School Naming Committee Update #1

Dear PJUSD Community,

Yesterday, our district hosted its first ad hoc committee meeting for naming our new elementary school. This was a significant step in the naming process, laying the groundwork for the committee by reviewing board policy and school naming practices.

At the end of the meeting, the committee narrowed down the possible themes to two main ideas: Geography-based and Community Values-based, ruling out the theme of naming the school after an individual.

As we prepare for our next brainstorming session, we invite students, staff, parents, and community members to share name suggestions that align with these themes. You can easily submit your ideas through the "Suggestion Box" on our district’s website—visit the "School Construction" page under the "Community" tab on our homepage.

We’re grateful for the dedication of our ad hoc team and look forward to reviewing the thoughts and suggestions of our school community at our next meeting.

Stay tuned for more updates!