Principal's Message
Welcome to Trabuco Elementary School! Trabuco boasts a rigorous academic program in a beautiful school setting, a strong community network, and an educational farm and field study program that makes this school a very unique learning experience for our students. As of the 2024-2025 school year, Trabuco Elementary is in its one hundred forty-fifth year of serving the canyon communities. We are branching toward the future, yet rooted in the past.
In April 2024, Trabuco Elementary School was honored to be recognized as a California Green Ribbon School, as well as a U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School. Trabuco received the highest level of recognition from the state and was the only public elementary school in California to receive national recognition. Our school became a Green Ribbon School because of our focus on reducing environmental impacts and costs, promoting the health and wellness of students and staff, and providing effective sustainability education.
Trabuco families are encouraged to actively engage in our school community. Our school staff holds the belief that effective education results from the positive participation of family members and contributing members of our PTA. This partnership is built on a strong foundation of commitment to student achievement, and continues to grow with effective communication between home and school. We encourage your active involvement and participation in all aspects of school life.
As the principal of Trabuco Elementary, I look forward to the continued commitment to our canyon environment and the students and families of this historic school. Please feel free to contact me if you have further questions or you would like additional information about our wonderful school.
Sincerely,
Lindsey Gatfield, Ed.D
Principal, Trabuco Elementary