Welcome to Hedenkamp Elementary!

Hedenkamp mascotAnne and William Hedenkamp Elementary School opened its doors to students on September 2, 2003. It is a state-of-the-art school for the 21st century located in the southernmost county of Chula Vista on the east side of Interstate 805.

The Dual Language Immersion Program was established during the opening year of 2003-04 in English/Spanish. Hedenkamp offers the Dual Language Immersion Program for all grade levels, transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. Hedenkamp has approximately 400 students enrolled in Dual Language Immersion, about 40% of our population.

school entrance

Our Vision

We inspire learners to excel, own their thinking, and become positive forces in our global community.

around the district

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CVESD is adopting a new science curriculum for kindergarten through sixth-grade students
Posted on 03/14/2023
The Chula Vista Elementary School District is adopting a new science curriculum for kindergarten through sixth-grade students. Twig Science was approv
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Mother Registering Child
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What you need to know about Transitional Kindergarten
Posted on 03/10/2023
Transitional Kindergarten, or TK, is a program for children who miss the September 1 birthday cutoff to enroll in kindergarten.
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Leader in Me
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Mueller Charter School Named Leader In Me Lighthouse School
Posted on 03/10/2023
Mueller Charter School is named the first Leader In Me Lighthouse School in the City of Chula Vista. The Lighthouse School Designation is earned by sc
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Students learn about percussion instruments
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CVESD Celebrates Arts Education Month
Posted on 03/08/2023
Throughout the month of March, the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) is celebrating Arts Education Month in California.
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$th Grade Speech Contest Contestants
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“What does this world need?”
Posted on 02/28/2023
Congratulations to all Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) students participating in the 2022-23 Speech Contest.
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School Counselor Wins Counselor of the Year Award
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School Counselor Wins Counselor of the Year Award
Posted on 02/08/2023
Congratulations to Karena Haro, the San Diego County Office of Education 2023 Middle School Counselor of the Year!
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Kids and Teacher
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CVESD Impact Teacher Program
Posted on 01/31/2023
The Chula Vista Elementary School District is in year two of the District’s Impact Teacher Support Program.
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Community Schools Program
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Community Schools Program
Posted on 01/12/2023
The Chula Vista Elementary School District identified its first Community School cohort to start in the 2023-24 school year. Harborside and Palomar El
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California Music Educators Association Winners
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CVESD Awarded Five Fortissimo Awards
Posted on 12/14/2022
The California Music Educators Association, Southern Border Section, released the names of their 2022 Fortissimo Award winners.
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