Starting in the 2025–26 school year, California Education Code Section 53008 requires that all students in grades K–2 are screened each year for risk of reading difficulties. In SFUSD, Grade 1 & 2 students will be screened for reading difficulties using Amira October 1-24. Read to find resources to prepare students and staff for administration.
San Francisco Bay Area students in grades K–3 can attend free performances of the Children's Theatre of San Francisco Association production of Once Upon a Mattress from Jan. 22–Mar. 6, 2026, with reservations opening Sept. 10.
California high schools can nominate outstanding juniors or seniors for the 2026 U.S. Senate Youth Program, offering a week in Washington, D.C., and a $10,000 scholarship. Students must first submit an Intent to Apply form by Monday, Sept. 22 at noon.
The California State Board of Education is accepting applications from current high school juniors for the 2026–27 Student Board Member position, a unique opportunity to represent student voices in statewide education policy. Complete application packages must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025.
The SFUSD Frontline and Red Rover Implementation Team is sharing an important payroll update as SFUSD continues the transition to our new payroll system, Frontline. This week marks the first full certificated monthly payroll cycle in Frontline, following three successful payroll cycles since July 1, and we’ve included key upcoming pay dates, changes to payroll processes, and resources for support in this announcement.
Star assessments are administered as interim measures for students from Kindergarten to High School as part of the 2025-26 SFUSD Assessment Plan. Read to find resources for supporting successful administration and data use during forthcoming Fall Star Windows: HS(Sept 3-24) and K-8 (Oct 1-24).
