Sun Valley Elementary School

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WELCOME TO SUN VALLEY ELEMENTARY!
Our Values: Equity, Community and Joy

Updates

Sun Valley Attendance – To report an absence or late arrival to school, please email SV-attendance@srcs.org

Sun Valley School Tours

Prospective families are invited to join Principal Kristin Hancock for a school tour and open forum. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Sun Valley School and experience our vibrant community firsthand.

Tour space is limited and fills up quickly—please email lbirnbaum@srcs.org to reserve your spot.

Upcoming Tour Dates (all at 9:00 AM):

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Tuesday, March 10, 2026

We look forward to welcoming you!

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Quick Links

School Meal Menus

Aeries Parent Portal

Sun Valley PTO

HeadsUp Education Foundation

District Formal Complaints

Confidential Sexual Harassment Reporting Form

Confidential Safety Concern Reporting Form

Confidential Racial Incident Reporting Form

About Us

Sun Valley Elementary School is located in central San Rafael. Sun Valley serves grades TK-5, with typically three classes at each grade level, on a spacious campus with a close-knit community. We are proud that Sun Valley serves an increasingly ethnically and culturally diverse student population. In inclusive, safe and enriching environments that are ideal for young learners, students grow socially, emotionally and academically. The school's success is made possible thanks to its talented teachers and staff. A strong parent organization, a District foundation and many community partners provide enhanced experiences and additional enrichment and support programs.

Sun Valley is one of seven elementary schools in San Rafael City Schools, which also consists of a middle school, two comprehensive high schools and a continuation high school. Grounded in our vision for student success, we undertook an extensive journey with our community to develop our strategic plan - Together 2024. It describes our District values of equity, community and joy, as well as our culture, goals and strategic actions. The District's Graduate Profile articulates the skills needed to succeed in this rapidly changing world, and we committed to developing these skills so every student graduates ready to pursue their goals.

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Academic Excellence

We are dedicated to providing a rigorous and comprehensive educational experience that challenges and nurtures the intellect of every student.

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Innovation & Future Readiness

We embrace innovation as a catalyst for educational excellence and future readiness.

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Equity & Inclusion

We are committed to providing equitable opportunities for all students, valuing and celebrating their diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.

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