Mariano Castro Elementary

Mariano Castro Elementary Castro is a K-5 elementary school in the Mountain View Whisman School District, in Mountain View, CA This account is regularly monitored. b.

Mariano Castro is a K-5 elementary school in the Mountain View Whisman School District, in Mountain View, CA

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This year, we are proud to honor eight dedicated members of our school district community as they embark on a well-deser...
06/02/2026

This year, we are proud to honor eight dedicated members of our school district community as they embark on a well-deserved retirement:

- Carol Abrahamson (23 years)
- Debbie Austin (10 years)
- Nanette Baltazar (4 years)
- Irene Cuevas (22 years)
- Rex Fuentes (7 years)
- Terri Kemper (30 years)
- Leslie McClellan (27 years)
- Ylva Sjoblom Risano (8 years)

Together, they represent an incredible 131 years of service and commitment to excellence in education. We are deeply grateful for everything they have given to our district, and we wish them all the very best in this exciting new chapter of their lives. Please join us in congratulating them!

Behind every thriving school district is the people who pour their hearts into it, year after year. Last night, the Boar...
05/30/2026

Behind every thriving school district is the people who pour their hearts into it, year after year. Last night, the Board of Trustees was proud to celebrate our staff members' years of service and retirements with the warmth and gratitude they so deserve.

Please join us in recognizing these dedicated individuals (see the full list here: http://mvw.sd/MwjVx) for their lasting impact on our students and families.

05/30/2026

What does a year of hard work, dedication, growth and community look like in numbers? It looks like this!

The success of a school district takes teachers who go above and beyond, families who stay engaged, staff who work tirelessly behind the scenes and a community that believes in the power of public education.

The milestones and recognitions you'll see in this video are a direct reflection of the collective effort that defines who we are as a district. We're honored to share these wins with you!

Para ver el video en español, visita: https://vimeo.com/1196144898

Tomorrow, May 29, is the last day of the third trimester! Please remember that it is a minimum day, and students will be...
05/29/2026

Tomorrow, May 29, is the last day of the third trimester! Please remember that it is a minimum day, and students will be released early.

This summer, the Castro campus will not have construction. Please be aware that our neighbor, Mistral Elementary, will u...
05/29/2026

This summer, the Castro campus will not have construction. Please be aware that our neighbor, Mistral Elementary, will undergo important infrastructure improvements from June 6-August 11 to increase school safety and efficiency.

At Mistral, new roofs will replace aging materials with lighter-colored surfaces that improve campus heating and cooling efficiency. Please follow all fencing, cones, and signage for your safety.

Construction will happen at Mistral typically during the weekdays, but it is possible that work will continue on the weekends. Expect some noise and truck traffic. We will work to minimize disruptions to the neighborhood.

Both Castro and Mistral are scheduled for the construction of outdoor learning areas in Summer 2027. New outdoor learning areas will include shaded seating, colorful play spaces, outdoor classrooms, gardens and native plants—supporting hands-on learning, student well-being and environmental stewardship

Thank you for your patience as we improve the campuses for the community.

Thanks to our community, these improvements are the result of 2020’s Measure T bond. For more: https://www.mvwsd.org/construction

City of Mountain View

As we observe Memorial Day, we would like to take a moment to reflect on the meaning of this important national holiday....
05/25/2026

As we observe Memorial Day, we would like to take a moment to reflect on the meaning of this important national holiday. Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces. We are grateful for their service.

Castro is wrapping the year up with a splash! Our Dolphins had a blast at the Health & Wellness Fair and End-of-Year Car...
05/25/2026

Castro is wrapping the year up with a splash! Our Dolphins had a blast at the Health & Wellness Fair and End-of-Year Carnival! Families explored valuable resources while participating in crafts, face painting, delicious food, balloons, games and plenty of prizes. But the undisputed highlight was the Water Bucket Duel Machine, where two players raced to crank their side of the machine until one of the two buckets tipped.

A huge thank you to everyone who made this event so much fun! Here's to a fantastic year, Dolphins!

05/24/2026

MVWSD's Early Literacy Program was honored with a Glenn W. Hoffmann Award by the Santa Clara County School Boards Association (SCCSBA), supported by the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE).

Our Early Literacy Program provides targeted reading intervention, professional development, and family literacy events, all aimed at ensuring every student is reading by third grade. Our dedicated team of 11 site instructional coaches and 6 reading interventionists work across our schools, collaborating with teachers and specialists to provide students with the focused support they need.

SCCOE put together a wonderful video highlighting the program—please check it out! You may recognize some familiar faces.

A big thank you to SCCSBA for this meaningful honor and to SCCOE for capturing the experience of our program so beautifully!

Reminder: there will be no school for students on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.Enjoy the long weekend an...
05/22/2026

Reminder: there will be no school for students on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.

Enjoy the long weekend and we'll see everyone back on Tuesday!

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500 Toft Street
Mountain View, CA
94041

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Monday 7:45am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:45am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:45am - 4pm
Thursday 7:45am - 4pm
Friday 7:45am - 4pm

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