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About Us
Grace Patterson Elementary School creates a supportive and engaging learning environment for its diverse student body. Named after Mrs. Grace Logan Patterson, a pioneering educator and community leader in Vallejo, the school honors her legacy of commitment to education and community service. Patterson was instrumental in advocating for quality education and equity, leaving a lasting impact on the local community.
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View resources available for parents, guardians, and family members.
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ParentSquare is a single platform for communication from your student's teacher to messages from VCUSD.
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Find out the process of how to help our students through volunteering.
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Learn about the closure and consolidation process and how you can stay informed and involved.
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VCUSD announces its 49th Annual Special Olympics for Friday, May 2, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Corbus Field (840 Nebraska St.).
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Starting Wednesday, April 23, through Friday, April 25, the Vallejo Police Department will provide added support to the community with increased police presence during peak morning drop-off hours at Patterson, Lincoln, and Loma Vista.
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At its April 16 study session, the Vallejo City Unified School District Board of Education opened discussion on Phase 2 of the District’s school closure and consolidation plan.
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Mr. William McGee, Director of the Student Achievement and Support Division at the California Department of Education (CDE), visited VCUSD on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
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