Create a piece of visual art that expresses what biking and rolling to school looks like, feels like, and means to San Francisco students. And remember, there are many ways to bike and roll — scooters, skateboards, wheelchairs, and other active ways of getting around are all included. Deadline is May 15, 2025. Learn more about the rules and how to submit your art.

 

Through the Office of Extended Learning and Support, SFUSD offers Summer High School Credit Recovery opportunities for students who need to earn credits toward graduation and/or to become UC-CSU eligible.

 

Summer classes will be offered in-person at John O’Connell High School, Wallenberg High School and Lowell High School as well as online. If you believe you might qualify for participation, please reach out directly to the assigned high school counselor and they can assist in the registration process. Registration for Summer HSCR classes began on April 7. Classes will begin on Thursday, June 12, 2025. If you have any questions about HSCR, please contact ExLS@sfusd.edu.

 

The We Rise LGBTQ Scholarship welcomes applicants from all backgrounds who share a dedication to the advancement of LGBTQ rights. Their grants of up to $3500 will provide support for people pursuing post-high school education or vocational training — launching their career and changing their future. The organization celebrates and supports a wide spectrum of dreams; tell them about yours in your application. Learn more.

 

Deadline: May 31, 2025

 

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

 

The AI & Data Science: Problem Solving with Real-World Applications Certificate is an 8-session, in-person course designed for high school students eager to explore data science through real-world challenges. Hosted by the MS in Data Science program at the University of San Francisco Data Institute, this beginner-friendly program provides hands-on experience with data science fundamentals using the globally recognized Women in Data Science (WiDS) datathon as a learning framework.

 

By the end of the program, participants will have completed a data science project, gained exposure to key AI concepts, and built a strong foundation for future studies or careers.

 

Date and time: June 16-26, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Location: USF Downtown Campus, 101 Howard Street, San Francisco, Calif., 94105

Deadline: June 1, 2025

Email: datainstitute@usfca.edu

Learn more and register.

 

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

 

Join the Civic Joy Fund's weekly cleanups to keep San Francisco beautiful, meet awesome people, and grow as a community leader. Volunteers can also take on leadership roles — leading outreach, connecting with local businesses, gathering community feedback, and captaining cleanups. Great experience for students interested in public service and community engagement careers! Plus, enjoy a free meal at a local restaurant after. Register for a cleanup.

 

Mayor Lurie, Superintendent Dr. Su, Board of Supervisors President Mandelman, CA EPA Secretary Garcia and others greeted over 3,000 attendees at the Climate Action Youth Summit held in Yerba Buena Gardens. Many of the classes were students of the SFUSD Environmental Solutionary Teacher Fellowship hosted by SFUSD's STEM Department.

 

Student Nutrition Services had a table where they discussed their plan for using compostable forks on Earth Day. At AccessSFUSD: The Arc you could play a recycling sorting game. At a table with Alice Fong Yu students you could answer climate trivia questions and try to win a prize by hitting a target. Lawton Elementary School students (through a Changing Landscape Unit) identified problems at Lake Merced and made recommendations on implementations needed to solve them. There were so many inspiring, green examples of student participation!

Words of Advice from Trusted Adults

 

"Keep Calm & Carry On…You are enough, you are seen & heard. You create your own journey, and we are rooting for you! After every storm, there is a rainbow 🌈 and we got you!"

-From Counselors Calimlim (Ruth Asawa SOTA), Torres (Extended Learning Office), Florescu (SF International), Busche (Student & Family Services), and Yee (College and Career Readiness)

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

 

"After entering Galileo, I managed to make my first straight A's from pure determination but also the amazing relationships and mentors I've had the opportunity to build a rapport with. Specifically, my teachers, such as my English teacher in 9th and 10th grade; mentors from SFUSD; and so many other people and peers. The people I've met have given me so much passion and kindness, which gave me the ability to recognize how your identity and self-worth are made up of so many different aspects that cannot be confined by or determined from boundaries in academics or mental barriers."

 

-Compassion, junior at Galileo Academy of Science and Technology

 

 

"Mission High School is my other home where I can be involved in a lot of activities and clubs. As a newcomer student my teachers and tutors have been helping a lot. I’m the president of Newcomer Club, where we have a lot of activities during our lunch time and a place where newcomer students can make more friends and people from their own country or other. I recently joined Awaken Dreamers, another club that helps immigrant students with documentation and to prepare them into their college pathway."

 

"Initially I didn’t think I was able to be a musician, but my teachers encouraged me to have confidence and be able to express myself through music. This is my second year in Mariachi Los Osos, the group of Mariachi that represents Mission High School, and my third year in the Mariachi program. Sometimes it is tiring, but I love to be engaged in projects."

 

-Ester Marroquin, junior at Mission High School

 

"When I first stepped foot into Lincoln, I'd never imagined how much I would grow — academically and as a leader for my community. As a low income first-generation Asian American immigrant, SFUSD provided a safe space where I could challenge myself and gain skills to prepare me for the future with confidence. SFUSD presented many opportunities such as working as a teacher assistant, internships, and helping my community."

 

-Adrianna Zheng, senior at Lincoln High School

May 26 - Memorial Day (Schools and offices closed.)

 

June 2-4  Graduation ceremonies

 

June 4 - Last day of spring instruction