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Weekly Community Newsletter - April 17, 2026

Posted Date: 04/17/26 (02:00 PM)


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Weekly Community Newsletter

April 17, 2026
The ACUSD/ACOE Community Newsletter is a weekly communication from the Amador County Unified School District and Amador County Office of Education. The purpose of this newsletter is to keep our families, staff, and community members informed about our district!

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District News & Announcements

School Calendar Update

Due to emergency school closures on February 18th and 19th, we are required to make up those instructional days. As a result, school will now be in session on the following dates:
  • April 20, 2026
  • May 15, 2026
These days were previously scheduled as emergency closure days, but will now be regular school days for all students.

We understand that calendar changes can impact family plans, and we appreciate your flexibility and support as we ensure that students receive the required instructional time.

Notice of Public Hearing - 2026-27 Special Education Local Plan

The Amador County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) Governance Council hereby gives notice that a PUBLIC HEARING will be held as follows: 

Topic of Hearing: 2026-27 Special Education Local Plan
The SELPA Local Plan for 26-27 is available to view: 
  • In-person at the ACUSD District Office, located at 217 Rex Avenue, Jackson CA 
  • On the SELPA Website
Amador SELPA Governing Board meeting to be held May 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the Amador County Administrative Building, the City of Jackson, located at 810 Court Street, Jackson, CA 95642.

For additional information, please contact:
Shayla Wilder
Administrative Assistant 
Amador SELPA
209.257.5308

Reminder: We Need Your Input

Each year, our district engages in the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) process to set goals and priorities that support student success. As part of this process, we invite families to share their input through our annual LCAP survey.

New this year, we are also offering a second survey specifically for families of students who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP). This additional survey will help us better understand and support the experiences of students receiving special education services.

Please take a few moments to complete the survey that applies to your family:
 

News From the Community

Help Shape the Summer Sports Camp!

Help Nexus better understand the needs and interests of student-athletes and their families. Take the survey today to assist in the planning process of the Summer Sports Camp!

Celebrate Our Children

The Resource Connection presents the 28th annual Celebrate Our Children!

📅 Saturday, April 25
🕛 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
📍Italian Picnic Grounds, Sutter Creek

This event is free and fun for all ages, featuring music, fun activities, free lunch, community resources, and more.
A watercolor poster announces 'Celebrate Our Children' event on Saturday, April 25, 11 AM-3 PM at Italian Picnic Grounds, Sutter Creek.

A Window Between Worlds

Join us for a no-cost Healing Arts Workshop where you can explore how art helps with processing emotions and past experiences. Connect with a supportive group in a warm and welcoming space, and use creativity as a tool for healing and self-discovery. We have two classes scheduled in April and May:

Date: April 22 & May 13
Time: Drop-in between 1:30 pm and 4:00 pm
Location: The Hive (Staff, Student, & Family Resource Center) - 217 Rex Ave., Jackson

Kids Community Bulletin

 

School Board Updates

The next School Board meeting will take place on April 22, 2026, at the Amador County Administration Center located at 810 Court St. Jackson, CA 95642. 

ACOE Open Session will begin at 5:30 pm.
ACUSD Open Session will begin at 7:00 pm.
 

Celebrations

A group of young people stand and pose with signs for a car wash fundraiser, one holding a hose.

Raising Funds for Logan’s Legacy Games

On Saturday, students from the Ione Junior High School ASB and Service Club held a car wash to fundraise for their upcoming event, Logan’s Legacy Games, in memory of Logan Wilkerson.
The proceeds help pay for t-shirts for the entire student body, which will feature Logan’s Star Wars artwork. The community's generosity helped them almost double their fundraising goal!

Argonaut's Top Ten

Congratulations to the top ten students of each class at Argonaut High School!
On Wednesday, Argonaut held its annual Top Ten Breakfast to honor the top students in each graduating class from Freshmen to Seniors.
(pictured here: the top ten from the senior class)
 

Upcoming Events

  • 4/20/26 - A Window Between Worlds
  • 4/21/26 - Coffee & Connection
  • 4/22/26 - School Board Meeting
  • 4/25/26 - Celebrate Our Children