2023 & 2024 Readers' Choice Award
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Congratulations to our incredible and dedicated teachers, staff and school community on winning Parenting OC Readers’ Choice 2023 & 2024 Best Bilingual School award!

¡Felicidades a nuestros increíbles y dedicados maestros, personal escolar y comunidad por ganar el premio Parenting OC Readers’ Choice 2023 & 2024 - Mejor Escuela Bilingüe!

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Dia de Los Muertos at Gates

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Dia de Los Muertos at Gates

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Aerial view of Gates elementary school

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Preparing today’s students to succeed in tomorrow’s world.

It is the mission of the Saddleback Valley Unified School District to provide all students with a high quality education in a safe and nurturing environment, supported by the partnerships of school, home and community, that will instill the knowledge, skills and values necessary for all students to reach their full potential and to become contributing and compassionate citizens in the world community.

Recent News

Fall Recess Day
September 30, 2024

All Saddleback Valley Unified School District schools and offices are closed on Thursday, October 3rd for our Fall Recess Day. School will resume on Friday, October 4th. To view the full 2024-25 school year calendar, please visit the following page:

SVUSD 2024-25 School Year Calendar

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SV Connects September Episode
September 27, 2024

In this episode of SV Connects, explore the award-winning Dual Language Immersion Program at Ralph A. Gates Elementary School! See how we’ve been shaping bilingual, global-ready students since 1991.

SV Connects is the Saddleback Valley Unified School District’s monthly video series that showcases the moments that unite us as a school district, reflecting our unwavering commitment to every student, every family, and every community member. Through this video series, we celebrate the inspiring stories and innovative practices that define SVUSD, highlighting the connections that empower our students to thrive.

Read More about SV Connects September Episode

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By The Numbers

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Our School mascot

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National Blue Ribbon School

 

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A California Distinguished School

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Common Sense Certified School

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District-provided technology in grades 2-12

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2024 SVUSD Dual Language Immersion graduates

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2024 SVUSD Full IB Diploma Candidates

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2024 SVUSD AP Capstone Diplomas

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2024 SVUSD Seniors Signed National Letter of Intent