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Congratulations to SLO County’s SEL4CA Thriving School Award Winners

July 24, 2025
image text reads: SEL4CA logo award. Lillian Larsen Elementary. Nipomo High School. Sinsheimer Elementary. Bishop's Peak Elementary.

We are proud to celebrate four San Luis Obispo County schools that have been recognized statewide by SEL4CA (Social-Emotional Learning Alliance for California) with the Thriving School Award.

This award honors schools that demonstrate exemplary implementation of schoolwide practices that promote student wellness, equity, and success through social-emotional learning.

Award-Winning Schools:

  • Lillian Larsen Elementary
  • Nipomo High School
  • Sinsheimer Elementary
  • Bishop’s Peak Elementary

These schools stood out for their commitment to creating safe, supportive, and inclusive environments where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Their work reflects what’s possible when schools prioritize mental and behavioral health alongside academic achievement.

Please join us in congratulating these outstanding school teams for leading the way in student wellness and schoolwide SEL!