Important Information About Us

Welcome to Oro Grande School District

Oro Grande School District proudly serves students and families in the close-knit community of Oro Grande and throughout the High Desert region of California. With a long-standing commitment to student success, Oro Grande School District offers high-quality educational options designed to meet the diverse needs of today’s learners.

Our district is dedicated to providing safe, supportive, and engaging learning environments where students Belong, Thrive, and Succeed. Through a combination of traditional on-campus programs and flexible learning opportunities, we partner closely with families to ensure each student receives personalized support, academic rigor, and meaningful enrichment.

At Oro Grande School District, we believe education is most effective when it is rooted in strong relationships, clear communication, and a shared commitment to growth. Our caring educators and staff work collaboratively with families to nurture confidence, curiosity, and lifelong learning—preparing students not only for academic success, but for a bright and empowered future.

Our Mission

Oro Grande School District empowers students and their families through extraordinary educational choice, excellence in education, a safe environment to learn, rigor in all endeavors, and high expectations.

PURPOSE: We create schools where ALL Students...

BELONG

We believe all people have inherent value. We create environments where ALL students feel safe and welcomed. We develop connections with each student so they know we care about them a a person first.

THRIVE

On the foundation of a safe, welcoming environment, we ensure quality instruction in essential skills. We also work to support the social-emotional needs of each student through nutrition services, counseling, health services, and extracurricular opportunities.

SUCCEED

When students feel safe and connected, they are able to learn, they are ready to be successful. Hope is a research-based way of thinking that enables people to succeed. Students who have hope, achieve more, they are more successful in school and in life. Hope can be taught.

VALUES: We will always...

ADVOCATE

We have high expectations for all students therefore we teach more effectively and more enthusiastically, and we respond more favorably to our students. Our high expectations for all students boosts their own expectations of themselves. We believe in each student and refuse to let them fail. Our belief in our students is a catalyst to their success.

BELIEVE

We believe all students deserve equity in opportunities to be successful. We believe and demonstrate that all students will be successful based upon the inherent value of each student and the ability of the staff member to create the path for success.

CARE

We commit to providing for the individual needs of all students. We express to all students that we care about them, and will act on their behalf.