Western Placer Unified School District

The Western Placer Unified School District and its 13 schools and an independent study program are located in the communities of Lincoln and Sheridan, California. These communities rest at the base of the Sierra Foothills in picturesque Placer County. Lincoln is approximately 30 miles northeast of Sacramento, our state's capital. Western Placer is a supportive and caring school district of over 7,500 learners. Our District offers a growing, student-centered community, competitive salaries, and excellent health benefit plans. Our District feature the following (and so much more): *Music programs for grades K-12 *Music and science instruction for all students in grades K-5 *Outdoor learning environments including one of the nation's largest high school farms (280 acres) *Engaging staff development *District paid induction programs for all certificated classroom positions Western Placer Unified School District C.A.R.E.S. (http://www.wpusd.org) C is for career driven education A is for advanced placement courses R is for responsive to individual needs E is for expanding facilities S is for safety as a top priority DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT: Empower students with the skills, knowledge, and attitudes for success in an ever-changing world Vision Statement and Goals: http://www.wpusd.org/District/index.html