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Lompoc Unified School District welcomes YOU!

At LUSD, we are proud to serve military-connected students and their families. With many families in our community moving frequently due to military service, we recognize the importance of providing a smooth transition, strong support systems, and clear communication.

Our Vision

Our vision is for every military-connected student in Lompoc Unified to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, no matter how often they move or where their service takes them. By cultivating trusting relationships, embracing innovation, and partnering with families and the broader Space Force community, we strive to be a model district where military families feel valued, supported, and at home.

Our History

Our community experienced major growth beginning in the 1950s with the establishment of nearby Vandenberg Air Force Base, now Vandenberg Space Force Base, which remains one of the nation’s most important launch and missile testing sites. Today, Lompoc is proud to be home to many military families whose service contributes to both our local community and to America’s space and defense missions.

Our Partnership 

LUSD’s partnership with Vandenberg Space Force Base ensures that all students, especially military-connected students, have unique opportunities to explore and imagine future careers. VSFB representatives regularly participate in Career Weeks at our schools, sharing real-world insight into aerospace and defense fields. In addition, all 5th grade students take part in STARBASE, a hands-on STEM program that builds teamwork, problem-solving, and excitement for science and technology. These partnerships connect classroom learning with real-world experiences, inspiring students to dream big and see themselves as future innovators.

 

Lompoc Unified Liaison 

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Assistant Superintendent of Education Services:

Brian Jaramillo 

jaramillo.brian@lusd.org | 805-742-3250

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

School Liaisons

 

LUSD Available Services

 

All students in LUSD receive breakfast and lunch at no cost, regardless of income. Our nutrition team is committed to providing healthy, balanced meals each day and can accommodate dietary needs or restrictions with proper documentation.

More information, including menus and forms for special dietary requests, is available on our Child Nutrition page.

 

 

 

LUSD provides counseling and behavioral support through a tiered system of support aligned with Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS):

  • Tier 1 – Universal Supports: Schoolwide expectations, SEL lessons, and prevention strategies for all students.

  • Tier 2 – Targeted Supports: Small group counseling, check-ins, and short-term interventions for students needing additional help.

  • Tier 3 – Individualized Supports: Intensive, personalized services for students with greater social-emotional or behavioral needs.

To deliver this support, each school site has a dedicated team that includes a counselor, a social worker, and a school psychologist. 

 

Each LUSD school has a health office staffed to support students’ daily needs, from first aid to medication and health screenings. Our district nurses and health staff work closely with families to ensure students’ well-being at school.

Learn more on our Health Services page.

 

To support our military-connected students, LUSD has two schools located on Vandenberg Space Force Base:

  • Crestview Elementary (Transitional Kindergarten through 6th grade) – Located inside the base. Families must have base access in order for their children to attend.

  • Vandenberg Middle School (7th and 8th grade) – Located on base property but open to the public. Students do not need base access to enroll.

Families living on base may choose to attend these schools or explore other schools within LUSD, depending on their needs.

 

Your student’s services will continue when they enroll in Lompoc Unified. To help us ensure a smooth transition, we recommend bringing the most recent copy of your child’s IEP or 504 plan at the time of enrollment. If you don’t have a copy, we will request the records from your previous school.

By law, the receiving district must provide an interim placement for up to 30 days while reviewing records and coordinating services (California Education Code, via SIRAS Systems). This ensures there is no interruption in support for your child.

Who to contact with questions

  • All students in LUSD receive breakfast and lunch at no cost, regardless of income. Our nutrition team is committed to providing healthy, balanced meals each day and can accommodate dietary needs or restrictions with proper documentation.

    More information, including menus and forms for special dietary requests, is available on our Child Nutrition page.

     

     

     

  • LUSD provides counseling and behavioral support through a tiered system of support aligned with Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS):

    • Tier 1 – Universal Supports: Schoolwide expectations, SEL lessons, and prevention strategies for all students.

    • Tier 2 – Targeted Supports: Small group counseling, check-ins, and short-term interventions for students needing additional help.

    • Tier 3 – Individualized Supports: Intensive, personalized services for students with greater social-emotional or behavioral needs.

    To deliver this support, each school site has a dedicated team that includes a counselor, a social worker, and a school psychologist. 

     

  • Each LUSD school has a health office staffed to support students’ daily needs, from first aid to medication and health screenings. Our district nurses and health staff work closely with families to ensure students’ well-being at school.

    Learn more on our Health Services page.

