Dr. Torie Gibson, Superintendent of Schools

August 7, 2023

Dear Amador County Parents/Guardians and Community Members:

It is my honor to serve as Superintendent of the Amador County Unified School District and the Amador County Office of Education. Our schools are marked by a commitment to educational excellence and are deeply enriched by a supportive school community of students, parents, faculty, and staff. Together, we work to assist all students in reaching their academic and social-emotional potential in preparation for success in our forever-changing society.

Our number one priority is to provide the best education to our students each day.  We believe that students being at school every day is vital to their mental health, as well as being critical for staff to effectively carry out our commitment to education excellence in providing all students the Amador GOLD (Growing Opportunities for a Lifetime of Discoveries) Standard.  In addition, safety is a key factor for success.  We will continue to provide updates to families as needed to ensure proper information is disseminated in a timely fashion.   We ask that all parents download the ParentSquare app and create an account.  This is the best communication tool for immediate and up-to-date information.

Consolidation of our high schools will be a main focus for this year, and the consolidation of our junior high schools will become a focus later this year and into next year.  Full consolidation will happen during the 2025-2026 school year.  As we look forward to the new school year, we anticipate collaborating with you as we continue to provide robust and comprehensive educational and extracurricular opportunities for all students.  I ask that you reach out via email, phone, or in person for any needs, concerns, or celebrations you may have.  My door is always open as we work collaboratively for all students in our county!

On behalf of the ACUSD/ACOE Board of Trustees, I sincerely thank you for your support of our schools, and for the opportunity to work with you as a leader of this extraordinary school community. I wish each of you a wonderful and productive school year!

Sincerely,

Torie F. Gibson, Ed.D.
ACUSD/ACOE Superintendent
torie.gibson@acusd.org

Laurie McQuiston
Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
lmcquiston@acusd.org
209-257-5353