Dear SFUSD Students and Families,

I am thrilled to welcome you back to school on Monday, August 17, 2026! Our amazing principals, assistant principals, teachers, and support staff have been hard at work over the past few weeks preparing for students to return to our classrooms from summer break. I cannot wait to spend time with our students, families, and staff throughout the new school year!

Over the past 20 months, we have made significant progress as a district. Together, we took important steps to stabilize the district, including adopting a balanced 2025–26 budget and a multi-year plan to responsibly manage our finances. We have also made strong progress to modernize our curriculum, strengthen partnerships with our families, and create school environments where students can learn and thrive. These efforts advance our vision of supporting student learning, strengthening our schools, and maintaining stable systems that serve our community.

As we start the 2026-27 school year, I want to share some important information to help your family prepare for the first day of school:

Getting Ready for School Link to this section

As we head into the new school year, your child may experience a variety of emotions, especially if your child is beginning school for the first time. By working together, families, students, educators, and staff can help ensure a supportive start to the school year. We have included some tips to help you support your child for their transition back to school. 

Safety and Health  Link to this section

The safety of our students and staff will always remain our top priority at SFUSD. Each year, our school sites are responsible for completing a Comprehensive School Safety Plan to create a safe and secure learning environment for our students and staff. Learn more about other safety protocols in place at our school sites.

We also encourage families to get your child vaccinated before the first day of school.

Immunizations play a critical role in protecting the health and well-being of our students and our school communities. Learn how you can keep your child and our school communities healthy.

Forms  Link to this section

Each school year brings important forms for you to fill out. You can find a checklist of these forms in this guide.

Family Communication and Partnership  Link to this section

Families serve an important role in our students’ learning. Learn how you can support your child’s education. Explore opportunities to get involved in your school community and across the district. 

Thank you for being a valuable partner in your child’s education. We are excited to begin a new school year filled with learning, connection, and opportunities for every student to thrive.

In community,

Dr. Maria Su, Superintendent