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Dr. Donna Campbell CAAASA Outstanding Leadership in Education

Congratulations to Dr. Donna Campbell on receiving from CAAASA the Outstanding Leadership in Education Award 2023-24

Gerald Luke CAAASA Excellence in Education 2023-24 Award

Congratulations to Gerald Luke on receiving the CAAASA Excellence in Education 2023-24 Award - Ida B. Wells Risk Taker Award.

Dr. Regina Tillman 2023-24 ACSA Professor of Education

Congratulations to Dr. Regina Tillman on receiving the 2023-24 ACSA Professor of Education Award

Dr. Regina Tillman CAAASA Excellence in Education 2023-24 Principal of the Year

Congratulations to Dr. Regina Tillman on receiving the CAAASA Excellence in Education 2023-24 Principal of the Year

Dr. Kimberly Wright 2023-24 ACSA State Student Services Administrator

Congratulations to Dr. Kimberly Wright 2023-24 ACSA Student Services Award

Timothy C. Barker Central Office Leader of the Year 2023-24

Central Office Leader of the Year 2023-24.

Congratulations to Timothy C. Barker, our PSD Central Office Leader of the Year 2023-24.

Congratulations to Stephen Ford, our PSD Classified Employee of the Year 2023-24

Classified Employee of the Year 2023-24.

Congratulations to Stephen Ford, our PSD Classified Employee of the Year 2023-24.

Martha Saenz Marin Volunteer of the Year 2023-24

Join us in celebrating Martha Saenz Marin being named Volunteer of the Year 2023-2024.

Misti Larrick

School Leader 2022-23

Congratulations, Misti Larrick, Principal at Tumbleweed Elementary School, our School Site Leader of the Year 2022-23.

Dr. Keisha Burns

Congratulations, Dr. Keisha Burns, on this well-deserved honor!
Dr. Keisha Burns, the School Counselor at Shadow Hills Magnet Academy, is a national finalist recognized by the American School Counselor Association for 2023.

Kelly Jensen

Literacy Leadership Award 2023

Congratulations Kelly Jensen! Literacy Leadership LACOE Award Winner 2023!

By the Numbers

  • 36 Languages Spoken
  • 17,437 Enrollment 22-23
  • 5 Magnet Academies
  • 15 CKH Showcase Schools
  • 4,496,417 Meals Served in 22-23 School Year