Photo courtesy of Twin Rivers Unified School District


MCCLELLAN PARK, CA (MPG) - Forty Twin Rivers Unified schools will be recognized at the 11th Annual California PBIS Conference for their work in creating positive, supportive learning environments for students. The conference will take place Oct. 7-9 at Safe Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento.

The schools earned recognition through the 2026 California Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Recognition System, which recognizes schools for implementing effective, schoolwide practices that promote positive behavior, strengthen school culture and support student success.

In Twin Rivers, PBIS means creating clear expectations, recognizing positive choices and giving students the consistency and support they need to succeed.

“This recognition means a lot because it reflects the experience we want every student to have when they walk through our doors,” said Dr. Tu Moua Carroz, superintendent of Twin Rivers Unified School District. “We want our students to feel that they belong, that they are supported and that they have people in their corner. I’m proud of the 40 schools being recognized, but even more proud of the care and commitment our staff bring to students every single day.”

Of the 40 Twin Rivers schools recognized this year, 25 received Platinum recognition, the highest level awarded through the program; 14 earned Gold and one earned Silver.

Platinum Award: Babcock Elementary, Castori Elementary, Creative Connections Arts Academy K-6, Creative Connections Arts Academy 7-12, Dry Creek Elementary, Foothill High School, Foothill Oaks Elementary, Foothill Ranch Middle School, Garden Valley Elementary, Hazel Strauch Elementary, Hillsdale Elementary, Las Palmas Elementary, Miles P. Richmond, Northwood Elementary, Pioneer TK-8, Regency Park Elementary, Ridgepoint TK-8, Rio Tierra Junior High, Rio Linda Preparatory Academy, Sierra View Elementary, Smythe K-6, Smythe 7-8, Village TK-8, Westside Elementary and Woodlake Elementary.

Gold Award: Allison Elementary, Del Paso Heights Elementary, Hagginwood Elementary, Fairbanks Elementary, Highlands High School, Keema School for Independent Study, Kohler TK-8, Madison Elementary, Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy, Northlake TK-8, Norwood Junior High, Oakdale TK-8, Rio Linda High School and Woodridge Elementary.

Silver Award: Grant Union High School.