Tustin High School News
August 10, 2026
IMPORTANT DATES
Monday, August 10
- Girls Flag Football vs Foothill @ 7:00 PM
Tuesday, August 11
- Back to School Night @ 5:30-7:00 PM (see fliers below for details) - food sales begin at 4:30 PM
Wednesday, August 12
- Girls Volleyball vs Pacifica Christian @ 3:15-6:00 PM
- Flag Football vs Laguna JV @ 5:00 PM, Varsity @ 6:30 PM
Thursday, August 13
- First Day of School! (Regular Bell Schedule) - Arrive NO LATER than 8:15 AM!
- ASB Welcome Back Fair @ Lunch
- Girls Volleyball vs Kennedy 3:15-6:00 PM
- Welcome Back Assembly
- Girls Volleyball vs Downey JV: 3:15 PM | Varsity: 4:45 PM
Welcome Back Tillers!
It's time to get ready for the first day of school, Tillers!
Once again, we are so excited to welcome all of our Tillers back on campus THIS THURSDAY (8/13) for the first day of the 2026-27 school year.
Mark Your Calendars: Key Upcoming Dates
1. Back to School Night
When: Tuesday, August 11th | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Format: Open House Style
What to Expect: Bring the family to walk the campus, locate classrooms, and meet our fantastic teachers, staff, and counselors! It’s a great way to get comfortable with your schedule before the big day.
2. First Day of School
When: Thursday, August 13th
Start Time: 8:30 AM
Arrival Expectation: Please plan to have your student on campus by 8:15 AM every day. Arriving early ensures our Tillers have plenty of time to head to their classrooms and be settled, focused, and ready to learn when the bell rings!
"Great success starts with showing up ready!"
Bell Schedule for 1st Day of School - 8/13/26
Single Assembly Schedule - Friday, 8/14/26
2026-27 Bell Schedules
Please see below for this year's bell schedules. We will share the bell schedules for each week in this newsletter.
Welcome to the Class of 2030!
We were excited to welcome our newest Tillers to campus for two sessions of Freshmen Orientation and Registration. Incoming Freshmen participating in games, activities, and lessons to start the year strong. We are so grateful to our Tiller Staff and especially our Tiller Peer Mentors who helped our Freshmen start stong.
Thank you to all the families who attended on Day 2 to support our registration process and participate in the Family Workshop. If you were unable to attend, the information shared is attached below. It's a great day to be a Tiller!
Join us at Back to School Night on August 11 @ 5:30 PM!
Kick off the new school year at Tustin High's Back to School Night! Walk your student's schedule, meet their teachers, connect with counselors, and learn about community resources available to support student success.
Students who attend with a parent or guardian will be entered into an opportunity drawing to win a pair of Homecoming tickets! Come early—Tacos El Gordito will be serving food beginning at 4:30 PM.
We look forward to welcoming our Tiller families for the 2026-27 school year!
Senior Diploma Verification
Class of 2027 Seniors: Completing this form is a mandatory task for graduating Seniors. Your responses will be used for the printing of your official high school diploma. Please enter your legal name, (including first, middle, last name, and suffix if it applies) exactly as it appears on your birth certificate or passport. If you are not sure, ask your parents or guardians. Your diploma is a legal document, so it cannot have nicknames, initials, or abbreviations. If there is a name change, you must provide a copy of your birth certificate, a court order or passport to Mrs. Sanchez in the Attendance Office. At graduation practice in May, you may specify another way to have your name read during the graduation ceremony. ***Reminder you have to be logged into your mytusd email in order to fill this form out.
New Community Center Location!
Athletics: Join the Tiller Team
It's not too late!
Although fall sports start competing this week, it is not too late to join one of our Tiller teams! Cross-Country, Boys Water Polo, Tackle Football, Girls Tennis, and Girls Golf still have rosters spots open. Please contact our coaches. Their contact information is on the Tustin website
Super Boosters Meeting
Attention all Booster Group Board Members: We will be hosting our first Super Booster at 5pm on August 20th. Please plan on attending!
Thanks to all of the groups who have already submitted their financial statements to Mrs. Lee. If you have not done so, please send your "income expense statements" from July 1 2025-June 30, 2026.
We also need:
- Booster application
- Bank information Form
- Review Booster slides sent by Mrs. Lee
- DEADLINE IS AUGUST 18th
Dance Team Tryouts - August 18 & 19
Tustin Dance Team is holding tryouts on August 18 & 19. No prior dance training is needed. Dance Team is a great place to make friends and gain confidence as you perform in shows and school events!
