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Passing on a Love of Science at Spruce

Passing on a Love of Science at Spruce

Alta Loma 8th graders study Diego Rivera's Pan American Unity mural at SFMOMA.
Ruby Bridges surprises students including South City High sophomore Maddie Popielak, who as a fifth grader at Martin Elementary School helped jump start the Ruby Bridges Day movement, during SSFUSD’s annual Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day celebrations on November 14, 2022.
FutureLab is a hyper-local science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education initiative supporting K-12 students in SSFUSD.

FutureLab: Hyper-local science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education initiative supporting K-12 students in SSFUSD

Buri Buri and Monte Verde Elementary Schools Are
California Distinguished Schools Again

SSFUSD Organizes Community Learning Exchange

SSFUSD Organizes Community Learning Exchange

Ballet Folklorico Returns to Its Roots in Mexico

Ballet Folklorico Returns to Its Roots in Mexico

Ponderosa Elementary vegetable garden
These Teachers Are Helping ECHS Students Regain Their Sense of Curiosity

These Teachers Are Helping ECHS Students Regain Their Sense of Curiosity

South City High cheerleaders
South City High girls soccer competes against Monterey High School.

Source: David Royal, Monterey Herald

South City High marching band
El Camino High girls' volleyball competes against Westmoor High School.

Source: Terry Bernal, San Mateo Daily Journal

South City High softball competes against El Camino High School
Martin Elementary School
What Does it Mean to Be Financially Literate?

What Does it Mean to Be Financially Literate?

El Camino High School football team
Every Day is Different: SSFUSD’s New Science Curriculum

Every Day is Different: SSFUSD’s New Science Curriculum

Bike Giveaway Program Expands to More SSFUSD Schools
South City High Dance Closes Out the Year with Spring Recital
Parkway Heights Middle School students interview a participant in the school's annual Career Day event.
How South San Francisco Went from Not Having a Varsity Team to Winning the CCS Division V Championship


Source: Jarrel Paloma

El Camino High Raised More than $2,000 by Completing a 3-Hour Musical Marathon
The Life Cycle of Biotech Students at SSFUSD

The Life Cycle of Biotech Students at SSFUSD

Thank You, SSFUSD Community! Measure T Has Passed with More Than 63% of the Vote

Thank You, SSFUSD Community!
Measure T Has Passed with More Than 63% of the Vote

El Camino High School track and football field

Genentech's Futurelab Scholarship applications for SSFUSD seniors are open! Apply by February 7, 2025

Anybody Can Do It: South City High's New Construction Technology Program

Anybody Can Do It: South City High's Construction Technology Program

Stories

A nationally recognized leader in the green schools movement, South San Francisco Unified School District (SSFUSD) helps students excel by providing educational experiences designed to foster diversity of thought and the courage to explore and embrace different perspectives. SSFUSD is home to a highly regarded STEM program, a forward-thinking ethnic studies program established in 2016, and more than 8,000 students in Daly City, San Bruno, and South San Francisco.
  • 4 California Distinguished Schools
  • STEM Happens Here
  • Green Schools Leader
  • 2 California Gold Ribbon Schools
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Gene Academy Helix Cup Science Garage Career Technical Education
Career Technical Education
Elementary Middle High School Adult Ed.