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I hope you are all having a wonderful summer and enjoying quality time with your families, whether you are here in town or traveling. I look forward to welcoming everyone back soon as we begin what promises to be a remarkable and meaningful school year together. Here are a few important updates for the start of the school year.

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Calendar

Aug 11

Back to School Family Event - Details Coming

Aug 12

First Day of School

Sep 4

CA Admissions Day - NO SCHOOL

Sep 7

Labor Day - NO SCHOOL

Sep 21

Unassigned Day - NO SCHOOL

Nov 11

Veterans' Day - NO SCHOOL

Nov 23

Unassigned Day - NO SCHOOL

Nov 24

Unassigned Day - NO SCHOOL

Nov 25

Unassigned Day - NO SCHOOL

Nov 26

Thanksgiving Holiday - NO SCHOOL

Nov 27

Thanksgiving Holiday - NO SCHOOL

Dec 21

Winter Recess - NO SCHOOL

Dec 22

Winter Recess - NO SCHOOL

Dec 23

Winter Recess - NO SCHOOL

Dec 24

Winter Recess - NO SCHOOL

Dec 25

Winter Recess - NO SCHOOL

Aug 12

First Day of Instruction

Sep 4

Admission Day

Sep 7

Labor Day

Nov 11

Veterans' Day

Nov 26

Thanksgiving

Nov 27

Thanksgiving

Dec 21

Winter Recess Begins

Jan 8

Winter Recess Ends

Jan 11

Second Semester Begins

Jan 18

Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Day

Feb 15

Presidents’ Day

Mar 22

Spring Recess Begins

Mar 26

Spring Recess Ends

Mar 31

Farm Workers Day

May 31

Memorial Day

Jun 4

Last Day of Instruction

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Back to School Information

I hope you are all having a wonderful summer and enjoying quality time with your families, whether you are here in town or traveling. I look forward to welcoming everyone back soon as we begin what promises to be a remarkable and meaningful school year together. Here are a few important updates for the start of the school year.
Final Message

Weekly News - Final Message for 2025-2026

I hope you are all having a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable weekend as we move into the final week of the school year. As a reminder, we will have our final weekly Monday Morning Assembly tomorrow, where we will share brief updates and congratulate our ballroom dancers who competed at Grant High School on Saturday.
Weekly Message #38

Weekly News #38 (June 1-5, 2026)

I hope you are all having a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable weekend as we move into the final eight days of the school year. As a reminder, we will have our weekly Monday Morning Assembly tomorrow with brief updates and announcements.
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Weekly News #37 (May 25-29, 2026)

I hope you are all having a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable three-day Memorial Day weekend as we honor and remember those who have served our country. As a reminder, there will be no school tomorrow and no Monday Morning Assembly this week.
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Our Mission

At Welby Way, students are passionate about learning. We strive to inspire students to seek deep, meaningful understanding; to develop strong academic skills adaptable to the needs of the 21st century; become creative, critical, and independent thinkers; cultivate perseverance, initiative, responsibility, and respect and establish a growth mindset, habits of mind, and scholarly behavior.
 
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Partners/Accolades

  • Blue Ribbon
  • Distinction Award
  • MSA Award

At A Glance

  • 750 Students
  • 32 Teachers
  • 96% Attendance Rate
  • 84% Met or Exceeded Standards in SBAC ELA
  • 83% Met or Exceeded Standards in SBAC MATH