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Welcome to Joe Nightingale Elementary School's website! I am honored to lead this outstanding school, and to continue working with the staff and community to create an unmatched education for our students. At Joe Nightingale, we believe all children can achieve high levels of learning. We also believe that students perform best when they feel confident about themselves and connected to a positive school environment. We work hard to guide our school toward continued academic success and further foster a supportive learning environment for our students. One reason Joe Nightingale has been successful for many years is due to the strong partnerships shared between the school and the community it serves. We welcome you to explore here to discover the world of learning and creativity that defines our school community. Whether you’re a student, parent, or visitor, we are excited to share with you our educational programs and events. Feel free to navigate through our site to learn more about Joe Nightingale Elementary School!
Kate McInerney, Principal
March 26, 2026
Dear Orcutt Union School District Families,As we move into the spring season, we want to share information regarding our upcoming annual state assessments. Students in grades 3–8, 11, and 12 will p...
March 3, 2026
The Orcutt Union School District has begun enrolling students for the 2026-2027 school year! Most new students are being registered for transitional kindergarten and kindergarten, but we are signin...
February 6, 2026
Cold & Flu Season and Student HealthWe are in cold and flu season now, and our district nurse administrators, Flor Lyons and Jomin Sibayan, would like to remind families that in order to minimi...
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