Public Announcements

SFUSD schools will be closed from Dec. 22 through Jan. 2 for Winter Break. Schools will reopen on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. SFUSD offices, including the Enrollment Center, will also be closed for in-person services from Dec. 22 through Jan. 2.

Inclusive Schools Week is a disability forward event that celebrates difference and promotes sense of belonging at all of our school sites. This year's theme is "Children First: Building a Stronger Tomorrow."

The SF Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. Public open session begins at 6:30 p.m. View the agenda and learn more.

The Climate Action Youth Summit is becoming the Education Teams North Star. It is the event we put on at the end of the school year and around SF Climate Week. Apr. 24, 2026 from 10am-2pm at Yerba Buena Gardens.

Monthly automated Truancy letters will be posted to Synergy on Friday, December 12, 2025. Families and schools can ensure that attendance data is correct and complete by following this guidance.

Resources for students and families experiencing housing instability and homelessness.

Youth Art Exchange (YAX) is offering free after-school art classes for all SFUSD high school students. Learn directly from professional artists in disciplines like printmaking, photography, music production, animation, fashion design, architecture, and dance — no experience needed.

From Dec. 22 through Jan. 4, Student Nutrition Services will not be serving meals at any sites. Please view our list of alternative food resources available during winter break.

Memories in Memoriam- A group exhibition presented in the SoEx Project Space by Southern Exposure’s Youth Advisory Board. Opening Reception, Pop-Up Shop, & Zine Launch, Dec. 13, 12pm-3pm. Free admission. Exhibition runs now until Jan. 17, 2026. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday 12pm-6pm

SFCAHT’s annual poster, writing and music contest provides to students a platform to learn about human trafficking and join the movement against this horrific crime. Deadline for submissions: Monday, Fe. 23, 2026, 5PM PT

Registration is available for the San Francisco Math Circle's Spring 2026 term! The SF Math Circle is an extracurricular math enrichment program affiliated with San Francisco State University's Center for Science and Math Education. This spring, we're offering weekly in-person classes for 2nd-5th grade students at San Francisco State University starting the week of February 23.

On behalf of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), who is leading the Embarcadero Connectivity Plan, are forming a Community Working Group (CWG) of 10–15 community representatives to help guide the planning process. The CWG will serve as a collaborative forum for community consultation on key deliverables and strategies that shape the plan’s development and future implementation. Online, application deadline is Dec. 17th, ongoing.

The SF Board of Education Ad Hoc Committee on Progress Monitoring will meet on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. Meeting begins at 6 p.m.

SFUSD is providing an update on the recent United Educators of San Francisco (UESF) strike authorization vote and reaffirming our commitment to negotiating with our labor partners in good faith.

Bring the whole family to the 3rd Annual Winter Literacy, Math & Science Fair this Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, from 11AM to 2PM 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 parent workshops on how to support learning at home.

Inclusive Schools Week is a disability forward event that celebrates difference and promotes sense of belonging at all of our school sites. This year's theme is "Children First: Building a Stronger Tomorrow."

SFUSD is inviting families of 9th grade students currently enrolled in Ethnic Studies to share feedback through a short, anonymous survey open December 3–19.

Originally posted on Dec. 2, 2025: SFUSD is reaffirming its commitment to safety after a student was injured in an incident at Burton High School on Dec. 2 and is providing support and resources to the community.

Notification to all SFUSD Students, Families, and Staff Regarding Important Updates to District Policies and Procedures

From the San Francisco Health Services Agency: Starting Jan. 1, 2026, some changes are coming to Medi-Cal that will affect undocumented Californians age 19 and older.

As you begin to have winter holiday and end of semester celebrations, please keep the Wellness Policy top of mind. Celebrations can be fun and nutritious!

San Francisco CalFresh recipients received a letter from the San Francisco Health Services Agency (SFHSA) with information about a one-time emergency prepaid grocery card from GiveCard to help buy food during the government shutdown. Recipients should activate their grocery card by December 31, 2025.

The San Francisco Math Circle is hosting a math festival for 2nd-8th grade students on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 2:00-4:00pm at San Francisco State University.

Watch Ruth Asawa School of the Arts students perform classic songs and choreography from the Golden Age of Broadway on Dec. 12 and Dec. 13.