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We are a student-oriented district where children come first and where students always remain at the heart of our commitment. Thanks to the efforts of our talented and dedicated staff, strong support from our Board of Education, involved parents and a community that values education, our students benefit from a rich and varied curriculum.

As we pursue our Strategic Plan to provide a first-class educational program for all our students, our ongoing commitment is to improve student achievement and to support all areas of student development.


News Blog

Strong Schools Bond Project-Palo Alto High School

A Palo Alto High School Facilities Steering Committee meeting is scheduled for September 8, 2010.

Palo Alto Adult School Wins "Best Adult Ed. in SF Bay Area"

Palo Alto Adult School was voted #1 out of the 29 schools listed in the SF Chronicle's "Best in the Bay Area" competition!

Administrative Recommendations Announced

 At a special Board meting on August 3, 2010, Superintendent Skelly will recommend Dr. Debbra Lindo as Director of Secondary Education, and Ms. Amy Drolette as Coordinator of Student Services.

District Receives Networking Equipment from Google

Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) announced today the receipt of 350 wireless access points and other networking hardware from Google, Inc.

Recommendation Announced for Addison Elementary School Principal

Superintendent Skelly will recommend Ms. Jocelyn Garcia-Thome as Principal at Addison Elementary School.

Superintendent's End-of-Year Message

The last day of the 2009-10 school year was June 10, 2010. Superintendent Kevin Skelly  shared this end-of-year message with all Palo Alto Unified parents and staff.