Community Engagement

San Carlos School District (SCSD) is proud of our long-standing tradition of excellence. For decades, our exceptional teachers, small neighborhood schools, strong community partnerships, and vibrant STEAM programs have prepared generations of San Carlos children for success in high school, college, and beyond. We serve nearly 3,000 students every day.

As inadequate state funding and the expiration of our current parcel tax create new challenges, the District is evaluating whether to ask the community to renew or increase this critical local funding to sustain the programs that make SCSD exceptional. Click on the title link to learn more.

The three short weeks between Thanksgiving and Winter Break flew by, filled with concerts, book fairs, informational writing lessons, science demonstrations, and spirited theme weeks across our schools.

New student priority registration is open January 7-30, 2026 for families with incoming TK and Kindergarten students, as well as any students new to SCSD for the coming fall. Registering during this window helps secure your child’s spot and allows us to plan thoughtfully for the year ahead. Make sure you register during this window to help ensure your child’s spot and allows us to plan for the year ahead.

IMPORTANT: If your child is currently in TK–7th grade, no re-registration is needed. This process applies only to NEW students.

Parents of 4-Year-Olds: Big News for UTK!
Universal Transitional Kindergarten continues to grow! Children born between September 2, 2021 and September 1, 2022 are eligible to begin UTK in August 2026. Register during Priority Registration so we can plan classrooms and staffing to best support our youngest learners.

Incoming UTK/K Families (2026–27): Save these Date!
- NEW! Join us for a UPK Parent Information Session on Zoom, Tuesday, January 13 at 5:30 pm to learn all about our UTK programs.
- Attend your school’s Prospective TK/K Parent Tour on Wednesday, January 28. More details are available on your school's website.

If you missed our UTK Parent Information Session on Zoom on Tuesday, January 13, you can watch the recording now to learn all about our Universal Transitional Kindergarten program.

Over the past several weeks, we have been reminded of the essential role you play in our shared purpose of educating the children of our community.