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Patrick J. Sweeney, Ed. D.
Superintendent

Fran Carpenter
Executive Assistant to the Superintendent

Vera Morales
Administrative Assistant

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Welcome!

The 2012-13 school year is positioned to be a great one thanks to the support and commitment from our teachers, administrators, parents and community at large, all pulling in the same direction.  We are all dedicated to preparing every child to be ready for college, careers and the real world in the 21st Century.

Our mission is to transform lives by instilling 21st Century skills and to inspire lifelong learning.  We believe it is imperative that we make learning relevant to the real world in order that our students can thrive in the work force, contribute to their communities and become respected members of society.

In addition to the basic traditional education imperatives, it is crucial that our students master the 21st Century skills known as the four C’s: critical thinking, effective communication, collaboration on teams, and expanding upon students’ natural creativity.  We are committed to creating powerful learning opportunities to ensure that we succeed.

Our priorities for this school year are:

  • Ready All Students for College and Careers
  • Provide Opportunities for All
  • Instill 21st Century Skills 

Please join us as we teach, learn and engage.  Thank you for your support.

Transforming Lives By Instilling 21st Century Skills

And Inspiring Lifelong Learning In Every Student

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Strong Community Partners

Award-winning music, band, art, and athletic programs supported by boosters, parents, and community. Napa Learns Foundation, along with Vintner's, supporting 21st Century Learning.
Napa Valley Education Foundation has provided over one million dollars to schools since 1983. Napa Valley College and Napa County Office of Education - key partners in the District's success.

We are very appreciative of Californians supporting education by approving Proposition 30.  

We avoided a fiscal abyss, but we’re not out of the woods.  Although California schools are funded near last in the nation in per pupil funding, this is a good first step toward building an educated work force and rebuilding California’s economic sustainability. Locally, we are very pleased the Board of Trustees restored three school days. We are thankful to the families, the teachers, and staff for their commitment to our children!

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21st Century Approaches

Could we have imagined the changes in our world over the last five years? Ten years? Twenty years?  Likewise, we cannot fully predict the demands to be placed on our children in the future workplace and in society.  Our job is to prepare them for whatever lies ahead by developing skills which will serve them in any situation.  We refer to these skills which transcend time and cross over into multiple arenas as “21st Century Skills”. Over the next few years, every school will challenge students to not only master rigorous California content standards, but also develop critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity, some of the most important of the 21st Century skills.

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At NVUSD We Take Transformation Seriously

We believe in the power of 21st Century learning to transform education. We offer innovative approaches to learning , including Magnet and Charter Programs, Project-Based Learning, Advanced Learner Programs, and a commitment to College and Career Readiness.

Our schools are family-oriented places where professional and caring adults inspire children. We believe that our students’ future opportunities depend on the work we do together and we invite you to actively participate in this endeavor.

Our school board and staff are committed to ensuring all students learn. Together, we build collaborative relationships and are very focused on results. On behalf of the Board of Trustees and all who serve your children, I wish you a productive and inspiring year. We appreciate your partnership in transforming lives.