The Superintendent’s 21st Century Award will be granted to six graduating SFUSD seniors who exemplify a particular strength in one or more of the characteristics of the SFUSD Graduate Profile. All SFUSD seniors are eligible for this award regardless of citizenship status. Recipients of the Superintendent’s 21st Century will each receive a $3,000 scholarship and be featured in a video and SFUSD social media. Learn more.

The Port of San Francisco Offers Paid Summer Internships!

 

Summer is the perfect time to learn life skills and values in leadership, teamwork, and self-empowerment. The Port's Rising TIDES, an acronym for Rising Through Investment, Engagement and Support, is an internship and mentorship program for San Francisco residents aged 15-25. 

 

Not drawn to the water? No problem! Dive into exciting career opportunities across our diverse Port operations — from Engineering and Real Estate Development to Finance, Legal, IT, and more. Whether you're passionate about innovation, strategy, or sustainability, there’s a place for you to make an impact!

 

Summer program dates: Monday, June 9 – Thursday, July 31, 2025 

Application deadline: April 4, 2025

Questions? Contact: tiffany.tatum@sfport.com

 

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 

 

Join the 2025 Student Anti-Tobacco/Vaping Art and Video Contest "Don't Get Cuffed for Puffs!" 

 

SFUSD 4th to 12th grade students can win up to $200 in prizes for their original creations and their work will be displayed on SF Muni! 

 

You can create either a 30-90 second video or any form of art (spoken words, poetry, infographics) in a minimum of 8x11 and maximum 11x17 to help spread the awareness of tobacco and vaping prevention. View flier. 

 

Submit your artwork using this form. 

 

Deadline to enter the contest: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 

 

ERG & ENG Scholarships. Scholarships for high school seniors entering college or university in the fall. Deadline is March 22, 2025.

 

San Francisco PTA Hopson Music Scholarships. Scholarships for high school seniors entering college in the fall and intend to major in classical voice or piano. Deadline is March 27, 2025. 

 

10,000 Degrees Scholarships. Scholarships for low-income high school students that want to go to college. Priority deadline is March 3, 2025. 

 

The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy LINC summer program. LINC summer program for high school students focused on community building, service learning, and exploring local communities and parklands. Stipend at the end of the six-week program. Deadline is March 18, 2025. 

 

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

 

This teen summit is a FREE educational event open to all Bay Area teens in 9-12th grades. You'll get to attend presentations from UCSF researchers, faculty, and local experts on teen mental health. 

Date: Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: UCSF Mission Bay Campus, Genentech Hall

 

SFUSD, in partnership with JCYC, is hosting a Cash for College event to support students with completing their financial aid applications for the 2025-26 school year. We will be available to answer any questions and guide students and families through the process. Chinese and Spanish interpretation will be available. Learn more.

 

Date and time: Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Location: John O' Connell High School Auditorium, 2355 Folsom St., San Francisco, Calif., 94110

 

Neither pre-registration nor sign-up is required, students/families can just show up with the recommended materials below! 

 

What to have ready:

• 2023 Federal Income Tax Return(s) 

• Social Security Number (SSN) and Green Card number for student and parents, if applicable

• Month and year when parents married, separated, or divorced 

• W-2s & other income forms (Disability, Social Security, child support or any untaxed income)

• Current bank statements 

• Records of businesses, farms, or other real estate 

• Records of stocks, bonds, and other investments 

 

In late January, the San Francisco Giants and Giants Community Fund rolled out the red carpet for 150 CTE pathway students from seven high schools (Balboa, Burton, El Camino, Hilltop, Mission, O'Connell, and Wallenberg) as part of their first-ever High School Enrichment Day. Students and their teachers learned about careers in sports (off the playing field), entertainment, and business. They participated in hands-on exploration activities all over the ballpark, hosted by various departments within the organization, such as partnerships, operations, catering, and IT. 

