Public Announcements

All SFUSD schools and offices will be closed on Monday, Oct. 12 for Indigenous Peoples' Day.

The SF Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. Public open session begins at 6:30 p.m.

This virtual event on Tuesday, October 20, 6-7 p.m. is for parents/caregivers and supportive adults to learn more about SFUSD’s Focal Services programs for students in foster care and those experiencing homelessness.

We've updated sfusd.edu/fair with more info - check it out! And see you on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Moscone Center.

AB 2555 changes how California English Learners (ELs) are reclassified as English proficient. Effective September 27, 2026, students qualify based on ELPAC results: Overall Performance Level 4 on the Summative ELPAC or Level 3 on the Summative Alternate ELPAC.

On Thursday, Oct. 15, the Enrollment Center at 555 Franklin Street will be closed from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. for staff professional development training. The office will reopen from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. that day.

Monthly automated truancy letters will be posted to Synergy this Friday, October 9, 2026. Please ensure that attendance data is correct and complete by the end of the day Thursday, October 8, 2026 to assure the accuracy of the truancy letters.

Celebrate National School Lunch Week on Oct. 12-16! Student Nutrition Services will be celebrating through dining staff recognition, fun activities, and encouraging student meal participation.

Join NAMI San Francisco on Oct. 22 for a virtual conversation exploring the evolving role of AI in supporting young people's mental health. We’ll bring together mental health professionals, technology experts, and youth-focused advocates to explore both the possibilities and the concerns surrounding these rapidly changing tools.

Acompañe a NAMI San Francisco en una conversación en español sobre la salud mental y el sistema de justicia en San Francisco.

826 Valencia is thrilled to announce our 2026 Personal Statement Workshop series! This fall, we’re offering six free workshops at our Mission Center to support high school seniors in San Francisco as they draft, revise, edit, and submit their college application essays and responses.

Get ready for SF Youth Theatre’s SCARY-OKE: A Family Halloween Karaoke Extravaganza featuring singing, dancing, costumes, raffles, and a special Spring Show Reveal! Come dressed to impress, grab the mic, and join us for a fang-tastic night of family-friendly Halloween fun!

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Bring your youth to watch Elmo and the Sesame Street friends as they embark on a once-in-a-lifetime African safari adventure. For youth ages 3–8 and their caregivers.

Empower Me Academy (EMA) basketball clinics are unlike any other! Our coaches have designed these sessions to push and motivate your child to become a better athlete and person. Clinics are for K-8 grade students and have half or full day options. Basketball experience is helpful but not required. 

The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department's Tennis and Learning Center (TLC) is currently recruiting middle school students who may be interested in joining our program. Students receive homework support, tennis instruction, enrichment activities, and snacks.

The 5th Annual District 10 Safety Plan Violence Prevention Peace Rally is a free, family-friendly community event bringing youth, families, community partners, and local resources together to promote peace, safety, and violence prevention. Join us Saturday, October 10, from 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

The Fall Family Festival is on October 17 from 4 to 7 p.m. and will feature fun carnival games, free pumpkin decorating, face painting, the San Francisco Public Library Bookmobile, and entertainment such as stilt walkers and bubble magic with Sterling Bubble.

SFUSD is seeking community members to join a working group that will recommend a permanent location for its new TK-8 Mandarin Immersion School. Deadline to apply: Sunday, October 4 at 11:59 p.m.

Take a survey to share your input on how SFUSD should assign students to elementary schools beginning in August 2028.

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.

Pasifika Reads & Counts is a family-centered event promoting literacy, math, science, and joyful learning among Pacific Islander and youth. Over the past two years, families have enjoyed free books, local celebrities, SF authors/artists, STEM kit raffles, pumpkins, sensory play, literacy, math and science activities, delicious food, and more! This year, we’re bringing back the fun and adding even more activities for the whole family!

Attend the annual SFUSD Enrollment Fair at Moscone Center on Saturday, Oct. 24 to learn about all our wonderful schools, connect with services and organizations, and learn how to enroll. Visit sfusd.edu/fair for more info!

SFUSD continues to follow current California Department of Public Health (CDPH) guidance for preventing and managing COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses in school settings. Schools should use CDPH's Child Symptom Guidance when determining whether a student who is sick should remain at school or be sent home.