Friday Letter - December 19, 2025

This week's MDUSD Friday Letter spotlights:

• Social Studies teachers Erica Shaw from College Now and Bryan Shaw from Ygnacio Valley High School recently presented at the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) Conference, highlighting powerful, inquiry-driven lessons that put students at the center of their learning;
• Schools are closed through Jan. 2 for winter break
• Bridge Program students create monthly newscast and visit KTVU;
• Mountain View Elementary hosts a Winter Education Night,
• Shore Acres Elementary hosts its 3rd Annual Pozolada;
• Students from Valle Verde and Walnut Acres elementary schools displayed artwork during the Orchards Shopping Center’s Annual Art Walk;
• College Park High School reopens its Wellness Center and holds an Open House;
• Hidden Valley Elementary Parent Liaison Cynthia Duarte Bishop helps support 23 families in need;
• And more!

You can read it here.