Press Releases

03/08/17
State audit recognizes SFUSD’s approach to preparing students for college

The California State Auditor recently submitted a report to the Governor and legislators titled “College Readiness of California’s High School Students: The State Can Better Prepare Students for College by Adopting New Strategies and Increasing Oversight.” In the report San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is cited as an exemplar district that has provided students access to college preparatory coursework and set high expectations for graduates, while ensuring supports and interventions to keep students on track. ... Read more

12/20/17

Galileo High School football team wins state championship
On December 16, the Galileo Lions football team took home CIF State Division 6-A champions with a 38-20 win over Vincent Memorial , the San Diego Section Division 7 champions.... Read more

09/19/18

SFUSD, Department of Emergency Management Announce New Earthquake Curriculum
Lessons for 7th grade students will pilot this school year... Read more

10/17/18

MEDIA ADVISORY: SFUSD students participate in Great California ShakeOut
Mayor London Breed, Superintendent Vincent Matthews and Public Safety Officials Join San Francisco Students in 10th Anniversary of Statewide Earthquake Drill... Read more

12/18/18

Lincoln High varsity football team wins school’s first ever state championship
The Lincoln High School varsity football team defeated Orange Glen, the San Diego Section Division V champion, on Saturday, December 15, at City College of San Francisco, capping off a perfect 13-0 season for Lincoln.... Read more

In honor of National School Breakfast Week (March 4-8) and the one millionth breakfast served in the 2018-19 school year, Superintendent Dr. Vincent Matthews will enjoy breakfast in a classroom alongside students of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Academic Middle School (MLK). 

12/19/19

SFUSD Joins Bay Area School Districts in Suing Juul
The San Francisco Unified School District is among school districts in the Bay Area that have filed litigation in San Francisco’s federal district court against Juul Labs, Inc. for its targeting of minors.... Read more

San Francisco to Provide Expanded Mental Health Services for Students

The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is preparing for a full return to in-person learning for all students on August 16, 2021 and many students will be returning to new school start times for the 2021-22 school year.

More SFUSD High School Seniors Returning to School Campuses