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San Mateo Union High School District
650 N. Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA 94401
650-558-2299 | www.smuhsd.org
10 Schools | 6 Cities | 1 District
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Thursday, February 13 Board Meeting | |
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SMUHSD Parents/Guardians: Please take the Panorama Survey
The Panorama Survey is issued to parents and guardians, students and staff of the San Mateo Union High School District every year. Each of these groups is given a survey unique to their group. The District is issuing this survey, because we want to know what each of these groups think about their experience in our schools. We want to know your thoughts and opinions on:
- School culture and climate
- Communications from the District/school to you
- Opportunities for engagement with your school community
It is important that we hear from a variety of diverse individuals. Your responses help to guide our planning for future academic and enrichment programs and help us to address areas where our programs need improvement. The results also help us to support successful initiatives and evaluate and improve those that are not as successful.
The parent/guardian survey (Spanish) takes about 14 minutes to complete.
The survey closes on February 28.
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Celebrating Black History Month
Please see the below items curated from SMUHSD, Black Parents Association of SMUHSD, and the Bay Area Community Health Advisory Council (BACHAC):
SMUHSD Black History Month Proclamation
At the January 16 meeting, SMUHSD board members heard and approved a Black History Month Proclamation. Read the proclamation: English | Spanish
Friday, February 14: Black Youth Advisory Board Presents Movie Night
San Mateo County’s Black Youth Advisory Board (BYAB) presents Black Youth Movie Night, a free event for 12-19 year olds in San Mateo County on Friday, February 14 from 6:30 - 9 p.m. at the Redwood City Century Theatre on Middlefield Road.
Learn more and register for this event at https://tinyurl.com/BlackYouthMovieNight. Registration includes a drink, popcorn and a raffle ticket!
Saturday, February 15: Black History Month Joy Fest
The South San Francisco Library and SSF Parks and Recreation invite the community to attend Black History Month Joy Fest on Saturday, February 15 from 1-3 p.m.
The event will feature music, spoken word artists and a 2 p.m. screening of the short film,
Hair Love (2019), followed by double-dutch, hopscotch, clothespin people craft, and a food tasting from SSF's own Flavas Jamaican Grill.
Learn more.
Celebrating Black History Month: Events and Resources
The Bay Area Community Health Advisory Council (BACHAC) invites you to:
Celebrate Black History Month
Theme: Honoring African Americans and Labor
Visit Domini Hoskins Black History Museum & Learning Center
890 Jefferson Ave, Redwood City
650-921-4191 | hoskinsblackhistorymuseum.org
Hours: Tuesdays-Saturdays 12-6 p.m., Sundays 12- 5 p.m.
Read Black Authored Books and more
Get free tickets to local museums, read books, check out audiobooks, attend an event, explore with hiking back packs, or watch a movie.
San Mateo County Libraries: www.smcl.org (library services are free)
Watch films & documentaries by Black filmmakers
Explore free films and documentaries on: ASALH TV: www.youtube.com/c/ASALHTV
San Mateo County Libraries: www.smcl.org
Support & Shop Black Owned Businesses
Find Black-owned business, using the following sites:
RenCenter: www.rencenter.org/shop-our-network/
San Francisco Bay Directory: sfbayblackbiz.com
See a curated list of events by BACHAC for more ways to celebrate Black History Month.
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Middle College: Get an Early Start on College Credits and the College Experience
Application period closes February 28
Middle College is an alternative education program for 11th and 12th graders offered by the San Mateo Union High School District (SMUHSD). Middle College, located on College of San Mateo campus, allows students to earn college units while meeting their high school diploma requirements.
Missed the January 22 Virtual Info Session for Families?
The application period closes February 28.
Questions?
Contact your school site counselor or visit middlecollege.smuhsd.org.
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Maximize College Financial Aid Options
Attend an upcoming workshop to get assistance with applications
Great news: college financial aid applications are now being accepted! Apply today to maximize your financial aid opportunities and see if you qualify for free money to attend a California college, university, or vocational school – regardless of your documentation status.
