CNUSD Connection: Where your future takes flight

May 22, 2026

🏆 Legacy Award Nominations are OPEN!

📲 Parent Square - Our new communications platform is launching soon!

🦺 Safety Updates: e-Bike safety & mandated training for all volunteers.

🏫 Know a preschooler who's ready to enroll?

💰 Taxpayer Savings from Bond Refinancing

📚 New curriculum available for review

Read about all that, and more, below!

Looking Ahead

Memorial Day

All school sites and the District Office will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day.

Elementary Last Days of School (Minimum day)

A Track: May 22
B, C, & D Track: June 26
T Track: June 4

Intermediate Last Day of School (Minimum day): June 4

High School Last Day of School (Minimum day): June 3

Board of Education Study Sessions (6 p.m.)

June 9, 2026

Board of Education Business Meetings (7 p.m.)

June 23, 2026
July 28, 2026 – First Fiscal Meeting

Click here to view meeting agendas and get more information about the Board of Education.

Calendars & Bell Schedules

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A New Era of School-to-Home Communication

The countdown for ParentSquare, CNUSD’s new and exclusive tool for family and student Communication, is on! We are now 40 days away from our full district launch on July, 1, 2026.

ParentSquare will streamline school-to-family communication by providing CNUSD staff with one secure, district-approved platform for messaging, translation, forms, events, and updates. Employees will benefit from automatic class syncing, built-in communication tools, and easier family engagement—all while reducing the need for personal devices and manual follow-up. Learn more through the district’s ParentSquare training and support resources.

You will soon receive invitations from your site Principal to register your account. Please do this before you start summer break so that you are all set to start using the tool upon your return in fall! For our year round schools, your school will begin using ParentSquare in June.

Interested in resources to help you get started? Visit our ParentSquare resource page by clicking the button below.

ParentSquare Information

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A Strong Start Begins Here

The early years of learning help build the foundation for a child’s future success, both in school and beyond. In CNUSD, our TK and Kindergarten programs are designed to nurture curiosity, confidence, communication skills, early literacy, and meaningful friendships in a safe and supportive environment.

Enrollment for TK and Kindergarten for the 2026–27 school year is now open, and we look forward to welcoming new students and families to the CNUSD community. Starting early gives children the opportunity to grow, explore, and develop a lifelong love of learning from day one.

Families are encouraged to enroll early to prepare for a successful start to the school year.

Enrollment

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Now Accepting Nominations: 2026 CNUSD Legacy Award

Do you know a former CNUSD employee who made a lasting impact on our schools, students, and community? Someone whose dedication and commitment helped shape the legacy of Corona-Norco Unified?

We want to hear their story.

The CNUSD Legacy Award recognizes past employees who transformed our organization for the better and left a meaningful legacy through their service to students and families.

Nominations are now open!

Learn more about the Legacy Award: https://bit.ly/4nmDgcN

Help us celebrate the individuals whose impact continues to be felt across CNUSD today.

Submit your nomination

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Class of '26 - Graduation Schedule

As we prepare to celebrate our students’ important milestones, promotion and graduation ceremonies for our intermediate and high schools are quickly approaching. Click the button below for the schedule, including dates, times, and locations for our secondary schools' events.

Graduation Dates

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Safe Routes to School: Safety Starts With All of Us

Student and staff safety remains the District’s number one priority. Please take a few moments to review important safety reminders to help keep our students, families, and community safe while riding to and from school.

🛑 Follow traffic laws by stopping at stop signs, riding with traffic, and obeying all signals.

⛑️ Wear a helmet every ride. Helmets are required for riders under 18 and are strongly encouraged for all riders. Chin straps must be snapped.

🔦 Stay visible by using front and rear lights and wearing reflective gear during early morning or evening rides.

We all play a role in keeping our streets and school communities safe. Watch the video below to learn more about e-bike classifications, safety tips, and rider responsibilities.

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Giving 365 Summer Mobile Pantry Schedule

Giving 365 will once again provide free mobile pantry distributions this summer to support families in our community. Distributions will take place at the following high school locations on select Saturdays throughout the summer:

Centennial High School

June 6
August 1

Corona High School

June 13
July 11
August 8

Norco High School

June 20
July 18
August 15

Roosevelt High School

June 27
July 25
August 22

Please note, the mobile pantry at Roosevelt was moved from this weekend to May 30 due to the holiday on Monday.

For additional information, please contact Giving 365 at 951-454-3130.

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Attention Volunteers: Annual Clearance & Mandated Reporter Training

In accordance with California Senate Bill 848 (SB 848) and California mandated reporter laws, all school volunteers, including returning and current volunteers, must complete the volunteer clearance process and required Mandated Reporter Training annually before volunteering on campus or participating in school activities.

This requirement will go into effect beginning July 1, 2026.

Please complete your training at: https://mandatedreporterca.com

Once completed, the certificate must be submitted to the school front office.

Thank you for helping us maintain a safe environment for all students.

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Taxpayer Savings from Bond Refinancing Surpass $57 Million

In May 2026, the Corona-Norco Unified School District (CNUSD) successfully completed the sale of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, securing more than $10.2 million in taxpayer savings through the year 2039.

This refinancing involved bonds originally issued in 2016 under Measure U. By capitalizing on lower interest rates, without extending the original repayment period, CNUSD was able to generate substantial long-term savings for the surrounding community. Between 2015 and 2025, the District completed five previous bond refinancings, resulting in over $47.5 million in savings.

With this most recent transaction, CNUSD has now delivered a total of $57.7 million in taxpayer relief. It’s important to note that, under California law, all savings from these refinancings go directly to taxpayers within CNUSD boundaries.

The District does not receive any additional funding from these transactions.

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Negotiations Questions?

Answers to your CNUSD & CNTA Negotiations questions may be shared in our FAQ.

Negotiations FAQ

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Public Review of Recommended Secondary Novels

CNUSD would like to invite members of our community to review proposed new secondary novels. The new novels were reviewed and approved by the English Language Learner Curriculum Committee and the High School Curriculum Council.

7th – 12th Grade English Language Learner

El capibara con botas, Mira Canion

An easy Spanish reader containing 55 new vocabulary words and cognates. El capibara con botas follows Carlos, a young capybara in the Amazon rainforest of Ecuador who cannot swim like the others, putting his survival at risk. As he faces this challenge, Carlos learns resilience and self‑confidence. The story introduces readers to Ecuador’s environment, animals, and the importance of water and conservation. It highlights how differences can become strengths.

8th – 12th Grade English Language Learner

Agua Toxica, Mira Canion

An easy Spanish reader containing 50 new vocabulary words and cognates. A backstory to the wildly popular El capibara con botas, this story explores when it is better to be yourself rather than blend in. In the Amazon rainforest of northern Peru, a troubling change is taking place—trees are disappearing, the water is no longer the same, and the animals choose silence instead of action. All, except for one brave and curious squirrel monkey who dares to be different. Through this engaging tale, readers are invited to consider the power of individuality in the face of growing challenges.

Where: Educational Services, Corona-Norco Unified School District, 2820 Clark Ave., Norco, CA 92860
When: Monday, May 11 - Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Time: 8:30 am - 4 pm
Note: The District Office is closed on the weekend.

Please bring a valid photo ID to check in at the main office.

Feedback: Please click here to leave feedback regarding the recommended novels during the Public Review window (May 11 - May 19)

Questions:

Please contact Carlos Flores, Director at Carlos.Flores@cnusd.k12.ca.us

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Current Open Positions:

Be sure to share with friends and family that may be interested in joining our team!

Apply Today!

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CNUSD Connection Newsletter 05/21/2026