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Harlem Wizards are Back in Town! - April 30 and May 1
Get ready for an unforgettable night of basketball, tricks, and fun as the Harlem Wizards take on LVJUSD teachers and staff in an exciting, high-energy game! This special event will bring our community together for an evening of laughs, skillful plays, and interactive entertainment that the whole family will enjoy. Get your tickets TODAY!
Mendenhall Board Recognition
The LVJUSD Board of Education recognized four outstanding members of the Mendenhall Middle School team: Colleen Small (Resource Specialist), Noelle Johnson (Science Teacher), Heidi Pittman (Math Teacher & Acting Athletic Director), and Swapna Saraf (Paraeducator, Moderate SCC).
Principal Garrett Fitch honored them for their exceptional dedication, care, and commitment to supporting students academically, socially, and emotionally. Their efforts create a positive and inclusive learning environment and reflect Mendenhall’s core values of collaboration, integrity, innovation, and inclusion.
2026 District Spelling Bee Winners
Congratulations to our 2026 District Spelling Bee winners!
Waaris Ubhi from Smith Elementary took first place in the Grades 4-6 competition, and Sanjith Chidambaram from Mendenhall Middle School won the Grades 7-8 competition.
We are proud of these outstanding students for their hard work, dedication, and impressive spelling skills.
NEW District Dashboard!
Click HERE to see our new customizable dashboard showing real-time aggregate data from across our schools. The dashboard offers our community a dynamic, user-friendly view into district metrics, including demographics, student achievement, attendance, enrollment trends, and more!
2025 PBIS Gold Award Winner
Congratulations to Mendenhall Middle School for receiving a 2025 PBIS Gold Implementation Award. Way to go, Mustangs!
News & Events
Important Information from the District Office
![Superintendent Search Update - April 3, 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775758461/livermoreschoolscom/ts8cr5nfeer06oo2broq/SuperintendentSearchUpdate-April32026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775758461/livermoreschoolscom/ts8cr5nfeer06oo2broq/SuperintendentSearchUpdate-April32026.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1775758461/livermoreschoolscom/ts8cr5nfeer06oo2broq/SuperintendentSearchUpdate-April32026.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1775758461/livermoreschoolscom/ts8cr5nfeer06oo2broq/SuperintendentSearchUpdate-April32026.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1775758461/livermoreschoolscom/ts8cr5nfeer06oo2broq/SuperintendentSearchUpdate-April32026.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1775758461/livermoreschoolscom/ts8cr5nfeer06oo2broq/SuperintendentSearchUpdate-April32026.png","width":2000}])
An update on the next steps in our district's search for a new superintendent.
![2026 Parent/Guardian Feedback Survey]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772836329/livermoreschoolscom/n9sbozgdk0aanl7nyshi/2026ParentGuardianFeedbackSurvey.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772836329/livermoreschoolscom/n9sbozgdk0aanl7nyshi/2026ParentGuardianFeedbackSurvey.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1772836329/livermoreschoolscom/n9sbozgdk0aanl7nyshi/2026ParentGuardianFeedbackSurvey.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1772836329/livermoreschoolscom/n9sbozgdk0aanl7nyshi/2026ParentGuardianFeedbackSurvey.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1772836329/livermoreschoolscom/n9sbozgdk0aanl7nyshi/2026ParentGuardianFeedbackSurvey.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772836329/livermoreschoolscom/n9sbozgdk0aanl7nyshi/2026ParentGuardianFeedbackSurvey.png","width":2000}])
We invite you to participate in the 2026 Parent/Guardian Feedback Survey!
![TK/Kindergarten Enrollment Fair This Week]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769473580/livermoreschoolscom/fx2daxxn5kutflve2bg2/TKKindergartenEnrollmentFairThisWeek.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1769473580/livermoreschoolscom/fx2daxxn5kutflve2bg2/TKKindergartenEnrollmentFairThisWeek.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1769473580/livermoreschoolscom/fx2daxxn5kutflve2bg2/TKKindergartenEnrollmentFairThisWeek.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769473580/livermoreschoolscom/fx2daxxn5kutflve2bg2/TKKindergartenEnrollmentFairThisWeek.png","width":940}])
We look forward to meeting all new LVJUSD families at the 2026-27 TK & Kindergarten Enrollment Fair this week! The Fair is open from 1:30-5:30pm on Wednesday, January 28 & Thursday, January 29 at the Robert Livermore Community Center (4444 East Avenue). Click HERE for more information.
