Our Story

Alpine Vista TK-8 opened its doors to students in the fall of 2013. Thanks to an incredible group of teachers and staff members, we hit the ground running and are well on our way to establishing a tradition of excellence. As the largest of 15 Tulare City School District schools, we serve transitional kindergarten through eighth-grade students.

Message from our Principals

Welcome to Alpine Vista School! At Alpine Vista, we are more than just a place of learning—we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping the leaders of tomorrow. As a proud "Leader in Me" school, our goal is to nurture each student academically, socially, and as a future leader. Here, we believe in the power of leadership to transform lives. Our students are Leaders who are Encouraging, Accountable, and Determined. We foster an environment where every student learns to lead with confidence, integrity, and empathy. Join us in celebrating a journey where academic excellence meets personal growth and every student is empowered to reach their fullest potential. Together, we are Alpine Vista—where leaders are made.

The 7 Habits and Life Skills

What parents and business leaders want	21st Century Life Skills	The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Independence		Habits 1-3
•Goal Setting •Organization •Time Management •Planning	•Initiative Responsibility •Self-Direction •Personal Productivity	•Be Proactive •Begin with End in Mind •Put First Things First
Interdependence		Habits 4-6
•Teamwork •Conflict Management •Creativity •Analytical Skills	•Problem Solving •Communication •Collaboration •Cross-Cultural Skills	•Think Win-Win •Seek First to Understand, then to be understood •Synergize
Renewal		Habit 7
•Fun •Desire to Learn	•Meaningful Work •Emotional Stability •Technical Skills	•Sharpen the Saw (Body, Heart, Brain, Soul)

We are eager to maintain a school community dedicated to providing a nurturing, safe, and challenging learning environment for all. The Alpine Vista staff invites you to participate actively in your child’s education. Student achievement increases when parents/guardians and school staff work closely together.

To help your child have a successful school year, solid attendance is essential for student success. We also want to encourage children to arrive on time to start their day right.

Please keep in touch with your child’s teacher and ask questions when unsure; this proactive measure maintains positive rapport. Most importantly, take every opportunity to work with your child in everyday learning situations, encourage reading, and discuss what she/he is learning at school.

Thank you for being so supportive, and we look forward to our partnership!

Lauren Ferreira, Principal TK-4th & Dustin McNearney, Principal 5th-8th

Leader in Me

Alpine Vista is excited to be a Leader in Me school. The Leader in Me is a whole-school transformation model that improves the performance of all school programs. As a Leader in Me school, students, parents, teachers, and staff learn how to be responsible, show initiative, be creative, set goals and meet them, get along with people of various backgrounds and cultures, and resolve conflicts and solve problems. The Leader in Me will help students be the leaders of their own lives by learning the 7 habits: Be Proactive; Begin with the End in Mind; Put First Things First; Think Win-Win; Seek First to Understand, Then be Understood; Synergize; and Sharpen the Saw.

Leadership is not for a few but for everyone. It is not a position. It is action—the actions we take every day. Let’s be leaders together and inspire greatness in our children. We hope you will join us on this journey of greatness and make a positive difference in the world.

"Leadership is communicating people's worth and potential so clearly that they are inspired to see it in themselves." ---Stephen R. Covey

Fast Facts:

Grades Served: TK-8
Enrollment: 1000+
Mascot: Eagle
Year opened: 2013

Principals:

TK-4: Lauren Ferreira

5-8: Dustin McNearney

School Hours TK-6:
8:10 a.m. - 2:40 p.m.

Early Dismissal TK-6:
8:10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

School Hours 7-8:
8:10 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.

Early Dismissal 7-8:
8:10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

*Office Hours:
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.