Paso Robles Joint Unified School District

Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, we are thrilled to have you as part of our community! The first day of school marks a milestone for students and parents alike. For some, it is the first day of kindergarten, and for others, it is the first day of their senior year of high school. Regardless of where your child is on his/her educational journey, this is going to be a great year.

As the new Superintendent of the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District, I am honored to lead a dedicated team of educators and staff who are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and intellectually stimulating environment for all our students.

No matter where our children are on their learning journey in the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District, it is my commitment to you to provide an environment that is challenging, supportive, safe, and inspirational. Our amazing school leaders stand ready to partner with you in making this the best year ever!  

There are many different ways students and families can contribute: 

• Take steps to ensure academic, attendance, and behavioral expectations are understood, supported, and reinforced.
• Discuss any questions or concerns you may have regarding expectations with the appropriate school personnel. The most effective communication is established directly with your students’ teachers, counselors, or coaches. Contact your child’s school Principal if problems cannot be resolved at this level.
• Make time to discuss with your students information sent home from the school. You will receive information from the school both in paper form and electronic form through our District’s platform, ParentSquare.
• Empower your child to be as independent and as resourceful as possible. While expectations vary by level, all students benefit from learning skills such as self-advocacy, communication, and problem-solving. Coach your child at home as to how to approach school staff with a problem or a question they may need to ask regarding such topics as assignments, homework, athletic playing time, etc.
• Some problems can be solved by the students, while others require greater parental involvement.Seek out school staff to help resolve problems as early as possible to prevent small problems from becoming larger concerns.
• Attend school events whenever possible, including school open house, social events, and important parent/caregiver/teacher conferences.
• Serve on school-level or district-level advisory committees.

 As we open our doors to welcome our nearly 6,300 students to the 2025-2026 school year, I encourage you to get involved. I believe we are stronger together! I extend a sincere thank you, in advance, for your active engagement in your child’s education. We are excited to be a part of partnering with you this school year and look forward to seeing all that we accomplish, together, for our students! 

 
Educationally,
Jennifer Loftus, Superintendent