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Happy Friday Cougar Families!

The California Dashboard was released this morning and there is reason to celebrate. Have achieved Green and Blue in ALL measured categories for the first time ever! No other high school in east county achieved this distinction. The 4 Blue categories we earned were twice as many as any other East County School

#2 ELA
#3 Math
#1 Science
#2 English Learner Progress
#2 College Career Readiness
#1 Graduation Rate
#1 Suspension Rate

This is a result of our individual and collective efforts and beliefs that we have the ingredients to achieve our vision. Thank you for all that you do to make Steele Canyon a great place to learn and work

Dr. Parr

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday, 10/20: Start Smart @ 5:45pm
Thursday, 10/22: Orchestra Concert with SDSU
10/26-10/30: Red Ribbon Week
Wednesday, 10/28: Lockdown Drill
Saturday, 10/31: Halloween

Title I Community Meeting via zoom, Wednesday 10/28/26

Join us Wednesday, October 28th at 5:30pm for two-way conversation with the SCHS Administration Team.

All parents and guardians are invited to this opportunity to hear from SCHS admin on important topics including our SCHS Title I Annual Notification, Parent & Family Engagement Policy, and School/Parent Compact. Before the meeting, please

Take part in our Annual Parent Engagement Survey for the 26-27 school year
If you have particular questions or topics you'd like us to address, please submit in advance to: ephernandez@schscougars.org
Please join via Zoom Meeting.

ASVAB TEST - NOVEMBER 18TH

The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is being offered here at Steele Canyon on Wednesday November 18th, 7:45 am - 10:30am for all 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students. Those who are interested in taking this exam must sign up via our GOOGLE FORM LINK and there are limited seats available. ASVAB stands for the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, which is a multiple-choice test that helps you identify which Occupational Specialties would be best for you and your career placement.

The ASVAB Career Exploration Program (CEP), takes approximately three hours, covers eight subjects and is composed of 200 questions. The ASVAB CEP is electronically administered. Students may only take it at the high school they attend, unless special arrangements are made. In addition, this test can help the Military to identify which Military Occupational Specialties would be best for you if you choose to join the Military in the future. The test will be given on November 18th with a check-in starting @ 7:30 am in the staff lounge.

TO REGISTER CLICK HERE

For more information please contact: Mr. Gomez at iGomez@schscougars.org 619-660-3545

Help us reach 200 PTO members! Your membership helps support our students, teachers, events, and the Steele Canyon community.

Join today: https://tr.ee/kEuyDlW1Fw

Already joined? Thank you! If you haven’t picked up your membership incentive yet, contact Jemima at PTO@schscougars.org.

Together, we can make a difference!

Boo! It's spooky season!

The Class of 2030 is selling pumpkin decorating kits as a fall fundraiser. For $5, you can order a pumpkin decorating kit that includes a mini pumpkin, paint, stickers, other decorating supplies, and Halloween candy. Pumpkin kits will be sold through Friday, October 23rd, and will be delivered to students on Tuesday, October 27th. Please email pahrens@schscougars.org with any questions or special requests.

Pumpkin decorating kits will be sold for $5 at student lunch October 19th-23rd in the quad, or can be purchased via the SCHS website by clicking here. Thank you for supporting the Class of 2030!

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.

MAKING WAVES AT VISTA!

What an incredible night for the Steele Regiment at the Vista High School Marching Band Competition!

1st Place Band

1st Place Color Guard

1st Place Percussion

Visual Sweepstakes for the entire show beating out 5a 5aa schools. A first in schools history.

Despite performing in an absolute torrential downpour, our students pushed through the elements and delivered an outstanding performance then quickly ran for cover to dry off.

And honestly, when your field show is about exploring the depths of the ocean, what better special effect could you ask for than the skies opening up and bringing the ocean to us? 🌧️🌊 Talk about immersive general effect!

We couldn't be prouder of our students for their resilience, dedication, and incredible performances. Rain or shine, the Steele Regiment continues to make waves!

Into the Depths... literally!

Sports, Sports, and More Sports!

Follow us on Instagram: @sccougarsathletics

Congratulations to the Girls Golf Team for their undefeated League Season, the girls played their best golf at the end of the season to capture the schools 15th League Championship! The team was led by Emma Molina, Faith Abellanosa, Angelina Camacho, Sophia Reynolds, Charlotte Beck and Daisy Bradle.

College Application Workshops are extremely important to make sure that everything is entered correctly on your 4-year college application. We have seen a lot of mistakes so far, and a college may throw out your application because of a small mistake! Please make sure you come to one of these workshops to have your Common App, UC, CSU, or other 4-year College/University application checked by Ms. Blair or Ms. Cook.

Check out the College Application Timeline for upcoming Workshops (subject to changes, so be sure to check regularly)

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.

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!