 

Students got a sneak peak behind the scenes of the stadium, visited the Giants clubhouse and dugout, ate a catered lunch in the stands, and attended a Career Fair — held exclusively for SFUSD students — in the Giants performance center facility. Learn more about CTE pathways.

 

Date: Friday, March 21 at 6 p.m.

Location: Mission High School, 3750 18th St., San Francisco, Calif., 94110

 

The SFUSD Arts Department is delighted to invite you to the 10th Annual Mariachi Concert, a celebration of music, culture, and community. This milestone event will take place at Mission High School in San Francisco, and SFUSD is thrilled to mark this occasion with a spectacular showcase of talent and tradition. 

 

Students from various SFUSD elementary, middle, and high schools will be performing rancheras, boleros, and polkas with special local guests, Mariachi Nueva Generación, Cuicacalli, and the program's founding members. Order free tickets: https://vivaelmariachi2025.splashthat.com.

Announcing Skate, Rock, Roll, Read with the SFUSD Youth Arts Festival!

In partnership with Tiratana Espiritu Productions, this year’s festival features two preliminary events: Saturday, Feb. 22 11-2 p.m. and Saturday, March 22 11-2 p.m., leading up to a free, all-ages finale on Saturday, April 26 from 11-3 p.m.

Join us for three vibrant events showcasing:

• Live performances
• Interactive, hands-on creative activities
• Community-based resources for youth and families

Be part of the action in our outdoor performance space in the heart of Civic Center (Fulton Plaza at Fulton/Larkin Streets). Enjoy skateboarding lessons, design custom skate sneakers, and create signature skateboard deck art.

 

Celebrate SFUSD students as they showcase their artistic talents and passion. We’re proud to partner with local skateboarders, artists, and arts organizations to amplify student voices through the arts and literacy. Learn more.

With the changing of the seasons, certain yoga postures like twists are especially beneficial to get energy flowing within your body. Try these: 

 

-Twisted Easy Pose (above, left) - sitting cross legged on a mat or carpet, put your left hand on your right knee and gently twist while looking over your right shoulder. Repeat on the other side.

 

-Twisted Low Lunge (above, right) - start in a plank and then bring your right leg forward into a low lunge position. Place your left hand near your right foot and lift your right hand to the sky as you gently twist. Repeat on the other side.

 

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

 

 

"Orchestra is my favorite class. I play the flute. I also really like school lunch!"

-Griffin Teu, Ruth Asawa School of the Arts junior

Griffin also attended A.P. Giannini Middle School and Francis Scott Key Elementary School!

 

 

"The doors at Washington are always open. I absolutely appreciate the cafeteria and janitorial staff, who are up before my alarm even goes off in the morning, inviting the students with early commutes into the cafeteria to do homework or to just take a breather before the first bell. There are teachers at Washington who engage with their students not just as a name on their attendance list on Synergy, but as a student who exists as a personality outside of their academics. Whether I’m chit-chatting with a club sponsor post-club meeting, catching up with our counselors, reciting my 'Three highlights of the weekend' with my homeroom teacher, fist-pumping the security guard, or opening up to my AVID teacher, I’m confident that the teachers and staff do care. Washington is my second family."

-Jezuzette Ocampo, George Washington High School junior

 

"Teaching CTE in Arts, Media, and Entertainment is more than just developing skills for the industry—it's about empowering students to create, innovate, and shape the future. Technology is not just a tool; it’s a gateway to critical thinking, problem-solving, and real-world impact. By embracing progressive teaching and critical pedagogy, I equip students with the knowledge and creativity to thrive in an ever-evolving world."

 

-Henry Francisco, Arts, Media & Entertainment teacher at James Denman Middle School

 

March 28 to April 4 - Spring Recess (SFUSD TK-13 school sites closed)

March 30 to 31 - Eid al-Fitr

March 31 - César Chávez Day Observance (TK-13 schools and EED sites closed)