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Celebrating 150 Years

In the 1960s and 1970s, California cities grew at a rapid pace, and so did the Fountain Valley School District. Did you know that at its peak, FVSD served nearly 12,000 students and had nineteen K-8 schools?

1960s
Robert Wardlow School
Hisamatsu Tamura School
William T. Newland School
Andres Arevelos School
James Harper School
William Lamb School
Arthur Niebles School
John Bushard School
John McDowell School
Harry C. Fulton School
1970s
James H. Cox School
Robert Gisler School
Isojiro Oka School
Samuel E. Talbert School
Urbain Plavan School
Roch Courreges School
Kazuo Masuda School

In the decades that followed, changing demographics and declining birth rates led to lower student enrollment. Today, many California school districts continue facing similar challenges.

We will see what the future holds for California and FVSD.

The Shoreline auditorium was filled with music on Friday evening as choir students from Talbert, Fulton, and Masuda middle schools came together for their annual spring concert. Families and friends enjoyed an evening of performances that showcased the talent, dedication, and collaboration of student musicians from across the district.

t was a bright Southern California day as the Fulton Falcons hosted a spectacular track-and-field tournament for our three district middle schools. Athletes from the Talbert T-Birds and the Masuda Monarchs arrived ready to compete in a variety of events, from fast-paced sprints to long-distance runs. It was a joy to see the field filled with students pushing themselves to reach new personal records while representing their schools with pride.

While the competition was focused on the track, the spectator energy was just as exciting. The Masuda Monarchs, represented by their mighty lion mascot, brought plenty of roar to the sidelines alongside the soaring spirits of the Falcons and T-Birds. Beyond the races, the event was a great way for students from across the district to meet one another and build new friendships through the power of sports.

In the Fountain Valley School District, our community’s voice is the foundation of our student success strategy. As we look ahead to the 2026-27 school year, we are excited to share an update on our Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).

To give our families, staff, and community members a transparent look at this year's planning cycle, our Educational Services Department has put together an informational video summarizing the valuable feedback we received this year.

Date: 6/9/2026

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Date: 6/12/2026

Date: 6/12/2026