Adelante Merger

August 2026. Adelante I and Adelante II will merge into a single Adelante Dual Language Academy at the former Fischer Middle School site in August of 2026, per the Board of Trustees' decision taken in December 2024. The merger is part of Alum Rock Union Elementary School District’s fiscal solvency, with final action already taken.

No. Our teachers and staff are committed to providing the same quality instruction provided at the merged Adelante as they do at Adelante I and Adelante II - the quality will remain the same. Students will also receive the same rigorous and well-supported dual language program that they have come to expect. We will continue to foster high academic achievement and bilingualism for all students.

Currently, the Board of Trustees has appointed an Ad Hoc Committee on the Adelante Transition to discuss facilities and are meeting to discuss all options available to ensure all classes and students will be welcome in August 2026. Additional information will be provided after December. 

Class size maximums will not be impacted. The class size will be limited to the sizes outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Alum Rock Educators Association and ARUSD. The student-to-adult ratios will be the following: 10:1 in TK, 24:1 for K–3, 31:1 for grades 4–8, and Bilingual school classrooms shall not exceed 30 students. There are other specialized classroom limits for special education, for example, but are not listed here.

Yes! The former Fischer site, which will host the joint Adelante, has all the space and capacity to hold extra-curricular events that the current Adelante's offer. All after-school activities and programs will have an opportunity to continue at the joint school, with more students able to participate in the offerings.

ARUSD administrators will meet with staff bargaining units to discuss the Adelante I and Adelante II merger, as well as staff allocation and assignments. This process will comply with collective bargaining agreements and Education Codes. We will have more information closer to the start of the school year.

The joint Adelante site will offer parking for staff and family visitors. Depending on need, we could explore adding additional parking at the site at a future date.

Yes! The district remains fully committed to sustaining SEL services, including counseling and wellness programs. We are also evaluating community needs to ensure there are enough counselors and support staff to support students and provide a smooth transition for all students.