Students have through March 2 to submit their applications. Even if you think you don’t qualify, many college scholarships require you to apply for financial aid. Learn more at www.smcoe.org/financialaid.
California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) and San Mateo County Office of Education Workshops
Spanish interpretation will be available during this workshop.
CSAC Workshop in Spanish
SMUHSD In-Person Workshop Dates
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February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month
In CTE classes, students gain real-world experience through relevant hands-on projects that combine content knowledge with industry-specific technical skills.
SMUHSD offers CTE classes in career sectors such as building and construction trades, information technology, hospitality, engineering and architecture and arts media and entertainment.
New in the 2024-2025 School Year, we introduced an Introduction to Interior Design class and Engineering Technology Trade MC3 Program, both at Aragon High School.
CTE curriculum integrates work-based learning opportunities such as guest speakers, field trips, and job shadowing to expose students to a variety of career options. Through projects developed with industry partners, students gain the communication, collaboration, critical thinking and problem-solving skills that will ensure their success in any future career.
Career and Technical Education Teachers partner with industry representatives and engage in ongoing professional development in order to ensure that our curriculum is up-to-date and reflects the latest trends in industry.
Learn more about CTE offerings in the San Mateo Union High School District.
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Visual and Performing Arts Across the District | |
Visit the District website at www.smuhsd.org/vapa for a list of upcoming concerts and plays taking place across the District. These upcoming visual and performing arts events are open to anyone in the community. | |
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Aragon
Burlingame
Capuchino
- March 6-8: Addams Family Musical
- March 27: Pops Concert
- April 11-12: CMEA Festival
- May 1-2: Spring Concert
- April 25-26: Dance Concert
Hillsdale
- February 13-14: Pops Concert Series
- March 20-23: Radium Girls
- April 24-25: The One Acts
- May 1-3: Knight Moves
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Aragon Competition Cheer Team Wins Awards
Congratulations to Aragon High School's Competition Cheer Team - they recently
won the “Show Cheer Traditional Novice (Level 1) — Large” division on January 11 at the USA Northern Regional at Deer Valley High School in Antioch.
In addition to the regional accomplishment, the AHS Competition Cheer team also were named CCS Champions last month.
Follow Aragon Cheer on Instagram to stay up-to-date.
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San Mateo Adult and Career Student Receives Mini Grant to Speak at National Conference
Evgenia (Eva) Ananina (pictured with SMACE Student Success Coordinator Marina Kravtsova) received the COABE Students as Leaders Mini Grant and has been invited to attend 2nd Annual Students as Leaders Summit, part of the 2025 Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) National Conference in Dallas, Texas.
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Aragon and Burlingame High Students Participate in Career Development Conference Competitive Events Program | |
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Five Aragon High School students and seven BHS students, accompanied by their DECA club advisors (Colin Johnson - College of San Mateo Dual Enrollment business instructor at AHS/BHS, and BHS Gov, Econ and History teacher Alex Gray), joined hundreds of other local area DECA members from nine other schools to compete in their first DECA Inc. Silicon Valley District Career Development Conference in Santa Clara, January 10-12.
The experience opened everyone’s eyes to the breadth and depth of DECA’s abilities to enhance business education with “Olympic-style” competitions. Each student selected a competitive event type in which to participate. Events include individual and team events across every discipline in business. Students studied for a written exam and practiced role-play scenarios where they would demonstrate their knowledge and capacity to think on their feet in a variety of business situations. Role play events require students to embody professionalism in their demeanor, knowledge and dress (business formal attire required). This experience directly prepares students for college and career by requiring them to rise to stringent, externally-imposed standards of performance and conduct.
Each of the hundreds of participants were ranked to place in the top 10, third, second and first place for their performance on their exam, in their role play scenarios, and in their overall performance in their chosen event. Participants completed their exams on Friday. They moved into their role-play competitions on Saturday. On Sunday morning, an awards ceremony bestowed on participants the top-10 finalist pins, assessment-specific medals, and overall performance trophies for each competitive event.
