
Aspire Port City Academy | TK–5 Charter School in Stockton
Aspire Port City Academy is a tuition-free TK–5 public charter school in Stockton that provides a welcoming, student-centered environment where young learners build strong academic foundations.
Located in central and east Stockton near the West Lane corridor, Port City Academy supports students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade with caring teachers, a small-school feel, and learning experiences that help children grow with confidence. As part of Aspire Public Schools, the campus focuses on early literacy, math growth, and social-emotional development to prepare students for long-term success.
Escuela pública y gratuita en Stockton para los grados TK–5. Si prefiere información sobre la inscripción en español, nuestro equipo puede ayudarle.
Many families searching for charter elementary schools in Stockton choose Aspire Port City Academy for its nurturing school environment, supportive staff, and strong academic program.
Our campus serves families throughout central and east Stockton and nearby neighborhoods, offering a safe and encouraging place for young students to learn and thrive. Through the Aspire Public Schools network, Port City Academy connects students to a broader community focused on high-quality education and family partnership.
Grades: TK – 5
Sponsoring District: Stockton Unified School District
CDS/Charter Numbers: CDS: #39-68676-0114876 Charter: #1553
Afterschool Program? Y
- Enrollment: 452
- Ethnicity:
- Hispanic: 66%
- Black or African American: 11%
- Asian-American: 9%
- Multiracial: 7%
- Caucasian: 2%
- Free and Reduced Lunch: 57%
Key Dates 2026-2027:
First Day of School: July 29, 2026
Labor Day: September 7, 2026
Staff PD Day (no students): September 8, 2026
Closure Day: October 9, 2026
Indigenous Peoples’ Day: October 12, 2026
Veterans Day: November 11, 2026
Harvest Break: November 23-27, 2026
Winter Break: December 21-January 4, 2027
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: January 18, 2027
Closure Day: February 12, 2027
Presidents’ Day: February 15, 2027
Staff PD Day (no students): February 16, 2027
Spring Break: March 29-April 2, 2027
Farmworkers Day: March 31, 2027
Last Day of School: May 26, 2027
Memorial Day: May 31, 2027
Juneteenth: June 18, 2027
For information and resources on bullying and harassment prevention, please contact your school administrator or the Regional Director of Student Services at 209-647-3047 for support.
- Bullying & Harassment Complaint Form (English)
- Formulario de Denuncia de Acoso “Bullying” y Hostigamiento
Homeless/Foster Youth Liaison
Kyle Worley, Program Manager of Student Services
Email: kyle.worley@aspirepublicschools.org | Phone: (209) 901-1530
School Officials
Sriwan Vangkham
Leisha Hawley
Melissa Land
Ranetta Collins
Petra Sanchez
Nishawna-Nicole Tidwell
Kathy Nicolau
Chantiel Harden
Danielle Guerrero
Osmara Nunez
Key Documents + Links
- PowerSchool Messenger
- SchoolMessenger Parent/Guardian Update
- MealTime Access for Current Aspire Families
- FY 25 EPA Financials
- Harassment, Intimidation, Discrimination, and Bullying Policy
- School Employee Code of Conduct with Students
- Dangers of Synthetic Drugs
- Title IX Policy for Sexual Harassment and Grievance Procedures
- Aspire Wellness Policy 2025-2026 (English)
- Aspire Wellness Policy 2025-2026 (Spanish)
- 2025-26 Media Release: Free/Reduced-Price Meal Update
- Know Your Educational Rights – Immigration Guidance for CA Schools (Spanish)
- Know Your Educational Rights – Immigration Guidance for CA Schools (English)
- 2026-27 PCA Student & Family Handbook (English & Spanish)
- 2026-27 PCA School Calendar
- 2026-27 PCA Bell Schedule
- 2026-27 LCAP (English)
- Learning Recovery Emergency Block Grant (LREB) Expenditure Report
- Port City Uniform Policy
- Charter School Complaint Form Stockton USD
- ESSER III Expenditure Plan
- California Department of Education Gender Equity/Title IX page
- 2025-2026 Aspire Expanded Learning Program
- 2025-2026 Programa de aprendizaje ampliado Aspire (español)
- FY 26 Prop 28 Annual Report
- PCA CCSPP Application & Plan
- 2024-2025 School Accountability Report Card (SARC)
- Informe de responsabilidad escolar 2024-2025 (SARC)
- CDE Bullying Prevention Resources
- Bullying Prevention Resources for Students Who Identify/Are Perceived as Neurodivergent