We, the undersigned parents and community members, believe firmly that Junipero Serra Elementary should remain open. This is a beloved, diverse community school, in a close-knit neighborhood where nearly a third of children bike and walk to school, made possible by our safe streets, crossing guards and unique campus, with its three entrances to school.
Our facilities, although perhaps more expensive on the surface, are spacious enough to absorb the student body of area schools, if any of them are forced to shutter their doors. They would be welcomed at J. Serra, a school that feels like a family.
A continued investment into our school is an investment in our children's future -- as one of two VUSD schools that meets or exceeds state performance in all categories, we have a proven track record. In fact, we are the only school in VUSD with a "green" designation for attendance. Serra students want to be at school. We are asking the VUSD board of Education to ensure that they will have the opportunity to do so.
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Reached 250 supporters
October 13, 2026
Reached 100 supporters
October 13, 2026
49 Comments
My nieces and nephew go there and thrive. I would hate for their learning to be taken away.
As a homeowner, business owner, and parent, I am writing to strongly urge you to keep Serra School open.My daughter attended Serra, & my grandson is currently a thriving first grader there.Serra is a highly desired school of choice.Furthermore, as the owner of a home-based childcare business that directly services Serra families, closing this school will disrupt local businesses like mine and the working parents who rely on us.Keep Serra School open.
Children in our family have been attending Serra school for years. They have gotten a great start here at J Serra Elementary!!
My family’s connection to the J. Serra community spans more than a decade. My two older children attended the school, my youngest child is currently a student, and I have the privilege of working there as well. J. Serra has been far more than a school to our family it has been a place where our children have grown, formed lasting relationships, and been supported by a caring community. Keeping it open is deeply important to us and for the future of our community.
I went to Serra school when I was younger. My child went there. It’s a neighborhood icon. Please don’t close it down!!
Keep Serra open! A closure would be devastating to many families in the area. There are ways to fill classrooms, not close them.
I went to school there and I would like for my kids to follow that route as well.
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We, the undersigned parents and community members, believe firmly that Junipero Serra Elementary should remain open. This is a beloved, diverse community school, in a close-knit neighborhood where nearly a third of children bike and walk to school, made possible by our safe streets, crossing guards and unique campus, with its three entrances to school.
Our facilities, although perhaps more expensive on the surface, are spacious enough to absorb the student body of area schools, if any of them are forced to shutter their doors. They would be welcomed at J. Serra, a school that feels like a family.
A continued investment into our school is an investment in our children's future -- as one of two VUSD schools that meets or exceeds state performance in all categories, we have a proven track record. In fact, we are the only school in VUSD with a "green" designation for attendance. Serra students want to be at school. We are asking the VUSD board of Education to ensure that they will have the opportunity to do so.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
October 13, 2026
Reached 100 supporters
October 13, 2026
49 Comments
J Serra is at the top of the list for academics, we are a blue ribbon school and our attendance rate very rarely drops below 97%! Closing the school would directly affect the academic records we worked so hard with our kids to obtain. Our duty is to serve the community to its highest standards and we can’t do that without your support. It’s not for us, it’s for our children and the future we help build for them.
My nieces and nephew go there and thrive. I would hate for their learning to be taken away.
As a homeowner, business owner, and parent, I am writing to strongly urge you to keep Serra School open.My daughter attended Serra, & my grandson is currently a thriving first grader there.Serra is a highly desired school of choice.Furthermore, as the owner of a home-based childcare business that directly services Serra families, closing this school will disrupt local businesses like mine and the working parents who rely on us.Keep Serra School open.
Children in our family have been attending Serra school for years. They have gotten a great start here at J Serra Elementary!!
My family’s connection to the J. Serra community spans more than a decade. My two older children attended the school, my youngest child is currently a student, and I have the privilege of working there as well. J. Serra has been far more than a school to our family it has been a place where our children have grown, formed lasting relationships, and been supported by a caring community. Keeping it open is deeply important to us and for the future of our community.
I went to Serra school when I was younger. My child went there. It’s a neighborhood icon. Please don’t close it down!!
Keep Serra open! A closure would be devastating to many families in the area. There are ways to fill classrooms, not close them.
I went to school there and I would like for my kids to follow that route as well.
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J Serra is at the top of the list for academics, we are a blue ribbon school and our attendance rate very rarely drops below 97%! Closing the school would directly affect the academic records we worked so hard with our kids to obtain. Our duty is to serve the community to its highest standards and we can’t do that without your support. It’s not for us, it’s for our children and the future we help build for them.