WPUSD eNews

February 16-20 - President's Week, No School, District Office Open Tues-Thurs 9am-1pm

Email: kcallahan@wpusd.org

Website: wpusd.org

Phone: 916-645-6350

Board Meeting Highlights

• The Board held their Spotlight on Excellence meeting at Twelve Bridges High School, hearing from students and staff about their CTE pathway involvement and achievements, Speech & Debate Club, and an overview of campus priorities related to culture, academics, athletics, and the arts.
• The Board approved an MOU between WPUSD and CSEA creating pay tiers for Paraprofessionals based on the positions they serve. With these tiers, the District aims to acknowledge the additional responsibilities required in some Paraprofessional roles and attract more applicants through higher pay potential.
• The Board approved the creation of a van driver position and the related job description.
• WPUSD Chief Business Official Carrie Carlson presented an overview of the Governor’s proposed budget. Key highlights included a proposed fully funded COLA, while shortfalls include $5.6 billion diverted from Prop 98 dollars, which would negatively impact District funding.
• As part of WPUSD’s charter oversight of John Adams Academy, the Board received the Fiscal Year 2024–25 consolidated audit (covering Roseville, Lincoln, and El Dorado Hills). The audit identified a significant deficiency in the school’s year-end closing process due to numerous post-submission adjustments during the audit period.
• Superintendent Kerry Callahan presented a future policy change that would restrict electric bicycle (e-bike) use for elementary and middle school students to Class 1 only. The Board will take action on this proposed change at their next meeting.

Upcoming Meetings

• February 10, 2026 - First Street Elementary, 6pm

Miss a meeting? Click HERE to view them on our YouTube Channel

Recently, we’ve adopted Diligent Community as our new board management software, designed to keep our community more connected, informed, and engaged.

👥 What this means for you:

• Receive automatic updates about meetings and important announcements
• Effortlessly explore meeting agendas, minutes, policies, and other documents with our new public site
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In This Section

📣Supporting Student Safety During Civic Engagement NEW!

🚨Beacon Parent Alerts NEW!

🤝One Day, 100 Ways: Acts of Service Day

📆26-27 Registration Information

🔋WPUSD Energy Project NEW!

🏫Facilities Needs Committee Update NEW!

🚲E-Bike & E-Scooter Reminder

💙The HUB: WPUSD Family Resource Center NEW!

🎓College & Career Connections NEW!

💭WPUSD Portrait of a Learner

📣We're Hiring NEW!

From time to time, students may choose to participate in civic or political activities during the school day, including walkouts or off-campus events. We want families to understand the protocols schools are required to follow and how we can work together to keep students safe.

Under California Education Code Section 48205(a)(12)(A)–(B), middle and high school students may be excused from school to participate in a civic or political event when the student notifies the school in advance. This excusal is limited to one civic or political event per school year, per school.

If a student provides proper notice and follows the required checkout process, the absence may be recorded as excused. If a student leaves campus during instructional time without notifying the school or following procedures, the absence is recorded as unexcused, and families are contacted in accordance with district attendance practices.

While schools are required to comply with state law, student safety remains our top priority. When students leave campus during the school day—sometimes without prior family awareness—it can create safety concerns, particularly if students are off campus without supervision.

We strongly encourage families to maintain open lines of communication with their students about planned absences, expectations, and safety. Talking ahead of time helps ensure students exit campus appropriately and return safely.

Our role as a district is to comply with California Education Code, respect students’ rights, and maintain a safe, orderly learning environment for all. Thank you for partnering with us to support student safety and communication.

As most of you know, we use GoGuardian as a content filter to help protect students while they are online. One feature of this platform, called Beacon, alerts administrators and counselors when its system detects online activity that may show signs of self-harm or threats of violence toward others.

Beginning February 27, we will be enabling an additional feature that allows guardians to receive notifications outside of school hours.

Here’s how it will work:

During school hours (7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Monday–Friday), school staff will continue to receive alerts about concerning activity so they can respond and support students. Outside of those hours, the same administrative team will still be notified, but an email notification will also be sent to any address listed in PowerSchool as a guardian with custody.

We hope this added layer of communication—along with the GoGuardian Parent App that was set up earlier this year—provides families with greater transparency into their student’s online activity.

As a reminder, you can also sign up for GoGuardian Parent by following the instructions linked here.

WPUSD is excited to introduce 1 Day, 100 Ways: A Districtwide Day of Service!
On Friday, April 17, 2026, students across the district will participate in community service projects at their school site or around the community. Projects may include campus beautification, painting, gardening, creating care packages, community clean-ups, and other service-learning activities. Check out the video above for more information!

We are looking for parent/guardian volunteers and supporters to help make this day a success! Please fill out the survey linked below to let us know how you can help!

Registration and transfer windows for the 2026–2027 are now open! Below are important dates and links to review the parent information session materials.

Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Information Session

Learn more about our Spanish DLI program, housed at Creekside Oaks Elementary.

Virtual Session Presentation

• English Presentation
• Spanish Presentation

TK/Kindergarten Parent Information Meeting Materials

Get an overview of the registration process, program offerings, and what to expect as your student begins school.

English Session Materials:

• Meeting Recording
• Presentation

Spanish Session Materials:

• Meeting Recording
• Presentation

January 13, 2026 – Online Pre-Registration Opens

Opens at 10:00 AM for all grades and programs, including DLI.

February 27, 2026 – Priority Registration Deadline
Applies to all grades and programs, including DLI.

