Whether giving or receiving, awards are a big deal at SUSD. We’re happy to share the good news with you.
California Distinguished Awards
As stated on the California Department of Education website "The California Distinguished Schools (DS) program was established by the CDE in 1985 and recognizes schools that demonstrate exemplary achievements. The California DS program recognizes elementary and middle and high schools in alternate years. Schools recognized as a California DS awardee hold the DS title for two years. California uses a multiple measures accountability system to identify eligible schools based on their performance and progress on the state indicators as specified on the California school dashboard."
School |
Year(s) |
Bouquet Canyon Elementary |
1995 (closed in 20) |
Bridgeport Elementary |
2008 |
Cedarcreek Elementary |
1997 |
Emblem Academy |
1995, 2008 |
James Foster Elementary |
1993, 1998, 2004, 2012 |
Charles Helmers Elementary |
1993, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2014, 2023 |
Highlands Elementary |
1987 |
Mountainview Elementary |
1997, 2002, 2008 |
North Park Elementary |
2004, 2008 |
Plum Canyon Elementary |
2002 |
Rio Vista Elementary |
1989, 2012, 2020 |
Rosedell Elementary |
1987, 1995, 2000, 2006 |
Santa Clarita Elementary |
1989, 1998 |
Seco Canyon Elementary |
1989 |
Skyblue Mesa Elementary |
1987, 1995, 2004 |
Tesoro del Valle Elementary |
2012 |
West Creek Academy |
2020, 2023 |
America’s Healthiest Schools Award
For over 15 years, Healthier Generation’s prestigious, national recognition program has honored schools that have demonstrated remarkable efforts to prioritize the essential health needs of students and staff.
Schools are recognized as one of America’s Healthiest Schools if they exemplify best practices in up to nine health topic areas related to physical, mental, and social-emotional health and well-being. Schools can be recognized in one or all of the nine areas. In 2022–2023, there were 781 schools awarded across 26 states that received recognition nationwide. Those that receive recognition in all nine areas are all-star awardees and there were 14 schools that received all-star awards. Saugus has nine schools recognized for the All Star Award out of 14 total awardees!
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All Star Award |
Increasing Family & Community Engagement |
Enriching Health Education |
Implement Local School Wellness Policy |
Improving Nutrition & Food Access |
Bolster Physical Education & Activity |
Supporting School Health Services |
Strengthening Social Emotional Health & Learning |
Cultivating Staff Well-being |
Promoting Tobacco Free Schools |
Bridgeport Elementary |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
Cedarcreek Elementary |
2021-2022 2022-2023 |
2021-2022 2022-2023 |
2021-2022 2022-2023 |
2021-2022 2022-2023 |
2021-2022 2022-2023 |
2021-2022 2022-2023 |
2021-2022 2022-2023 |
2021-2022 2022-2023 |
2021-2022 2022-2023 |
2021-2022 2022-2023 |
Helmers Elementary |
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2021-2022 2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
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2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
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Emblem Academy |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
Highlands Elementary |
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2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
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James Foster Elementary |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
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2022-2023 |
Mountainview Elementary |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
North Park Elementary |
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2021-2022 2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
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2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2021-2022 2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
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Plum Canyon Elementary |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
Rio Vista Elementary |
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2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
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2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
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2022-2023 |
Rosedell Elementary |
2022-2023 |
2021-2022 2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2021-2022 2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2021-2022 2022-2023 |
2021-2022 2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2021-2022 2022-2023 |
2021-2022 2022-2023 |
Santa Clarita Elementary |
2022-2023 |
2021-2022 2022-2023 |
2021-2022 2022-2023 |
2021-2022 2022-2023 |
2021-2022 2022-2023 |
2021-2022 2022-2023 |
2021-2022 2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2021-2022 2022-2023 |
2021-2022 2022-2023 |
Skyblue Mesa Elementary |
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2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
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2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
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Tesoro Del Valle Elementary |
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2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
2022-2023 |
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West Creek Elementary |
2021-2022 2022-2023 |
2021-2022 2022-2023 |
2021-2022 2022-2023 |
2021-2022 2022-2023 |
2021-2022 2022-2023 |
2021-202 2022-2023 |
2021-2022 2022-2023 |
2021-2022 2022-2023 |
2021-2022 2022-2023 |
2021-2022 2022-2023 |
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Kindness Certified Schools
Kindness certified schools commit to creating a culture of kindness at their schools, communities, and the world. They follow the Great Kindness Challenge and are honored for participating with a kindness certified designation.
