our focus remains steadfast: providing every student with a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment where they can achieve their full potential. We know that strong partnerships between schools, families, and our community are essential to student success, and we look forward to working together throughout the year.

Thank you for entrusting us with your children's education. We are honored to serve your family and are excited for all that the 2026–2027 school year will bring.

On behalf of the Board of Education and the entire Hueneme Elementary School District team, welcome back! We wish all of our students, families, and staff a successful, joyful, and inspiring school year.

Sincerely,

Dr. Christine Walker
Superintendent
Hueneme Elementary School District

We're excited to share that our new District and school websites have officially launched!

As with any website transition, this remains a work in progress. Our team is continuing to review, update, and refine content to ensure the sites provide families with accurate, helpful, and easy-to find information.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue making improvements. Thank you for your support as we work to create a better online experience for our entire school community.

It has been an incredibly productive summer across the District! Our facilities and maintenance teams have been hard at work completing major improvements, upgrades, and final touches to ensure our campuses are vibrant, safe, and ready to welcome students back for the 2026-27 school year.

Major projects included:

• New TK Facilities at Larsen: Expanded and modernized learning spaces designed specifically to support our youngest learners.

• Kitchen Hood Upgrade at Larsen: Important cafeteria infrastructure improvements to support modern food service and safety standards.

• Fresh Exterior Painting: Campus beautification and protective updates completed across Green, Parkview and Williams.
• New TK Playground at Williams: A brand new, age-appropriate play space created to support outdoor learning and active play.

Thank you to our dedicated facilities staff and community for supporting these continuous improvements to our schools. We look forward to a fantastic year ahead!

Larsen TK:

E.O. Green Paint:

Parkview Paint:

Williams Paint:

Williams TK:

To promote deeper learning and stronger social connections, the Governing Board adopted Board Policy 5131.8 and Administrative Regulation 5131.8 at its March meeting, following California’s Phone-Free Schools Act (AB 3216).

Shaped by input from our families, staff surveys, the LCAP Committee, and our Collaborative Leadership Team, this policy aims to minimize daily digital distractions across all TK–8 campuses.

Key Highlights:

• Student Well-Being First: Fewer screens during class leads to greater academic focus and better interpersonal connections.

• Medical & Emergency Exceptions: Standard accommodations apply for documented needs (IEP/504) or verified emergencies.

• Reaching Your Student: If you need to contact your child during school hours, please reach out directly to your campus front office.

We deeply appreciate our entire school community for partnering with us to build a distraction-free environment for our students.

Our Pupil Support Services Department is dedicated to connecting our families with helpful programs, wellness resources, and supportive opportunities in our local area.

Check out these upcoming events hosted by local organizations:

Have a great weekend!

Dr. Christine Walker, Superintendent