Visalia Unified receives ASBO Meritorious Budget Award for 2025-26

Visalia Unified School District (VUSD) recently received the prestigious Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) from the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO). The award was earned for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and marks a significant milestone in VUSD’s ongoing efforts for clear, transparent, and high-quality budget presentation, reinforcing its dedication to responsible financial stewardship. In […]

Strathmore’s Sunnyside wins inaugural TCOE Esports League Winter Tournament

The first-ever Tulare County Esports League Winter Tournament took place this past Saturday with 10 teams from across the county participating in the inaugural event. Teams went head-to-head playing Rocket League in a 3v3 single-elimination showdown, showcasing skill, teamwork, and sportsmanship. After nine matches, teams from Sunnyside Union School (Strathmore) and Sundale Union Elementary School […]

Visalia Unified shows progress in state, local measures

At the December Board of Education Meeting, Deputy Superintendent Mark Thompson presented the first annual Priority Student Outcomes (PSOs) report, alongside an overview of the district’s 2024-2025 state performance results. Together, the reports provide a comprehensive look at student achievement, highlighting progress, transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement. At the state level, Visalia Unified demonstrated measurable […]

Visalia Unified partners with Sonoma State University for automatic admissions

Visalia Unified School District (VUSD) is expanding its university partnerships to include Sonoma State University, providing students with clear, accessible pathways to higher education. This is VUSD’s first out-of-the-area university partnership that builds on the district’s two other university partnerships with Fresno State and UC Merced. VUSD began to partner with universities for automatic admissions […]

College of the Sequoias Training Resource Center invites local industry to grand opening of new building

The College of the Sequoias (COS) Training Resource Center (TRC) is proud to announce the grand opening of its new facility, located at 1233 N. Century St., Visalia, CA 93291, on December 10, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Local business and industry partners are invited to an open house celebration, with remarks scheduled at 3:00 PM, […]

Tulare County/District Special Education Local Plan Area announces: Child Find seeks children needing special education services

Parents or friends who believe that a child may have a disability can find help by calling the Tulare County Office of Education or their local school district. Child Find is designed to identify children who may need special education services and connect them with appropriate educational programs. Special education services and programs are available in […]

Primavera Monarrez named as next President of Porterville College

After a nationwide search and competitive process, the Kern Community College District (KernCCD) is proud to announce the selection of Primavera Monarrez as the next President of Porterville College. Ms. Monarrez currently serves as the college’s Interim President. Her appointment to the permanent role is a testament to her dedication and the positive impact she […]

New Children First special featuring Tulare County esports team to air Sunday, November 23

On Sunday, ABC30 will air a new Children First program entitled All Kids Belong – a half-hour special about the benefits of programs that include a wide variety of students. This summer, TCOE launched its Esports League competition and an Esports Community of Practice (COP) to support teams throughout the county. El Monte Middle School […]

Visalia Unified blended Transitional Kindergarten program earns statewide recognition for innovation and inclusion

Visalia Unified School District (VUSD) has been honored with the California School Boards Association (CSBA) Golden Bell Award for its innovative Blended and Non-Blended Universal Transitional Kindergarten (UTK) Program, a model that is redefining early learning for students across the district. The Golden Bell Award recognizes programs across California that exemplify excellence in education, innovation, […]

Tulare County WIB and College of the Sequoias launch Valley Build multi-craft apprenticeship readiness program

The Workforce Investment Board of Tulare County (WIB), in partnership with Valley Build, the Fresno Madera Kings Tulare Building Trades Council, and College of the Sequoias (COS), is proud to announce the expansion of the Valley Build MC3 Apprenticeship Readiness Program to Tulare County. Valley Build is a high-impact workforce initiative which prepares individuals for […]