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Supporting School Districts Impacted by Fires in Northern California

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Cold Spring School District is committed to giving back to the community. Having experienced tragic loss and property damage due to natural disasters in 2018, Cold Spring understands the importance of supporting the community in times of need. Losing both a home and school is a catastrophic event that can severely affect the lives of all members of the community. Schools are more than classrooms; they are community centers where generations grow. Unfortunately, many schools in Northern California school districts were shut down due to fires and evacuations or were without power and closed due to the fear of additional fires. Cold Spring’s vision is to ensure every child gets every opportunity to be successful, and that vision extends beyond our district and throughout California. This year, Cold Spring is contributing to fire relief in Northern California for families and districts that have been impacted by wildfires. The Small School Districts’ Association, the California County Supe

The Sound of Music

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The hills of Cold Spring School District are alive with the sound of music. Practicing diligently with the guidance of music teacher Sara DiSalvo, our students are embarking on a successful year of visual and performing arts curriculum.  This year, Cold Spring is delighted to have a new recording studio for students to use! This is one of the many new additions to campus. The studio is located inside the music classroom in the auditorium. Children will be able to record their music in high-quality for practice and sharing! “Under the direction of teacher Sara DiSalvo, we are excited to have a new resource for our students’ music education,” says Amy Alzina, Superintendent, Cold Spring School District. “Our district believes in providing supplemental resources to support our students’ learning and interests. The recording studio will benefit our music education program’s growth.” Cold Spring is proud to provide a diverse curriculum where students not only excel but find their passions.
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We have such talented students! This past June 2021, Cold Spring School District 6th graders put on a production of Annie Jr., a student version of the Broadway musical inspired by the Harold Gray comic strip Little Orphan Annie. Students put together their ideas to bring Annie Jr. to life with props, costumes, singing, and dancing, and rehearsed diligently. The Music and Drama teachers at Cold Spring provided direction, inspiring students to be creative and make Annie Jr. their own. The students and teachers’ creativity exceeded expectations! Cold Spring’s production of Annie Jr. is unique in its set design. Students rehearsed together at school and inventively produced scenes both onstage and virtually for a new visual experience of live student theater. The full production is available to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cu5kUaZTDQI As part of the district’s approach to educating the “whole child,” providing Visual and Performing Arts opportunities for students to thrive is a crit