Welcome To tJUHSD

Message from our Superintendent


September 6, 2024

Dear Parent/Guardian,

The Tulare Joint Union High School District has been providing dedicated and excellent educational services to local students since its formation in 1872. Currently, the district educates an estimated 5,590 students, not including our adult school students. It is through the hard work and dedication of teachers and staff that directly contribute to the education and success of our students. While our facilities have been well-maintained over the years, our schools are old and in need of upgrades, with Tulare Union High School being our oldest school, first built in 1890. Faced with a growing need, our Board of Trustees decided to place Measure E, a school improvement general obligation (G.O.) bond measure, on the ballot to fund the modernization of our aging schools. Over the last several years, with input from staff, teachers, parents, and community leaders, the district has prepared a School Facilities Needs Analysis. The needs analysis identifies the major repairs and upgrades that need to be made.

Specific projects identified include:

  • Make handicapped accessibility (ADA) improvements
  • Upgrade heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems
  • Construct, modernize, renovate, replace, and/or expand classrooms, restrooms, multi-purpose rooms, and related facilities, including providing updated furnishings and other equipment to facilitate a safe, modern learning environment for students
  • Upgrade and modernize the learning laboratory at the Ag farm to reflect industry standards
  • Make energy-efficiency improvements, including replacing lighting and windows
  • Modernize classrooms and facilities to provide a quality learning environment for current and future students including a soccer and baseball facilities for Tulare Union High School, sports lighting and artificial turf for Tulare Western High School, and an all-weather track for Mission Oak High School
  • Update parking and drop off areas to improve campus traffic and safety
  • Replace and/or upgrade paved surfaces, tracks, turf, grounds, and outdoor areas, including lighting, to eliminate safety hazards and to facilitate outdoor instruction and gathering spaces
  • Improve and upgrade technology infrastructure, electrical systems, and wiring for computers and internet access
  • Modernize plumbing, electrical, and sewer systems
  • Install, replace, or modernize physical education facilities

The attached frequently asked questions (FAQ) handout is provided to assist our staff, and voters in understanding the facts behind Measure E and how its passage will affect the district, our students, and the community. Please take a moment to review the FAQ, and feel free to reach out to us should you have any questions on this important issue.In addition, please take a look at our Facilities Master Plan Review; it further identifies our district facility needs. 

Sincerely,

Lucy Van Scyoc

Dr. Lucy Van Scyoc
TJUHSD Superintendent