San Diego Unified School District

We are proud to partner with the Rob Machado Foundation to make clean water and sustainability part of everyday learning. With over 45,000 reusable water bottles donated and 4,492 filtered hydration stations installed, we're reducing plastic waste and making clean drinking water accessible to every student. 💙♻️

Learn more in our Newscenter: https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/newscenter/all_news/sandburg_e_s_receives_free_reusable_water_bottles

Hands-on science in action! A group of 7th graders from LMEC explored San Diego Bay—testing water quality, dissecting a lancetfish, using an echosounder, and towing for plankton 🧪🐟🌊

This unforgettable field trip is part of a pilot program for the future Seaport Learning Center—a unique partnership between San Diego Unified, UCSD, Birch Aquarium, and Gafcon that will bring marine science to life for students across our district!

Shoutout to our incredible students who took on the Aspen Challenge this year, taking bold steps to tackle real-world issues — from idea to action in just 9 weeks.

More than 130 students from 12 high schools across the district stepped up to be changemakers in our community using creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking.

🏆 The top team, San Diego MET, earned an all expenses paid trip to the Aspen Ideas Festival where they will share their solution on a national stage.

Read more in our Newscenter: https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/newscenter/all_news/aspen_challenge_san_diego

Big congrats to the winners of our Voices for Change PSA Contest!

Students from TK through 12th grade used their creativity to raise awareness about the dangers of va**ng, drugs, and alcohol — while promoting mental health and healthy choices.

Our District joined Chula Vista Elementary District, the San Diego County Office of Education and Mexican educational officials to learn and raise awareness around migrant education, binational students, and international teacher exchange programs.

Our schools serve as the starting point for a new chapter in many young lives.

In embracing all the children we serve, we don’t just extend a helping hand—we affirm our belief in a world where every child has a right to learn, grow, and dream, regardless of where they come from or the circumstances that brought them here.

Read more in our Newscenter: https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/newscenter/all_news/2nd_annual_binational_symposium

Welcome back from spring break! We’re ready to jump back into the learning and finish out the school year strong. Make every day count.

Join the conversation at the League of Women Voters Education Committee Luncheon on May 3 where you can hear directly from Superintendent (Interim) Dr. Fabi Bagula and Board Trustee Shana Hazan on how our schools are preparing students for their futures.

Register using the link on the events calendar at https://lwvsandiego.org

San Diego Unified joined the other large urban school districts in California to advocate for the needs of students by sending a letter to the governor with recommendations for the upcoming year’s budget.

Read the full letter from Superintendent (Interim) Bagula and fellow education leaders.

San Diego Unified School District recognizes March 31 as César E. Chavez Day of Service and Learning.

Our long lasting partnership with the César Chavez Service Clubs provides inspirational leadership development and community service opportunities to over 500 elementary, middle and high school students, providing a living legacy to César Chavez and the farmworker movement.

“Real education should consist of drawing the goodness and the best out of our own students. What better book can there be than the book of humanity.” - César E. Chavez

We hope all of our educators, students, and their families enjoy a restful spring break! Schools and offices are closed Monday, March 31 - Friday, April 4. We look forward to seeing students back in class on Monday, April 7.

This month, nine incredible staff members were selected as our LOVE Notes winners for their outstanding dedication and leadership across the district. Each of these individuals received a surprise visit in recognition of how they are Living Our Values Every Day—making a difference in their schools and communities.

Swipe through to see how these educators and staff members go above and beyond to create a positive and supportive learning environment.

Do you know an educator or staff member who deserves to be recognized? Submit a LOVE Note today and help us celebrate those who make our schools great!
www.sandiegounified.org/lovenotes

⚾️ It's Opening Day, and we couldn’t be more excited to cheer on our hometown team—the San Diego Padres! Our students love seeing the Padres at their schools, and we all love watching them shine on the field.

Good luck today, Padres! 💛🤎Your family is rooting for you!

For the final installment of our series, meet Kayla Nguyen. Kayla is a senior at University City High School and is currently working as the student engagement intern for the district.

"Being an intern in an educational setting, I see firsthand how women play a vital role in shaping young minds.  This month is a celebration of their impact and a reminder that I, too, can make a difference."

Did you know your child may have state-provided college
funds waiting for them? Let us help you claim it!

Join us at the Spring Money Fling this Saturday, March 22 from 10am- 2pm at LMEC for a fun community event where you can receive hands on assistance setting up your child’s CalKIDS account.

We’re expanding our Transitional Kindergarten (TK) program to give more young learners a strong start! Next year, we’re adding 23 new TK classrooms across the district and reducing class sizes from 24 to 20, ensuring more personalized learning and individualized student attention.

Online pre-enrollment is now open. Apply at www.sandiegounified.org/tk

We’re proud to partner with the for a second year of the “Be A Pro and Always Go” attendance campaign, designed to combat chronic absenteeism and bring incentives to boost daily attendance. 

Read more in our Newscenter: https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/newscenter/all_news/be_a_pro_always_go

Meet Dr. Cynthia Larkin, Principal at Morse High School.

"As a woman in education, I stand on the shoulders of those who fought for equal opportunities in learning and leadership. Women's History Month is a celebration of their courgae and a reminder of our responsibility to keep pushing forward."

Online pre-enrollment for Transitional Kindergarten (TK) for the 2025-26 school year is now open!

TK provides a strong foundation for learning, setting students up for success in kindergarten and beyond. With engaging, age-appropriate curriculum and caring educators, your child will build essential academic and social-emotional skills in a nurturing environment.

Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to give your child a head start on their educational journey with San Diego Unified. Enroll today!

Visit: www.sandiegounified.org/tk