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To support our families and staff during this period of change, visit VCUSD's community support page which serves as a central hub for resources, materials, and guidance. This page will continue to evolve as new information becomes available.

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Welcome to Cooper Elementary

About Us

Cooper serves grades TK-5 with a dedicated team of qualified educators delivering top-quality Common Core-based instruction. As a professional learning community, we focus on data analysis and best instructional practices through regular collaboration meetings.

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We stand for developing and equipping our people to be the best they can be for our students.

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We stand for quality and excellence in our learning environments and responsible and accountable stewardship of our resources.

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We stand for the highest standards and expected efforts from all students, teachers, and staff.

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We stand for a well-rounded, inquiry-based, culturally-responsive, and intellectually-rigorous course of study delivered by expert educators dedicated to developing these traits and caring for their students.

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We stand for community-responsive, community-centered, and community-enhancing schooling and service for the city of Vallejo.

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We stand for universal respect, full inclusion and full equity in our schools and practices.

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VCUSD Board of Education Approves School Closure Decisions and $32 Million in Budget Reductions
VCUSD Board of Education Approves School Closure Decisions and $32 Million in Budget Reductions

VALLEJO, Calif. — At its meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17, the Vallejo City Unified School District (VCUSD) Board of Education approved a series of school closure decisions for the end of the 2025–26 school year. The Board voted to close Highland, Lincoln, and Pennycook Elementary Schools.

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VCUSD Reports Progress and Reaffirms Commitment to Achieving Excellence
VCUSD Reports Progress and Reaffirms Commitment to Achieving Excellence

The California Department of Education released its 2025 California School Dashboard for the Vallejo City Unified School District (VCUSD), providing an opportunity to assess our strengths, identify areas of growth, and pinpoint areas that still require improvement. VCUSD Superintendent Rubén Aurelio shared that he feels hopeful and determined to keep moving forward.

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