Be sure to check out SFUSD College and Career Readiness summer internships. Eleventh grade students (rising seniors) have priority, and the six-week internships are also open to sophomores. Get paid for working a minimum of 20 hours a week. The Summer 2025 Interest Form is open to current SFUSD high school students through Feb. 28, 2025.

 

The Summer Science Internship Program provides outstanding students with the opportunity to work in leading research and clinical laboratories under the supervision of world-renowned physicians and scientists at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). This internship comes with a stipend of $2,500, upon submitting a research paper after the internship. All applicants must be at least 17 years old by June 2, 2025.

 

Dates: June 2 to Aug. 29, 2025 at UCSF

Contact: summerscience@arthritis.org

Online application.

 

SFUSD neither endorses nor sponsors the organization or activity described in this announcement. This distribution is provided as a community service.

SFUSD Anti-Tobacco/Vaping Art and Video Contest

 

What: Anti-Tobacco/Vaping Art and Video Contest “Don’t Get Cuffed for Puffs.”

Who:  4th to 12th grade students in SFUSD Schools 

When: Now -  March 25, 2025

Why: Help educate your community on vaping usage and tobacco products in a fun and creative way.

 

The SFUSD Student Health Advisory Board is introducing the 2025 PSA contest, Don’t Get Cuffed for Puffs. SFUSD students get to create either a 30-90 second video or any form of art (spoken words, poetry, infographics) in a minimum of 8x11 and maximum 11x17 page to help spread the awareness of tobacco and vaping prevention. Students can win up to $200 in prizes for their original creations, and their work will be displayed on SF Muni.

 

Having a strong core can help protect your back from strain that comes from postures involving computers and phones. You can strengthen your core muscles by incorporating plank exercises into your movement routine. Try holding a plank for 30 seconds. Be sure to 'hug' your belly button to your spine and keep your shoulders directly over your wrists in plank. Read about plank modifications and workouts.

 

Exercise within your limits. Never force, strain, or practice through pain. Seek medical attention and advice as appropriate. 

 

It's National School Counseling Week Feb. 3-7, 2025. Student Kathy Zhao, a senior at Washington High School (pictured), celebrates her counselor, Vivian Chinn:

 

"As an immigrant and former ELD student, I searched for resources to supplement my learning. I found support from the counseling department, AVID, and the Richmond neighborhood center. My counselor specifically went above and beyond to support me in my journey towards higher education. Even with the amount of students each counselor takes on, my counselor provided me with personalized support and ensured that the opportunities I had access to were on par with that of private schools."

 

"I learn a lot here. It's fun and gives me something to do after school. I've learned pretty much everything I know about dirt bikes here. This is a very unique class and I had the opportunity to join it."

-Ruben Castillo, Washingon High School sophomore, part of the dirt bike program at June Jordan School for Equity

 

 

"Something I really like about Burton is the community. The people there are wonderful!"

-Heather Pardilla, Burton High School senior

 

Mia Rubio (above left, pictured with elementary students) is a sophomore at June Jordan and visits Cleveland Elementary school as part of a class, taught by Mr. Scott. "I mostly help kindergarten students with art and homework. I love working with kids!" says Mia.

 

Scott Gonzales Cooper (above right) says, "During my first semester here as the internship teacher at June Jordan School for Equity we have organized an internship opportunity with SFUSD for some of our students to work down the street in the afterschool program at Cleveland Elementary School. So far it has been a great experience for our students to collaborate with staff and with younger kids in a new environment. I think it has challenged our students and given them a great opportunity to develop their responsibility and social skills!"

 

Feb. 17: Presidents Day (schools and offices closed)

Feb. 28 - March 29: Ramadan