January 16, 2026

Intra-district Transfer Requests Open at 10:00 AM

February 13, 2026
High School Priority Intra Deadline

June 4, 2026
Deadline for Grades K-8 Transfers

July 30, 2026
Second Transfer Window Opens for 2026–2027 Requests

The design phase for the solar parking structures are complete and the projects are moving into the next phase ahead of construction for the following campuses.

• Twelve Bridges High School

• Twelve Bridges Middle School

• Twelve Bridges Elementary School

• Lincoln High School

• Foskett Ranch Elementary School

These sites were identified by SitlogiQ, the district’s contracted energy services provider, based on their physical layouts and their ability to benefit most from solar parking structures.

Construction schedules have shifted due to delays with the Division of State Architects (DSA). We are working to finalize those timelines and will communicate directly with each site as their constructions schedules are set.

At our most recent Facilities Needs Committee meetings, community participants took a hands-on look at how school facilities funding works and the many pieces that go into long-term planning. Members reviewed conceptual site maps showing potential campus reconfigurations, site improvements, and remaining project phases — then got to do something fun and interactive.

With “Monopoly money” in hand, participants were invited to spend their dollars on the projects they felt should be the highest priorities. This activity sparked great conversation, thoughtful questions, and valuable insight into what our community values most when it comes to school facilities. The results will be presented to the committee at our next meeting in February.

Before the holiday break, we shared information regarding potential restrictions on the use of Class 2 e-bikes for elementary and middle school students. The WPUSD Board of Trustees will take action on the amended policy at the February 10 meeting.

To review the full details of the original communication sent on December 15, 2025, please use the button link below.

We encourage families to stay informed as the Board considers policy updates to align with current safety laws and practices in nearby districts.

Join Us for WPUSD’s Community Connections Series! A series of engaging classes designed just for parents— learn from experts on a variety of helpful topics while connecting with other families in our district. Each session includes free dinner and childcare, making it easy for you to participate. Space is limited—reserve your spot today by completing the Google Form!

SESSION DATES: 2/26, 3/12, 3/26, 4/21 & 5/7

TIME 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

TBHS's Crash TV students recently did a segment on The HUB and its impact on our community! Check it out below!

Need support with food, clothing, housing, career or school resources? The Hub is here for you! We connect WPUSD families with services and support—all in one place. Visit us in the Lincoln High School parking lot (between LHS and PHS). We’re open every school day from 8am–4pm. Call us at 916-434-3760—we’re here to help your family thrive! Email Mikaela Zimmerman for any questions or more information- mzimmerman@wpusd.org.

The purpose of WPUSD CTE is to improve and sustain programs that ensure our students have the skills to enter the workplace and grow in their professions as creative critical thinkers, communicators, and collaborators.

CTE classes are academic courses which focus student learning on knowledge and skills for a specific industry, such as Advanced Manufacturing or Healthcare. The majority of our CTE courses are at LHS or TBHS with one CTE Wheel elective course at TBMS. The CTE Wheel course allows students to sample several different CTE subjects in one semester.

The CTE programs of study involve a multiyear sequence of courses in a specific pathway, ending in a capstone course which allows students to practice their skills. The pathways incorporate leadership, student organizations and leads to postsecondary education and careers.

Our WPUSD CTE Advisory meets each fall and comprises CTE Teachers, Parents, Students, Administrators, Counselors, Special Education Teachers, and Industry Partners. The purpose of our advisory is to discuss and advise each other on current CTE standards and industry practices. This supports improvement and helps sustain our programs to ensure our students have the skills to enter the workplace and grow in their professions as creative critical thinkers, communicators, and collaborators.

Here is a link to a list of our CTE Pathways. Next time we will take a closer look at Work Based Learning.

Check out the video to learn more!

WPUSD is proud to recognize Mr. Mike Leslie, an ASD teacher at Foskett Ranch Elementary, for the incredible impact he has on students and families every day.

After starting his career in the corporate world, Mr. Mike found his true calling in special education. He brings patience, joy, and genuine care into his classroom, helping students build confidence and develop essential skills.

Recently, a family new to our district shared how meaningful Mr. Mike’s support has been for their son. Through thoughtful assessments, strong communication, and a welcoming classroom environment, he helped their child feel safe, supported, and excited to come to school. In fact, their son now asks each night, “School tomorrow? Mr. Mike?”—a powerful reminder of how much connection matters.

We are grateful for educators like Mr. Mike who lead with heart and make a lasting difference for our students.

We’re proud to celebrate three outstanding leaders who were honored as Placer County's ACSA Region 2 award winners at last night’s awards gala! Their dedication, impact, and commitment to students and staff truly set the standard for excellence:

• Christina Lawson – Food Service Administrator of the Year
• Reno Penders – Education Services Administrator of the Year
• Lyndsay Reynolds – Elementary Principal of the Year

Each of these leaders makes a lasting difference in our schools and across our region. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition, and thank you for the incredible work you do every day in service of students and school communities.

Speak with WPUSD employers about open positions, salary schedules, and health and welfare benefits. Open positions for certificated, classified and administration.

WPUSD is hiring! Check out our current job openings at https://www.edjoin.org/wpusd. Be sure to share the Edjoin link with those who may be looking for employment!

Some of our current available positions:

• Instructional Aide - Various Sites
• Bus Driver
• MTSS Technician - Glen Edwards & LHS
• AVID Tutor - LHS
• Campus Monitor - Carlin C. Coppin Elementary
• Bus Driver Substitute
• Paraprofessional - Various Sites
• Various Coaching Positions
• Substitute Teacher
• Many More!

Volunteering at schools helps build a stronger sense of community and support for students, showing them that their education matters. It also allows families and community members to play an active role in shaping a positive, welcoming school environment. Even small contributions of time can make a big difference.

Click here for information on how to become a volunteer!

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