CNUSD Connection: Where your future takes flight

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Non-Student Day

Mar. 13, 2026- Traditional track elementary and intermediate schools have no school

Spring break for all secondary schools & elementary (T-track)

Mar. 30 - Apr. 3

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

Mar. 3, 2026
April 14, 2026

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

Mar. 17, 2026

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

School Calendars & Bell Schedules

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Take the Family Voice & Experience Survey!

Online Registration

Investing in Our Scholars

California Youth Behavioral Health Initiative

Summer Boost

Good News: IB Celebrates Culture, Heritage, and Unity

Strategic Plan Update

Special Education All-Star Night Recap

Ramadan Meals-To-Go

and more!

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Your Voice Matters: Take the Family Voice & School Experience Survey

CNUSD families, students, staff, and community members are invited to participate in the Family Voice & School Experience Survey.

This survey is your opportunity to share what’s working well, what could be improved, and where the District should focus next. Feedback directly informs our Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), guiding District priorities, funding decisions, and how resources are allocated to best support students.

Parents are encouraged to submit a response for each school their child attends, or separately for each child if their experiences differ. Students and staff are also encouraged to share their perspectives.

Your feedback helps shape decisions about school culture, academics, programs, facilities, and student supports across CNUSD.

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and ensure our schools reflect the voices and experiences of the entire CNUSD community.

Thank you for partnering with us to strengthen our schools and support every student’s success.

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2026-27 Annual Online Registration Opens March 1!

It's time to get ready for the new school year! Annual Online Registration for current CNUSD students opens on March 1st. Be sure to complete your student's registration by visiting Q Parent Connect on a computer or mobile device.

Need assistance? Contact your school site for support! For more information about how to complete Online Registration, click the link below.

Online Registration

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Putting Scholars First Through Responsible Decisions

At the January 2026 Board of Education meeting, CNUSD presented its 2025–2026 First Interim Report, highlighting the District’s strong financial position and continued commitment to students and families.

While many districts across California are facing financial uncertainty, CNUSD remains focused on long-term stability, careful planning, and protecting the programs and people that support student success.

Maintaining a healthy budget reserve allows CNUSD to:

Preserve staff positions
Maintain student programs and services
Navigate changes in state and federal funding
Respond to enrollment shifts

Strong financial planning ensures stability for our schools, not just today, but for years to come. Even during enrollment changes, CNUSD continues to invest in classrooms and student support:

$40+ million annually dedicated to reducing class sizes
Invested in 271 classroom teachers to provide more individualized attention
Counselors and Teachers on Special Assignment (TSAs) at every elementary school
Increased hours for Special Education Paraeducators and Health Assistants
Expanded Bilingual Paraeducator support for multilingual learners
Enhanced after-school programs through ELOP

These investments help ensure students receive personalized instruction, strong support systems, and safe, enriching learning environments.

As the largest district in Riverside County and the 8th largest in California, CNUSD serves families across 150 square miles. Our average monthly payroll is nearly $45 million, reflecting that our greatest investment is in the educators and staff who serve students every day.

CNUSD remains committed to thoughtful decision-making, transparent financial reporting, and strategic planning that balances opportunity with responsibility. By maintaining strong reserves and investing intentionally in our workforce and classrooms, we are building a stable foundation that supports students today and into the future.

Thank you to our staff, families, and community members for your continued partnership and support. Together, we are ensuring that CNUSD remains strong, resilient, and focused on student success.

CNUSD Strategic Plan

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California Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI)

Supporting Student Wellness Through the California Youth Behavioral Health Initiative

CNUSD is committed to supporting the mental health and well-being of every student. As part of this commitment, the District is participating in the California Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI), a statewide effort designed to strengthen and sustain school-based counseling and behavioral health services.

Beginning on March 1st, families will notice a small change in the annual online registration process. In addition to confirming that a student has health insurance, families will now be asked to provide insurance membership information if they would like to do so. This allows CNUSD to bill eligible counseling services through approved providers, helping the district recover funds that are reinvested directly into student support services.

What families need to know:

Providing insurance information is optional.
Parents insurance will not be charged and services will continue to be free to families.
Student access to counseling services will not change.
Information is used only to support and enhance services already available to students.
Funds recovered help CNUSD continue and expand mental health and wellness support.

We appreciate our families’ partnership in helping CNUSD maintain high-quality services that support student success, wellness, and safety.

For any questions regarding the California Youth Behavioral Health Initiative, please contact Student Services at 951-736-5111. Click the link below to learn more.

California Youth Behavioral Health Initiative

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2026 Summer Boost Program: Open a Book, Open a World!

