Robert Sanders Elementary has been invited to participate in Brick Blast, the ultimate LEGO fan convention, on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Santa Clara Convention Center.

This year’s event features:

• Meet the Stars: Contestants from the LEGO Masters TV show and LEGO YouTubers.
• High-Tech Demos: LEGO Robotics in action.
• Incredible Displays: Professional-grade LEGO landscapes.
• Hands-on Building: Interactive play zones and brick vendors.

Fundraiser Details: Tickets are released in waves. The next window is MAY 7th–10th. By using our school code, you save 15% and Brick Blast will donate a portion of every ticket sale directly back to Robert Sanders to fund our school programs. If you miss this window, you can still check for future release dates to support Robert Sanders through your ticket purchase.

How to Purchase: Visit the ticket page here.

Access Code: SPACE

Discount/Fundraiser Code: SANDERS15

We hope to see you there!

2026 MPESD Summer Learning Acceleration Program (Wait List)
Programa de aceleración del aprendizaje en el verano 2026 (lista de espera)
Chương trình Tăng tốc Học hè MPESD năm 2026 (Danh sách chờ)

If your student did not receive an invitation to our Summer Learning Acceleration Program, but you would like to have your student(s) considered for enrollment, we currently have limited space available in some grades and classes.

➡️ ➡️ Please complete this form if you would like to be placed on the waiting list for potential enrollment for one of our summer academic classes: https://forms.gle/ffgdfAkJXeXwA7on9

Summer Learning Acceleration Program Dates are:
June 17 - July 15, (closed 6/19 & 7/3) and operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM-12:00 PM.

Every year, the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, and the Santa Clara County Bar Association (SCCBA) celebrate Law Day 2026 and host a contest in which students can submit videos based on a specific theme. This year, the theme was "Rule of Law and the American Dream". Across the county, middle school and high school students put together videos either individually or in groups.

MPESD is proud to announce that not only have August Boeger Middle School and Ida Jew Academy & Valle Vista Elementary have won the top three placements for the Middle School category, but that those two schools also had the greatest number of submissions, a testament to their dedication to civic education. Congratulations to the following students!

• 1st Place: Zoe Guzman Chavez, Eliseo Machuca, Jayla Armiger, Oscar Cobian, Angeli Cortez, and Gabriella Gallegos – Grade 8, IJAVVE (Check out their video here!)
• 2nd Place: Kaylee Ortiz, Aileen Ramirez, Franchesca Jimenez, and Angela Rodriguez – Grade 8, IJAVVE
• 3rd Place: Christian Buendia – Grade 8, August Boeger Middle School

Click Read More to see the full press release from the Superior Court.

MPESD is proud to recognize the following outstanding individuals as our Teachers of the Year.

• August Boeger Middle: Neha Kapil
• Ida Jew Academy & Valle Vista Elementary: Lei Anna Eugenio
• Mt. Pleasant/Ida Jew ALAS: Claudia Jones
• Robert Sanders Elementary: Lisa Bui

Each of these teachers have empowered our community to succeed, with passion and knowledge driving them and their students to greater heights. Their dedication does not go unnoticed.

Claudia Jones will be representing MPESD at the county level.

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!