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Supporting Healthy Choices and Student Well-Being Across FVSD

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Red Ribbon Week | October 23–31, 2026

At Fountain Valley School District, supporting the whole child means helping students develop the knowledge, confidence, and skills they need to make healthy choices and thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

FVSD Middle School Choirs Enjoy Exclusive Preview and Backstage Tour of APA’s Phantom of the Opera

FVSD Middle School Choirs Enjoy Exclusive Preview and Backstage Tour of APA’s Phantom of the Opera Featured Photo
Middle school choir students from Fulton, Masuda, and Talbert had a front-row seat to high-level performing arts thanks to a continued partnership between the Fountain Valley School District and the Huntington Beach Union High School District (HBUHSD).

Students were invited to Huntington Beach High School’s historic theater for a special teaser performance of the Academy for the Performing Arts (APA) production of The Phantom of the Opera. Following the performance, students took part in a backstage walkthrough, giving them an insider’s view of set design, production management, and the work required to put on a full-scale musical.

The performance hit close to home for FVSD, as the lead role of the Phantom is played by Talbert Middle School alumnus Luke Martucci. Watching a former district student step into a major lead role served as a strong point of inspiration for the young singers in attendance.

E-Bike Safety Education Expands as FVPD Prepares to Host Training at Fulton Middle School

E-Bike Safety Education Expands as FVPD Prepares to Host Training at Fulton Middle School Featured Photo
E-bike safety continues to be a priority for Fountain Valley School District (FVSD), where partnerships with local law enforcement have helped students and families access safety education for years. At last week's Superintendent's Parent Council (SPC) meeting, officers from the Fountain Valley Police Department (FVPD) joined district leaders and PTA/PTO presidents to share an exciting next step: FV Police Department is preparing to host its first community E-Bike Safety Training on Saturday, January 9, 2027, at Fulton Middle School!

Building on Years of Partnership

With approximately one-third of FVSD students residing in Huntington Beach, the district has long partnered with the Huntington Beach Police Department (HBPD) to connect families with its popular youth e-bike safety clinics.

HBPD has been at the forefront of youth e-bike safety education nationwide, offering Saturday training clinics since 2022. These hands-on sessions have provided FVSD students and parents with valuable instruction on traffic laws, safe riding practices, and responsible e-bike ownership. We appreciate the many FVSD families who have participated in these increasingly popular classes over the years!

Building on this successful model, HBPD Officer Mike Thomas founded VoltVerified, a California nonprofit that brings together law enforcement, educators, healthcare professionals, and other community partners to promote safer riding through education and hands-on training.

An important part of VoltVerified's mission is helping neighboring law enforcement agencies establish their own community training programs, expanding access to consistent, high-quality e-bike safety education throughout the region.

FVSD Students Recognized by City Council for Water Awareness Poster Contest Artworks

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Student creativity and environmental stewardship took center stage at last Tuesday night’s Fountain Valley City Council meeting, where district students were formally honored for their achievements in the annual Water Awareness Poster Contest.

The contest is a collaborative partnership between the Fountain Valley School District, the City of Fountain Valley, and the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC). Designed to educate youth on environmental sustainability, the competition invited students to explore water conservation through visual art based on the 2026 theme, "Water Connects Us All."

Hands-On Learning and Life Skills Take Shape in 6th Grade Woodshop

Hands-On Learning and Life Skills Take Shape in 6th Grade Woodshop Featured Photo
In 6th Grade Woodshop, students are gaining hands-on experience and discovering that great craftsmanship begins with precision, patience, and perseverance. Through a structured, step-by-step curriculum, middle schoolers learn to identify different types of wood, read detailed construction plans, measure accurately, and safely operate essential hand tools and machinery, including the drill press and band saw.

As their projects progress, students explore a variety of traditional finishing techniques, learning the distinct processes for sanding, staining, applying polyurethane, and oiling their pieces. From building practical tool caddies to hand-crafted wooden boxes, students take pride in seeing raw materials transform into functional, finished products through their own hard work.
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