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Each month, our Spotlight on Excellence highlights a unique aspect of what makes San Carlos schools exceptional.

This month we highlight Arundel Elementary School and all the ways that Arundel Knights are learning to be kind citizens and examples of how they are helping their school and community.

Join us as we delve into the incredible world of teaching and learning, exploring the exceptional programs and services that make our San Carlos schools truly stand out!

Each month, our Spotlight on Excellence highlights a unique aspect of what makes San Carlos schools exceptional.

This month we highlight the full implementation of Universal Transitional Kindergarten (UTK), including the launch of the Inclusive Early Education Expansion Program (IEEEP) at Heather, and the overall expansion of the San Carlos Early Program (SCEL).

Join us as we delve into the incredible world of teaching and learning, exploring the exceptional programs and services that make our San Carlos schools truly stand out!

Did you know?
San Carlos School District offers preschool options so families can choose the program that best fits their needs.

🌟 We offer preschool on all of our elementary campuses — Arundel, Brittan Acres, Heather & White Oaks. It’s a wonderful way to get to know your incoming school community and start building friendships early!

State-funded preschool spots are available now at Heather, FREE for eligible families
Your family may qualify for our free, state-funded preschool program, and we can help determine eligibility. For example, a family of four earning up to $127,338 per year may qualify.

At San Carlos Early Learning, children thrive in a warm, nurturing environment that fosters curiosity, social growth, and school readiness — helping them build the skills they need in Universal Transitional Kindergarten (UTK) and Kindergarten and beyond.

Learn more on our website or contact:
Leah Scholer - [email protected]
Jenny Salazar - [email protected]

Looking for after-school enrichment for your child? Our Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) offers funding to attend one of our three before or after school programs! Come join us for fun, engaging activities that support learning and growth — check to see if you qualify today!

We’re well into fall, with colorful leaves and crisp, cool mornings setting the tone for the season. It’s been wonderful seeing so many of you at campus beautification days, movie nights, fall festivals and carnivals. Building community and investing in your neighborhood schools is part of the “secret sauce” that makes SCSD so special.

We are deeply grateful for Measure N, the local parcel tax that voters generously approved to protect programs and retain excellent teachers. However, rising costs have made it challenging for Measure N to cover all the needs of our schools.

To continue providing the strong education our students deserve, SCSD is considering asking the community to extend Measure N with a modest increase — and your input matters.

Share your thoughts by November 21, 2025! Together, we can keep San Carlos schools strong. 💙

The Agenda for the Special Board Study Session on Budget, November 20, has been posted. The in-person meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Click on the title above for more information.

The Agenda for the Parcel Tax Oversight Committee Meeting on November 12 has been posted. The meeting begins at 4:30 p.m. Click on the title above for more information.