Public Announcements

The Summer Science Internship Program provides outstanding students with the opportunity to work in leading research and clinical laboratories under the supervision of world-renowned physicians and scientists at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).

An informative online event for supportive dialogue and strategies for building healthy tech habits.

With the enrollment application deadline for the 2025-26 school year coming up just around the corner – on January 31 – I want to share how you can learn about each of our schools and how we have made our enrollment process this year simpler and more transparent.

The SF Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. Public open session begins at 6:30 p.m. View the agenda and learn more.

Do you know where to find your school’s menu? Please take a moment to look over the January menu. All menus can be found at sfusd.edu/menus.

Monthly automated Truancy letters will be posted to Synergy on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. Families and schools can ensure that attendance data is correct and complete by following this guidance.

The application deadline to apply for the 2025-26 school year is approaching - Jan. 31, 2025. This post will include an announcement about new Transitional Kindergarten (TK) classrooms that have been added to the 2025-26 options, a brief guide to help you choose and apply to schools and an announcement about the Enrollment Center's final in-person enrollment workshop for families on Jan. 15.

You can get $250 if you qualify for the federal or state Earned Income Tax Credit and are a parent living in San Francisco. Get an application or apply online at FreeTaxHelpSF.org.

The Springer Clubhouse in Sunnydale is now open! The new state-of-the art facility offers high-quality after school programming. Our programs include homework help, tutoring, specialized teen programming, creative arts, sports, fitness and play.

The CA Coastal Commission offers two different contests for students. One is for K-12th grade and the other is for 6-12th grade.

Start thinking about your artistic and creative projects! The Cow Palace is hosting a creative competition to celebrate the birthday of Dr. King with a focus on “speaking out” and encouraging youth to share their voice respectfully and effectively.

There are many ways that families can continue to engage their children in learning when school is not in session. Read this week's column for some fun ideas.

Synergy will be offline on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024 from 6 p.m. to Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 2 a.m. for a regularly scheduled monthly maintenance. Staff, parents, and students will not be able to access Synergy, ParentVUE, and StudentVUE respectively during this maintenance window. 

SFUSD schools will be closed Monday, Dec. 23 through Friday, Jan. 3 for Winter Break. SFUSD offices will be closed to the public from Dec. 25 through Jan. 1. Essential operations will continue.

The weekly Family Announcements Bulletin (FAB) will be on Winter Break starting Dec. 20, 2024. FAB will resume on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.

The Department of Children, Youth and Their Families is making the Student Success Fund - Rapid Response Fund Grants available to all SFUSD school sites.

The first day we return from Winter Break, due to food safety regulations and dining staff limitations most sites will receive shelf-stable meals.

Thank you to all of the school sites that participated in Inclusive Schools Week 2024! There were so many wonderful celebrations that highlighted the strengths of our diverse school communities, and placed inclusion at the center, as we aim to do year-round.

Learn about SFUSD’s general education transportation services.

SFUSD is postponing the Spirit Squad Championship at Washington High to a later date due to unforeseen damage from the storm.

Student Nutrition Services will not be serving meals at sites during Winter Break. Here are some food resources for families during the break.

Resources for students and families experiencing housing instability and homelessness.

Breaks can be tough for LGBTQ+ students; here’s some great tips to help support them.

This spring, the San Francisco Math Circle is offering weekly in-person classes for 2nd-5th grade students at San Francisco State University starting the week of February 24.

Based on user feedback, we have made it easier for you to translate SFUSD websites. On desktop computers, you can now translate SFUSD websites, including school websites, by selecting your preferred language on the top left corner of the website.