District Highlights

🏆🌟 Congratulations to Ocean View Hills Elementary on being named a 2026 California Honor Roll School, a remarkable achievement reflecting the dedication, teamwork, and commitment to academic excellence of

Principal Dr. Erika Meza, our amazing OVH team of educators, students, and families! 💙💛👏🐬

On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, Superintendent Dr. Gina A. Potter, Governing Board President Irene Lopez, and Board Vice President Zenaida Rosario visited Ocean View Hills Elementary School to observe classroom instruction and celebrate student achievement. The visit highlighted a positive school climate, outstanding instructional practices, and enthusiastic students proudly demonstrating their learning. Special appreciation goes to teachers Wright, Karpel, Flores, Zavala, De La Cruz, Arias, Lepe, Franco Lopez, Estrada, Padilla, Raygoza, Molina, Godoy, and Carranza for welcoming District leadership into their classrooms. Observations highlighted rigorous instruction, engaging hands-on activities, effective technology integration, strong classroom management, and meaningful strategies that support student learning and academic success.

Ocean View Hills Elementary School remains committed to providing a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment while promoting family engagement, student leadership, and meaningful enrichment opportunities. The school has also earned numerous recognitions for its dedication to academic excellence, school safety, and support for military-connected students and families such as the 2026 California Honor Roll school designation. Congratulations to the entire Ocean View Hills Elementary School team for its outstanding dedication, teamwork, and continued commitment to empowering every student to learn, grow, and succeed! 💙🐬👏

Congratulations to the Vista Del Mar Middle School Girls and Boys Cross Country Teams for their outstanding performances at the first official MSAL SUHSD Middle School Cross Country Meet, held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Bonita Vista High School! Both teams proudly earned 2nd place, demonstrating exceptional athleticism, determination, teamwork, and Shark pride!

The Girls Cross Country Team delivered an impressive performance, with all five top scorers being seventh graders competing in the eighth-grade race! Arianna Moreno led the way, capturing 1st place overall with an outstanding time of 13:26.4, followed closely by Giselle Marquez, who earned 3rd place with a time of 13:32.4. Additional top finishers included Jeaness Moreno (11th, 14:52.5), Alyssa Cervantes (15th, 15:29.9), and Danna Orozco (16th, 15:35.7).

The Boys Cross Country Team also demonstrated tremendous effort and determination, led by seventh grader Noah Gotcher, who finished 4th overall with an impressive time of 12:50.1. Other outstanding finishers included Andres Moreno (11th, 13:33.2), Ezekiel Marques (15th, 13:45.2), Ezekiel Baltazar (17th, 13:50.5), and Ricardo Olague (18th, 13:59.2).

Congratulations to all our student-athletes, coaches, and the entire Vista Del Mar Middle School community! Your hard work, perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication continue to make our District proud. Keep running strong, Sharks! 💙🦈🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏆

The San Ysidro School District, in partnership with the City of San Diego Public Library – Otay Mesa/Nestor Branch, continues celebrating the rich cultural traditions of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) through special bilingual storytelling assemblies at our schools. On Thursday, October 22, 2026, La Mirada Elementary School will host this special cultural celebration, providing students with an opportunity to learn about this meaningful Mexican tradition that honors and remembers loved ones who have passed away.

Jackie Macias, Youth Services Librarian, brings this cultural celebration to life through engaging bilingual stories, interactive songs, and traditional Mexican music played on the jarana, a traditional string instrument. These special presentations promote literacy, cultural awareness, and appreciation for the traditions that enrich our diverse community. The District extends its sincere appreciation to Ms. Macias and the City of San Diego Public Library – Otay Mesa/Nestor Branch for their continued partnership and dedication to providing meaningful educational experiences for our students. Together, we celebrate cultural heritage, strengthen community connections, and empower students through learning! 💙💛🌼

October 22, 2026

Dear Families,

The San Ysidro School District was recently notified of a data security incident involving Educational

Testing Service (ETS), the nonprofit contractor used by the California Department of Education (CDE) to administer California’s statewide assessments. ETS is not a San Ysidro School District system, and none of our school district’s systems have been impacted.

ETS is notifying California students and families directly about the data security incident. To help protect affected current and former students, ETS is offering two years of complimentary identity protection services through Experian IdentityWorks. Learn more about the ETS incident and resources available by visiting the CDE website: Educational Testing Service (ETS) Incident - Incident Notices (CA Dept of Education) or by calling 833-931-8488.

We understand that news of a data security incident may be concerning. While this incident did not involve our school or district computer systems, this is a reminder for all of us to stay vigilant when it comes to cybersecurity. If you have questions regarding the incident or the identity protection services being offered, please refer to the information provided by ETS or CDE.

Sincerely,

Gina Potter, ED.D.

Superintendent

Estimadas familias:

El Distrito Escolar de San Ysidro fue notificado recientemente de un incidente de seguridad de datos que involucra a Educational Testing Service (ETS), el contratista sin fines de lucro que utiliza el Departamento de Educación de California (CDE) para administrar las evaluaciones estatales de California. ETS no forma parte del sistema del Distrito Escolar de San Ysidro, y ninguno de los sistemas de nuestro distrito escolar se ha visto afectado.

ETS está notificando directamente a los estudiantes y a las familias de California sobre el incidente de seguridad de datos. Para ayudar a proteger a los estudiantes actuales y antiguos afectados, ETS ofrece dos años de servicios gratuitos de protección de identidad a través de Experian IdentityWorks. Obtenga más información sobre el incidente de ETS y los recursos disponibles visitando el sitio de Internet del CDE: Incidente de Educational Testing Service (ETS) - Avisos de incidentes (Departamento de Educación de California) o llamando al 833-931-8488.

Entendemos que la noticia de un incidente de seguridad de datos puede ser motivo de preocupación. Si bien este incidente no afectó a los sistemas informáticos de nuestra escuela ni de nuestro distrito, esto nos sirve como recordatorio a todos de que debemos mantenernos alertas en lo que respecta a la ciberseguridad. Si tiene preguntas sobre el incidente o los servicios de protección de identidad que se ofrecen, consulte la información proporcionada por ETS o el CDE.

Atentamente,

Gina Potter, ED.D.

Superintendenta