About Us
Our Mission
The Los Altos School District will inspire a passion for learning and prepare all K-8 students to thrive in our rapidly changing global community
Our Vision
Los Altos School District will be a leader in revolutionizing learning for all students
LASD is a high achieving TK-8th grade school district in Santa Clara County that serves approximately 3350 students in seven elementary and two junior high schools. All of our schools are California Distinguished Schools.
LASD has a history of academic excellence. Our teachers are extremely dedicated and actively engage in professional learning to ensure that all of our students learn at high levels. Our teachers design culturally relevant, authentic, and engaging learning experiences for students and care deeply that students not meeting or exceeding standards receive the necessary support and attention that they need to be successful. We are especially proud of our computer science program. Last year the district's computer science program was honored with the Santa Clara County School Board Association's Hoffman Award for its innovative practices. We've also hosted visitors from around the world to share the work we are doing around computer science and our junior high electives including a recent delegation of students, teachers and administrators from Taiwan. Beginning in TK, all students have access to an integrated high-quality STEM program, including design and engineering projects and computer science instruction. Our elementary students participate in STEM Expos, where students showcase an individual STEM project within seven different categories. Our junior high schools host a STEM Career Day and STEM Career Night, bringing in parents and community members with STEM backgrounds. STEM is now integrated into our core curriculum for math and science and in electives so that students experience STEM as a mindset and something we do, not a place we go.
School Info
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Almond Elementary – Raquel Matteroli, Principal
Covington Elementary – Kevin Armstrong, Principal
Gardner Bullis Elementary – Katherine Schermerhorn, Principal
Loyola Elementary – Kelly Rafferty, Principal
Oak Elementary – Nikita Shah, Principal
Santa Rita Elementary – Denise Khalid, Principal
Springer Elementary – Sarah March, Principal
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Strategic Plan
A comprehensive roadmap designed to guide our district towards excellence in education over the next five years, our plan reflects our unwavering commitment to academic achievement, innovation, and community engagement. By exceeding state standards and fostering a supportive, inclusive environment, we aim to empower every student to reach their full potential. This strategic plan outlines our goals, strategies, and actions to ensure that Mountain SD remains at the forefront of educational excellence, preparing our students for success in a rapidly changing world.