School |
Year(s) |
Bridgeport Elementary |
2021, 2022, 2023 |
Cedarcreek Elementary |
2021, 2022, 2023 |
Emblem Academy |
2021, 2022, 2023 |
James Foster Elementary |
2021, 2022, 2023 |
Charles Helmers Elementary |
2021, 2022, 2023 |
Highlands Elementary |
2021, 2022, 2023 |
Mountainview Elementary |
2021, 2022, 2023 |
North Park Elementary |
2021, 2022, 2023 |
Plum Canyon Elementary |
2021, 2022, 2023 |
Rio Vista Elementary |
2021, 2022, 2023 |
Rosedell Elementary |
2021, 2022, 2023 |
Santa Clarita Elementary |
2021, 2022, 2023 |
Seco Canyon Elementary |
2021, 2022, 2023 |
Skyblue Mesa Elementary |
2021, 2022, 2023 |
Tesoro del Valle Elementary |
2021, 2022, 2023 |
West Creek Academy |
2021, 2022, 2023 |
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Schools may apply to be recognized as bronze, silver, gold, or platinum PBIS schools. PBIS recognition award system is to identify schools that exemplify the highest levels of systems, data, and practices in their implementation of PBIS. PBIS award-level schools have easily identifiable characteristics and are consistent in their methods of maintaining organized team based planning; maintaining high levels of administrative involvement and support; and systematically collecting, reviewing, and applying data using a problem-solving process. These schools do a superior job of enhancing their school climate and culture in support of students and their academic achievement.
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Award Levels & Year(s) Awarded |
School |
Platinum |
Gold |
Silver |
Bronze |
Bridgeport Elementary |
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2021-2022 |
2020-2021 2022-2023 |
2018-2019 |
Cedarcreek Elementary |
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2020-2021 2021-2022 |
2017-2018 2018-2019 2022-2023 |
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Emblem Academy |
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2020-2021
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2018-2019 2021-2022 2022-2023 |
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James Foster Elementary |
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2017-2018 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 |
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Charles Helmers Elementary |
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2021-2022 2022-2023 |
2020-2021 |
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Highlands Elementary |
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2021-2022 2022-2023 |
2020-2021 |
Mountainview Elementary |
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2021-2022 2022-2023 |
2020-2021 |
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North Park Elementary |
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2018-2019 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 |
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Plum Canyon Elementary |
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2022-2023 |
2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 2020-2021 2021-2022 |
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Rio Vista Elementary |
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2022-2023 |
2018-2019 2020-2021 2021-2022 |
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Rosedell Elementary |
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2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 |
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Santa Clarita Elementary |
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2020-2021 |
2021-2022 2022-2023 |
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Skyblue Mesa Elementary |
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2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 |
2017-2018 2018-2019 |
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Tesoro del Valle Elementary |
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2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 |
2018-2019 |
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West Creek Academy |
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2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 |
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Gold Ribbon Schools
As stated on the California Department of Education website this award is “a former component of the California Department of Education (CDE) California School Recognition Program (CSRP), the California Gold Ribbon (GR) Schools Program was utilized for three years in place of the California Distinguished Schools (DS) Program while California transitioned to its new assessment and accountability system, the California School Dashboard. From 2015–2017, California recognized schools that demonstrated exemplary achievements with the California GR Schools Program. In 2018, the CDE transitioned from the California GR Schools Program back to the California DS Program.
Staying consistent with the California DS program, the California GR schools program recognized elementary and middle and high schools in alternate years and allowed eligible schools to apply for the California GR schools award once every two years. Schools recognized as a California GR school awardee hold the title for two years.” This award program is retired.
School |
Year |
Bridgeport Elementary |
2016 |
Cedarcreek Elementary |
2016 |
Emblem Academy |
2016 |
James Foster Elementary |
2016 |
Charles Helmers Elementary |
2016 |
Highlands Elementary |
2016 |
Mountainview Elementary |
2016 |
North Park Elementary |
2016 |
Plum Canyon Elementary |
2016 |
Rio Vista Elementary |
2016 |
Rosedell Elementary |
2016 |
Santa Clarita Elementary |
2016 |
Skyblue Mesa Elementary |
2016 |
West Creek Academy |
2016 |
California Title I Academic Achievement Award
According to the California Department of Education web site this is “a former component of the California Department of Education (CDE) California School Recognition Program (CSRP), the Title I Academic Achievement Awards (AAA) was required by Section 1117 (b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 2001. The Title I AAA honored schools met a variety of eligibility criteria including designated federal and state accountability measures based on Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) and Academic Performance Index (API) requirements.”
- Rio Vista Elementary School - 2013
National Blue Ribbon Schools
As stated on the California Department of Education website “the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes public and private elementary, middle, and high schools based on their overall academic excellence or their progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. Originated by Secretary of Education Terrel H. Bell in 1982, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program is an important part of the United States Department of Education (ED).
At least one-third of the public schools nominated by each state must be schools with a high percentage of students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
- What constitutes "disadvantaged backgrounds" is defined by the CSSO of each state. The definition may include economically disadvantaged students, that is, students who are eligible for free and reduced-price school meals; students with disabilities; students who are English language learners; migrant students; and/or students receiving services under Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015.
- "High percentage" means at least 40 percent unless a state has found that this threshold precludes identifying a sufficient number of such schools. Such a state may propose to use a percentage lower than 40 percent as long as the proposed percentage is no lower than the state's overall (average) percentage of students from disadvantaged backgrounds as defined by the state.
School |
Year |
Emblem Academy |
1997 |
Charles Helmers Elementary |
2005 |
Highlands Elementary |
1990 |
Mountainview Elementary |
2004 |
Rio Vista Elementary |
1992 |