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TEAMWORK - The Magnolia School District is a “we” district and teamwork is promoted and demonstrated at all levels as part of our positive school and District culture.
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SUPPORT - Student learning is our first priority. We believe that all students can learn and should have equal opportunities for learning.

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HIGH EXPECTATIONS - We value a high-quality education as demonstrated through the achievement of our students, staff, and parents, and our clean, safe, and attractive schools.

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RESPECT - We recognize that every individual is unique and we promote behavior that enhances self-esteem for students and adults.

 
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About Us

Magnolia School District provides students with a high-quality education that builds a foundation to prepare them for college and careers in the 21st Century. All students are provided with rigorous standards-based instruction, one-to-one technology in grades two through six, and specially designed music and arts programs. Seven of the nine Magnolia Elementary Schools received the California Gold Ribbon Schools Award, and the Title I Academic Achieving Schools Award in 2016, and one school received the Exemplary Arts Education Program Award. The Magnolia School District is a great place to learn, grow, and make a difference.
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Students Collected 1439 Pairs of Socks

Socktober Project is a Great Success

Lord Baden-Powell Student Council and 6th graders spearheaded the Socktober project at Baden-Powell School, a sock drive for the homeless. This is another great example of how Magnolia School District keeps performing “Infinite Acts of Kindness.”
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25th Annual Dental Clinic and Community Health Fair

Saturday, February 23, 2019 marked the 25th anniversary of the Magnolia School District Dental Clinic and Community Health Fair. Dr. Jonas Salk Elementary School MPR was transformed into a Dentist’s office and the courtyard was turned into a community health fair. Students and their families from all across the district were invited to attend.
Dr. Debra Von Sprecken and Lukas Barwinski-Brown Cutting the Ribbon to open the Key of Inspiration Piano Lab

Keys of Inspiration Piano Lab is Officially Open

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the Juliette Low School of the Art’s Keys of Inspiration (KOI) piano lab was held on Tuesday, February 5. Many special guests were in attendance, including Lukas Barwinski-Brown, the Chief Executive Officer of the Lang Lang International Music Foundation (LLIMF), who traveled from New York for the festivities. Also in attendance, from the Magnolia School District, were members of the Board of Trustees; Superintendent, Dr. Frank Donavan; and members of the Executive Cabinet.
2019 Magnolia School District Spelling Bee Participants

Students Participate in Annual Spelling Bee

The 2019 Magnolia School District Spelling Bee was a memorable one! The rain may have delayed the Bee, but it certainly did not stop it. The two top spellers from each of our 9 schools participated in the very intense competition. Students successfully spelled words such as extravaganza, gregarious, capricious and cauliflower.
Melissa Brennan and Debra Davis

Magnolia Announces 2019 Employees of the Year!

Magnolia School District is pleased to announce the 2019 Classified Employee of the Year and the Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Debra Davis represents classified employees and Mrs. Melissa Brennan represents the certificated employees.
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Students Attend Saturday School Session

On Saturday, December 8, almost 350 fourth through sixth grade students attended a four hour Saturday School session. Offered for the first time in Magnolia School District, this four hour session was designed to provide students with fun, engaging learning activities while making up some lost learning time from being absent.
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