Press Releases

Please submit media inquiries to the SFUSD Communications Office at newsline@sfusd.edu or (415) 241-6565.

SFUSD Receives Digital Citizenship Certification

SFUSD June 27, 2019
Students spend an increasing amount of time online to learn, communicate, and collaborate. To ensure they do so safely and responsibly, families and schools are teaching students about issues such as cyber-bullying, online privacy, and managing their digital footprint — essentially, to be good digital citizens.
Posted Date
2019-06-27

Media Advisory: SFUSD, OUSD Students Compete in Future Trailblazer Challenge

SFUSD May 29, 2019
Life below water, responsible consumption and achieving food security -- these are some of the topics that middle school students from seven SFUSD and OUSD schools will present at the first-ever Future Trailblazer Challenge, hosted by Salesforce.org. 
Posted Date
2019-05-29

Highlights May 28-31, 2019: School holds Eco Action Conference; Band to perform in national 4th of July Parade; Exploring skulls and fossils at STEAM night

SFUSD May 28, 2019
Protecting rainforests, making electric vehicles more affordable, protecting sea life from plastic pollution, maybe even moving to Mars.
Posted Date
2019-05-28

Highlights May 20-24, 2019: Spring arts showcase at The Arc; Automotive Technology facility gets major tune-up; EMS skills put to the test with experts

SFUSD May 20, 2019
Spring has sprung just in time for AccessSFUSD’s Spring Arts Spectacular. The inclusive arts showcase will feature visual and performing arts created by 20 students in the AccessSFUSD program.
Posted Date
2019-05-20

Media Advisory: Dolores Huerta Elementary School Celebrates New Name With Namesake Civil Rights Activist Dolores Huerta

SFUSD May 16, 2019
Dolores Huerta Elementary School will celebrate its new name with SFUSD and City leaders, students and families, community members, and its namesake — labor leader and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta — in attendance.
Posted Date
2019-05-16

Highlights May 13 - 17, 2019: Former SF Giants player inspires students; Building a tiny house with tradespeople; Students get creative for Arts Showcase and school food

SFUSD May 13, 2019
Meeting a role model can have a profound impact on students, which those in Washington High’s Athletes in Math Succeed (AIMS) program will experience firsthand when they get a visit from former San Francisco Giants player Jeremy Affeldt, who pursued his dreams all the way to the Major Leagues.
Posted Date
2019-05-13

Highlights May 6-10, 2019: New STEAM spaces, African American College Signing Day

SFUSD May 6, 2019
E.R. Taylor Elementary School will celebrate a new makerspace that will build upon the school’s STEAM educational opportunities.
Posted Date
2019-05-06

Highlights April 22-27, 2019: Earth Day promotes sustainability, Middle school commemorates 86th anniversary, Annual arts festival celebrates student creativity

SFUSD April 22, 2019
Dianne Feinstein Elementary School students are no strangers to sustainable activities, but they will get a special reminder on Earth Day about proper sorting, reducing and reusing with a lesson from the San Francisco Department of the Environment.
Posted Date
2019-04-22

SFUSD holds 3rd annual Ethnic Studies Student Summit

SFUSD April 16, 2019
Approximately 800 San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) Ethnic Studies students from 13 high schools are expected to attend SFUSD’s 3rd annual Ethnic Studies Student Summit on Wednesday, held in coordination with San Francisco State University (SF State) Asian American & Pacific Islander Student Services.
Posted Date
2019-04-16

Highlights April 16-19, 2019: Award-winning journalist visits namesake school, Students bike & roll to school

SFUSD April 16, 2019
Students at Dr. William L. Cobb Elementary School will get a head start in their journalism careers with a visit from an award-winning journalist who shares a name with the school.
Posted Date
2019-04-16

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