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The mission of Camarena Elementary School is to provide an educational experience for all children that promotes academic excellence, social responsibility, emotional strength, physical vitality and above all else a love for learning.
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CVESD, ESSC Board Room, 84 East J Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910
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84 East J Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910
District News & Announcements
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Special Board Meeting
Date: June 17, 2026
Time: 3:30 - 4 pm
Location: CVESD, ESSC, Board Room
84 East J Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Board Meeting Agenda on Board Docs
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about Board Agenda Now Ready to View
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At the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD), the safety of our students, their families, and the community are paramount. And as digital tool integration continues to progress, we understand the need to highlight the importance of online safety.
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about CVESD to Offer Free Summer Meals for Children and Teens
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The Continuing Student Enrollment process for the 2026–27 school year is now open for all returning students in the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD).
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At the May 20, 2026, Board of Education Meeting, the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) adopted a resolution designating May 2026 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
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The Chula Vista Elementary School District’s (CVESD) Sound Station received the Innovate Honorable Mention Award from the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) during the 23rd Annual Innovation in Education Awards ceremony on May 14, 2026.
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The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) proudly congratulates outstanding sixth-grade students who were recently recognized by the Bonita Optimist Club for their exemplary character and contributions to their school communities.