Greetings from Cold Spring School

As spring ushers in warmer weather, the energy at Cold Spring Elementary School District is also heating up. We’ve kicked off the year with fantastic momentum and are now in the final stretch, eagerly anticipating the end of another successful academic term. Both our academic performance and financial management continue to set standards statewide, positioning us yet again as the highest-performing TK-6 district in California with a balanced budget to boast.

Here are some key highlights from the past few months:

Innovative Building Project Update: We are thrilled to announce that Phase 1 of our classroom expansion project is nearing completion. Just one year since breaking ground, the Innovation and Creativity Lab is almost ready. This state-of-the-art facility, funded through board reserves, state grants, and private donations (without the need for community bond measures), includes expanded classroom space, public restrooms, and a hydration station for community members and their pets.

Pristine 2023 Budget Audit: Our 2022-23 fiscal year concluded under budget, with a clean audit confirming our efficient and effective financial management. This rigor in financial stewardship is why Cold Spring holds a prestigious AAA credit rating from Standard & Poor’s.

Exemplary Leadership: We celebrate Dr. Amy Alzina, our Superintendent/Principal, who was recently honored as the ACSA Superintendent/Principal of the Year for California. Dr. Alzina’s exceptional leadership has been pivotal in maintaining our district’s top performance. We are truly fortunate to have such a dedicated leader at the helm.

Student Achievement: The Board would like to recognize Ben De Oliveira who finished in second place in the Santa Barbara County Spelling Bee. As Dr. Alzina said in her school wide announcement: “I am delighted to announce with tears in my eyes and the gracious consent of his parents, that Ben De Oliveira, a distinguished fifth-grade student in the Cold Spring School District’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing program, achieved second place in the Santa Barbara County Spelling Bee! Ben will proudly represent our district at the State Spelling Bee in the coming weeks. His achievement exemplifies the Excellence in Education that occurs when you have supportive and trusting parents that work in collaboration with the dedicated Cold Spring staff. I’m beyond proud of Ben’s determination to succeed despite the challenge and I’m grateful for our supportive team of staff and parents!” We also look forward to the success of Cold Spring’s entrants into the Countywide Math Super Bowl coming up next month! 

2024-25 TK/Kindergarten Enrollment: The Transitional Kindergarten enrollment period is now open for children whose 5th birthdays fall between September 2nd and June 2nd. Please contact the school office to learn more about the enrollment process and opportunities within our nurturing educational environment.

Upcoming Events

Join us for a series of engaging community events:

-Art Fair: May 16, 5-7 pm. Enjoy a community picnic while exploring student artwork and partaking in music, bingo, and other activities.

-6th Grade Musical: May 29 & 30. Don’t miss Beauty and the Beast, performed by our talented sixth graders.

-Monthly Board Meetings and Principal’s Coffee: Engage with the Board and Administration. Visit our website for schedules and details.

We are excited about these developments and look forward to celebrating our collective achievements as we approach the school year’s end. Your continued support and involvement are invaluable to our success. Here’s to another outstanding year at Cold Spring Elementary!