COUNSELING
2026-27 Counseling Team
📚 IMPORTANT SCHEDULE UPDATE
Please be advised that we will NOT be making any class changes during the first two days of school. All students should report to the classes listed on their schedules.
During these first two days, our Counseling Office will be focused on assisting students who:
- Do not have a complete schedule
- Need leveling
- Have duplicate classes
- Have gaps in their schedule
Emails regarding class changes during this time will not be responded to. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we prioritize students who have immediate scheduling needs.
📅 ADD/DROP & CLASS CHALLENGE REQUESTS
Beginning Monday, August 17 at 8:00 AM, a QR code will be available for students who would like to submit an Add/Drop or Class Challenge request.
Please remember that submitting a request does not guarantee a schedule change.
Thank you for your patience, understanding, and cooperation as we work to get everyone settled into their schedules!
🏐 SPORTS SCHEDULE CHANGES
If you are trying to add or drop a sport, please pick up a blue Sports Change Form from the bulletin board outside the Counseling Office.
Please complete the form and follow the instructions provided.
College & Career Calendar
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
OCTA Youth Ride Free Bus Pass Program Update
OCTA is making changes for the Youth Ride Free bus pass program. Please see fliers below for details. Current bus passes are good through September 30.
- Students who already have a Wave Card must renew their Youth Ride Free eligibility to continue receiving free rides after September 30, 2026.
- Parents or guardians must create or sign in to a Wave account and submit a Youth Ride Free application.
- Students who do not already have a Wave Card can request one as part of the application process.
CDSS Sun Bucks
Get $120 in Grocery Help Per Child – Apply for SUN Bucks Today!
Dear Parents and Families,
As the new school year begins, we want to make sure your family doesn't miss out on SUN Bucks—a program that provides $120 per eligible school-aged child to help families purchase groceries during the summer.
Eligible families can apply through Monday, August 31, 2026. Don't wait! Applications submitted after the deadline will not be eligible to receive SUN Bucks benefits for this year. If you miss the deadline, you'll need to submit a new Universal Benefits Application (UBA) next summer to be considered.
Here's how to get started:
Step 1: Complete the Universal Benefits Application (UBA)
Click the link below to apply:
Universal Benefits Application (UBA)
Step 2: Submit your application by Monday, August 31, 2026
Complete one application for all eligible children in your household.
Step 3: Watch your email
If your application is approved, your family will receive a SUN Bucks approval letter and EBT card by mail by December 2026. To help avoid delays, please make sure your mailing address is current with your child(ren)'s school.
If you have questions or need assistance, please visit cdss.ca.gov/sun-bucks.
TUSD Food Distribution Schedule
THS Food Distribution Schedule
Digital Literacy Classes
Digital Literacy classes for adults are back by popular demand! We are offering a level 2 Digital Literacy course through Santa Ana College School of Continuing Education. CLICK HERE TO ENROLL IN THE DIGITAL LITERACY CLASS.
FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS
Attendance Office (leave a message anytime day or night) - ext 87175
Counseling Office - ext 87160
College & Career Center - ext 87806
Discipline Office - ext 87155
Community Liaison - ext 87159
Library - ext 87103
Student Store - ext 87104
CONNECT WITH US
WE TIP HOTLINE 844-714-0861
If you have concerns or information that you want to share anonymously, please call or text the We Tip Hotline at 844-714-0861.
PERMANENT LINKS
Dress Code
Technology/Safety
Tustin High School Statement of Non-Discrimination
STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION / SEXUAL HARASSMENT / BULLYING
(A summary of Tustin Unified Board Policies and Regulations 5145.3, 5154.7, 5131.2 and 1312.3)
The Tustin Unified School District (Tustin USD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. The District prohibits, in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying, based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, medical condition, pregnancy and related conditions, retaliation, or political beliefs; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Your child has a right to a free public education, regardless of immigration status. The District will take steps to assure that the lack of English will not be a barrier to admission and participation in District programs. A copy of the District’s nondiscrimination policy is available from the Tustin Unified School District Office.
The following person is the designated Coordinator at Tustin High School to handle complaints regarding discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying, and to answer inquiries regarding the District’s nondiscrimination policies:
Julio Lopez
Assistant Principal
Administration Office
714-730-7414
Any student who feels that they have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying should immediately contact the Coordinator, the principal, or any other staff member. In addition, any student who observes any such incident should report the incident to the Coordinator or principal, whether or not the victim files a complaint. Report discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying to the name above or any school administrator. They can help!