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At SAUSD Arts, we make sure every student can learn through visual art, music, theatre, dance, and media arts. The “Arts for All” approach helps students read, write, and think in new ways, making learning stronger for everyone, especially for English Learners and students with special needs. Our programs help students build creativity, confidence, and teamwork, skills they’ll use no matter what career they choose.
We follow the ART approach (Access, Responsiveness, and Transformative learning), and grow arts learners through Exposure, Enrichment, and Entrenchment. In California, the creative economy supports over 760,000 jobs and adds hundreds of billions of dollars to our state’s economy. By learning the arts, SAUSD students gain the same creative and communication skills that power those jobs and prepare them to be world-ready scholars.
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Garfield: Winter Performance (TK/K)
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Garfield Elementary; 850 Brown St, Santa Ana, CA 92701
SAUSD Arts Calendar
Thorpe: Holiday Program - 2nd Grade
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Thorpe Elementary, 2450 W Alton Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704
SAUSD Arts Calendar
Garfield: Winter Performance (1st/2nd Grades)
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Garfield Elementary; 850 Brown St, Santa Ana, CA 92701
SAUSD Arts Calendar
Garfield: Winter Performance (3rd Grade)
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Garfield Elementary; 850 Brown St, Santa Ana, CA 92701
SAUSD Arts Calendar
Washington: Winter Program (TK & Pennette)
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Washington Elementary; 910 W Anahurst Pl, Santa Ana, CA 92707
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Celebrating Our 2026-27 Employees of the Year
SAUSD is proud to recognize our 2027 Teachers and 2026 Classified School Employees of the Year—outstanding individuals whose dedication, professionalism, and impact uplift students, families, and school communities every day. Click here to learn about this year's honorees.
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What Families Need to Know About Spring 2026 CAASPP & ELPAC Testing
Statewide assessments are one of the many tools SAUSD uses to understand and support student learning. Learn what to expect this spring and how these tests help inform instruction.
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Winter Break & Holiday Closures
Please take a moment to mark your calendars with our upcoming holiday closure dates.
Santa Ana Unified School District wishes our entire community a joyful, restful, and safe holiday season!
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School of Choice Transfers Open: January 8–23, 2026
Explore your options with Santa Ana Unified School District. The School of Choice Transfer window opens January 8, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. and closes January 23, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. This opportunity is open to all SAUSD schools with available capacity, with priority given to siblings and children of employees. Families are encouraged to review application procedures, timelines, and requirements and submit their transfer request during the open window. Visit www.sausd.us/enroll for complete details and support.
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Season’s Greetings from SAUSD Superintendent Dr. Lorraine Perez
As we celebrate the holiday season, Superintendent Dr. Lorraine Perez extends heartfelt thanks to our students, families, staff, and community partners for their continued support and dedication throughout the year. Click here to read her message to the SAUSD community in English and here in Spanish, and click here to read her message to students. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in 2026 for another year of growth, learning, and success.