SFUSD will need to make almost $114 million in reductions for the next school year. In June, Dr. Su will submit a budget to the Board of Education that reflects our spending plans for the 2025-26 school year.

 

With every decision, SFUSD is prioritizing teaching and learning in our classrooms, and directing resources where we can to support students. Keeping the quality education of our students front and center means that we must ensure that every student has a qualified teacher in their classroom and access to the care and support they need every single day. 

 

To that end, we achieved a milestone this month when the state agreed to lift the hiring freeze that was in place for over 160 of our teachers. This was the direct result of the hard work of many, including Board of Education members, families and staff. Learn more.

 

Every year, we celebrate six graduating SFUSD seniors who exemplify a particular strength in one or more of the characteristics of the SFUSD Graduate Profile. Winners received a $3,000 scholarship and were honored at an event by Superintendent Dr. Maria Su. 

 

These students have demonstrated excellence in content knowledge; career and life skills; global, local, and digital identity; leadership, empathy, and collaboration; creativity; and sense of purpose and sense of self. 

 

Congratulations to the student winners:

Annual Summer Literacy Fair - May 17, 2025

 

Join us for our Annual Summer Literacy Fair and celebrate the joy of reading! 

All families are welcome, especially those with children in Pre-K through 5th grades. 

 

This fun-filled event will offer a variety of engaging literacy activities and games designed to support your child’s reading skills. Families can also receive assistance with ParentVue and explore helpful tips and resources for encouraging reading at home. Plus, every student will receive a free book to take home and enjoy over the summer. 

 

Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location : Gordon J. Lau Elementary School, 950 Clay St., San Francisco

Registration.

Flyer in multiple languages.

Summer Institute for Families - June 7, 2025 

Are you looking for ways to support your child’s learning this summer? Join us for a Summer Institute for Families to explore resources and tools to support student success over the summer break! Open to all parents/caregivers and students.

 

Date and time: Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. (workshops 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.) 
Location : Civic Center Secondary School, 727 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco
(enter through McAllister Street parking lot)

 

Parent Workshops: 

Literacy, Digital Learning, Parent Leadership

Youth Workshops:

Health & Wellness, College Access & Preparation 

 

Register today for a chance to receive a summer backpack 🎒 filled with school supplies, workbooks, literacy games, and more!

Register now:
https://bit.ly/SFUSDSummerLearning

 

Thanks to the ongoing support of San Francisco voters, SFUSD runs a strong Bond Program that invests in capital improvements at schools throughout the district. Summer is our peak construction season and keeps us very busy! From rooftops to school yards, we have more than 42 projects happening over the summer. Some highlights of these investments include:

 

Schoolyard Outdoor Learning:

• Reimagining and renovating schoolyards at Visitacion Valley Middle School, Thurgood Marshall High School, and Jefferson Elementary School — in partnership with SFPUC and CalFire. There will be more shade, more stormwater management, and more fun play and activity areas! These renovations dramatically improve schools’ climate resiliency and create beautiful spaces for outdoor learning.

 

Food resources are available around the city during the summer; some are available only to San Francisco youth while others are available to families. 

 

SFUSD Summer Meals: 

• SFUSD summer meal sites serving free meals for San Francisco youth 18 years and under: sfusd.edu/schoolfood.

Other Food Resources:

• Download and view the California Department of Education Meals for Kids App, it has a map of all summer meal programs in the city. This includes SFUSD sites and more.
• Visit San Francisco Human Services Agency at sfhsa.org/services/food or call 415-557-5000 for information on food services: Calfresh (FoodStamps), Calfresh for Immigrants, free food locations, groceries, and meals.
• Visit 211 if you need help connecting to services, including food, health care, transportation, and more.
• Visit SF Service Guide, an online directory of human services in San Francisco, at sfserviceguide.org/food-resources/form for information on food resources.
• The San Francisco-Marin Food Bank is operating temporary Pop-up Pantries. Use the Food Locator to find sites near you. The time and location of Pop-up Pantries may change.
• Use Shop Simple with MyPlate for savings with CalFresh, budget-friendly recipes, and balanced eating tips. Visit myplate.gov/shopsimple.

You can find all of this information and more at sfusd.edu/foodresources.

Thank you for your partnership and enjoy your summer!

SUN Bucks Summer 2025

 

Now is a good time to make sure eligible families can receive a $120 SUN Bucks card per child in the summer of 2025! It is never too late to submit the 2024-2025 SFUSD Multipurpose Family Income Form (MFIF) online at SchoolCafe.com. Submitting the MFIF will help families ensure their eligibility is documented so they can receive SUN Bucks. Eligible families must also ensure that their mailing address in Synergy is up to date so their card gets to them.

 

Eligibility for SUN Bucks 2025 began on July 1, 2024, and goes through Aug. 31, 2025.

• An eligible family that submits their MFIF between now and Aug. 31 will still receive SUN Bucks. The later the submission, the later they will receive their funding.
• Any submission received now and deemed eligible will receive their funding in July 2025 at the earliest.
• This information can be found on the California Department of Education website, in the “Application” tab.

Other ways to be eligible:

 

 

On April 24, AccessSFUSD: The Arc wowed audiences with their live performances and art show. Held at the American Conservatory Theater, the event featured original songs, dance routines and wearable/decorative art for sale. Dr. Su poses with her new laser cut earrings and an " Our Beautiful Lives" painting. 

 

The SF Public Library's annual summer learning, reading, and exploration program, Summer Stride, runs from June to August. The all-ages program promotes author talks, reading lists, book giveaways, STEM learning, exploration of nature, workforce development opportunities for teens, and more. Complete a SFPL Bingo card for a prize! Learn more.

 

"Attending Mission High School opened up opportunities for me to step out of my comfort zone. While in my sophomore year, I was nominated for a program called Summer Search. Being part of that program allowed me to travel to another country by myself for the first time and give back to the community. While it was nerve-wracking, I learned a lot about myself." 

-Xianna Rodriguez, SFUSD alum (Jefferson Elementary School, James Lick Middle School, Mission High School)

 

 

"I can’t believe this is my 22nd year working in SFUSD! I’ve been teaching at Lincoln High in their Digital Media Design (DMD) Academy Program, which is a District Career Technical Education (CTE) Program. I’ve had the privilege of working with many DMD cohorts of students, teaching them from 10th through 12th grade as they gain more advanced skills and practice in: ideation, media project planning, industry standard equipment use, and editing skills using professional Adobe software. It’s such a joy to see teenagers eagerly engaged in the creative process from start to finish and to witness them mature into young adults who are responsible and independent creative thinkers!"

-Jorge Goncalves, teacher at Abraham Lincoln High School

#WeAreSFUSD

 

"I have been at Bret Harte as a fifth grade teacher, instructional reform facilitator (IRF), and now Assistant Principal and I absolutely love the community here! It feels like home every time I walk into the building. Each year, we face different challenges, but the community comes together to work towards our vision and goals despite the bumps in the road. The Beacon staff, classroom teachers, support staff, and families value collaboration as we support the learning of all of our students. Go Bret Harte Bears!"

-Kelli Riggs, Assistant Principal at Bret Harte Elementary School

 

Join us in celebrating the culture, traditions, and the contributions of Jewish Americans during Jewish American Heritage Month in May and year round! Learn more.