District News & Blogs
FUESD November Board Meeting Recap
The Fallbrook Union Elementary School District held its November Governing Board meeting on November 6, 2025, featuring important updates, student recognitions, and actions that continue to support the district’s mission of growing greatness in every learner. Students...
Fallbrook STEM Academy Hosts Student Farmers Market in Partnership with CNS and Dickinson Family Farms
Fallbrook STEM Academy recently hosted a vibrant Student Farmers Market, a collaborative effort between FUESD’s Child Nutrition Services (CNS) and Dickinson Family Farms to promote nutrition education and healthy eating among students. As part of their expanding...
Superintendent Monika Hazel Leads Second Learning Walk of the Year at Fallbrook STEM Academy
Leaders, principals, and teachers from across the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District joined Superintendent Monika Hazel for her second Learning Walk of the year, this time hosted at Fallbrook STEM Academy, a campus led by Principal Dr. Ana Arias and her...
Veterans Day Message from Superintendent Hazel
Dear FUESD Families and Staff, This Veterans Day, and throughout November, Military Family Appreciation Month, we pause to honor those who serve and the families who serve beside them. Their courage, resilience, and sacrifice protect our freedoms and strengthen the...
FUESD District Office Welcomes Little Trick-or-Treaters!
The Fallbrook Union Elementary School District Office was filled with laughter, excitement, and Halloween spirit as we welcomed our neighborhood friends from the Fallbrook Child Development Center for a fun trick-or-treat adventure! This yearly tradition has become...
Unity Day at Maie Ellis Elementary
Last week, the Maie Ellis Elementary community came together to celebrate Unity Day, a national event dedicated to promoting kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Students and staff proudly wore orange to show their commitment to creating a school where everyone feels...
FUESD Governing Board Proclaims October 23–31, 2025, as Red Ribbon Week
At its October meeting, the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District (FUESD) Governing Board approved Resolution #07-25/26, officially declaring October 23–31, 2025, as Red Ribbon Week. This annual observance highlights the importance of living a drug-free life and...
Maie Ellis Students Enjoy Sweet Local Apples During California Crunch!
Students at Maie Ellis Elementary had a blast celebrating California Crunch Day! Together with classmates and staff, they took a big, collective “crunch” into delicious organic gala apples grown in Cuyama Valley and provided by Fallbrook’s own Dickinson Family Farm....
October is Principal Appreciation Month!
This month, we celebrate and thank all our incredible FUESD principals for making each of our schools a special and successful place to learn and grow. Your leadership, compassion, and dedication help bring out the greatness in every student—every single day. A...
FUESD Named STAR District by Educational Results Partnership; Four Schools Earn Honor Roll Distinction
The Fallbrook Union Elementary School District (FUESD) has been named a 2024–2025 STAR District by the Educational Results Partnership (ERP), joining just eight other districts in San Diego County to receive this statewide honor. Additionally, La Paloma Elementary,...
FUESD November Board Meeting Recap
The Fallbrook Union Elementary School District held its November Governing Board meeting on November 6, 2025, featuring important updates, student recognitions, and actions that continue to support the district’s mission of growing greatness in every learner. Students...
Fallbrook STEM Academy Hosts Student Farmers Market in Partnership with CNS and Dickinson Family Farms
Fallbrook STEM Academy recently hosted a vibrant Student Farmers Market, a collaborative effort between FUESD’s Child Nutrition Services (CNS) and Dickinson Family Farms to promote nutrition education and healthy eating among students. As part of their expanding...
Superintendent Monika Hazel Leads Second Learning Walk of the Year at Fallbrook STEM Academy
Leaders, principals, and teachers from across the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District joined Superintendent Monika Hazel for her second Learning Walk of the year, this time hosted at Fallbrook STEM Academy, a campus led by Principal Dr. Ana Arias and her...
Veterans Day Message from Superintendent Hazel
Dear FUESD Families and Staff, This Veterans Day, and throughout November, Military Family Appreciation Month, we pause to honor those who serve and the families who serve beside them. Their courage, resilience, and sacrifice protect our freedoms and strengthen the...
FUESD District Office Welcomes Little Trick-or-Treaters!
The Fallbrook Union Elementary School District Office was filled with laughter, excitement, and Halloween spirit as we welcomed our neighborhood friends from the Fallbrook Child Development Center for a fun trick-or-treat adventure! This yearly tradition has become...
Unity Day at Maie Ellis Elementary
Last week, the Maie Ellis Elementary community came together to celebrate Unity Day, a national event dedicated to promoting kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Students and staff proudly wore orange to show their commitment to creating a school where everyone feels...
FUESD Governing Board Proclaims October 23–31, 2025, as Red Ribbon Week
At its October meeting, the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District (FUESD) Governing Board approved Resolution #07-25/26, officially declaring October 23–31, 2025, as Red Ribbon Week. This annual observance highlights the importance of living a drug-free life and...
Schools
Fallbrook STEM Academy
Fallbrook Virtual Academy
La Paloma Elementary School
Live Oak Elementary School
Maie Ellis Elementary School
Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School
Mike Choate Early Childhood Education Center
Potter Junior High
Santa Margarita Academy
San Onofre Elementary School
William H Frazier Elementary
Upcoming Board Meeting
Governing Board Meeting
Nov. 6, 2025
Closed Session 5:00 p.m.
Regular Open Session 6:00 p.m.
This meeting will be conducted in person in Room 106 of the FUESD office, located at 321 N Iowa Street. Community attendance is welcome in person or via Zoom.
Our Mission and Vision
Our Mission is to prepare every student leader with the knowledge and skill-set needed to thrive in high school, college, and career.
Our Vision is for every FUESD student to be a confident, compassionate and courageous member of the community, who is prepared to make a meaningful contribution to the world.