A Message from Our Superintendent

August 13, 2026

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Welcome back to the 2026–2027 school year! We are excited to welcome our students, staff, and families as we kick off another incredible year together. We hope you had a restful and enjoyable summer and are ready for the journey ahead.

This year, our theme, One Team, One Goal, One Trophy, reminds us that every student, every staff member, and every family plays an important role in our success. Just like a championship team, we achieve great things when we work together, support one another, and remain focused on our shared goal of helping every student thrive.

As superintendent, I am honored to serve alongside an exceptional team dedicated to providing every student with opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed. Together, we remain committed to ensuring every student graduates prepared for college, career, and life with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to thrive. In this first edition of the 2026–2027 TJUHSD Newsletter, we are pleased to introduce our leadership team, including our principals, directors, assistant superintendents, coordinators, and our new chief business officer, Jessikah Seachao. We are excited to welcome Jessikah to the TJUHSD family and know her expertise and leadership will further strengthen our district.

This year also marks the addition of several new positions that further strengthen the support we provide to our students, staff, and schools. Our district now has its own campus security supervisors, who will work alongside our school teams to help ensure every campus remains safe, secure, and welcoming. We have also added a teacher on special assignment (TOSA) for Special Education to enhance support for students with diverse learning needs and a teacher on special assignment (TOSA) for Visual and Performing Arts to expand opportunities and strengthen arts education across the district. Together, these additions reflect our ongoing commitment to investing in our people; strengthening our schools; and creating safe, supportive, and engaging learning environments where every student can thrive.

Throughout the summer, our teams worked diligently to complete a variety of facility and technology improvements. Highlights include the installation of new artificial turf at Bob Mathias Stadium, upgrades to the cafeterias at Tulare Union High School and Tulare Western High School, continued improvements to the Mission Oak High School automotive shop and the resurfacing of the gymnasium floor. Construction also continues on the Tulare Union High School auditorium, gymnasium, and pool modernization projects. A big thank you to our Maintenance and Operations team and our Technology Department for their dedication and hard work.

Strong partnerships between families, schools, and the community are crucial to student success. We are committed to keeping our families informed, connected, and engaged through communication tools such as ParentSquare, our district website, and our social media platforms. If you have not yet activated your ParentSquare account, you’ll find instructions included in this newsletter.

As we begin the 2026–2027 school year, we look forward to a year of growth, opportunity, and success. Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we work together to help every student thrive.

Sincerely,

Lucy Van Scyoc

Dr. Lucy Van Scyoc
TJUHSD Superintendent