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Visalia Unified School District (VUSD) is thrilled to introduce Advanced Learning—an exciting new way to support students who are ready for more!
When students have already mastered grade-level material, we want to keep their love of learning alive by offering meaningful enrichment and extension opportunities. Enrichment gives students hands-on access to subjects like music, art, drama, technology, and more—areas that spark creativity and passion. Extension takes learning to the next level, offering advanced content, personalized challenges, and deeper exploration beyond the standard curriculum.
Whether your child is curious, creative, or craving a challenge, Advanced Learning opens doors to help them thrive and shine!
Arts
| Activity | Grade Range |
|---|---|
Peach BlossumThe Fresno State Peach Blossom Festival helps students build confidence in public speaking and a love for oral interpretation as they perform poetry and literature in a supportive environment on campus. |
1st - 6th |
Poetry & ProseOffered in partnership with TCOE, kids in grades K–8 share their poems and vibrant performances with a cheering crowd and judges, earn cool certificates, and get awesome feedback to help them shine even brighter! |
4th - 6th |
Ukulele |
4th - 6th |
WorkEd Dance |
1st - 6th |
For enrollment information, or more details, contact your school:
ELA
| Activity | Grade Range |
|---|---|
Spelling BeeOffered in partnership with TCOE, students in grades 4–8 get to show off their skills in an exciting spelling bee showdown—winners move on to the county championship and maybe even the big national stage in Washington, D.C.! |
4th - 6th |
Young Authors FaireOffered in partnership with TCOE, young writers in grades K–8 showcase their stories online, cheer on each other’s work, and receive encouraging feedback from family, teachers, and the community! |
1st - 6th |
Reading RevolutionOffered in partnership with TCOE, teams of school spirited students in grades 4–8 compete by answering fun questions from a special reading list, with top school teams battling it out for county bragging rights! |
4th - 6th |
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General Achievment
| Activity | Grade Range |
|---|---|
County Museum |
1st - 3rd |
WorkEd Culinary |
4th - 6th |
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Leadership
| Activity | Grade Range |
|---|---|
Kids Empowerment Club |
1st - 6th |
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Physical Education
| Activity | Grade Range |
|---|---|
Basketball |
1st - 6th |
Flag Football |
1st - 6th |
Soccer |
1st - 6th |
Track |
1st - 6th |
Volleyball |
1st - 6th |
Wiffleball |
1st - 6th |
For enrollment information, or more details, contact your school:
STEM
| Activity | Grade Range |
|---|---|
Science OlympiadIndividual students and teams compete in a variety of challenging events that allow students to apply their understanding of science and engineering. Students will utilize the 21st century skills – communication, creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration – as they navigate the series of events. |
4th - 6th |
SCICON: Week TripField TripSCICON, a nationally recognized outdoor science school near Springville, offers fifth- and sixth-grade students one-day or week-long experiences in natural science and conservation. Activities include visits to the natural history museum, raptor center, planetarium, observatory, and tree nursery. |
4th - 6th |
SCICON: Day TripField TripSCICON, a nationally recognized outdoor science school near Springville, offers fifth- and sixth-grade students one-day or week-long experiences in natural science and conservation. Activities include visits to the natural history museum, raptor center, planetarium, observatory, and tree nursery. |
4th - 6th |
Math Super Bowl |
4th - 6th |
Bricks4KidsA hands-on afterschool program where students build machines, buildings, and vehicles using unique LEGO® model plans. Each class features a new project, fostering problem-solving, critical thinking, and exploration of engineering, architecture, and physics. |
1st - 6th |
Jr Medical Academy |
1st - 6th |
Nature Explorers |
1st - 3rd |
WorkEd STEM |
1st - 3rd- |
For enrollment information, or more details, contact your school: