Belonging Today. Future Ready Tomorrow

At the Napa Valley Unified School District, our vision is clear: to prepare every student to become confident, compassionate, and adaptable adults—ready for life and equipped to be inspiring advocates for themselves and their community.

We believe this begins with belonging.

We intentionally cultivate a safe and supportive environment where every student feels valued and respected. This foundation of belonging is what makes our students confident, curious, and ready to embrace both opportunities and challenges.

We deliver this promise through a comprehensive and balanced educational program where we carefully scaffold challenge and support through strong academic programs, enriched by access to robust athletic, arts, and enrichment opportunities.

At NVUSD, we prepare every student for college, career, and life.

This is our commitment to you: Belonging today. Future Ready tomorrow.

Established in 1965, Napa Valley Unified School District serves over 16,000 students in grades TK-12 across 27 schools in the communities of Napa and American Canyon. NVUSD is governed by an elected board of education and is led in partnership with our Superintendent and leadership team. The district employs over 1,600 dedicated faculty and staff members, working collaboratively to achieve our district goals outlined in our strategic plan.