About
Spanning across Westminster, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, and Midway City, WSD serves nearly 8,200 elementary and middle school students in 17 schools.
WSD has received a plethora of awards, including the California Pivotal Practice awards for 13 of its schools and the district office. Additionally, WSD has been the recipient of the CSBA Golden Bell, Title I Schools, and California Distinguished School awards for the past few years. They further solidifying its status as an educational trailblazer.
WSD has gone above and beyond traditional academic offerings. Specialized programs such as Vietnamese and Spanish Dual Language Immersion, computer science, GATE (Gifted and Talented Education), AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination), STEM/STEAM, and College & Career Readiness have been integrated into the curriculum. Notably, the district launched the state's first Vietnamese Language Dual Immersion program in 2015, paving the way for a truly unique and inclusive educational experience.
Highlights of the district include the following:
- Safety: Safest School District in Orange County
- Anti-bullying Programs
- Premier Academic: WSD won Curriculum & Instruction of the Year in Orange County
- Toddler/ Pre-K: Opens as early as two; offered in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese
- After School Programs: Every school offers after school programs for parents that work late
- School Sites: View all of our schools on the District Home Page (click on the drop down Schools tab in the top right corner)
- School Specialty Programs: Every school offers a specialty program
Through its commitment to diversity, innovation, and academic achievement, WSD remains a driving force in shaping the future of its students and the communities it serves.
WSD is the premier Pre - K district in Orange County!