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Russo/McEntee Academy celebrated college and career week. Our students had engaging conversations about careers in the fields of education, medicine, and engineering. Thank you, Superintendent Cerda, Dr. Chen, Gurmeher Sethi, Ms. Vittal, MS. Rahman, Ms. Muir, and Mr. Chandru.

ARUSD would like to provide the community with an update on the challenges the district is facing regarding its budget and the school consolidation process. Thank you,

Dear Alum Rock Families:  Please join us at the Alum Rock Union Elementary School District School Consolidation Informational Meeting on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, from 5-6 pm via Zoom. Join Zoom Meetinghttps://arusd-org.zoom.us/j/83857716640 Meeting ID: 838 5771 6640

Save the Date! There will be an ARUSD Classified Job Fair on November 7, 2024, from 3:00-6:00 pm at the District Office located at 2930 Gay Avenue San Jose, CA 95127. Bring your resume for an on-the-spot interview!

Ocala's 8th-grade students participated in the Statewide Student Mock Election. Over 71,000 students participated in the election, and Ocala's 8th graders represented the voice of the Alum Rock students.

Come and join us at the Alum Rock Union Elementary School District School Consolidation Informational Meeting on October 17, 2024, from 6-7pm at Russo McEntee Cafeteria 2851 Gay Avenue San Jose, CA 95127.

Please join us at Parent University on October 19, 2024, from 9am-1:30pm. It will be taking place at Russo McEntee Academy 2851 Gay Avenue San Jose, CA 95127. There will be parent workshops, a resource fair, a raffle, a pumpkin giveaway, and a day camp.

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For the 3rd year in a row, Ocala’s Cross Country Team took 1st place overall out of 24 schools ranging from Milpitas to Valley Christian to South County. In addition to 1st place overall, our C-Girls and 7th Grade Girls took 1st place and our 7th Grade Boys took 2nd place in

Russo McEntee received a $10,000 grant from Sprouts Health Communities Organization. The money will be allocated to promote healthy lifestyles and nutrition education at our school. Congratulations Russo McEntee!

Thanks to our new neighbors @Burlington for their $5K donation to our school through @Adopt_classroom to help further our students’ education! #BurlingtonEmpowersStudents

Dear Alum Rock Families Last Wednesday , the School Consolidation Committee (SCCO  met for the first time. New Superintendent German Cerda provided the charge to the committee to consider what schools may be recommended for closure for the 2025-2026 school year. The SCC received

ARUSD students celebrating Multicultural Day!

for freedom, as Mexico wouldn’t gain full independence from Spain until 1821.

called on Mexicans to rise up against the colonial government of Spain on September 16, 1810. Father Hidalgo gave his famous grito battle cry in the town of Dolores, and his powerful speech rallied the people behind the movement. But this was only the beginning of the struggle

To kick off #HispanicHertiageMonth2024, We celebrate today, Monday, September 16 as #MexicanIndependenceDay. ¡Viva la independencia Nacional! ¡Viva México!, ¡Viva México!, ¡Viva México!” Mexican Independence Day commemorates the momentous day when priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

Here’s to a new chapter of growth and excellence for our students and community! #ARUSD #NewSuperintendent #EducationalExcellence #CommunityFirst #WelcomeGermanCerda