Weekly Community Newsletter - September 19, 2025

Posted Date: 9/19/25 (2:00 PM)

Weekly Community Newsletter

September 19, 2025

The ACUSD/ACOE Community Newsletter is a weekly communication from the Amador County Unified School District and Amador County Office of Education. The purpose of this newsletter is to keep our families, staff, and community members informed about our district!

Questions, comments, or concerns? Please feel free to leave a comment below and we will get back to you within working hours. All comments are private and can only be seen by the Communications Specialist.

District News & Announcements

Keep Your Child Healthy & In School!

A regular attendance routine is important for your child’s well-being, learning, and long-term success. Attached to this message are tips to keep your child healthy and avoid unnecessary absences from school.

News From the Community

A young child smiles while eating a peach, with text that reads 'A helping hand for when life happens.'

FACT - Feeding Amador County Together

Feeding Amador County Together (FACT) is here to help connect families with local food pantries, meal services, and other nutrition resources to ensure no one goes without access to healthy food. Together, we can build a stronger, healthier Amador County where everyone has access to healthy food options!

Learn more about FACT and the resources in our county on their website.

Children's Clothing Swap

Supporting Amador Families Together is organizing their 2nd Annual Fall Children's Clothing Swap!

📅 Saturday, September 27

🕛 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

📍975 Broadway, Jackson

If you have questions, please text 209-608-2622.

Poster for a children's clothing swap, with event details and contact information.

Grief Support Resources

If you or your child is struggling with grief, there are programs throughout the county that may help! Hospice of Amador & Calaveras has created a list of providers and the key resources that they offer. It also lists the website and phone numbers. The list is attached as a PDF to this message.

Kids Community Bulletin

Visit the Community Bulletin page for more information about these events!

School Board Updates

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Student Board Members

Our newest student board member was sworn in at the September 17 board meeting! Claire Kay, representing Argonaut High School, has officially begun her two-year term as a student board member. She joins returning student board member Payton Patterson, who represents Amador High School.

The next School Board meeting will take place on October 8, 2025, at the Jackson City Hall Civic Center, located at 33 Broadway in Jackson, CA 95642. Open Session begins at 6:30 p.m.

Please note this change of meeting location due to the County Board Chambers being unavailable.

Upcoming Events

10/8/2025 - School Board Meeting