The Board of Education is meeting March 14, 2023 at the District office. Closed session is at 5 p.m.; public session is at 6 p.m. Visit our site to read the agenda, submit a public comment, and watch live: http://bit.ly/427XGLw

The District was well represented during the inaugural TRiO Leadership Conference held on March 11, 2023 at Santa Ana College. SAUSD Board President Carolyn Torres joined SAUSD students, parents and staff at the event, which was sponsored by SAC’s Upward Bound program and its student support services department. Click here to read more.

The SAUSD community is invited to attend the District's third annual Ethnic Studies Community Conference on April 15, 2023. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Segerstrom High School, and explores the rich history and cultural contributions of our diverse communities. There will be keynote speakers, panel discussions, and interactive workshops to highlight the importance of ethnic studies in education. Learn more here.

The Board of Education recently approved a resolution acknowledging the District's presence on traditional ancestral land of Native Americans, including the Acjachemen and Tongva people. By way of this resolution, the District wishes to communicate to indigenous students, employees, and other members of that community that they are welcome and respected in the District. Learn more about the resolution at bit.ly/LandSAUSD.

March is Youth Arts Education Month, a time to celebrate and promote arts and arts education across the country! In SAUSD, schools across the District are holding special classes and events to mark the occasion. In addition, the Board of Education has passed a proclamation declaring March 2023 as “Art Education Month” in SAUSD. Click here to read more. Follow SAUSD Arts on social media for arts related news.

The District on March 8, 2023 celebrated the culmination of a $17 million modernization project at Century High School with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Board Clerk Hector Bustos, Superintendent Jerry Almendarez and other district leadership joined parents, students and staff for the afternoon gathering at the school. Click here to watch a video and read more.

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SAUSD's Greenville Fundamental School held a schoolwide career day event March 10, 2023 to introduce scholars to a range of professional pathways available to them after high school graduation. The event drew 42 guest speakers, from ABC7 reporter Jessica De Nova, to homegrown professional boxer Alexis Rocha, to local elected officials including SAUSD Board Clerk Hector Bustos. Click here to read more.

SAUSD has started a new field-based learning partnership with the Santa Ana Zoo in which Carver Elementary School scholars use the zoo as their classroom! Learn more here.

SAUSD student artists from across the District showcased their talents during the 7th annual Boca de Oro Festival on March 4, 2023. Click here to view a video of the event.

The District’s school communities marked Read Across America Week 2023 by hosting special events and welcoming guest readers - from Board of Education members to non-profit volunteers - to campus. View our photo round-up here.

The District is hosting a series of community town hall meetings on March 27 and April 17, 2023 to provide information and answer questions about the budget process and how schools are funded. Click here for more details. And click here to watch a video from Superintendent Jerry Almendarez inviting the community to these important meetings.

Looking to connect with groups that provide free groceries, fitness opportunities, tax filing services and more? Click here to view this week's flyer round up for information on these topics and others.

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