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Our mission at Salt Creek is to create confident college and career ready leaders who apply learned skills to real-life situations. They are innovative and critical thinkers, effective communicators, and collaborative learners. Students are self-evaluators who have the skills to adapt to the diverse world around them. They are respectful and responsible citizens in the community.
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84 East J Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910
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The Chula Vista Elementary School District’s (CVESD) Sound Station received the Innovate Honorable Mention Award from the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) during the 23rd Annual Innovation in Education Awards ceremony on May 14, 2026.
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The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) proudly congratulates outstanding sixth-grade students who were recently recognized by the Bonita Optimist Club for their exemplary character and contributions to their school communities.
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The Chula Vista Elementary School District’s goal is to foster a sense of shared responsibility and accountability, supporting the home-school connection and ensuring high-quality learning experiences for all students (Goal 5 of the LCAP). As part of the district-wide initiative to increase family engagement, CVESD has a Parent Ambassador Program to strengthen partnerships among families, schools, and the district.
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Classrooms across the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) received new books and hands-on literacy materials thanks to the support of Altrusa International of Chula Vista.
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The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) was recognized at the annual Leadership Biliteracy Symposium, hosted by the San Diego County Office of Education.
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The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) has been recognized with the Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) Award from The NAMM Foundation, honoring the district’s outstanding commitment to music education and equitable access to the arts for all students.
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The Chula Vista Elementary School District is proud to honor the exceptional character and contributions of our students at the annual Masonic Awards Ceremony, held in partnership with the Chula Vista Masonic Lodge.
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As part of the Chula Vista Elementary School District’s (CVESD) ongoing commitment to continuous improvement, CVESD invites the community to participate in our confidential End-of-Year Hanover Survey.