Even though the AHS and BHS students had no prior experience at these events, three of the 12 placed as finalists in their chosen event.
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National School Counseling Week
National School Counseling Week was February 3-7, 2025!
SMUHSD wishes to recognize and highlight our comprehensive school counseling programs' tremendous impact in supporting students' emotional learning, academic success, and planning for their education and/or career once they graduate.
In our District, there are 29 school site School Counselors with eight Comprehensive School Counseling Programs. SMUHSD Comprehensive School Counseling Programs focus on positive ways to enhance students’ academic, career and social/emotional development.
Thank you to our school counselors. We are so grateful for all that you do!
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Aragon Robotics Wins Inspire Award | |
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The Aragon Robotics’ First Technology Challenge 4345 competed in the last meet of the Northern California Peninsula League Tournament at Jefferson High School on February 1. The team won the Inspire Award, securing their spot at the Northern California Regional Competition.
The team also reached the League High Score of 241 points and was the Finalist Alliance Captain, with an average score of 165 points per round.
Learn more about Aragon Robotics on their website and follow them on Instagram to stay up-to-date on their activities.
Photo courtesy of Aragon Outlook / Aragon Robotics' Ethan Tawn.
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Care Solace Recognizes SMUHSD Wellness Counselors | |
SMUHSD is excited to share that four members of our staff have been recognized as Super Care Heroes by Care Solace, our partner in mental health care coordination to give our community access to care at no cost.
The Super Care Hero Award celebrates school counselors and mental health staff who go above and beyond to connect students to the care they need.
Congrats Diana De Guzman, San Mateo High; Helen Citrin, San Mateo High; Cassandra Lopez, Hillsdale High and Elena Ortiz, San Mateo High.
This recognition highlights their dedication to changing lives, supporting student well-being, and creating a positive impact in our community.
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SMUHSD Students Recognized With Digital Art Showcases
Congratulations to the following Aragon and Hillsdale High students who were recognized through the San Mateo County Office of Education’s Digital Arts Showcase - Music Category!
SMCOE presents a series of digital arts showcases that highlight the incredible talent and creativity of TK-12th grade students across our county. These showcases feature student work in all five art forms: dance, theater, music, visual arts, and media arts.
This project aims to celebrate and uplift student voices, foster artistic expression, and provide a platform where students can share their work with the broader community.
See a list of all students who were recognized in the Music category.
Students are invited to submit their entries for the following categories:
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Family Education Webinars | |
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The below Parent Venture webinars are free to attend and offers simultaneous Spanish interpretation unless otherwise noted.
En Español - Cómo Hablar con Nuestros Hijos Sobre Temas Difíciles
- Martes, 11 de febrero, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
- Brenda Carrasco, trabajadora social licenciada en One Life
- Habrá interpretación simultánea en español
- Seminario en línea gratuito
- Registro
Parenting in the Age of AI
- Wednesday, February 12, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
- Speaker: Amy Love, AI Advisor and Author, "Raising Entrepreneurs: Preparing Kids for Success in the Age of AI"
- Learn more and register
Executive Functioning: Navigating Key Transitions for Neurodivergent Youth
- Thursday, February 13, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
- Speaker: Dr. Nicole Ofiesh, cognitive behavioral scientist and former Executive Director of the Schwab Learning Center, Stanford/CHC
- Learn more and register
You Can Do Anything: Surprising Power of a "Useless" Liberal Arts Education
- Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 6 - 7 p.m.
