Our Mustang Pride
Welcome to Mustang Pride, the awards page of Henry Ford Elementary School, where we proudly showcase the numerous accolades earned by our students, teachers, and support staff.
Part of the Redwood City School District (RCSD), Henry Ford Elementary School is celebrated for creating a safe and supportive, inspirational and rigorous, joyful and inclusive environment for all learners, embodying our district mission in every achievement. This curated space features our latest honors, updated regularly to highlight the ongoing excellence within our community. We invite you to visit frequently to discover the latest recognitions that reflect RCSD's commitment to educational excellence and innovation.
![Nurturing Hearts, Inspiring Minds: RCSD Counseling Services Honored with the 2025 Golden Bell Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759693808/rcsdk8net/fwqoa0cwfpxk8rmbjvno/NurturingHeartsInspiringMindsRCSDCounselingServicesHonoredwiththe2025GoldenBellAward.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759693808/rcsdk8net/fwqoa0cwfpxk8rmbjvno/NurturingHeartsInspiringMindsRCSDCounselingServicesHonoredwiththe2025GoldenBellAward.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1759693808/rcsdk8net/fwqoa0cwfpxk8rmbjvno/NurturingHeartsInspiringMindsRCSDCounselingServicesHonoredwiththe2025GoldenBellAward.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1759693808/rcsdk8net/fwqoa0cwfpxk8rmbjvno/NurturingHeartsInspiringMindsRCSDCounselingServicesHonoredwiththe2025GoldenBellAward.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759693808/rcsdk8net/fwqoa0cwfpxk8rmbjvno/NurturingHeartsInspiringMindsRCSDCounselingServicesHonoredwiththe2025GoldenBellAward.png","width":1500}])
This award recognizes RCSD’s trauma-informed, student-centered approach that helps students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. Counseling Services play an important role in meeting RCSD’s LCAP Goal One to Strengthen Social Emotional Support and School Climate by working to ensure that every student feels supported, safe, and connected at school.
![Stanford Community Applauds District Partnership of Research and Practice to Support Student Mental Health]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1678994544/rcsdk8net/kdllblgdj5vwxpilmohm/Smore-NewsletterandWebsiteGraphics38.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1678994544/rcsdk8net/kdllblgdj5vwxpilmohm/Smore-NewsletterandWebsiteGraphics38.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1678994544/rcsdk8net/kdllblgdj5vwxpilmohm/Smore-NewsletterandWebsiteGraphics38.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1678994544/rcsdk8net/kdllblgdj5vwxpilmohm/Smore-NewsletterandWebsiteGraphics38.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1678994544/rcsdk8net/kdllblgdj5vwxpilmohm/Smore-NewsletterandWebsiteGraphics38.png","width":1500}])
The Collaborative, initiated in 2020, has proved to be highly successful in expanding school mental health support and delivery. With the implementation of this partnership, at least 75 percent of Redwood City School District (RCSD) students indicate they now feel comfortable speaking with a counselor, recognize their school counselor, and know where to go to access counseling on campus. Accomplishments of this strategic alliance most recently earned a 2023 Stanford Community Partnership Award.
![San Mateo County Education Leaders Honor RCSD for Equity Consciousness in the Time of COVID.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1630435696/rcsdk8net/zl15zzy3cplpcx5kpuzr/IMG_3211.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1630435696/rcsdk8net/zl15zzy3cplpcx5kpuzr/IMG_3211.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1630435696/rcsdk8net/zl15zzy3cplpcx5kpuzr/IMG_3211.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1630435696/rcsdk8net/zl15zzy3cplpcx5kpuzr/IMG_3211.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1630435696/rcsdk8net/zl15zzy3cplpcx5kpuzr/IMG_3211.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1630435696/rcsdk8net/zl15zzy3cplpcx5kpuzr/IMG_3211.jpg","width":2200}])
The San Mateo County School Boards Association (SMCBA) presented RCSD with the 2021 J. Russell Kent Award honoring the school district for embracing the path toward equity consciousness and its collective responsibility to dismantle barriers and create inclusive and supportive environments for all learners.
![California Agency Salutes District for its Support of New Teachers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1630435890/rcsdk8net/xhprjiwjzdttltberk5z/IMG_30961.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1630435890/rcsdk8net/xhprjiwjzdttltberk5z/IMG_30961.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1630435890/rcsdk8net/xhprjiwjzdttltberk5z/IMG_30961.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1630435890/rcsdk8net/xhprjiwjzdttltberk5z/IMG_30961.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1630435890/rcsdk8net/xhprjiwjzdttltberk5z/IMG_30961.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1630435890/rcsdk8net/xhprjiwjzdttltberk5z/IMG_30961.jpg","width":2200}])
California’s Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) has presented Redwood City School District (RCSD) with full accreditation of its Induction Program, a program offering extensive on-the-job support and mentorship to new teachers in their first two years.
![City of Redwood City Honors RCSD Teachers and Staff. City Council Declares May 2020 as Teacher and Staff Appreciation Month]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1634688058/rcsdk8net/d5ryxn1txwqckvg8djuj/IMG_41441.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1634688058/rcsdk8net/d5ryxn1txwqckvg8djuj/IMG_41441.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1634688058/rcsdk8net/d5ryxn1txwqckvg8djuj/IMG_41441.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1634688058/rcsdk8net/d5ryxn1txwqckvg8djuj/IMG_41441.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1634688058/rcsdk8net/d5ryxn1txwqckvg8djuj/IMG_41441.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1634688058/rcsdk8net/d5ryxn1txwqckvg8djuj/IMG_41441.jpg","width":2200}])
Redwood City School District (RCSD) teachers, support staff, and administrators recently got a pat on the back from the City of Redwood City for the job RCSD employees have done since mid March as the school district quickly shifted to at-home learning due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. During a recent City Council meeting, the City presented a proclamation to Redwood City School District declaring May 2020 as Teacher and Staff Appreciation Month.
![RCSD Teachers Presented with STEM Innovation Awards]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1630451795/rcsdk8net/thp43fdtd0zpwsidmkk6/Hooverstudentwithplant1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1630451795/rcsdk8net/thp43fdtd0zpwsidmkk6/Hooverstudentwithplant1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1630451795/rcsdk8net/thp43fdtd0zpwsidmkk6/Hooverstudentwithplant1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1630451795/rcsdk8net/thp43fdtd0zpwsidmkk6/Hooverstudentwithplant1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1630451795/rcsdk8net/thp43fdtd0zpwsidmkk6/Hooverstudentwithplant1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1630451795/rcsdk8net/thp43fdtd0zpwsidmkk6/Hooverstudentwithplant1.jpg","width":2200}])
Redwood City School District (RCSD) teachers were the largest group of San Mateo County educators who were recently honored with the 2018-19 Math & Science Teacher Innovation Award presented by the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors. The awards, presented with a grant, are provided to San Mateo County teachers with proposals that show innovative STEM (science, teaching, engineering, and mathematics) teaching and learning through student directed discovery.