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Family Resource Center

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The LLCSD Family Resource Center’s Mission is to eliminate barriers for all LLCSD students by providing comprehensive services to our most vulnerable populations and advocating for successful transitions, re-engagement, and social emotional awareness with the goal of empowering students to reach their potential and maximize higher educational achievement.
Programs Include:
  • Foster Youth
  • McKinney-Vento
  • Newcomer Program
  • Parent Engagement

At A Glance

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About Us

Welcome to the Little Lake City School District. On behalf of the Board of Education, our staff, and myself, it is my pleasure to greet you. Established in 1871, our suburban elementary school district is situated in the southeastern part of Los Angeles County, encompassing Santa Fe Springs, Norwalk, and Downey. We are proud to serve a diverse student population across nine schools, consisting of seven elementary schools and two middle schools. 
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Mission

With a focus on learning, the shared mission of the Little Lake City School District community is to provide a quality education that ensures success for every student.
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Principal's Message

At the Little Lake City School District, student achievement is at the forefront of our mission, and we have been consistently recognized for our dedication to academic excellence. 
 
Paddison Elementary School has a longstanding tradition of excellence, with a focus on our students' academic growth and social-emotional wellbeing.  We were recognized for implementing our PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Supports) framework in 2024 with a California PBIS Platinum Implementation Award.  The educational Results Partnership, along with the Campaign for Business and Educational Excellence, identified Paddison as a 2024 Honor Roll School.  The California Department of Education recognized Paddison Elementary School as a 2020 California Distinguished School.  Also in 2020, Paddison was listed as one of the top Los Angeles County Public Schools by Innovate Public Schools.  In 2016, we celebrated Gold Ribbon School recognition  The California Department of Education had, in 2012, names Paddison a Distinguished School and, in that year, we also received the Title I Academic Achievement Award.  We are very proud of the work that goes into receiving each recognition.  Paddison Panthers are a proud family.  Our motto embodies our spirit of continuous improvement "Good, Better Best.  Never let it rest.  Until your good is better and your better is best!"
 
As Always, Go Panthers!
Dr. Lorena Martinez-Vargas, Principal 

News & Announcements

Upcoming Events

Aug
11

Main Office Opens

Aug
14

Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten Orientation * MPR at 9:00

Aug
18

First Day of School * Dismissal

Aug
19

Dismissal

Aug
20

Dismissal

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