- Speaker: George Anders, New York Times Best-Selling Author, Journalist and Public Speaker
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Learn more and register
Helping Neurodivergent Kids Manage "All the Feels"
- Wednesday, March 19, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
- Speaker: Emily Kircher-Morris, Mental Health Professional and advocate for neurodiversity, Host of the The Neurodiversity Podcast
- Learn more and register
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Community News and Opportunities | |
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Upcoming allcove San Mateo Events and Workshops
allcove San Mateo's events are held at their drop in center, located at 2600 S. El Camino, Suite 300, San Mateo
allcove recognizes the importance of resources from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. allcove team members can provide services in English and Spanish.
Monthly Events for Students
- Painting at the Cove: Wednesday, February 12, 4 - 5 p.m.
- Game Night: Friday, February 14, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Workshops for Students
CSM College Connection Form Workshop: Monday, February 10, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
(In collaboration with CSM, this session is for students enrolling in spring 2025's College Planning COUN 111 course. You’ll get help completing the required form and registration steps.)
Nutrition Workshop: Wednesday, February 19, 4 - 5 p.m.
Join allcove for a fun and interactive nutrition workshop filled with hands-on activities, exciting demos, and practical advice to make healthy eating easy and enjoyable. Learn how to nourish your body, boost your energy, and feel your best while having fun! This event is in collaboration with Brains and Brawn.
Self-Compassion Workshop: Monday, February 24, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Explore the power of self-compassion and learn practical tools to foster a kind and understanding relationship with yourselves. Through guided exercises and mindfulness practices, we’ll uncover what it means to show ourselves the same care and encouragement we offer to others.
Blues Teen Support Group: Six Weeks Starting Wednesdays, February 26, 5-6 p.m.
This support group is an interactive, six-week support program that works to teach youth about emotional resilience and how to reduce low mood and anxious thoughts. Our group consists of six, one-hour sessions coupled with home tasks to help students practice various coping skills.
This event is in collaboration with NAMI.
For Parents/Guardians
Parent Support Group
Tuesdays, February 18 and March 18, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Join allcove’s support group to connect with other parents and guardians and share strategies to better support your child. You can expect open conversations, advice, and support from other parents and guardians. RSVP
See all of allcove San Mateo’s upcoming events.
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Tuesday, March 4: Youth Advocacy and Social Summit (YAASS)
The Youth Advocacy and Social Summit (YAASS) aims to lead, inform, engage, and inspire all students in San Mateo County to be supportive of one another. YAASS specifically supports the work of LGBTQ+ middle and high school students and their allies to make all middle and high schools safer and more inclusive.
High school students are invited to attend the summit on Tuesday, March 4, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Register: Please check in with your GSA Faculty Advisor or School Counselor to register.
The summit will feature presenters from San Mateo Pride Center, Outlet, Safe Space Center and CORA.
Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided.
Download the flyer.
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Crop Report Art Contest
Submission deadline is March 20, 2025
San Mateo County students grades 6-12 are invited to participate in this year’s Crop Report Art Contest, highlighting SMC agriculture.
Last year’s 1st place winner was a student from San Mateo High School!
Entries must feature one or more crops from the following list on your cover art: pumpkins, brussels sprouts, cut flowers, and/or potted plants.
Additional commodities can also be included in the artwork if they are produced in San Mateo County, including: fruits and vegetables, livestock, Christmas trees, and field crops.
Please see the 2023 San Mateo County Crop Report for a more comprehensive list. Farmworkers may also be included.
Learn more and apply.
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March 22: Annual OYE Latinx Conference
Save the Date! On Saturday March 22, 2025, OYE will be hosting its 13th annual Latinx Youth Conference!
This conference brings together over 400 youth and parents each year to explore ideas on Latinx culture and identity, obstacles Latinx community members face, and opportunities for the future through interactive workshops, keynote speakers, performers and community networking.
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Calling All Young Filmmakers and Movie Enthusiasts!
Submissions are due March 23
The 8th Annual CEC Student Film Fest—a one-of-a-kind event celebrating environmental creativity and storytelling is April 22, 2025!
This festival is open to students in grades 4 to 12 who live or
attend school in San Mateo County.
Whether you’re an aspiring director or a nature lover eager to share your passion, this event is for YOU!
