Public Announcements

Learn more about the work happening to prepare schools for a safe reopening for small groups of students. At SFUSD, these small groups are the youngest students (early elementary) and students with disabilities in moderate/severe special day classes.

October is Filipino American History Month. SFUSD celebrates by highlighting the diversity, brilliance and beauty of the Filipinx community both in their countries of origin but particularly in the diaspora and their presence here in San Francisco.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board of Education will be holding discussions on and voting to change the admissions criteria of Lowell High School for one year (school year 2021-22).

A public hearing will be held on Oct. 6 at 3 p.m. as part of SFUSD’s regular Board of Education meeting to determine the sufficiency of textbooks or instructional
materials as required by California Education Code Section 60119.

SFUSD will automatically enroll all TK-2 families in the Ready4Learning text messaging service that offers learning tips. There is no cost to families, and families can opt out at any time.

This Election Day, San Franciscans will vote on Proposition J, which addresses a legal loophole to continue providing funds to SFUSD and Proposition 15, which would increase revenue for public education and other services.

Information about assessments and grading periods for all school grades is available.

SFUSD is preparing to move into a hybrid model for small groups of priority students once science and data suggest it is safe to do so. In order to reopen school buildings for in-person instruction, several factors need to be in place.

Get information about the family webinar series, free technology tutoring in 20 languages, and how to access the technology request form.

Completing the form provides benefits beyond school meals, including essential funding for your child's school.

The SF Public Library emailed library card numbers to all SFUSD students on September 1. Students can choose eBooks from the library, and SFUSD librarians are compiling lists of suggested eBooks and audiobooks. 

In order to reopen school buildings, SFUSD has several factors that need to be in place. Learn more about our Phase 2 Hybrid Learning Plan.

SFUSD offers High School Credit Recovery (HSCR) opportunities for students that need to earn credits towards graduation and/or to become UC-CSU eligible.

Your student’s safety and security is a top priority as we navigate learning in a virtual environment. We are working hard to ensure all of our platforms are as secure as possible.

Video tutorials are available for using district Chromebooks, hotspots, ParentVUE, and digital platforms. Free 1:1 technology support is available for parents and guardians.

To provide broad access to distance learning to all students, we are seeking to record our live instruction and make it available to students who missed the class. Please click here to access the consent form.

Welcome back to school! We want to remind you that attendance is taken every day. Reach out to your school if you are having any challenges participating.

The Multipurpose Family Income form for the 2020-21 school year is now available online. A new application needs to be submitted each school year to qualify for meal benefits.

For distance learning in the fall, SFUSD is preparing to loan Chromebook devices and Internet access for students in grades PK-12 who need technology to engage in distance learning.

SFUSD educators have compiled resources to help youth consider perspectives different than their own, and for families and educators on using the COVID pandemic to teach kids about compassion.

After reviewing the best available evidence-based sources of guidance from health officials, and gathering input from staff, students, and families, SFUSD has determined that on August 17, 2020, our fall semester will begin with distance learning.

The week of July 6th, we hosted a series of Town Halls for the SFUSD community to receive updates and provide input on fall learning. The Town Halls are available to watch online anytime.

The interim guidance outlines the health and safety practices needed to safely resume in-person, on-site instruction and extracurricular activities at TK-12 schools.

SFUSD families are invited to take a brief, anonymous survey to provide input on fall learning. The survey is available in English, Spanish, Cantonese, Tagalog, Arabic, Vietnamese, and Samoan.

Read the latest letter from Superintendent Dr. Vincent Matthews regarding some of our considerations and next steps for fall learning.