During the regular school year, all SAUSD students have access to meals each school day at no charge. In order to ensure that no child goes hungry when the regular school year is not in session, SAUSD offers nutritious breakfasts and lunches at no charge for children between the ages of 1 and 18 during the summer months. The meals are offered at 60 participating locations, Monday through Friday, throughout the city of Santa Ana. Click here for details.

On May 30, 2019, 400 students participated in the commencement ceremony for Santa Ana Valley High School at the Santa Ana Public Schools Sports Complex. Dr. Margarita Sanchez-Padilla, a family physician with Kaiser and Valley graduate, was the keynote speaker. In addition to entering technical colleges, military service, the workforce, and apprenticeships, Valley graduates reported that they will attend various two-year colleges and four-year universities, including Santa Ana College, UC Irvine, and Stanford University. For photos from the ceremony, visit our Facebook album here.

On May 29, 2019, 437 students took part in Segerstrom High School's graduation at the campus. Frania Mendoza Lua, a Ph.D. student and Segerstrom graduate, served as the keynote speaker. In addition to entering technical colleges, military service, and the workforce, graduates reported that they will attend various two-year colleges and four-year universities, including Santa Ana College, UC San Diego and George Washington University. For photos from the ceremony, visit our Facebook album and click on this Orange County Register photo gallery.

The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Tuesday,
June 11, 2019, at 6:00 p.m.

Members of the SAUSD Board of Education

Valerie Amezcua, President
Rigo Rodriguez, Ph.D., Vice President
Alfonso Alvarez, Ed.D., Clerk
John Palacio, Member

Stefanie P. Phillips, Ed.D., Superintendent

A total of 362 students participated in the 2019 commencement ceremony for Century High School on May 28, 2019 at Eddie West Field-Santa Ana Stadium. Dr. Francisco Suarez, a 1996 Century High School graduate, was the keynote speaker. In addition to entering technical colleges, military service and the workforce, Century graduates reported that they will attend various two-year colleges and four-year universities, including Santa Ana College, UC Irvine and DePaul University. For photos from the ceremony, visit our Facebook album and click on this Orange County Register photo gallery.

A new a hydration station was unveiled this week at Heroes Elementary School, courtesy of a partnership between SAUSD and the Orange County United Way. The organization's Emerging Leaders United group raised $5,000 over the course of one year to purchase the electronic water station for the campus. SAUSD Board of Education President Valerie Amezcua said the device gives students a healthy drink choice and allows them to refill their own personalized water bottles, cutting down on waste. She said she looks forward to continuing the collaboration, and seeing stations installed in all SAUSD schools.

Have you heard the news? SAUSD's Teacher Induction Program is open for 2019-2020 enrollment! If you are a general or special education teacher who needs to clear a preliminary credential, enroll today! There is no cost to SAUSD teachers. Visit www.sausdtips.org/home to learn more and enroll today. We are looking forward to growing and learning together. 

Are you passionate about teaching and learning? Looking for ways to develop as an instructional leader? The Training, Induction, and Professional Support (TIPS) department is looking for general and special education teachers interested in becoming a Mentor for new teachers in Santa Ana participating in Induction. Visit www.sausdtips.org/home to learn more and apply today!

Twenty-two first and second grade students read over 100,000 words each this year at Walker Elementary School. In grades 3-5, 22 scholars belong to the 1,000,000 word club. Walker scholars read a total of 108,000,000 words and 41,000 books. Congratulations to these students!