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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

 

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What New Families Need to Know About TK & K

A special event scheduled for new and prospective Orcutt Union School District families

OUSD TK/K Information Night; What New Families Need to Know; May 21, 2025 from 4:00-5:15pm at Joe Nightingale School

May 21, Wednesday
4:00-5:15 pm

Joe Nightingale School
255 Winter Road

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For more information, please contact

Andy Spear
Joe Nightingale School, Vice Principal
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805-938-8697

Event Highlights: 

  • Overview of the district’s transitional kindergarten and kindergarten programs including :
    • Academic expectations
    • A typical day’s schedule
    • How parents can be involved.
  • Tour TK and K classrooms at Joe Nightingale.
  • Time then will be allotted for parent questions.
  • Enrollment information will be available for families who have not yet registered their child for the coming school year.

Who should attend?

  • Families with students who will be new district enrollees in transitional kindergarten or kindergarten in the 2025-2026 school year at any district elementary site (Alice Shaw, Joe Nightingale, Olga Reed, Patterson Road, Pine Grove, and Ralph Dunlap schools)
  • Families considering enrollment in TK or K in 2025-2026
  • Families with preschool students not yet eligible for TK or K who would like information for the future 

Parents may bring their children. Spanish translation will be available.

 

JOE NIGHTINGALE NEWS

April 30, 2025

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WHAT SETS US APART

Joe Nightingale exists to better the lives and futures of all students, staff, families, and community through proven quality instruction, positive relationships, and engaging experiences.

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See Something? Say Something!

Report a bullying situation, a threat to student safety, or any other non-emergency safety concern.

Information submitted will be sent to the school principal.  This form is anonymous, but you will be given an opportunity to provide your name and contact information if you wish. While this is not a 24/7 monitoring system, we review reports as quickly as possible when school is in session.

 

Anonymous Reporting Form

 

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