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Dear CJUHSD Students, Parents, and Guardians,

Summer break is winding down, and there is real energy building around the start of the 2026-2027 school year! School begins on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, and we cannot wait to welcome our incoming freshmen, the Class of 2030, back alongside our returning sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

This year holds some especially exciting developments for our students. Artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies are opening new doors for how young people learn, create, and prepare for future careers, and our educators are working thoughtfully to bring these tools into the classroom in ways that spark curiosity and build real skills, all while keeping the strong teacher-student relationships that have always been at the heart of a Chaffey education. Paired with growing career pathway options and hands-on learning experiences, this is a great time to be a CJUHSD student.

My hope for every student this year is simple: come back with curiosity, set goals worth working toward, and know that our teachers, counselors, and support staff are in your corner every step of the way. Whatever this year brings, we are here to help you make it count.

We understand that families and students may have many questions about academics, extracurricular opportunities, technology, mental health resources, and more. While this message won’t address every question, I want to assure you that we are committed to keeping the lines of communication open and sharing information with you throughout the year.

As always, our comprehensive support system remains in place for students and families. That includes expanded learning opportunities, college and career exploration, in-person tutoring, digital learning tools, and parent engagement workshops, along with ongoing access to Social-Emotional Learning programs, mental health resources, and mentors. Every student will again receive a Chromebook with technical support and connectivity resources, and Canvas will continue to serve as our go-to platform for daily teaching and learning.

You will hear from your school principal and me throughout the year through automated calls, email, social media, and updates on the District website. Please reach out any time. We want every student to feel safe, supported, and genuinely excited to be here.

I am looking forward to another year of watching our students grow academically, socially, and emotionally as they work toward college, careers, and everything beyond. If you have questions along the way, your school principal, assistant principals, counselor, and teachers are happy to help. For now, make the most of these last few weeks of summer. We will see you soon for what promises to be a great year!

Thank you!

Mathew Holton, Ed.D. Superintendent Chaffey Joint Union High School District