Cold Spring School District

  Cold Spring School District Achieves an Incredible Feat and Announces 2020-2021 CAASPP Results As schools everywhere experience an influx of students, teachers, and families returning to the normalcy of academic routines, Cold Spring School District is celebrating the academic success the students have achieved during the 2020-2021 academic year, following the results of the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). This past spring, 102 Cold Spring students took the CAASPP in grades three through six, resulting in a 95% participation rate (five students opted out). This participation was critical considering the 2019-2020 CAASPP was canceled nationally in the wake of COVID-19 closing schools and interrupting learning patterns. But in preparation for the 2020-2021 CAASPP, Cold Spring students and teachers persevered, studied, and proved their incredible creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Cold Spring School District is proud to an...

  The opportunity for expanded literacy is always present. Cold Spring School District’s mission to teach childhood literacy as a critical component of an educational curriculum is supported through county efforts to promote early childhood education. Cold Spring School District educators encourage families to read together at home after school and make time for reading during school breaks in order to build literacy skills and promote children’s interest in reading. Literacy is important at all ages and in every field, and the district is grateful for families’ support of their child’s education at every stage. The district is proud to provide resources to help students and families expand their extracurricular experience. That is why Cold Spring School District invites the community to attend Santa Barbara County Education Office’s virtual Breakfast with the Authors on Saturday, October 2 nd , 2021.  The event will take place via Zoom from 9 AM to 11:30 AM. Participants will...

  Cold Spring School District is excited to introduce new open-air activity spaces around campus for students to enjoy every day. This academic year is full of opportunities, as students will experience new outdoor activities to supplement their learning through transitional kindergarten and beyond. Transitional Kindergarten and kindergarten are an especially wonderful time for children to be introduced to our new outdoor spaces. They grow with healthy learning routines! Student enrollment has increased, so Cold Spring is prepared for multiple adventures and activities in the new spaces. “Many of our Cold Spring community members worked together to assemble the facilities and provided the labor for the new outdoor foundations” says Amy Alzina, Superintendent, Cold Spring School District. “Thank you to our community and Cold Spring staff for working so hard to ensure our students have a safe learning environment for years to come.” An outdoor patio has been expanded for students t...

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...