Public Announcements

Join the San Francisco Board of Education for a hands-on special meeting on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., to learn how the Board works and how you can help shape its goals for the future.

Study sessions are working meetings where the Board of Education and district staff discuss information in public. They are not decision meetings. The SF Board of Education Study Session begins at 6:30 p.m. at 555 Franklin Street. The public can also attend the session via Zoom or by phone.

Monthly automated truancy letters will be posted to Synergy next Friday, November 13, 2026. Please ensure that attendance data is correct and complete by the end of the day Thursday, November 12, 2026 to assure the accuracy of the truancy letters.

Bring the whole family to the 4th Annual Holiday Literacy, Math, and Science Fair in the Mission Neighborhood on Dec. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at César Chávez Elementary School. Enjoy fun literacy, math, and science games and activities, pick out free books to take home for holiday reading, and join workshops on how to support learning at home, housing and taxes.

As part of our commitment to strengthening financial oversight and accountability, SFUSD has established an Internal Audit function to help ensure district resources are managed responsibly. The Financial Fraud Hotline provides employees, families, and community members with a convenient way to report suspected financial fraud, waste, abuse, or other financial misconduct involving district resources.

Learn how to fill out your financial aid application (FAFSA or CA Dream Act) for the 2027-2028 school year at the SFUSD Cash For College event at Galileo High School on November 14.

邀請大家參加第三屆在華埠舉行的家庭資源博覽會！¡Estás invitado a la tercera Feria de Recursos Familiares en Chinatown! Join us for our 3rd Annual Family Resources Fair on November 14, 2026 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.! Connect with community organizations, explore valuable resources and services for your family, and enjoy fun activities for children at our Kids’ Zone.

Ready to explore your college transfer to an HBCU? Swing by the California Community College (CCC) to Historical Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) Caravan happening on the Ocean Campus at City College of San Francisco in the STEAM Building 101.

Give your child a winter break filled with fun, friendship, and discovery! Through a variety of engaging activities, Wah Mei Winter Camp encourages children to explore their interests, express their creativity, and enjoy learning in a relaxed and cheerful setting.

Honor and celebrate Indigenous culture during November, National Native American Heritage Month, and throughout the year as we live, learn and play on the traditional homeland of the Ramaytush Ohlone. SFPL has wonderful programs in store for you, from film screenings to arts and crafts workshops.

Visit The Mix this November and enjoy activities specifically for teens. Enjoy new foods, try your hand at making music, create crafts and more at the Main Library. Teen spaces are available at all Library locations.

Study Smart Tutors offers several free classes, both virtual and in-person, to help teens prepare for college applications, job interviews, SAT testing, stress management and more.

Join the citywide conversation! "Awake in the Floating City" by Susanna Kwan is SFPL's 2026 One City One Book selection. Set in a future San Francisco transformed by rising waters, this moving novel explores memory, art, caregiving, belonging and what it means to preserve a changing city.

MNC is hosting a "tech free" family connections event at our new upcoming site! We invite families to join us for a social day full of joy, memories while learning about our organization's programs. There will be fall crafts, free food, prizes and so much more!

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. Entry is free.

Celebrate the grand reopening of Mission Branch Library on Nov. 14! Join us for a festive community celebration as we welcome you back through our doors. Please note that the Mission Temporary Branch at 1234 Valencia St. will close at 6 p.m. on October 31 in advance of the Mission Branch reopening.

Trick or treat safely this Halloween by following these tips.

The Department of Technology has made several changes to help ensure students can access the age-appropriate content they need for their studies without encountering content they shouldn’t. Here are the important changes to the Securly content filtering system, as well as steps you can take if you want to see particular URLs permitted or blocked.

The Student, Family, Caregivers, and Community Member Application for the High School Math Adoption Committee is now open. Learn more and apply in English, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Samoan, Chinese, or Arabic.

SFUSD’s Curriculum and Instruction department is hosting a virtual University Partners Fair on Friday, November 6, from 5–6 p.m. via Google Meet for anyone interested in earning a teaching credential. Attendees can meet representatives from USF, SFSU, CalStateTEACH, National University, and Notre Dame de Namur University to learn about their credential programs and available scholarships.

SFUSD is launching a public process to select a permanent location for its new TK–8 Mandarin Immersion school, opening in Fall 2027, and invites community members to attend meetings and share feedback.

These classes are a chance for the community to take discounted dance classes here at the Stonestown YMCA. We will be offering 3 styles: Kpop, Hip Hop and Jazz Funk. All workshops are one hour long.

Update on Oct. 30 from the Academy of Sciences: There is no free admission.
The Academy of Sciences is holding its first ever Sensory Day on Sunday, November 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.! There will be spaces in the museum with high- and low-sensory activities as well as a quiet hour from 10 to 11 a.m.

San Francisco Recreation & Parks after school program slots are available for families at various after school sites. Scholarships available.

SFUSD students and families may be affected by a data breach at Educational Testing Service (ETS) involving student information from 2023 to present. ETS is working with the California Department of Education to notify affected individuals and provide free identity-protection services.