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We’ve had a busy first few weeks of school; it’s been a treat to visit our students as they continue their learning journey with SFUSD. I look forward to meeting more of our students during the course of the school year.
We continue our commitment to serving the whole child, one of SFUSD’s guardrails. Recently, we celebrated the opening of a free grocery store at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academic Middle School, where MLK Jr. students can shop twice a month for themselves and for their families. Food insecurity affects students’ ability to learn and concentrate on their studies. We hope that the opening of this store can help these students focus on learning and not worry about where their families can get groceries for their next meal.
As you may know, we have been working on creating a new portfolio of schools for the 2025-26 school year, which will include school closures, mergers, or co-locations. The public announcement will take place on Sept. 18. We understand that these changes will impact our communities and we are committed to supporting them during and after this transition. If you want to learn more, our Resource Alignment Initiative website is regularly updated with the latest information.
Finally, I want to wish everyone a happy Latinx Heritage Month! We’re proud to be launching our Latinx Community Council on Saturday, Sept. 7. This new council will advocate for more equitable outcomes for Latinx students in SFUSD, lift up the voices of families, and connect them to important resources and information to better support their children. Please continue reading for helpful resources and bright spots at SFUSD schools.
In community,
Dr. Wayne
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Back to School Week
Back to School Week is a chance for family members, students, teachers, and other school staff to come together to learn about what’s planned for the school year. Each school sets its own date during the following weeks:
Elementary/PreK-8s: Sept. 3 - Sept. 6
Middle Schools: Sept. 9 - Sept. 13 (these will be student-led conferences)
High Schools: Sept. 16 - Sept. 20 |
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School Closures, Mergers or Co-Locations for 2025-26
SFUSD will share its recommendation for school closures, mergers, and co-locations on Sept. 18. We are committed to supporting students, families, and staff through these changes with the highest level of care. More details about the transition plans will be coming later this month. The SF Board of Education will vote on the recommendation at the Dec. 10 Board Meeting. Learn more about the Resource Alignment Initiative. |
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Save the Date for SFUSD's Enrollment Fair!
The 2025-26 Enrollment Fair will be at Balboa High School this year. We welcome all families of transitional grade students to come to meet representatives from schools, learn about the enrollment process, and more! For updates about the Enrollment Fair and the enrollment process in general for the 2025-26 school year, please sign up for our mailing list.
Date: Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Balboa High School (1000 Cayuga Ave., San Francisco, CA 94112)
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Student Work Permit Reminders
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Families Can Report Full Day Absences Through ParentVUE
Starting in the 2024-25 school year, parents/guardians can use the ParentVUE app to enter a full day absence via the ParentVUE portal on their mobile app or desktop site. Learn more.
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Walk & Roll to School Week
Be part of
Walk & Roll to School Week
Oct. 7-11! Thousands of students across San Francisco will walk and roll to their schools. Walk and Roll to School Week helps build excitement around getting to school in fun people-powered ways that are good for health and the environment.
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Healthy Food for Brain Power!
All SFUSD students have access to one free breakfast and lunch every school day. Supper is also available for all SFUSD students at certain locations across the district. Did you know that school food is some of the healthiest food students have access to? Check out the Nutrition Guidelines and Wellness Policy to learn how SFUSD continues to nourish the whole student.
Read the School Meal Guide to find your menu and learn about new menu items. Student Meal PIN numbers can be found in StudentVUE under 'additional information.' |
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Eligible Non-Citizens May Vote in the Nov. 5 School Board Election
Local law allows certain non-citizens to register and vote in San Francisco’s Board of Education (School Board) elections. Non-Citizen voters should register using the NCV Registration Form. Non-Citizens cannot use the state voter registration form or register at the DMV. Learn more.
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Bond Updates
San Francisco voters will consider a $790 million General Obligation bond on the November 2024 ballot that would repair and improve SFUSD facilities. The proposal puts forward significant renovations and targeted facility upgrades, and invests in healthy meals for students, technology and network improvements, outdoor learning spaces, and safe school buildings. General obligation bonds provide SFUSD schools with funds to address critical facilities improvements and are the only source for the school district to make these necessary capital upgrades.
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SFUSD Students Present at National Conference
Three students from SF International High School participated in the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers 2024 Summer Symposium. Halima Cherif-Hminat, Jose Castillo Anibal, and Carolina Yu Yu were interviewed by Dr. La'Shawndra Scroggins from the US Department of Education about after school programs. Read about after school programs at SFUSD. |
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#WeAreSFUSD
“I love walking through the school doors every day and connecting with our community. Families, staff, and students all work together, which allows each of us to do our best work in service of equitable outcomes for our students."
-Eloise Libre, Instructional Coach, Alvarado Elementary School
Eloise participated in the August 2024 SFUSD Literary Curriculum Institute, which was sponsored by SPARK* SF Public Schools (the district's non-profit fundraising arm). Through the recent launch of the
Ready, Set, Read! initiative, Spark will further support SFUSD teachers in their work to build literacy proficiency. |
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SFUSD Students’ Artwork Showcased on Muni Buses
Twenty-four SFUSD middle students have artwork featured on Muni buses through November! The students competed in the Tasty Routes Art Competition, created by the Student Nutrition Advocacy Crew Kids Club (SNACK Club). Their artwork depicts a range of California specialty crops and highlights nutritional facts.
Read the press release. |
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Former Giants Star Hunter Pence Helped Volunteers Clean Up Garden at Tenderloin Community Elementary
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'My brain is going to grow!' Smiles and squeals on first day of school in San Francisco
Back-to-school pictures from Marshall Elementary, Cesar Chavez Elementary, Everett Middle School, Sanchez Middle School, Mission High School, Buena Vista Horace Mann K-8, Hilltop + El Camino Alternativo, John O'Connell, and Moscone Elementary School. Read the story in Mission Local. |
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Free Grocery Store at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academic Middle School Helps Tackle Food Insecurity
The free grocery store at the SFUSD middle school is a collaboration between Amazon, the YMCA, and Goodr, a company working to solve food waste.
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SFUSD joins the nation in celebrating Latinx Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 to highlight the diversity, brilliance, and beauty of the Latinx community! |
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Student and Family Services Division |
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Expulsions/Suspensions
Student Attendance Review Board
Records Requests |
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Transcript & Work Permit Office |
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Student transcripts
Work Permits
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Student Nutrition Services |
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Breakfast + Lunch program
Free/reduced lunch applications
Pandemic EBT
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Transportation for students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
General Education busing
Transportation bus service for paid, athletic, and art program trips
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Student enrollment
Language assessments
Address change
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555 Franklin Street
1520 Oakdale Avenue
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Don’t see what you’re looking for and need assistance? Contact Student Family School Resource Link
Call 415-340-1716 * or email sflink@sfusd.edu or see the Contact Us page
*Hours of operation for the phone are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (Closed from 12 p.m - 1 p.m every day). Phones will also be closed on school holidays. Callers can leave a voicemail at all hours. |
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