So SSFUSD Has a New Strategic Plan. Now What? South San Francisco Unified School District (SSFUSD) administrators and principals of the district’s nine elementary schools, three middle schools, and two high schools met on March 14, 2024, to strategize about ways to bring the district’s portrait of a graduate to life at individual schools.
SSFUSD Reorganizes Math Curriculum The changes are part of a new curriculum adoption process and are meant to promote long-term success in math by helping middle school students develop better skills and understanding of mathematical concepts.
How Ruby Bridges Day Went Statewide Current and former students of Deborah Carlino’s fifth grade class at Martin Elementary School in South San Francisco Unified School District (SSFUSD) hailed the California state senate’s vote to designate November 14 as Ruby Bridges Day throughout the state of California.
Here's What Happened During Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day 2023 "You have the power to make the world a better place," Martin Elementary School fifth grade teacher Deborah Carlino told an auditorium full of students during the school's celebration of Ruby Bridges Day on November 14, 2023.
Every Day is Different: SSFUSD’s New Science Curriculum South San Francisco Unified School District (SSFUSD) rolled out a new curriculum in the 2023-24 school year designed to elevate the teaching and learning of science across all its elementary schools.
Civil Rights Icon Ruby Bridges Surprises SSFUSD Students with Unannounced, In-Person Visit on Second Annual Statewide Observance of Ruby Bridges Day Civil Rights icon Ruby Bridges made an unannounced, in-person appearance at Martin Elementary in South San Francisco Unified School District (SSFUSD) during the school’s annual celebration and observance of Ruby Bridges Day on November 14, 2022. The occasion was also the second annual statewide observance of Ruby Bridges Day in California.
It’s Gonna Be a Great Time: SSFUSD’s New P.E. Program South San Francisco Unified School District (SSFUSD) launched a pilot program in August 2023 to provide dedicated physical education (P.E.) to all elementary schools through Legarza Sports.
In the News: South San Francisco High School Adds New Classes A new trades program will be coming to South San Francisco High School next school year, becoming the first program to build a trades pathway into jobs like electrician, plumber, carpenter, estimator and building inspector.
Bike Giveaway Program Expands to More SSFUSD Schools This year, students at five schools in South San Francisco Unified School District (SSFUSD) will receive bicycles through the City of South San Francisco’s “Every Kid Deserve a Bike” (EKDAB) program.
Elementary Science Festivals Show Equity and Love of Learning Go Hand in Hand Martin, Los Cerritos, Spruce, and Sunshine Gardens Elementary Schools recently organized science festivals to help students and families learn more about educational opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
