Message from the Superintendent  

Dear Sonoma Valley Unified Parents and Community,

As we approach the winter break, I want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude for the incredible partnership and support you’ve shown throughout the first half of this school year. Although there have been some challenges to overcome, the commitment and resilience of our community continues to allow us to focus on resolving issues of the past to get to a better future. Only by working together can we continue to move forward in creating the Sonoma Unified School District that we all want and that students deserve. Your support is acknowledged and appreciated.

Over the past months, we’ve also witnessed remarkable achievements—from our amazing football team's success on the field to student leadership and advocacy, and creative expressions in the arts. Our students have demonstrated perseverance, curiosity, and a commitment to excellence that inspires us all. As we go into this holiday season, it is a time of reflection, celebration, and looking forward to the opportunities that lie ahead.

As we take a well-deserved pause for winter break, I encourage everyone to enjoy this time with loved ones, recharge, and reflect on the goals that we want to achieve for ourselves and our children. When we return in the new year, we will continue to build on this foundation with enthusiasm and determination.

Here are some initiatives we look forward to in the coming year:

• The launching of a Strategic Planning Process: Our board will work on developing a long-term strategic plan for the district that is centered on our Portraits of a Graduate, Adult, and System.

• Planning the Transition for School Consolidation: We will be working on combining Adele and Altimira Middle Schools into one vibrant re-imagined campus. Beyond focusing on the logistics, we will be looking at creating a new culture and program possibilities.

• Community Events: A calendar full of opportunities for families to connect, collaborate, and celebrate our shared commitment to education.

Your involvement and feedback remain critical as we work together to make our district a place where every student can thrive. Please feel free to reach out with your ideas, attend school events, or join us for discussions about our shared vision for the future.

Thank you for your continued dedication and patience. I am confident that the new year will bring greater success and joy to our school community. Wishing you a peaceful winter break and a prosperous start to the new year.

Warm regards,