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CUSD Newsletter

August 21, 2026

CUSDNewsletter August 21, 2026

“I CAN BE CHANGED BY WHAT HAPPENS TO ME. BUT I REFUSE TO BE REDUCED BY IT.”

- Maya Angelou

Message from Superintendent Mueller Message from Superintendent Mueller

CUSD Newsletter: August 21, 2026

Happy Friday, CUSD!


It’s hard to believe that we just finished our second full week of school. Teaching and learning is happening across our district and students are settling into routines again. I have enjoyed popping into classrooms and break areas across the district and seeing the engagement and energy that students bring to their spaces. Thank you for sending us such wonderful children!


We hope you enjoyed back-to-school nights at CHS, CMS, and Village this past week. Connecting parents and guardians with their children’s teachers is an important part of setting students up for success and we appreciate your continued support of our dedicated teachers.


It’s been a hot week and the weather seems to be holding the same for next week. As a reminder, we have dedicated Cool Zones at all sites and a Heat Day policy that we will continue to monitor. We actively track weather forecasts to determine if an early release ‘heat day’ is to be issued. Please take time to familiarize yourself with our Heat Day Release Guidelines to learn when and how an early release may be issued.


Tonight is the CHS Football season home opener! The Islanders will take on Hilltop - JV at 4pm and Varsity at 7pm. As a reminder, our games are ‘cashless entry’ - you can purchase digital tickets here: CHS GoFan Digital Ticket Link. You can also scan a QR code at the gate.


Have a great weekend,

Karl J. Mueller

Superintendent

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Portrait of a Graduate

Click here to read additional information on Portrait of a Graduate.

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Register for 2026-2027 school year.
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Student Registration - Register Now for the 2026-27 School Year!

DISTRICT/COMMUNITY PARTNERS DISTRICT/COMMUNITY PARTNERS

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Safe Harbor Coronado

  • What We Do
  • Counseling Department
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Islander Sports Foundation

  • What We Do
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Coronado Public Library

Click here for the Events Calendar

Ed Tech Parent Series

Join PTO Today! Click here to learn more.

GOVERNING SCHOOL BOARD GOVERNING SCHOOL BOARD

View Agendas, Minutes, and Video Recordings here


View Board Member Open Office Hours here

CAUGHT POG'N! CAUGHT POG'N!

As our educators, parents, and community come together to connect, challenge, and champion our students, we are humbled by the outpouring of compliments celebrating how our CUSD family is bringing our Portrait of a Graduate vision to life. What a positive testament to our community!


  • Ellen Cody: Every year, we open the year with Ellen Cody being an absolutely essential teammate. She doesn't ask how to help, she just jumps right in, and no task is beyond her, from leading Phonics Planning meetings to delivering supplies to classrooms, cleaning out closets and making student assessment schedules to help our teachers get BOY data completed. She makes both certificated and classified teammates' jobs easier each and every day!!
  • Joellen Semo has been a lifesaver at Silver Strand in these opening days while we work toward hiring new Health Tech support. She is coordinating care, communicating with staff and families, and immersing herself in all things Voyager. She has been up to bat for some curveballs and helped us plan for tricky pitches in the future! While Joellen has ALWAYS been a member of our team, we have so enjoyed having her here so often! Thank you, Joellen!!
  • JD Laaperi, Jamie Friedman, Micky (Jose) Espinoza, Rebecca Considine, Jenna Shelton, Cynthia Borgard: Our enthusiastic PE/Lunch/Recess Team hit the ground running this year, engaging in Playworks training, innovating new systems and games for students, and bringing positive, welcoming, and supportive energy to our students at PE, lunch, and recesses. Their job is absolutely critical to our students being appropriately safe, nourished, and engaging in play that helps their brains grow. We are proud and grateful!


Click here to recognize a student, staff member, or volunteer who has been "Caught PoG'n!"


Those who are recognized will receive a copy of the positive words shared about them and an official "Caught PoG'n!" decal. Please take a minute or two to highlight someone actively modeling our district's core competencies and brighten their day!

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CUSD Current Job Openings - Click here to learn more.

STUDENT RESOURCES STUDENT RESOURCES

Digital Lunch Menus for all CUSD School Sites


CalKIDS - Claim your child's free money for college

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  • 2026-27 Student Calendar
  • 2027-28 Student Calendar
  • 2028-29 Student Calendar
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  • CUSD 2026-2027 Student Registration
  • CUSD Preschool Registration
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  • Student and Parent Technology Information
  • Highlights: Be Internet Awesome!
  • Mobile Device Protection Plan
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  • District, School, and Community Flyers

STAFF RESOURCES STAFF RESOURCES

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  • Staff Calendar 2026-27
  • Staff Calendar 2027-28
  • Staff Calendar 2028-29
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  • Employee Assistance Program (formerly EASE)
  • EAP: (888)625-4809

  • EASE Services through VEBA
  • VEBA Resources



  • Care Solace Flyer
  • Care Solace Website
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About CUSD

Coronado Unified School District is a K-12 public school district in San Diego County located across the harbor from San Diego, California.

201 6th Street, Coronado, CA

(619) 522-8900

🌐 www.coronadousd.net

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