Camino Pablo Elementary

Los Perales Elementary

Donald Rheem Elementary

Joaquin Moraga Intermediate

1540 School Street

Moraga, CA 94556

(925) 376-5943

Tip Line: (925) 377-4106

School Year 2017-2018

Approved:  February 14, 2017  

On Tuesday, September 12, 2017, the Moraga School District Governing Board approved Resolution 18-14, in support of October - Bulling Prevention Month. Moraga School District schools rely on promoting and teaching the Life Skills, a District-wide program, to prevent bullying. School sites also implement other programs, such as iKind, Speak Up Be Safe, Safe School Ambassadors, Soul Shoppe Assemblies, Where Everyone Belongs, positive reinforcement recognition, Mindset Matters, Red Ribbon Week activities and more. The vision of the Moraga iKind Project is to promote civility and compassion in our community, so please join their efforts and sign the pledge to Promote and Value Kindness, Treat All People with Respect, Show Compassion and Honesty and Demonstrate Courage. Pledge forms are available at each school site. Pictured left to right - Board members Heather O'Donnell, Jim Obsitnik, President Nickens, Vice President Severy, Joe Rosenbaum and Superintendent Burns.

The Moraga School District Wellness Committee

Is Sponsoring:

Navigating the School Lunch Box

September 21, 2017 at 7:00 PM

JMIS Library

Click here for details

Helping Readers Soar Through a Reading Workshop Approach

presented by

Leslie Nash from the West Coast Literacy Workshop 

For Parents of TK - 5 

Thursday, October 19, 6:30 - 8:00 PM in the JM Library

Click here for more

Welcome Back

English Language Learners Family Pot Luck

and

Games Night

    Thursday, September 28th      

Los Perales Elementary, room 4

  5:30 - 7:00 PM

Click here for more info

A Fun Evening of Western Celebration

Benefiting the Moraga Education Foundation

September 30

5 - 10 PM

Orinda Oaks Park

Click http://www.moragajuniors.org/ for ticket info

In March, the Moraga School District sold $12 million in general obligation bonds from Measure V, the 2016 ballot measure that authorized the sale of $33 million in general obligation bonds. District voters overwhelmingly approved Measure V with support from more than 72% of voters. Proceeds of the Measure V bonds will be used to repair leaky roofs, improve student access to technology, modernize, renovate and construct school facilities, upgrade electrical systems, and make health, seismic, safety and security improvements. In conjunction with the passage of Measure V, a Citizen’s Bond Oversight Committee was established.

The District sold its 2017 Bonds during a period in which interest rates were near all-time lows. Rates on the 2017 Bonds ranged between 0.88% and 3.88% for an average borrowing cost of 3.63%. Superintendent Bruce Burns stated, “We are excited to begin the projects approved by District voters in November. Improving existing facilities and building new ones will allow us to maintain the high standards of education Moraga is accustomed to.” Daniela Parasidis, Chief Business Official added, “Our low borrowing cost will allow us to keep tax rates low while maintaining flexibility to sell additional bonds in the future to continue the Measure V projects.” The sale of the 2017 Bonds was unanimously approved by the District Board of Trustees in February 2017.

Photo taken on September 13, 2016 after the Governing Board approved Resolution 17-16, Ban on Polystyrene in the MSD, supporting the JM ECO Club's request to eliminate the use of polystyrene at any District school. 

Pictured above from left to right: Board member O'Donnell, Maddie H., Aislinn W., Lexi Y., Board member Severy, Emily M., Board President Simon, Caitlin M., Board VP Nickens, Ava S., Board member Obsitnik, ECO Club teacher Kim Lockett and Superintendent Burns.

On September 13, 2016, the Moraga School District Governing Board voted unanimously to ban the use of polystyrene (Styrofoam). Former JM ECO Club members presented health and environmental information and research to the Board at the September meeting and following a presentation to the Board last spring.  ECO Club students previously presented information to the JM PTA resulting in a ban of polystyrene products at JM that were once used to serve hot lunch.  ECO Club students, advised by JM science teacher Kim Lockett, are to be commended for their advocacy and making a difference for all MSD students.  A copy of the approved resolution which bans the use of polystyrene during the school day and for all groups using our facilities can be found Here.

The Moraga School District is located in Moraga, California, beyond the Oakland hills and east of San Francisco.  Our students consistently score advanced and proficient on California standardized tests while excelling in art, music, technology, physical education and a variety of intermediate school electives.  The Moraga School District values the involvement of Moraga parents and families, our PTAs, the Moraga Education Foundation, and local businesses.  Together we deliver to our TK-8th grade students a first class education addressing the academic, social and emotional needs of our students to succeed in a diverse global world.

Nondiscrimination Policy: MSD prohibits unlawful discrimination against any protected group as identified under Education Code 200 and 220 and Government Code 11135, and Title IX, including actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, color, mental or physical disability, age, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in any District program or activity that received or benefits from state financial assistance, including athletic programs. Complaint information is available at the MSD District Office, 1540 School Street, CA, 94556.  For further information, call 925-376-5943