Nestled close to the majestic Sierra mountains in the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley, the Visalia Unified School District is committed to providing students young and old with the tools and skills necessary to succeed in life. Established in 1885, VUSD is the oldest school district in Tulare County. Our services span 214 square miles with a population base of over 135,000. We govern 25 elementary schools, a newcomer language center, four middle schools, four comprehensive high schools, a continuation high school, an adult school, a charter alternative academy, a charter independent study school, a K-8 charter home school, a charter technical education school, and a school that serves orthopedic handicapped students. Over 32,000 students Pre-K to adult are served through the Visalia Unified School District. Our outstanding workforce is comprised of over 2,500 certificated and classified staff. They make our district the jewel of the Central Valley. Our district motto is "EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS."