What's New

Intradistrict and Interdistrict Transfer Requests for the 2025-26 school year now open!
01/09/2025
Transfer Requests NOW OPEN and enrollment dates for new & existing students now available
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Smartphone Policy Update
01/08/2025
SMUSD creating distraction-free learning environments
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NEW E-bike Safety Program rolling out throughout San Marcos
01/08/2025
The City of San Marcos, San Marcos Unified School District, and San Marcos Sheriff’s Station launch joint collaborative safety campaign to encourage safety when riding, walking and driving
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Expanded Home-to-School Bus Service
12/12/2024
Beginning in January, every elementary & middle school in SMUSD will receive bus service
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CBS 8 names SMHS teacher "Classroom Hero"
11/20/2024
Brady Stout, ceramics teacher, honored
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Election Update
11/14/2024
2024 local election results impacting the San Marcos Unified School District
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San Marcos Unified School District "Flips the Switch" on Energy Infrastructure and Upgrades Yielding $40 million in Savings
10/15/2024
SMUSD now powers the most advanced and one of the largest electric school bus fleets in San Diego County
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ParentSquare & StudentSquare apps now available!
08/21/2024
Don't miss out on emergency alerts, custom notifications, and more
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2024 School Bond Measure is moving forward on the November ballot
08/08/2024
Click here for more information
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Now Enrolling for the 2024-25 school year!
07/19/2024
Join an award-winning school district, tranfers and new student enrollment now open
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The SMUSD 2023-24 Annual Report is now available!
05/29/2024
Click here to view the flipbook
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Watch the Year in Review RECAP
05/09/2024
Livestream of the 3rd annual YEAR IN REVIEW celebration event
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Mission Hills High School student named 2024 Youth of the Year!
03/14/2024
Isabella Jimenez-Ramirez recognized as stand-out youth throughout San Diego County
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San Marcos Middle School named 2024 "Schools to Watch"
03/14/2024
Recognized as one of the highest-performing middle schools in California
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San Marcos Unified receives Pre-Apprenticeship Program designation
02/21/2024
Career Technical Education Construction Pathway allows students to “earn while they learn”
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National University and School Districts Awarded $14.9 Million to Expand Research-based Community School Model
01/11/2024
San Marcos Unified selected in highly-competitive program
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SMUSD recognized as a Speak Up Hero Award Winner
10/31/2023
San Marcos Unified is one of 10 school districts recognized nationwide
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NEW Home to School Transportation Service Application Available
10/25/2023
New state funding expands SMUSD transportation to nine schools
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Mental Health Program celebrates partnership to bring free services to local schools
10/10/2023
The City of San Marcos & SMUSD work together on new mental health initiative
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SMMS teacher Danielle Dorsey nominated for the SD County Teacher of the Year award
08/24/2023
Mrs. Dorsey is one of 44 outstanding educators nominated for this prestigious award
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San Marcos Unified on NBC 7 San Diego!
08/15/2023
San Marcos High School featured for the first day of school!
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SMUSD on CBS 8 San Diego!
08/15/2023
Mission Hills High School featured during the first day of school!
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SAN DIEGO UNION TRIBUNE: Which San Diego school districts send the most kids to college, and how well do they prepare them? Here’s what the data show
08/10/2023
San Marcos Unified ranks THIRD in San Diego County for high schools graduates going directly to college
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SMUSD is now on ParentSquare!
07/17/2023
New new communication and family engagement platform launching to better serve SMUSD families
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Happy students in TK
SMUSD is Now Enrolling for the 2023-24 School Year!
06/16/2023
Enroll today and join our award-winning school district
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San Marcos Unified wins TWO Awards at the Classroom of the Future “Innovation in Education” Awards!
05/19/2023
Teachers Marci Davis & Chris Geldert bring home awards for their amazing programs
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State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces 2023 California Finalists for Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
05/19/2023
San Marcos Middle School science teacher, Samantha Stickely, named a finalist!
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Mission Hills High Senior Awarded National Merit Scholarship
05/19/2023
National Merit $2500 Scholarship winners are the Finalists in each state judged to have the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills, and potential for success in rigorous college studies.
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SMUSD Wins Three Race to Submit Awards
05/08/2023
Race to Submit is a program for high school seniors to complete a FAFSA financial aid application, which is the first step toward college success.
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SMUSD in the news again for award-winning people & programs!
04/17/2023
KUSI News features Classroom of the Future Award &SMUSD Personal Finance classes during Financial Literacy Month
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An Investment in Personal Finance for Teens
04/05/2023
Students want to learn about personal finance...and hear about adults' money mistakes
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RISING STARS! The San Marcos Chamber & SMUSD team up to recognize students
03/21/2023
Monthly program at Palomar College spotlights standout students
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Dr. Andy Johnsen named 2023 Superintendent to Watch
03/07/2023
California School Public Relations Association awards SMUSD Superintendent for excellence in school communication leadership
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The San Marcos Unified School District and the City of San Marcos launch new mental health program
01/21/2023
Let's Face It. Together. supports students & families with mental health resources
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Deputy Superintendent, Dr. Tiffany Campbell, named Lighthouse Award Winner!
01/20/2023
Dr. Campbell receives Equity Champion award from the San Diego County Office of Education
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Camp LEAD hopes to spread diversity and make schools safer
11/30/2022
SMUSD students learn leadership skills and create positive school culture
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San Marcos Unified teacher named one of the Top 100 Teachers by Norwegian Cruise Lines, Wins Vacation Giveaway
10/25/2022
Marci Davis has recently been named a winner of the Top 100 Teachers Contest presented by Norwegian Cruise Lines
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FOX 5 NEWS: Former DEA agent educates students on dangers of fentanyl
10/20/2022
SMUSD Kicks Off Red Ribbon Week
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CALIFORNIA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION: CSBA features San Marcos Unified's Portrait of a Graduate vision
09/29/2022
Board President Carlson shares about the transformative work of SMUSD
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FORTUNE MAGAZINE: San Marcos ranked one of the top “25 Best Places for Families to Live”
09/29/2022
Article cites top-ranked San Marcos Unified School District
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FOX 5 NEWS: SMUSD helping teens get Future Ready through financial literacy
09/28/2022
San Marcos Unified leading the way bringing personal finance classes to students
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NEWS RELEASE: Moody’s Revised San Marcos Unified School District’s Rating
08/30/2022
Outlook Upgraded from Negative to Stable
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The Coast News: San Marcos Unified begins multiyear TK expansion process this fall
07/27/2022
Read the full story here
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Free transit for youth is here!
04/25/2022
Get the Youth Opportunity Pass beginning May 1st
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Finalists for the national 2022 Modeling the Future Challenge include Mission Hills High School student
04/06/2022
Ashwin Bardhwaj to compete in national mathematical modeling competition
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Student-built Wounded Warrior home opens
04/06/2022
San Marcos High School woodworking students serve the community by building veterans a home
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Yamaha Honors Anastasia Homes in 40 Under 40 Music Educators
03/02/2022
San Elijo Middle School, Director of Bands, named 40 under 40
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Pima Medical Institute Partners with Twin Oaks High School to Launch Veterinary Assistant Program
10/19/2021
Pima Medical Institute partners with Twin Oaks High School, to launch a new Veterinary Assistant Program.
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