Give your child a fun and engaging experience this summer with CNUSD’s Summer Boost program! Designed for current TK-7th grade students, this hands-on program helps ignite learning and build excitement for the next school year.

How to Register: Summer Boost registration is available through Annual Online Registration on Q Parent Connect beginning March 1st. For priority registration, please complete your online registration by April 15, 2026.

Find program dates, times, and locations by clicking the button below. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to keep your student(s) connected and engaged over the summer!

Learn more about Summer Boost!

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IB Schools Unite to Celebrate Culture, Heritage, and Global Understanding

CNUSD’s International Baccalaureate Schools recently brought culture, tradition, and student voice center stage during a special celebration of our district’s diverse community. Through engaging performances and presentations, students showcased their cultural traditions on stage.

The event reflected the heart of the International Baccalaureate mission: promoting intercultural understanding and respect while nurturing inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people. By sharing their cultures, students demonstrated how honoring individual identities enriches and unites our broader community.

We are proud of our IB schools for creating opportunities that celebrate individual stories while fostering meaningful connection and global-minded learning.

📸 Be sure to check out the photo album from the event at the link below, with photos captured by the Centennial Yearbook team!

IB Connection Story

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Launching the CNUSD Strategic Plan Update

CNUSD is updating our Strategic Plan to guide our work for the next five years. We will continue to build on our successes and strengthen our current plan to reflect where we are today and where we want to go.

This update will:

Focus on our established priorities
Clarify what improvement looks like
Set clear, actionable goals
Create a shared vision for our district

As always, students remain at the center of everything we do. To ensure the plan reflects our entire community, we will gather input through a Steering Committee, focus groups, and a community survey. The process will be transparent, and we will provide regular updates.

This Strategic Plan will guide daily decisions across the district, include measurable goals, and help us monitor our impact. It will bring alignment, focus, and accountability to better serve every student.

Thank you for being valued partners in this work. Your voice is essential as we continue striving for excellence and success for every CNUSD student.

CNUSD Strategic Plan

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Special Education: All-Star Parent Night Recap

Corona-Norco Unified’s Special Education Department recently hosted an All-Star Parent Night at JFK, designed to support and empower families in understanding the IEP process and best practices for student success. The evening provided parents with clear, accessible information about IEPs, along with practical resources and helpful handouts to guide them in partnering effectively with their school teams.

To make the event family-friendly, children enjoyed coloring activities and slime while parents engaged in meaningful learning and fun door prizes. We were also grateful to have CAC members present to connect families with additional community support and advocacy resources.

Families left feeling more confident and connected. It was a successful evening focused on strengthening relationships and supporting student success.

Join us on April 30th for our next All-Star Family Night!

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Grab-and-Go Meals for Students Observing Ramadan

To promote nutrition security and health equity, CNUSD, in conjunction with the USDA and CDE, will offer shelf-stable grab-and-go meals for students who are fasting during Ramadan.

Students may request these meals in the breakfast and lunch lines and tuck them away for later consumption. Meals will be available at all school sites from Feb. 17 through Mar. 19, 2026.

To view menus on our website, click the link below.

For more information, please contact Child Nutrition Services at 951-736-3256 or ChildNutrition@cnusd.k12.ca.us.

View Menus

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TK & Kindergarten registration for the 2026–27 school year is open!

Transitional Kindergarten (TK): Children who turn 4 by Sep. 1

Kindergarten: Children who turn 5 by Sep. 1

Transitional Kindergarten provides a strong foundation for lifelong learning through early literacy, social-emotional development, and hands-on exploration. CNUSD proudly offers expanded TK opportunities in safe, nurturing learning environments for our youngest students.

Register today and give your child a head start on success!

Learn more by clicking the button below or by contacting your local school.

Click here to enroll!

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Are you interested in volunteering at your child's school?

At CNUSD, we believe schools are stronger when families are involved. That’s why we welcome parents and guardians on campus as essential partners in our students’ education. Your presence isn’t just appreciated, it’s vital.

Whether volunteering in classrooms, assisting with events, or sharing your unique talents, your involvement creates a supportive and inspiring learning environment. Visit our website to explore volunteer opportunities and complete the volunteer form to get started.

Join us in shaping a brighter future. Together, we can help every student succeed! Click the button below for more information.

Volunteer

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Current Open Positions

Paraeducator III-Special Education (Franklin Elementary)
Paraeducator II-Special Education (Auburndale Intermediate)
Paraeducator I - ACP Program (Raney Intermediate)
Pool Maintenance Attendant
Speech-Language Pathologist
Child Nutrition Services Delivery Driver
and more!

Be sure to share with your friends or family who may be interested in joining our team!

Apply today!

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Connection Newsletter 2-27-2026