Family Centers
The Apple Valley USD Family Centers are a place for families to gather, become involved in their school, and learn about school and community resources and activities.
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Connect to the school by offering: Assistance with free/reduced lunch applications, Aeries Parent Portal assistance, Family Engagement Events, Volunteer Opportunities
Enrich your knowledge by offering a variety of classes, such as: Budgeting, Parenting, Nutrition
Connect with resources by offering or referring you to: Clothing closets, Food pantries, Job listings, School supplies, Reading resources
Family Center COVID-19 Update.pdfResources
Family Center Locations
AVUSD Family Center
Apple Valley Unified School District, Educational Support Center
12555 Navajo Road
Contact: Aurora Martinez
(760) 247-8001 ext. 20537
Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm
Supporting students and families at High Desert Premier Academy and throughout the Apple Valley community and school district.
Paul Swick Family Center
Yucca Loma Elementary School
21351 Yucca Loma Road
Contact: Perla Rios Delgado
(760) 240-5606 ext. 44210
Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm
Supporting students and families at Yucca Loma Elementary School, Rio Vista School of Applied Learning, and Sitting Bull Academy.
Phoenix Academy Family Center
Phoenix Academy Lower Campus
20700 Thunderbird Road
Contact: Cindy Carasa
(760) 242-7011 ext 81001
Hours: 8:15am-3:30pm
Supporting students and families at Phoenix Academy, Desert Knolls Elementary School, and Sycamore Rocks Elementary School.
Sandia Family Center
Sandia Academy
21331 Sandia Road
Contact: Jacqueline Tostado
(760) 240-5125 ext 46917
Hours: 8:00am-2:30pm
Supporting students and families at Sandia Academy, Apple Valley High School, and Mariana Academy.
Granite Hills Family Center
Granite Hills High School
22900 Esaws Road
Contact: Zayra Hall
(760) 961-2290 ext 73409 & ext 43001
Hours:6:30am-3:00pm
*Friday 6:30am-10:00am, Rancho Verde Room 1 10:00am-3:00pm
Supporting students and families at Granite Hills High School, Rancho Verde Elementary School, and Vanguard Preparatory School.
The Family Centers are closed when school is not in session.
Story Time in the Family Center
Story Time In The Family Center.mp4