Latest News
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Agenda for the Santa Ana Unified School District Special Board of Education Meeting for Feb. 26, 2021
Click here to access the agenda for the Santa Ana Unified School District Special Board of Education Meeting for Feb. 26, 2021 and also learn ways to submit a request to address the Board of Education during the upcoming meeting.
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American School Counselor Association Names MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate ‘Recognized ASCA Model Program’
The RAMP designation recognizes schools that are committed to delivering an exemplary school counseling program. The MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate School Counseling Department will be honored at a recognition ceremony at ASCA’s annual conference in Las Vegas, NV, on July 13, 2021.
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Weekly Update From Superintendent Jerry Almendarez, Feb. 22, 2021
In his weekly newsletter to the community, Superintendent Almendarez provides updates on local COVID-19 rates, and information on vaccination opportunities for education workers and SAUSD community members. To read it, click here.
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Agenda for the Santa Ana Unified School District Regular Board of Education Meeting for Feb. 23, 2021
Click here to access the agenda for the Santa Ana Unified School District Regular Board of Education Meeting for Feb. 23, 2021 and also learn ways to submit a request to address the Board of Education during the upcoming meeting.
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SAUSD Wins Historic Preservation Award
The Santa Ana Unified School District received the 2020 Historic Preservation Award from the City of Santa Ana’s Historic Resources Commission for the restoration and preservation of the Pacific Electric Sub-station No. 14, located on the campus of Garfield Elementary School. District officials, including Superintendent Jerry Almendarez, and other award recipients were honored by both the Historic Resources Commission and the Santa Ana City Council. In addition, they received a plaque commemorating their contribution to the City and to preserving Santa Ana's historic resources. Click here to watch a video of this year’s 2020 Historic Preservation Award winners.
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Santa Ana High School Wins Orange County Speech League OC Championship
The Santa Ana High School Speech and Debate team clinched first place at the Orange County Speech League OC Championships held earlier this month naming the team the new Orange County Champion. Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) boasted six of the Orange County League Champions. Other winners included Advanced Learning Academy and Godinez Fundamental High School which both tied for second place, and Middle College High School came in fourth place.
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Weekly Update From Superintendent Jerry Almendarez, Feb. 8, 2021
In his latest newsletter, Superintendent Almendarez provides an update vaccinations, high school sports programs, Learning Labs and the latest Covid-19 rates in the community.
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UPDATE: SAUSD to resume in-person sports conditioning programs.
The District has approved a plan to allow student athletes to return to conditioning programs and even to compete in sports allowed by the most current guidelines from CIF and health care experts.
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Agenda for the Santa Ana Unified School District Regular Board of Education Meeting for Feb. 9, 2021
Click here to access the agenda for the Santa Ana Unified School District Regular Board of Education Meeting for Feb. 9, 2021 and also learn ways to submit a request to address the Board of Education during the upcoming meeting.
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Laurie Tristan Named a Counselor of the Year by OCDE
MacArthur Intermediate School Counselor Laurie Tristan has been selected as a 2021 Orange County School Counselor of the Year by the Orange County Department of Education. This year, the Orange County School Counselor Recognition Program and School Counselor Advocate Award Program recognized six incredible school counselors and three school counselor advocates, including SAUSD’s very own Laurie Tristan. Tristan was nominated for this prestigious award for her amazing efforts and leadership in American School Counselor Association (ASCA) implementation, commitment to students, and her ability to mobilize resources to benefit, not only her school, but the entire SAUSD school community.
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Town Hall: Learn About the Covid-19 Vaccine in OC
Please attend this Covid-19 meeting Friday, Feb. 6 via Facebook Live for the latest from the OC Health Care Agency on the roll out of the vaccine for the community. The meeting with medical experts from across the region will be in both English and Spanish.
What's Happening
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Click Here to Enroll in SAUSD for 2020-2021 & 2021-2022 School Years
SAUSD's enrollment window for the 2021-2022 school year opens November 5, 2020 and will remain open through February 26, 2021. Click here to learn more.
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Coronavirus Testing and Updates
Click here for information on COVID-19 updates, free testing opportunities and more.
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SAUSD Social Media Directory
Click here to find the official social media accounts for our schools and departments.
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After School Hours/Weekend Mental Health Resources for SAUSD Students and Families
Click here to access a list of groups and agencies that are available to help after school and on weekends.
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Student Work Permits
Need a student work permit? Click here to access the CTE website to the begin the process.
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Learning & Success at SAUSD
SAUSD offers an array of high quality programs, from dual language and Full Day Kinder, to Early College and more. Enroll today!
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Preschool Offerings
SAUSD offers full and partial day programs. Learn more about our preschool offerings here.
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Video: “Run Hide Fight”
SAUSD has produced a video for staff on preparing for active shooter situations. Run. Hide. Fight.
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