![Superintendent's Spotlight - December 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765998111/livermoreschoolscom/qb2yw33cqjdfpinjejbz/SuperintendentsSpotlight-December2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765998111/livermoreschoolscom/qb2yw33cqjdfpinjejbz/SuperintendentsSpotlight-December2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1765998111/livermoreschoolscom/qb2yw33cqjdfpinjejbz/SuperintendentsSpotlight-December2025.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765998111/livermoreschoolscom/qb2yw33cqjdfpinjejbz/SuperintendentsSpotlight-December2025.png","width":940}])
Superintendent Gibson's newsletter highlights key initiatives in progress and those our district has planned for the future.
![Community Food Resources]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762285962/livermoreschoolscom/kdayigj6m6elredljon3/CommunityFoodResources.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762285962/livermoreschoolscom/kdayigj6m6elredljon3/CommunityFoodResources.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762285962/livermoreschoolscom/kdayigj6m6elredljon3/CommunityFoodResources.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762285962/livermoreschoolscom/kdayigj6m6elredljon3/CommunityFoodResources.png","width":940}])
Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District wants to ensure all our families have access to the support they need. Click the headline above for a list of local organizations offering food distribution and hot meals.
![Superintendent's Spotlight - October 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761237597/livermoreschoolscom/livermoreschoolscom/gap4sscezswsgox9ragk/SuperintendentsSpotlight-October2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761237597/livermoreschoolscom/livermoreschoolscom/gap4sscezswsgox9ragk/SuperintendentsSpotlight-October2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761237597/livermoreschoolscom/livermoreschoolscom/gap4sscezswsgox9ragk/SuperintendentsSpotlight-October2025.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761237597/livermoreschoolscom/livermoreschoolscom/gap4sscezswsgox9ragk/SuperintendentsSpotlight-October2025.png","width":940}])
Superintendent Gibson's newsletter highlights key initiatives in progress and those our district has planned for the future. Newsletters are automatically sent to all staff and parents. Community members interested in subscribing can click here to be added to our mailing list!
![Board Policy Update]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759253283/livermoreschoolscom/dmovuddqfuilrceqhis0/BoardPolicyUpdate.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759253283/livermoreschoolscom/dmovuddqfuilrceqhis0/BoardPolicyUpdate.png","width":500}])
The Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District (LVJUSD), in partnership with the California School Boards Association (CSBA), is conducting a comprehensive update of our Board Policy Manual, and we invite our community to review the documents and provide feedback. Click the link above for more information.
![Front of Marylin Avenue STEAM Academy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1756325767/livermoreschoolscom/flbkbanbyhoywr3jxnrw/FrontofMarylinAvenueSTEAMAcademy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1756325767/livermoreschoolscom/flbkbanbyhoywr3jxnrw/FrontofMarylinAvenueSTEAMAcademy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1756325767/livermoreschoolscom/flbkbanbyhoywr3jxnrw/FrontofMarylinAvenueSTEAMAcademy.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1756325767/livermoreschoolscom/flbkbanbyhoywr3jxnrw/FrontofMarylinAvenueSTEAMAcademy.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1756325767/livermoreschoolscom/flbkbanbyhoywr3jxnrw/FrontofMarylinAvenueSTEAMAcademy.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1756325767/livermoreschoolscom/flbkbanbyhoywr3jxnrw/FrontofMarylinAvenueSTEAMAcademy.jpg","width":2200}])
Come see the incredible renovations and new features that support the continued growth of our thriving STEAM magnet program. Click the headline above for more information!
Upcoming Events
What's Happening at Mendenhall
8th Grade Promotion Information
Course Selection 2025/2026
Parent/Student Friday Newsletters
Mustang PTSA Store
Upcoming Leadership Events
Club Information
Mustang Highlights
2024
Schools to Watch Recognition
2025
PBIS Gold Award
2022
California Pivotal Practice Award
2021
California Distinguished School