PJUSD Newsletter - October 2026

PJUSD is excited to host our first-ever Community Partners Trick-or-Treat! Join us Wednesday, October 21st, from 4:00–7:00 PM at the Francis J. Bettencourt Performing Arts Theater parking lot for a FREE evening of fun for the whole family. Enjoy more than 30 booths with treats, games, activities, music, and more. Come dressed up, bring your trick-or-treat bags, and enjoy a fun evening with our schools and community partners!

PJUSD families with students in TK–8 are invited to Family Math Night on Monday, October 26, from 4:00–6:30 PM at our District Office.

Hosted by our Educational Services Department, this interactive evening will give parents an opportunity to experience the Amplify Desmos Math curriculum as a student and learn practical tools and strategies to support math learning at home.

Dinner and refreshments will be provided, and on-site childcare will be available.

Please RSVP to reserve your spot. Each adult attending must complete a separate RSVP form: https://bit.ly/46VCQ5W

We look forward to seeing you!

Governing Board Elections

The Patterson Joint Unified School District will hold elections for four Governing Board Trustee Area seats as part of the November 3rd, 2026, General Election.

The candidate nomination period is July 13th through August 7th, 2026. Eligible candidates must be registered voters and meet the residency requirements for the Trustee Area they wish to represent.

Trustee Areas Up for Election

The following Trustee Areas will be on the November 3rd, 2026, General Election ballot:

• Trustee Area 2
• Trustee Area 4
• Trustee Area 6
• Trustee Area 7

Not sure which Trustee Area you reside in? Visit our Board of Trustees page to view the Trustee Area map and current Board member information:
https://www.patterson.k12.ca.us/district/board-of-trustees

What Does a School Board Member Do?

The community elects School Board Members to provide leadership and oversight of the District. Their responsibilities include:

• Setting the District's vision, goals, and policies.
• Adopting the annual budget.
• Hiring and evaluating the Superintendent.
• Making decisions on districtwide programs, facilities, and student success.
• Representing the interests of students, families, staff, and the community.

School Board Members govern as one Board. Individual Trustees do not oversee the day-to-day operations of schools or supervise District employees.

Candidate Information

To learn more about eligibility requirements, declaration of candidacy, and the election process, visit the Stanislaus County Elections (StanVote) website:
https://www.stanvote.com/

To file as a candidate, visit:

Stanislaus County Elections Department
1021 I Street, Suite 100
Modesto, CA 95354

Questions about serving on the Patterson Joint Unified School District Governing Board? Contact the District Office at (209) 895-7700.