Tustin High School News
August 2, 2026
IMPORTANT DATES
Monday, August 3
- Junior & Sophomore Registration @ 8 AM - 12 PM
Tuesday, August 4
- Make Up Registration @ 8 AM - 12 PM
- Girls Volleyball Scrimmage vs Marina 3:15-6:00
Wednesday, August 5
- Freshman Orientation (Session 2, Day 1) @ 8:30-12:30
- Girls Volleyball Scrimmage vs Foothill 3:15-6:00
Thursday, August 6
- Freshman Orientation & Registration (Session 2, Day 2) @ 8:30-1:00 PM
Friday, August 7
Monday, August 10
- Girls Flag Football vs Foothill @ 7:00pm
Tuesday, August 11 - Back to School Night @ 5:30-7:00 PM
Wednesday, August 12 - Girls Volleyball vs Pacifica Christian @ 3:15-4:15pm
Thursday, August 13
- First Day of School! (Regular Bell Schedule)
- ASB Welcome Back Fair @ Lunch
- Girls Volleyball vs Kennedy 3:15-6:00pm
Welcome Back Tillers!
Welcome Back, Tiller Family!
Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! I hope you all had a restful, refreshing summer and are as thrilled as I am to kick off a brand-new year together.
It has been an absolute joy seeing so many of our Tillers back on campus during registration! Your energy, smiles, and excitement are contagious, and we can’t wait to see the rest of you during the remaining registration days. The energy on campus is already building, and we are gearing up for an incredible year.
As we jump into this new chapter, let’s bring our community pride and passion to everything we do... GO BIG RED! ❤️🔴
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!"
We are so honored to partner with you in your child’s education, and we are going to make this year extraordinary. Enjoy the rest of registration, get those outfits ready, and let's make this year unforgettable!
Warmly,
Dr. Heather Bojorquez
Principal
2026-27 Registration Information
Registration continues this week! During registration, students will receive course requests, take school photos, purchase ASB cards, yearbooks, school gear, and more. See below for this year's registration dates and times. Students will attend by grade level. Freshmen who did not attend last week should plan to attend this week. Freshmen & families, click here to RSVP if you have not already done so!
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Data confirmation must be completed by a parent or guardian before students can register for the new school year. Data confirmation assistance is available in Room 211 (see fliers below for details).
Data Confirmation Assistance is Available!
Freshmen Orientation & Registration
Incoming 9th graders & families, if you have not already attended orientation, please plan on coming to the final session on August 5 & 6. Students will attend both days and parents attend on the second day only. Please CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP.!
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.
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
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!
COUNSELING
2026-27 Counseling Team
Add/Drop and Challenge
ADD/DROP Deadline: August 26, 2026
Students, please remember that counselors return on July 28. You will have an opportunity to meet with your counselor during registration.
Please understand that the QR code provided during registration is for schedule change requests only. Submitting a request does not guarantee that a change will be made.
Per school policy:
Requests for specific teachers or class periods will not be accommodated.
Use the form only if you need a level change (for example, AP to CP, Honors to CP, etc.).
Requests for elective or world language changes will be considered based on available space and the date/time the request is submitted.
Within these guidelines, counselors will do their best to process requests as quickly as possible. Please allow a few days for changes to be reviewed and processed.
Important: You may submit the form only once, so please read carefully and take your time before submitting.
Before requesting a change, please remember:
Schedule changes can affect college admissions, NCAA eligibility, and graduation requirements.
Do not submit a request unless it has been discussed with and approved by your parent/guardian.
Please keep the following in mind:
We cannot accommodate teacher requests or requests for specific class periods.
Your schedule (teachers and/or order of periods) may change as a result of a schedule adjustment.
Once a schedule change has been made, we cannot return you to your original schedule.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
5 Minute Parent/Caregiver Survey
Parents & Caregivers, if you have not already done so, please complete this 5-MINUTE SURVEY to help us plan programs and events for this year. Your feedback is important to us and has been used to plan cultural celebrations, digital literacy workshops, Family Art Nights, dance fitness classes and more.
Assisteens
Looking for volunteer opportunities this year? Assisteens offers a variety of community service opportunities for students in grades 8–12, including
- Helping at event
- Supporting local programs like the Thrift Shop
- Serving community members in need
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.
Food Distribution Schedule
Our monthly food distributions will resume this year on the following dates from 2:15-3:15 PM at the parking lot on the corner on San Juan/Orange Street. Please note that we will begin 30 minutes earller than in previous years.
- September 1
- October 6
- November 3
- December 1
- January 5
- February 2
- March 2
- April 6
- May 4
- June 1
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
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!