Castro Valley Elementary School is proud to announce Charlotte Soto as the Certificated Employee of the Year and Natasha Korn as the Classified Employee of the Year for 2025–2026. The school recently finalized a two-year labor agreement between the district and the teachers' association to ensure long-term stability for its educators. Families are currently preparing for the upcoming Spring Break and Cesar Chavez holiday, which will take place from March 30 to April 3, 2026.

Q1. Does Castro Valley Elementary School offer an on-site before and after school childcare program?

Ans. The campus hosts the Adventure Time program which provides supervised activities and academic support for enrolled students.

Q2. What is the process for reporting a student absence at Castro Valley Elementary School?

Ans. Parents must call the twenty-four hour attendance line or email the office staff before nine o'clock daily.

Q3. How does Castro Valley Elementary School manage student safety during the morning drop-off period?

Ans. Staff members and parent volunteers monitor the valet loop to ensure students exit vehicles safely on the curbside.

Q4. Are there any specialized music or performing arts programs at Castro Valley Elementary School?

Ans. Fourth and fifth grade students participate in weekly instrumental music or choir sessions led by district music specialists.

Q5. How can parents participate in the Castro Valley Elementary School Site Council meetings?

Ans. Interested parents are elected annually to collaborate with the principal on the school’s academic and safety plans.