Cold Spring School District

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 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 passio...

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...

  Cold Spring School District anticipates back-to-school festivities and excitement and will be an active partner in promoting walking and bicycling to school. Through the implementation of the Safe Routes to School Program, the district aims to improve traffic safety around school areas. “We are excited to continue working with the community to further develop the Safe Routes Program and ensure our students have safe travel accommodations to school each day,” says Amy Alzina, Superintendent, Cold Spring School District. The Safe Routes to School Committee promotes a safer neighborhood for the students and their families to walk and ride bikes to school, and schedules numerous safety programs (bike rodeo, assemblies) for the students. Four goals are outlined for the Safe Routes Program: Goal 1: Reduce car traffic Goal 2: Create a safer environment Goal 3: Promote walking and biking among students Goal 4: Educate parents and students In an effort to supplement STEAM learning with en...

   More than 130 years ago, the Cold Spring Elementary School District was born. It all began with a small plot of ground, to be exact, a portion of Lot 162 of Old Pueblo Land of Santa Barbara. It was set aside for a school on the south side of Sycamore Canyon Road. That is how April 5th, 1889, marked the date when our school district started developing roots, growing steadily to become a trusted partner in our community, and a solid pillar in the education of numerous generations. Cold Spring School began its operations in 1889, but it was not until 1894, five years later, that the district built its first school building. The first school property was deeded to the School District on October 18, 1889, and the second section was deeded on December 4th, 1889. Since that year, Cold Spring School District has provided a space where children can enhance their knowledge. The school supports the unique potential of each individual student and faculty member, and all are valued and ...

Time flies. During the 2016-2017 school year, second graders at Cold Spring School District worked together to plant a Native Garden. Four years later, 6 th graders had the opportunity to garden one last time before leaving for middle school. Students were able to see the plant growth and know they had contributed to the local ecosystem, while being part of the district, and feel proud of their accomplishments. The Native Garden marked an important passage of time and remains a gift for the current students at Cold Spring School District. Santa Barbara is known for its diverse ecosystem due to its shared coastal and mountainous geography. Cold Spring’s approach to the Native Garden is to use local resources as a supplement to education standards while teaching students important lessons. “The Native Garden at Cold Spring is an opportunity for students to develop environmental literacy skills and support their creativity,” says Amy Alzina, Superintendent, Cold Spring School District. “...

By Scarlett & H.B. Author and Illustrator Scarlett Kane Editor Harrison Barlow | nickname H.B. It was a bright and sunny day and I was walking in the hall at my school.I heard a rustling below me.When I was about to look down my friend Rose was walking down the halI. I said’ Look!” we looked down at a … BIRD! We were very close to the bird but it didn’t fly away? When it tried to fly away it struggled too.It struggled because it’s tail was ruined. We went to the office and they said to leave it alone.So we went back to class.I told my teacher and he said to go to my STEAM Teacher, Dr. Gradias. So when I got there she grabbed a box and some gloves and she walked to the bird. When she got to the bird she picked it  up and called a parent to take it to the rescue center. She said she’ll keep us posted. And we will support the Bird Joy for the rest of her/he’s life. Go to www. animalrescuecenter.net to learn more or to save a injured animal.