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Humboldt Elementary highlights literacy gains and staffing strains, urges capital investment

Humboldt Unified School District Governing Board · January 9, 2026
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Humboldt Elementary leaders told the board the school is seeing instructional gains through a 'Walk to Read' phonics model and PLC work but experienced a midyear influx of English learners that strained staffing; the principal noted aging facilities and asked the board to consider bond-supported repairs.

Principal Melissa Tannehill and Assistant Principal Tony Chavez presented a progress report on Humboldt Elementary School, describing instructional strategies, student supports and pressing facility needs.

Tannehill said the school’s theme — “learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere” — underscores a focus on professional learning communities (PLCs), tiered interventions and a new "Walk to Read" phonics grouping. She credited teacher…

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