How cool is it when you and your teacher have matching pants? Styling Stroud students and styling Stroud teachers.

Working(out) to be kind. Our workout gear day was a smash! We also had a kindness scavenger hunt at lunch. These boys were hard on the hunt to find ways to be nice.


Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 10th

We know it’s that time of year when sniffles pop up, and we appreciate families doing their best to keep students healthy. When students are feeling well, being at school helps them stay connected, keep learning, and maintain their routines. Here are some helpful tips on staying healthy and guidance on when to keep your child home versus when it’s okay to send them to school.




Health Guidance for Going to School






Last week, we celebrated the 100th day of school! Can you believe we've already completed over half the year? Time flies when you are learning and having fun!





Check our News Feed for a glimpse of what’s happening in our community this month. For the full list, visit ParentSquare


A week full of kindness and 100 days of learning, now that’s something to celebrate. From small acts to big smiles, these moments remind us what makes our school community so special. Check out our Instagram @empireunionsd for more kind moments from this week.

100 days smarter, 100 days stronger, and 100 days older. Here’s a look at how our schools marked the 100th day of learning. Check out our Instagram @empireunionsd for more kind moments from this week.

6th grade is hard at work making STEM marshmallow towers. Girls are pretty proud of their creation.

Welcome to Thriving Together, a space where our dedicated school professionals share simple, helpful tools to support families and students at home.
This month, we’re featuring Mrs. Teves, Sipherd School Counselor, who is sharing a simple way for families and students to ease into the new year. As we all continue finding our rhythm, her insight offers a gentle reminder that support and consistency go a long way. Check out our news feed below to learn more!
This month, we’re featuring Mrs. Teves, Sipherd School Counselor, who is sharing a simple way for families and students to ease into the new year. As we all continue finding our rhythm, her insight offers a gentle reminder that support and consistency go a long way. Check out our news feed below to learn more!


Picking a book from the book machine is such a fun adventure. These two kiddos earned coins and picked their favorite book

Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 21st
Clases continuarán el Martes, 21 de Enero
Clases continuarán el Martes, 21 de Enero

Did you know that tropical Santa and a festive tree came to sing with us right before break? It was such a fun surprise for the kids and helped us sing louder for all to hear.


This month’s Family Bulletin Board is here!
Find the full set of flyers and community resources on Instagram, ParentSquare, or in our news feed below.
Find the full set of flyers and community resources on Instagram, ParentSquare, or in our news feed below.


What a beautiful moment of sunshine and color. Kiddos on the kindergarten playground spotted the rainbow and stared in awe.

Welcome to Thriving Together, a space where our dedicated school professionals share practical tips and tools to help families support student success at home.
This month, we’re featuring Cindy Bauer, Capistrano School Counselor, who is sharing a simple and meaningful way for families to practice gratitude together at home through a gratitude chain activity. This hands-on activity encourages children to reflect, express appreciation, and talk about the people and moments they are thankful for.
Activities like this support children’s social-emotional growth, strengthen family connections, and create space for positive reflection during a busy season.
This month, we’re featuring Cindy Bauer, Capistrano School Counselor, who is sharing a simple and meaningful way for families to practice gratitude together at home through a gratitude chain activity. This hands-on activity encourages children to reflect, express appreciation, and talk about the people and moments they are thankful for.
Activities like this support children’s social-emotional growth, strengthen family connections, and create space for positive reflection during a busy season.




Ummm, did we get dressed in the dark? What is happening? Mis-matched shoes, mis-matched hair styles... It must be mismatch day! Look how cute these kiddos look, even though they're all mismatched! Great job showing school spirit, Stars!


As we head into Winter Break, we know this season can look different for every family. That’s why we put together a simple guide with free food support, warm spaces, family activities, and resources for anyone who may need a little extra support during the break. Even though our classrooms will pause, the care we have for our families never does. We hope this guide brings a bit of comfort and ease during the weeks ahead. Access the full guide in our News Feed below!


We are lucky to have community support here at Stroud! The fire department came to the school just to visit and remind us about healthy lifestyle choices, and show us what real heroes are!


