Superintendent's Message

Dear Turlock Unified School District Community,

The start of every school year is filled with anticipation as we prepare successful learning opportunities for our scholars! My youngest children just moved back to college, and I still think about what this school year has in store for them, just as I did when they were younger.  We all want the very best for our children; working together we can ensure that the 2024-2025 school year is a positive educational experience not only for them but our family partners as well.

As we launch into this new year, we are continually striving to keep your children safe at school, provide effective instruction, and work collaboratively to meet every student’s unique needs. These three points are clearly stated as the focus of our TUSD Mission Statement:

The Turlock Unified School District will deliver effective instruction in a safe, equitable, and supportive environment, in partnership with our families and diverse community.

We continue to build systems designed to ensure your students learn essential skills to grow academically and socially. We have plans in place to stretch your students’ academic growth or reteach if they need additional opportunities or supports. We also have staff ready to assist with social and/or behavioral concerns, if needed. For families needing assistance, we have many programs and services in TUSD, including the new Family Resource Center, that are here to help.

As the Interim Superintendent, it is my sincere desire to meet your family’s educational expectations. It seems like just yesterday that my own children were starting kindergarten and as I said goodbye to them this weekend, I once again realized how fast time flies. As such, I know how important it is to maximize the time we have with your children, every single day, so they graduate college and career-ready. It starts tomorrow, August 13!

Sincerely,
David Lattig
Interim Superintendent