     

  • To support our military-connected students, LUSD has two schools located on Vandenberg Space Force Base:

    • Crestview Elementary (Transitional Kindergarten through 6th grade) – Located inside the base. Families must have base access in order for their children to attend.

    • Vandenberg Middle School (7th and 8th grade) – Located on base property but open to the public. Students do not need base access to enroll.

    Families living on base may choose to attend these schools or explore other schools within LUSD, depending on their needs.

     

  • Your student’s services will continue when they enroll in Lompoc Unified. To help us ensure a smooth transition, we recommend bringing the most recent copy of your child’s IEP or 504 plan at the time of enrollment. If you don’t have a copy, we will request the records from your previous school.

    By law, the receiving district must provide an interim placement for up to 30 days while reviewing records and coordinating services (California Education Code, via SIRAS Systems). This ensures there is no interruption in support for your child.

    Who to contact with questions

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VSFB Available Resources

 

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Dear Military-Connected Families,

As your dedicated VSFB School Liaison, I'm committed to fostering strong connections between our military families, schools, and support services. My goal is to ensure a smooth educational journey for our students, advocating for their unique needs and celebrating their accomplishments. Let's work together to create an inclusive and supportive community for all our military-connected students.

Warm regards,

Crystal Adams

crystal.adams.1@spaceforce.mil  | VSFB Website

805-606-5698 | 805-865-6185

641 Utah Ave. Bldg 13640 Ste. 242 (Education Center)

 

The Vandenberg SFB 30th Force Support Squadron makes available numerous family events and services. To contact FSS, call 805-606-0276 or go to the Force Support Squadron website. 

VSFB has Youth Programs and parenting classes. 

 

The Vandenberg Military & Family Readiness Center offers support with transition assistance, relocation assistance, and more. To contact the Center, call 805-606-0039 or go to Vandenberg Military & Family Readiness Center.

 

Vandenberg’s Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) offers support to families with special medical and educational needs. To contact EFMP, call 805-606-6785 or go to Vandenberg Exceptional Family Member Program.

 

  • Dear Military-Connected Families,

    As your dedicated VSFB School Liaison, I'm committed to fostering strong connections between our military families, schools, and support services. My goal is to ensure a smooth educational journey for our students, advocating for their unique needs and celebrating their accomplishments. Let's work together to create an inclusive and supportive community for all our military-connected students.

    Warm regards,

    Crystal Adams

    crystal.adams.1@spaceforce.mil  | VSFB Website

    805-606-5698 | 805-865-6185

    641 Utah Ave. Bldg 13640 Ste. 242 (Education Center)

     

  • The Vandenberg SFB 30th Force Support Squadron makes available numerous family events and services. To contact FSS, call 805-606-0276 or go to the Force Support Squadron website. 

    VSFB has Youth Programs and parenting classes. 

     

  • The Vandenberg Military & Family Readiness Center offers support with transition assistance, relocation assistance, and more. To contact the Center, call 805-606-0039 or go to Vandenberg Military & Family Readiness Center.

     

  • Vandenberg’s Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) offers support to families with special medical and educational needs. To contact EFMP, call 805-606-6785 or go to Vandenberg Exceptional Family Member Program.

     

Helpful Documents

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

  • You can view school attendance boundaries on our District Boundary Map. Simply enter your home address to see which school your child is assigned to.

     

  • Enrollment is completed online through our District Enrollment Page. You’ll find step-by-step instructions and required documentation to complete the process.

     

  • Families who wish to request a School of Choice placement may do so during the district’s open application window. Applications are available on the LUSD School of Choice page. 

    Please note:

    • Acceptance is based on space availability at the requested school.
    • Transportation is not provided for School of Choice students.
    • Families will be notified of placement decisions after the application review process.

     

  • LUSD Transitional Kindergarten & Kindergarten Enrollment Requirements

    Age Eligibility- 

    • Kindergarten: Children must turn 5 years old on or before September 1 of the school year. 
    • Transitional Kindergarten (TK): Children who will turn 4 years old by September 1 of the school year are eligible. 

    Necessary Documents for Registration- 
    When enrolling, parents/guardians must provide:

    • Proof of age (e.g. birth certificate, passport). 
    • Verification of address/residency (e.g. utility bill, lease/mortgage document). 
    • Up-to-date immunization records. 
    • Signed enrollment and required official documents brought to the school after completing the online process. 

     

     

  • The district currently has 450 students with parents in the U.S. Armed Forces. As stated earlier, the district is proud to serve these students and their families.