The SMHS Knights

That’s a wrap! Congratulations to the class of 2026! Goooooo KNIGHTS⚔️

🎓✨ Welcome Class of 2030!!

Welcome to SMHS! We’re so excited to kick off your high school journey at Freshman Orientation 💙

📅 Dates:
A–K: Monday, August 10
L–Z: Tuesday, August 11

⏰ Time: 8AM–12PM
📍 Meet at the Gym

👋 Meet your principal
🤝 Connect with your Link Crew leaders
🏫 Tour your new campus
🎉 Start making new friends

We can’t wait to meet you! 💫

🎓✨ Discover San Marcos High School
8th Grade Family Night – Class of 2030
📅 Thursday, March 12

Incoming 8th grade families — join us for an evening of campus tours, live jazz, food vendors, and important info sessions!

🎷 Live Jazz | 🍴 Food for purchase
🏫 ASB Campus Tours (5:00–6:30 PM)
🎤 Principal’s Welcome (5:45 PM)
📚 Counseling Presentations (English & Spanish)

🍴 Delicious food & drinks available for purchase from 5-7 PM:
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We can’t wait to welcome the Class of 2030! ⚔️💙

📢 No School Monday, January 19
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

⏰ Students return Tuesday for a late start.

Yesterday, we proudly celebrated and honored SMHS senior Eduardo Gomez as this month’s Rising Star! ⭐️

The Rising Stars program brings our community together to recognize seniors who demonstrate character, integrity, a love of learning, community involvement, and the strength to overcome life’s challenges while staying committed to their education.

Eduardo was recognized for his incredible resilience and perseverance despite life’s challenges. His strength, determination, and commitment to his education inspire all of us. 🌟

A huge thank you to SMUSD, the City of San Marcos and our Mayor, the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce, and all of our local sponsors for supporting this meaningful program and celebrating our students.

Congratulations, Eduardo — keep shining! ✨👏🏽

🎓 Seniors! Need help with your college or financial aid applications? 💻✍️

Your SMHS Counselors are here to help you every step of the way this application season! 🙌

📅 When: Every 6th period block on Thursdays in October & November
📍 Where: Future Center
👥 Who: All Seniors
💡 Why: Get support completing your college and financial aid applications!

Join us for our annual Back to School Knight!
📍 San Marcos High School
🎶 Jazz Band Performance begins at 5:15 PM
🍕 Big Oven Pizza & Disfruta will be available for purchase
👉 Light refreshments provided by the SMHS PTO
🕒 Bell Schedule: Be sure to print or save your students schedule to follow along with their classes.

📢 Attention Students in Grades 9–11!
San Marcos High School will be administering the PSAT on Saturday, October 18th.
Arrival Time: 7:30 AM
Test Start: 8:00 AM Sharp!
Cost: $50 (purchase online only)
Purchase Deadline: Monday, September 22nd
⚠️ Important: Students who arrive late will not be admitted.
✅ What to bring:
Chromebook
Picture ID
👉Purchase through our webstore under “San Marcos High School Other Items” to register!
✨ Note: This test is optional and is available for SMHS students in grades 9–11 who would like to take it.

🚗✨ Want to Park at SMHS? You must complete the Start Smart Program!

📅 Fall Start Smart
Date: Tues, Sept 2
Time: 6:00 PM
Where: SMHS Gym
Bring your parent/guardian ✅
Lasts about 2 hours ⏱️

No sign-up needed—we’ll scan your Minga/StudentVue at the door.

⚠️ 2025–26 Parking: Currently, we’re at capacity. Students will be pulled from the Intent to Park database if spots open up. Sign up on the SMHS website under Students.

Questions? Contact the AP’s Office.

🙌 Go Knights!