A Heart for Children

Welcome to the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District! Our purpose is to nurture and inspire every child to learn, achieve, and find their unique voice. We are proud to serve the community in our welcoming and innovative schools. Here are the core principles that guide our work:

  • We take collective responsibility for the success of each and every child.
  • We are committed to continuously improving as individuals in order to meet the ever-changing needs of children and their families.
  • We cultivate and embrace a culture of belonging for all.
  • We love and accept children for who they are, as they are, by celebrating their inherent worth.
  • We will be relentless in our efforts to remove barriers, address disparities, and foster a true sense of hope and promise.

Please look around our website to learn more about our incredible schools. You can find our online school locator tool here. Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions. Thanks for visiting!

Visit our social media channels to learn more about who we are:

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Announcements:

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Spring Valley Academy Awarded Musical Instruments via Grant From Save The Music Foundation

A special holiday surprise came to Spring Valley Academy (SVA) just before the winter break, in the form of a pallet full of new musical instruments for the school’s revitalized band program!

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LMSV Mindful Leaders Grant from San Diego Foundation

The La Mesa–Spring Valley School District recently received a $50,000 grant from the San Diego Foundation through its Innovations in Education initiative. The Heart-Centered Connections Program grant will enable the district to provide comprehensive training for all Spring Valley Academy staff in a transformative leadership approach grounded in neuroscience, equity, and mindfulness.

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Our Purpose & Guiding Principles

Our purpose is to nurture and inspire every child to learn, achieve, and find their unique voice.

  • We take collective responsibility for the success of each and every child.
  • We are committed to continuously improving as individuals in order to meet the ever-changing needs of children and their families.
  • We cultivate and embrace a culture of belonging for all.
  • We love and accept children for who they are, as they are, by celebrating their inherent worth.
  • We will be relentless in our efforts to remove barriers, address disparities, and foster a true sense of hope and promise.

You'll Love It Here!

  • Award-Winning, Tuition-Free Neighborhood Schools
  • All-Day Kindergarten Offered at all Schools
  • Engaging Before and After School Care Offered at all Schools
  • Exemplary Staff Dedicated to Educating, Supporting, and Nurturing ALL Children
  • Innovative Educational Programs and Academies Including:
    • Arts and Music Education
    • Spanish Language Immersion
    • Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics (STEAM)
  • World-Class Physical Education Facilities

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Important Information:

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Measure V Bond Program

Measure V is a $136 million general obligation bond approved by voters in 2020 to improve La Mesa-Spring Valley School District’s aging facilities, improve student safety and campus security, and provide critical infrastructure and accessibility upgrades.

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