District Highlights

Dear San Ysidro School District Staff and Families,

As we begin Fall Break, we want to express our sincere appreciation to our students, families, teachers, staff, and entire school community for your hard work, dedication, and support during the start of the school year.

We hope this break provides everyone with an opportunity to rest, recharge, spend time with family and friends, and enjoy a well-deserved break.

Fall Break for students is Monday, September 21 through Monday, October 5, 2026. We look forward to welcoming our students back to school on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, refreshed and ready to continue a great school year.

From all of us at the San Ysidro School District, have a safe, relaxing, and wonderful Fall Break! 🍁🍂

On Monday, September 14, 2026, La Mirada Elementary School second-grade students visited the USS Midway Museum as part of the Everyday Heroes educational program. The program provides students with an engaging learning experience aboard the historic aircraft carrier while introducing them to important qualities such as courage, teamwork, perseverance, responsibility, and service to others.

Students were filled with excitement as they stepped aboard the Midway, explored the ship, viewed aircraft up close, and learned about life aboard an aircraft carrier. Throughout the visit, students had opportunities to ask questions, make connections to what they are learning in the classroom, and discover how ordinary people can make an extraordinary difference through their actions and service.

The experience provided La Mirada students with a memorable opportunity to learn beyond the classroom while reinforcing the importance of character, leadership, and helping others. Through educational partnerships and experiences like the Everyday Heroes program, the District continues to empower students to recognize their own potential to make a positive difference in their schools, families, and community.

On Friday, September 18, 2026, Willow Elementary School kicked off Univision San Diego’s inspiring “Todos a Leer” literacy initiative with its sixth-grade students! The program began with a special visit from Univision San Diego anchor/reporter Heder Casas, who read to Ms. Carriedo’s students and shared her experiences in journalism and the media.

This exciting partnership gives Willow students the opportunity to hear high-quality, bilingual, grade-level books read aloud by Univision San Diego news anchors, reporters, and other media personalities. Additional special guests from Univision San Diego will visit Willow throughout the program, bringing new stories, experiences, and inspiration to our Roadrunners. 📖🎤

Todos a Leer is designed to inspire students to become avid, lifelong bilingual readers while celebrating the importance of literacy in both English and Spanish. Beyond reading, students will also have opportunities to learn about careers in journalism, news reporting, media, and the editorial process—providing a behind-the-scenes look at how stories are developed and shared with the community.

We are grateful to Univision San Diego, anchor/reporter Heder Casas, and News Director Carlos Tamez for helping us launch this wonderful experience and for encouraging our students to read, dream, and discover the possibilities for their future! 🌎📚✨

¡Todos a Leer! — Because every great journey begins with a book. ❤️📖

On Wednesday, September 16, 2026, Assistant Superintendent Manuel Bojorquez, the Educational Services Department, and the Pupil Services Department came together for a collaborative meeting focused on important topics that support our students, families, schools, and staff.

These opportunities to connect, share ideas, align our work, and collaborate across departments are an important part of strengthening the services and support we provide throughout the San Ysidro School District. By working together, our teams continue to keep students at the center of our work while advancing our 2026–2027 theme, Empower/Empoderar.

A special thank you to Lupe Barrera, Cristina Doleire, Manuel Bojorquez, Maria Gomez, Maria Rodriguez, Pat Caro, Sylvia Lugo, Carolina Jaime, Claritza Limon, Cristina Inzunza, Elizabeth Moreno, Erika Aviles, Denise Villezcas, Jane Jacobsen, Jorge Cervantes, and Maria Hernandez for your collaboration, dedication, and all the great work you do each day on behalf of our students and families! 👏📚

Students and families are invited to attend the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) College and Career Fair on Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center in Chula Vista. This FREE event is open to students, families, community members, and career-ready professionals.

Middle school, high school, and college students will have the opportunity to meet representatives from local and national colleges and universities and learn about undergraduate and graduate admissions. Attendees can also connect with employers from across the country to explore student internships and employment opportunities.

We encourage our San Ysidro School District students and families to take advantage of this opportunity to begin exploring future college and career pathways! 🎓

📅 Sunday, November 1, 2026

⏰ 2:00–5:00 p.m.

📍 Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center

1000 H St., Chula Vista, CA 91910