Dear Van Deene Families,
Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! I hope you and your family are enjoying a wonderful summer. We are excited to welcome our students back and look forward to a fantastic year of learning, growth, and success. Please take a moment to review the important information and reminders below to support a smooth transition into the new school year.
Important Reminders:
- First Day of School: Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
- School begins promptly at 8:07 AM.
- Students will be dismissed early at 1:55 PM.
- 1:55 PM Shortened Dismissal Schedule: Students will be dismissed at 1:55 PM on the following first three days of school:
- Wednesday, August 12th
- Thursday, August 13th
- Friday, August 14th
- Early Dismissal Tuesdays: Beginning Tuesday, August 18, 2026, students will be dismissed at 1:30 PM every Tuesday.
- Classroom Assignments: Classroom assignments are tentatively scheduled to be posted August 6th–13th outside the Main Office.
- Breakfast News: Breakfast will not be served before school begins. Instead, breakfast will continue to be served in each classroom at the start of the school day. Please note that outside food is not permitted.
- School Gates (Refer to the Drop-Off and Pick-Up Schedule below for full details):
- Gates open at 7:45 AM.
- Gates close promptly at 8:07 AM.
- Reminder: To make arrival and dismissal more convenient, families with multiple children may use one designated gate for all siblings.
2026-2027 Schedules & Calendars:
- Bell & Drop-Off and Pick-Up Schedule
- 2026–2027 AMME Events Calendar
- 2026–2027 LAUSD Instructional Calendar
We are excited to partner with you for another wonderful school year. Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Looking forward to welcoming everyone back to Van Deene on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Sincerely,
Ms. Caudill, Principal
