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Welcome to the Pope Valley Elementary website! We are a vibrant school community dedicated to fostering hard work and excellence among our students, teachers, staff, and parents. We pride ourselves on being a tight-knit diverse community with programs and activities that meet the needs of all our students.

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A Message from Our Leadership

July 1, 2024

Dear Pope Valley Pioneers,

At Pope Valley, we are committed to creating an inclusive and innovative environment where every student can excel. Our approach to education is multifaceted, focusing on academic excellence, social-emotional development, and fostering a love for lifelong learning.

Pope Valley Elementary’s mission aligns with the Napa County Office of Education (NCOE) commitment to providing exceptional academic and social-emotional services to children and families. We are committed to creating an enriching and stimulating environment that empowers our students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Thank you for joining the Pope Valley Elementary family. Together, we will continue to inspire and guide our students, ensuring they are well-prepared for their future.

Sincerely,

Kim Kern Photo
Kim Kern

Kim Kern
Superintendent/Principal

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Summer Entertainment on a Dime

Summer Entertainment on a Dime

Summer’s here! Our kids are excited, ready for anything that doesn’t feel like school; however, we parents might be more accurately described as “anxious!” What will our kids do all day? How much will it cost us? Summer strikes fear in parents everywhere; so what are we going to do to survive the summer?

Planning Summer Activities

Planning Summer Activities

Now that the excitement of school ending has expired, and the long hot days of summer are upon us, the ever dreaded boredom has settled into the household. Although we would all love to “vacation” for the summer, it’s not always an affordable or available option for our families.

Summer Fun

Summer Fun

For most teens, summer is a time to hang out with friends, sleep in late, and be independent. Of course, we are all looking forward to the relaxing pace that summer offers, but if we are going to have a successful summer, we need to plan for it.

Founded

in 1858

11:1

Student to Teacher Ratio

Grades

 TK-8

98%

Graduation Rate