News
At Pope Valley, we appreciate our involved parents and community members and desire to keep you informed of all that’s happening in our school. On this page, we’ll chronicle school activities and student achievements and publish public announcements. So check back often; we’ll update it regularly.
Learning In and Out of the Classroom
Spring Break is almost here, and our Pioneer students are ready for a well-deserved break. While school will be closed for a week, time outside of the classroom can still be filled with new adventures and opportunities to expand their horizons.
Pope Valley Pioneers Lace Up their Skates!
Earlier this month, we headed back to the skating rink and spent a wonderful winter day out of the classroom and out of our comfort zones! Many of our students had the opportunity to try something new, and we enjoyed getting some energy out in a fun, community building activity.
Pope Valley Union Elementary and New Teachers Featured in the Napa Valley Register
Pope Valley Union Elementary and our new teachers were recently featured in the Napa Valley Register! The article highlights the exciting start of the 2025–26 school year and introduces the three new educators joining our “dream team.” Ms. Lucas will teach TK–2...
Pope Valley Board of Trustees Responds to Grand Jury Report
Leer en español July 24, 2025 The Board of Trustees for Pope Valley Union Elementary School District (PVUESD) recently submitted its formal response to the 2024–2025 Napa County Civil Grand Jury report. The Board was required to respond to Findings F1–F8 and...
Superintendent Kern’s Response to Napa County Civil Grand Jury Report
Leer en español July 1, 2025 Last week, Superintendent Kim Kern submitted a response to the 2024-2025 Napa County Civil Grand Jury report. Superintendent Kern was invited to respond to Findings F4-F8 and Recommendations R3-R6. Here are the key takeaways from the...
Pope Valley Response to Recent Media Coverage
Leer en español May 19, 2025 Pope Valley Elementary Union School District welcomes and supports independent news coverage. However, when that coverage misrepresents facts, it becomes necessary to correct the record and provide additional context. In the past...
Pope Valley Awarded $712,500 Grant from California Community Schools Program
Leer en español Funding to Support Student Wellness, Family Engagement, and Academic Success Pope Valley Union Elementary School District has been awarded a $712,500 grant from the California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP)! This major investment...
Pope Valley Union Elementary School District Response to Napa County Civil Grand Jury Report
Leer en español April 24, 2025 Yesterday, the Napa County Civil Grand Jury released a report on Pope Valley Union Elementary School District (PVUESD). While the report found that previous administrations struggled with providing a safe learning environment and...
Field Trip Extravaganza: Sweet and Icy
Last week, our Pioneers had an exciting adventure filled with sweet treats and cool experiences! First, our students took a trip to the Jelly Belly Factory, where they got a behind-the-scenes look at how their favorite jelly beans are made. From watching the...
Celebrating Community Love this Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is all about love, and this year we’re celebrating the love of the community. There’s something special about knowing you’re surrounded by kindness and support. Let’s take a moment to appreciate the people who make a difference in our lives, whether...