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UPCOMING EVENTS

• Tuesday, 10/6: PTO Meeting
• Wednesday, 10/7: Cougar Congress
• Thursday, 10/8: Make-up Picture Day
• Friday, 10/9: End of Quarter 1. Minimum Day (Minimum Bell Schedule)
• Monday, 10/12: Quarter 1 Break, No School
• 10/12-10/14: Dance Lab @ Helix
• 10/13-10/16: Say Something Week
• Wednesday, 10/14: Club Rush (Extended Lunch Schedule)
• Wednesday, 10/14: Governing Board Meeting @ 5pm
• Thursday, 10/15: Great CA Shakeout
• Saturday, 10/17: PSAT for 10th and 11th Graders
• Tuesday, 10/20: Start Smart @ 5:45pm
• Thursday, 10/22: Orchestra Concert with SDSU
• 10/26-10/30: Red Ribbon Week
• Saturday, 10/31: Halloween

Cougars, let’s turn school spirit into a WIN!

We’re taking on Granite Hills at El Cajon Outback Steakhouse, October 5–9, before Friday’s big game!

• Dine in and show the fundraiser flyer.
• Tell your server you’re supporting Steele Canyon.
• Spend $15+ to earn a point for SCHS.
• Wear your Cougar colors or gear for a chance to win an Outback gift card each night!

The winning school earns 10% of sales! We beat Valhalla last year—let’s do it again, Cougars! Bring your family, invite your friends, and help us win in the restaurant and on the field

Taller es español: Puente a la Universidad y la Carrera

Este taller de liderazgo familiar ayuda a las familias a desarrollar la confianza, las herramientas y las habilidades necesarias para convertirse en líderes y defensores de la educación de sus hijos. Son presentados por PIQE completamente en español aquí en SCHS.

Acompáñenos en los siguientes horarios.

Fecha: Miércoles, Oct 14-Dic 2, 2026

Hora: 10-11:30 am y vía Zoom a las 6 pm.

Lugar: Biblioteca y Zoom

Durante 6 sesiones, las familias trabajarán juntas para:

• Identificar un tema importante que afecta a los estudiantes.
• Crear ideas y soluciones para mejorar la experiencia escolar.
• Trabajar junto con su consejero y hablar sobre colegios y carreras.
• Hablar sobre ayuda financiera, becas, préstamos y más

Por favor, tome un momento para reservar su lugar aquí. Los esperamos.

Seniors & Parents/Guardians,

The Counseling Office will be hosting FAFSA/CADAA Financial Aid Workshops from 5:00–6:30 p.m., presented by Cuyamaca College staff. These workshops will provide hands-on assistance to students and families completing their financial aid applications. Attached are flyers with those dates.

Space is limited to 50 participants per session, so please register only once per family using this Google Form.

Please bring:

• Charged Chromebook, charger, and cell phone
• 2025 tax returns (student and parent)
• FSA IDs for student and parent
• Social Security Number
• Driver’s License or ID card
• List of colleges to receive FAFSA information

Students should access their FSA ID process through CaliforniaColleges.edu.
Parents should create an account if you do not already have one through FSA
Look forward to seeing you!

College Visits
We have more college visits for the month of October! There is one career presentation added to this month's visits. All representatives will be presenting in the Counseling Office and students will be given a pass to come in on the day and time they have signed up for. Thank you.

Sports, Sports, and More Sports!

Follow us on Instagram: @sccougarsathletics

Game days are about to get a whole lot cozier!

Grab your Steele Canyon Fleece Blanket and show your Cougar pride wherever you go! At 50" x 60", it’s perfect for chilly bleachers, Friday night games, movie nights, or just snuggling up at home.

$35 each — and every purchase helps support Steele Canyon High School Athletics!

Get yours here: Steele Canyon Athletic Boosters Shop

Stay cozy. Show your pride. Support our Cougars!

If you place an order please pick it up at the football games.

Can't make it to a game to get your swag? Contact us and we will coordinate how to get it to you. athleticbooster@schscougars.org

🌊 Dive into Walter Munk Day! 🐠

Join the fun on Saturday, October 3 from 9:30 AM–4:00 PM at Kellogg Park for a FREE day of ocean discovery! Explore more than 70 ocean-related exhibits, STEAM activities, robotics, scavenger hunts, shark rides, face painting, art, music, food trucks, and more. There’s something for the whole family!

🐙 FREE EVENT • Lots of fun for everyone!
🔗 Learn more and register: https://waltermunkfoundation.org/

🌊 San Diego UnderSea Film Exhibition Returns! 🎬

Celebrate 27 years of ocean-focused filmmaking at the San Diego UnderSea Film Exhibition (SDUFEX)! Enjoy two nights of international short films showcasing marine life, underwater exploration, conservation, and the people working to protect our oceans.

📅 October 9 & 10, 2026
📍 Qualcomm Hall, San Diego
🎥 14 short films each night
🎟️ Tickets: $25 per night sdufex.com⁠

Can't attend in person? An online festival will be available October 15–December 14 for $20.

🌊 Learn more at sdufex.com.

🚧 FCL Hard Hat Expo: Build, Explore & Make a Difference!

Families are invited to the FCL Hard Hat Expo, a FREE community event where kids can get hands-on experience with construction, robotics, drones, and more!

📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 RDO Equipment Co.
10108 Riverford Rd., Lakeside, CA 92040

There will be plenty to explore! Kids can see a live construction project, watch local robotics teams demonstrate how robots are built and driven, learn how drones are used on construction jobsites, and enjoy a Kids Zone with block building, face painting, a photo booth, and hands-on exhibitor activities. Snacks and water will also be provided!

❤️ Build Beds. Help Kids.
This year, FCL is partnering with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to help provide beds for local children. Attendees are encouraged to bring a NEW twin-size bed cover or twin sheet set to donate. Those who bring a donation will receive an extra chance in the opportunity drawing!

🎟️ Admission is FREE, but registration is encouraged!

👉 Register at: futureconstructionleaders.org/hard-hat-expo

🔬 Explore Science at Scripps Research Discovery Day!

Steele Canyon High School is excited to share a FREE STEM opportunity for students and families!

Join Scripps Research for Discovery Day, an interactive event where students can explore science through hands-on activities, chemistry demonstrations, and conversations with Scripps Research scientists.

📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Scripps Research Auditorium Courtyard, La Jolla
🎟️ FREE

This is a great opportunity for students interested in science, STEM, research, or future careers in these fields to experience science beyond the classroom.

Pre-registration is requested. Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit scripps.edu/discoveryday for more information and registration.

Drive Safe - the Cougar Way

Friendly reminder to please drive cautiously when entering and exiting campus. Our Campus Supervisors are here to help keep traffic moving safely and efficiently, and we appreciate your cooperation in following all directions from security personnel. When approaching the school from east Campo Road, please do not drive on the shoulder and allow vehicles to merge into the right-turn lane just before the school entrance. When waiting in traffic lines, please “close the gap” so we can accommodate as many vehicles as possible entering and exiting campus. Please also note that vehicle access at the back of the school is not available during the school day. Thank you for your patience and partnership in keeping our campus safe.

SDSO E-Bike Safety Flyer

Safety Tips from SDSO for those who ride or are considering an e-bike!