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  • SY 25-26
Anthony Alvarado

Congratulations to our students who proudly represented the Mt. Pleasant Elementary School District (MPESD) at the Santa Clara County Spelling Bee!

Our district was represented by four outstanding students:

  • Austin Foz – Ida Jew Academy and Valle Vista Elementary (IJAVVE)
  • Halena Vaka – Ida Jew Academy and Valle Vista Elementary (IJAVVE)
  • Jayla Darden – Ida Jew Academy and Valle Vista Elementary (IJAVVE)
  • Nancy Nguyen – August Boeger Middle School

Austin Foz and Halena Vaka competed in the 4th–6th grade category, while Jayla Darden and Nancy Nguyen competed in the 7th–9th grade category. These students represented their schools and our district with dedication, preparation, and pride.

Read More about Celebrating Our MPESD Spelling Bee Representatives!
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  • SY 25-26
Lisa Kattenhorn

Come join in the fun! You will learn about strategies and skills to better support your child to be successful at school. We will have a dinner, raffles, and free child care. The classes will take place from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, followed by dinner and raffle at 7:00 PM.

The Parent Academic Fair will be at August Boeger Middle School at 1944 Flint Ave, San Jose, CA 95148.

See you there!

Please make sure to RSVP by clicking here.

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IJAVVE's courtroom artist holds one of his works up. It depicts a questioning at the mock trial.
  • SY 25-26
Anthony Alvarado

A very special congratulations to Efrain, who earned 1st Place in the Courtroom Artist Competition at the Santa Clara County Mock Trial Tournament!

Because of this incredible achievement, he will represent our school, our district, and Santa Clara County at the California State Mock Trial Competition in Los Angeles on April 18.

We are beyond proud of his talent, focus, and dedication. Efrain continues to demonstrate excellence in the visual arts and truly represents the strength of our VAPA program at IJAVVE.

We are so excited for him and honored that he gets to represent all of us at the state level.

Let’s go, Efrain! 🎨👏⚖️

Read More about State Bound! Congratulations, Efrain!
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  • SY 25-26
Anthony Alvarado

We are incredibly proud to share that our IJAVVE Mock Trial Team finished the season as First Runner-Up in Santa Clara County!

This is an outstanding achievement and a true reflection of the dedication, preparation, teamwork, and professionalism our students demonstrated throughout the competition. They represented IJAVVE and MPESD with excellence and pride.

Please join us in congratulating our 8th grade Mock Trial team: Samantha, Akira, Audrielle, Sabirah, Skylar, Donelia, David, Kaylee, Sophia, Efrain, Yaretzi, Sergio, Jasmine, Gabriella, and Isabella.

We are so proud of their long hours of practice, their commitment to the process, and the confidence they showed in the courtroom. This is a major accomplishment for our school and our district.

Kudos to our amazing Mock Trial Team! 👏⚖️

Read More about IJAVVE Mock Trial Team – First Runner-Up in Santa Clara County!
A graphic of a mountainous landscape with a sunrise. The Mount Pleasant Elementary School District logo is above the text, "2026/2027 Enrollment is open!"
  • SY 26-27
Felicia Le

Families and students who are new to Mount Pleasant Elementary School District can now begin the enrollment process with us. All grade levels are open for enrollment, including Preschool (students between 2 years, 9 months to 4 years), Transitional Kindergarten (students turning 4 years old by September 1), and Kindergarten (students turning 5 by September 1).

Early registration is encouraged, as it ensures that we can plan and communicate with you effectively.

Get started today!

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