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

Dia de Los Muertos
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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

SV Connects December Edition
December 20, 2024

In this special edition of SV Connects, created by the Laguna Hills High School Film and Broadcasting Program, go behind the scenes with the advanced broadcasting class led by Mr. Tim Marklevitz. This talented group produces live daily announcements, keeping the Hawk community informed. Entirely student-run, both on camera and behind the scenes, the program builds real-world skills like teamwork, communication, technical production, and time management.

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 December Edition

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By The Numbers

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Our School mascot

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2004

National Blue Ribbon School

 

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2002

A California Distinguished School

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2018

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