The mission of Old Adobe Union School District is to develop in each student the following:  academic excellence, a passion for learning, his or her personal best, and a sense of citizenship, with every school and every classroom offering that something extra. Response to Intervention , writing excellence, and  Visual Thinking Strategies  are just a few of the means we use to help achieve this mission.

Old Adobe Union School District is made up of five schools and about 1750 students.  We are located on the East Side of Petaluma, California, in the heart of Sonoma County.  We serve a diverse student population with many ethnic groups represented.  We offer several exciting programs spanning a variety of areas including interculturalism, and arts infused teaching, focusing on critical and creative thinking.

Our district offers a standards-based curriculum that is rich in constructivist principles and brain-friendly instruction.  The Old Adobe Union School District has an active Curriculum Council that works closely with the instructional staff across the district. We have high expectations for our students as we work to build learning communities in each of our schools.

We invite you to visit the District Office or any of our five schools to learn more.

"Regarding the Old Adobe writing preparation, we're seeing our students with a more consistent understanding of the structure of an essay - 5 paragraph. Also, there's an understanding of the role that a thesis plays in an essay. The Old Adobe district writing program provides a clear foundation that complements our own writing program and allows us to build on it with deeper critical and analytical thought. The visual arts program also trains the students to analyze a text, seeking both meaning and evidence - all important to the kinds of essays they write in junior high and high school."   -Casey Stuelpe, 7th grade English teacher

"The kids do very well on standards tests, and there is also a concerted effort to balance out the curriculum with art, music, and creativity" - Anonymous, Old Adobe

"Our daughter is thriving and it is beautiful & amazing to see the diverse community" - Anonymous, Bernard Eldredge

"I had one child go from K to 6th and loved each year more than the last. She has been given a fantastic foundation for Junior high and beyond." - Anonymous, La Tercera

"...a really wonderful inclusive elementary school...diverse population meaning students get...wonderful lessons in the class (and) the playground from kids from different backgrounds." - Anonymous, Miwok Valley

"...you couldn't ask for a better school for a solid foundation for your children!" - Anonymous, Sonoma Mountain

Budget Alert - Latest update from our District regarding our current budget scenario.

Parent Perspective - Current update on our district from one of our own parents.

Support our E2 Fund by participating in the 6th Annual Petaluma Footrace.

FINANCIAL REPORT ON K-12 SCHOOLS     

The Enrich and Educate (E²) Fund is a collaboration of parents, teachers, administrators, business and community members dedicated to securing the financial resources to enrich and improve the quality of the educational environment for all students in the Old Adobe Union School District. E2 is a component fund of the Petaluma Educational Foundation, dedicated exclusively to the Old Adobe Union School District. 

Kindergarten registration and new enrollments are now being accepted at all five schools in the Old Adobe Union School District.  Instructions and forms available here. 

We offer many exciting programs in our five schools including Dual Immersion at Bernard Eldredge, Visual Thinking Strategies at Old Adobe, La Tercera and Miwok, a band program at Sonoma Mountain,  and Accelerated Reader. 

    Check with your school's Parent Teacher Group to see how yours skills may benefit these great volunteer organizations.  In addition, you can participate in Box Tops For Education , eScrip, Raley's Quality of Life Program, and the Lucky Supermarkets S.H.A.R.E.S. program to earn free education donations for your school.

Over 800 students throughout Old Adobe, La Tercera and Miwok Elemetary Schools will benefit from a $15,000 Major Impact Grant from Petaluma Educational Foundation, funding a state-of-the-art program that teaches children new and innovative methods of how to learn, communicate and think creatively, critically and independently.

The next board meeting will be on Thursday, March 11, at 7PM, Sonoma Mountain School.