What's New

11/02/2023

The annual LCAP survey provides SMUSD parents/guardians, staff, students, and community members the opportunity to share feedback on our programs and services.

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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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Sheriff's Office News Release

10/09/2023

San Marcos school threat - Juvenile suspect arrested

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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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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 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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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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E-bike Safety

08/07/2023

Join us for an E-bike safety workshop sponsored by the San Diego County Sheriff's Department

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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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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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The San Marcos Unified School District 2022-23 Annual Report is now available!

05/30/2023

View the digital flipbook now

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SMUSD Year in Review annual event

05/23/2023

You're Invited to join us virtually via live stream!

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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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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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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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BOARD BRIEF: Top things to know from the May 11, 2023 Board Meeting

05/12/2023

Advocacy Efforts, Administrative Announcements, Boundary Study, Upates from LMA and TSMP, Strategic Promise Data Update and more

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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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KOC 2023-24 Registration and Enrollment Information

04/17/2023

Kids on Campus before & after school program NOW OPEN for Registration

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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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Interdistrict Transfer Requests for the 2023-24 school year remain open!

04/11/2023

Transfer Requests NOW OPEN and enrollment dates for new & existing students now available

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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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2023 COUNTY SCHOOL COUNSELORS OF THE YEAR RECEIVE SURPRISE AWARDS

02/15/2023

San Marcos Unified's Lezya Weglarz & The San Marcos Promise among award recipients

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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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The Knowledge Matters Campaign shines a light on SMUSD's high-quality science curricula

01/09/2023

SMUSD recognized as a pioneer in the adoption of high-quality science curricula and will serve as a model of implementation for schools systems nationwide.

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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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A Message from the Superintendent

10/11/2022

Warning of Rainbow Fentanyl

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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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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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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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Hot Weather Operations are in place at SMUSD schools

08/30/2022

National Weather Service San Diego triggers Excessive Heat Warning

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New Video: Summer Safety Drills

07/29/2022

Sheriff's Office and SMUSD team up for important drills while students and staff are out for the summer

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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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Lezya Weglarz, SMUSD MTSS Coordinator, named as Chair of the largest School Counseling Associations in the nation

06/23/2022

Weglarz helps SMUSD schools strengthen their systems of support, while providing professional leadership & advocacy for the profession of school counseling throughout the state.

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SMUSD Graduating senior makes news for perfect attendance

06/06/2022

CBS 8 News highlights San Marcos High stduent Lindsey Frost for 2,353 days of school without missing a class

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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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