Winning entries will be screened at Burlingame High School on April 22, and you could win up to $500! Submissions are due March 23.
For more information about the CEC Student Film Fest visit, burlingamefilmfest.com.
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Student Volunteer Opportunities
The following Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS) volunteer opportunities are open to all SMUHSD students. Questions about any of the below opportunities? Email meravb@jfcs.org.
Childcare Crew Registration is ongoing.
If you enjoy working with kids, want to do something meaningful in your community while gaining valuable work experience, and need volunteer hours, Childcare Crew is for you! JFCS YouthFirst (YF), in partnership with the Jewish Baby Network (JBN), is building the next cohort of Childcare Crew members – a group of young folks who engage with children that come with their families to JBN’s monthly events. Childcare Crew Members lead activities and take care of the children to give parents time to connect with one another.
Planting Seeds of Hope: Supporting Children in Need
Sunday, March 16, 3:30 -5 p.m.
Location: San Mateo JFCS
Register
Bring a family some joy by creatively repurposing material into potted succulents as gifts for families with children living in temporary shelters. Bring small, cleaned-out, recycled containers if you can (i.e., yogurt, pudding cups, etc.)
Cozy for a Cause: No-Sew Blankets for Our Neighbors in Need
Sunday, March 23, 3:30 -5 p.m.
Location: San Mateo JFCS
Register
You'll be making colorful no-sew blankets to keep families warm at night and create bright sun-catching window decorations for the local family shelters. Be part of something that makes an impact.
Virtual Career Explorations Night
Thursday, March 6, 7:30 - 8:45 p.m.
Register
Find out how your interests could turn into a career and join JFCS Career Night Panels. At this online event, students will get a chance to talk to successful professionals in a variety of fields, including the arts, science, and law. Panelists will share how their passions, interests, and skills led them to their current jobs, and provide a glimpse into their unique career journeys. Structured Q&A is included in the evening. This is a great chance for teens to dive a little deeper into navigating the professional world.
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We are Hiring
Check out notices of vacancies at our school sites, District Office and Transportation Department: www.smuhsd.org/careers.
Applicants need to register for an EdJoin account and apply online.
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Instructional Assistant I, English Language Development (ELD)
Clinical Services Supervisor
Home and Hospital Teacher
- Five hours/week working with one student
- Applicant must be able to teach four subject areas: English, Math, Science and Social Science.
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Application open until filled.
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Substitute Teacher for Adult School
Adult School English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Instructional Assistant I, Special Education
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We have an Immediate Need for Substitute School Plant Operations Employees and Substitute Utility Workers!
SMUHSD has an immediate need for substitute School Plant Operations Employees and substitute Utility Workers! Subbing with SMUHSD is a great way to get your foot in the door and find out about full-time positions!
Substitute School Plant Operations Employees (SPOE) earn $30.76 per hour and average about 80 hours a month. Apply now.
Substitute Utility Workers earn $30.76 per hour and average about 20-30 hours a month. Apply now.
Learn more.
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Student Nutrition Jobs
Contact Denis Vorrises at 650-558-2479 or dvorisses@smuhsd.org if you are interested in applying or want more information.
Highlights
- Work five hours a day, Monday-Friday
- Summers off and paid holidays
- Health benefit opportunities
- Starting pay is $24.17
- Employees with minimal experience in food services may be trained on all duties to be assigned.
Need more flexibility? We also have substitute cafeteria opportunities.
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Additional Transportation Jobs
Please also check out the following openings in our Transportation Department:
School Bus Driver
Special Education Van Driver
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Substitute Positions
Visit www.smuhsd.org/substitute for more information about substitute teaching.
Substitute Classified (Non Teaching) Positions
Need a Flexible Work Arrangement? Try Substituting with Us!
Learn more about the following substitute opportunities and apply online on Edjoin today!
To see a complete list of current vacancies - permanent and substitute, visit www.smuhsd.org/careers.
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