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2025 Elementary PE Teacher of the Year HUGE congrats to Palmdale School District's own Ashley Sharp! Awarded the 2025 Elementary PE Teacher of the Year by CAHPERD in Pasadena, 5/2/2025!

2025 Elementary PE Teacher of the Year

HUGE congrats to Palmdale School District's own Ashley Sharp! 🎉 Awarded the 2025 Elementary PE Teacher of the Year by CAHPERD in Pasadena, 5/2/2025! Her passion is moving our students to success!

Join us in celebrating Jacqueline Darbeau being named Volunteer of the Year 2024-25.

Volunteer of the Year

Join us in celebrating Jacqueline Darbeau as our Volunteer of the Year 2024-25.

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

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 Maria Lugo-Valladares PSD Teacher of the Year 2025-26

Congratulations,

Maria Lugo-Valladares, Teacher of the Year 2025-26

AAPAC Teacher of the Year 2024-25 is Pamela Nero
Melissa Allen - Child Nutrition - Yellen

Child Nutrition thanks Principal Gia Greaux for recognizing Melissa Allen in the October Launchpad read more...

AAPAC Para-Educator of the Year 2024-25 is Amelia Eshun of Buena Vista Elementary
Dr. Regina Tillman 2023-24 ACSA Professor of Education

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

The Honorable Darren Parker Memorial Award 2024-25 is Simone Zulu Diol
Congratulations, Rena Thorogood, Principal at Barrel Springs Elementary, on being named our School Site Leader of the Year 2024-25.

District School Site Leader of the Year 2024-25.

Congratulations, Rena Thorogood, Principal at Barrel Springs Elementary, on being named our School Site Leader of the Year 2024-25.

Devon Krytzer Classified Employee of the Year 2024-25.

Classified Employee of the Year 2024-25.

Congratulations to Devon Krytzer, our PSD Classified Employee of the Year 2024-25.

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 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. Raul Maldonado has been named Superintendent of the Year by the California Association of Latino Superintendents and Administrators.

Dr. Raul Maldonado has been named Superintendent of the Year 2025 by the California Association of Latino Superintendents and Administrators (CALSA). Dr. Raul Maldonado has been the Palmdale School District Superintendent for nearly 12 years.

AAPAC Administrator of the Year 2024-25 is Dr. Beverley Martin
Dr. Kimberly Wright, Director of Health Services, and Dr. Regina Tillman, Director of Community Schools, represented the Palmdale School District, both winning state recognition from the ACSA.

Congratulations Dr. Tillman, and Dr. Wright!

The ACSA held the event at the Hilton Bayfront Hotel. Dr. Kimberly Wright, Director of Health Services, and Dr. Regina Tillman, Director of Community Schools, represented the Palmdale School District. Both were nominated for awards at the local and regional levels. They won at the state level, showing how well they do their jobs.

By the Numbers

  • 38 Languages Spoken
  • 17,004 Enrollment 24-25
  • 5 Magnet Academies
  • 18 CKH Showcase Schools
  • 4,989,332 Meals Served in 24-25 School Year