Please join me in celebrating and thanking these incredible members of Jefferson Union High School District. Their impact inspires us all, and we are truly grateful for their contributions to our schools and community.

Warm Regards,

Toni Presta

JUHSD Superintendent

@superintendent_tonipresta

We are looking for a diverse group of stakeholders, including staff, students, parents and guardians, to join the JUHSD Cell Phone Policy Committee. Please review this letter for full details which include the google form to indicate your interest. We are looking forward to working with you!

A 1937 Jefferson High School time capsule has been uncovered and you’re invited to witness its reveal!

Join us for a Farewell to the JHS Gym
When: May 3rd
Time: Open House from 10AM–1PM
Where: Jefferson High School Gym
RSVP: https://forms.gle/NpFfZqebCT4DqRoo9

Be one of the first to see what’s inside this 87-year-old treasure. Let’s honor the past and celebrate the memories before the gym says goodbye. Special thanks to the incredible JHS Maintenance crew—Steve Hawkes, Giuseppe Sibillo, and Miguel Cardenas—for your hard work uncovering this piece of history.

Returning this summer, Monday through Friday, June 5 to July 12 (excluding June 19 and July 4), the District Food Services Department will serve a free meal to current JUHSD students, one meal per student, from the Westmoor High School Cafeteria, Edgemont Drive side of the campus, 10:30-11:00 am. For additional information, please contact District Director of Food Services Danielle Sweeters, (650) 550-7961.

Westmoor FBLA competed in various Business & Finance and Information Technology pathway events. From Wednesday, April 23 - Sunday, April 27, Westmoor students work diligently to prepare for their respective competitive events in Anaheim, California. Over 45 schools were in attendance throughout the conference with 2,700+ members in attendance.

Westmoor students took 6 awards throughout the conference. 2 Students have qualified for the National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California with 1 State Champion.

Financial Statement Analysis
Jackson Grafilio - 6th Place
Joshua Ragragio - 6th Place
Gordon Zhang - 6th Place

Data Analysis
Emily Kyauk - 7th Place

Introduction to Programming
Fastidio - 6th Place
Teon - 6th Place

Spreadsheet Applications
Joshua Ragragio - 2nd Place

Word Processing
Gotzon Yiu - 1st Place State Champion (He scored 100%)

Visual Design
Jessielynn Tran - 7th Place

Way to go Rams!

A huge shoutout to Caylie Chiu, a freshman at Westmoor High School, who was announced as the winner of the 2025-26 Daly City Youth Poet Laureate!

Congratulations to all of the JUHSD students who were finalists in the 2025-26 Daly City Youth Poet Laureate contest, held on April 30 at Daly City Hall. Hosted by the Daly City Public Library Associates, the event featured Jefferson students Stephanie De Guzman and Harold Monce and Westmoor student Caylie Chiu, who each performed one of the poems that they submitted for the contest. Also performing was Westmoor student Chloe Chou, 2022-23 Daly City Youth Poet Laureate, who currently holds the title of California Youth Poet Laureate.

Jefferson Union High School District was honored as a leader in the Sustainable and Climate Ready Schools (SCRS) Challenge!

2024-2025 SCRS Winners
Financial Award Winners:
Jefferson Union High School District: Career Technical Education (CTE) EV Collaborative
Director of CTE, Denise Shreve, CTE Coordinator, Cristina Lewis, Engineering Teacher, Joel Bruxvoort, and Automotive Teacher, Dave Dyssegard!

Standout Winners:
Terra Nova High School: STEP UP: Small Acts, Big Impact
AP Environmental Science (APES) Teacher: Marlene Gutierrez
Student Representatives for the two APES courses were Haley Anderson and Xiaoxuan BIsson-Yang

Terra Nova High School: Women in STEM: Ocean Conservation
Club President Gabriela Dyogi and Member Elizabeth Johnson. Club advisor is Biology teacher, Charlotte Schroeder

Westmoor High School: FeedForward
Katelyn Tan and Kido Phan

Congratulations to our WHS and JHS students on being awarded the DC/Colma Chamber of Commerce Scholarship! This achievement is more than a scholarship — it’s a celebration of how our community lifts each other up.

Thank you to the DC/Colma Chamber of Commerce and its sponsors for investing in our students and believing in their potential. a special thank you to Felicia Leong, Dustin Chase, and Grace Moevao for all their hard work in making this event possible.

Together, we build futures. Together, we make dreams possible.

Westmoor High School

Paul Nicholas Au

Roman Banda

Chloe Chou

Gabriela Cospin

Justin Ferrer

Keny Torrento Leonardo

Gaspara Debie Lim

Adrienne Lucero

James Lwin

Chloe Shannon Mercado

Ashley Delos Reyes

Ma Margareth Sembrano

Lauren Tam

Yashu Thapa

Charlotte Tsang

Grace Wang

Madison Yu

Sherry Yu

Ellie Yuen

Jefferson High School

Yinai Deng

Elena Francheska Gahit

Angie Viviana Solis Gomez

Sophia Lopez

Eden Magbilang

Zenobia Mukul

John Kenneth Saligo

Angelo Shane Santos

Sarah Santos

Justin Tarifa

Anderson Torres

Haydee Villanueva

Over the past two weeks, JUHSD, in collaboration with the San Mateo County Board of Elections, held lunch tabling events at each of the JUHSD schools. This is part of the California state civic initiative to pre-register to vote 16-18 year olds. Thank you students for stopping by the tables and learning how to get civically involved by pre-registering to vote.

Westmoor's CTE Pathway students showcased their incredible skills at this year’s Capstone Portfolio Showcase!

The showcase featured students from the Automotive (Mr. Dyssegard), Fashion Design (Ms. Cabarle), Web Development (Mr. Simon & Mr. Shaul), and Construction (Mr McGurty) CTE Pathways. A huge thank you to all of the teachers and students for their dedication and hard work!

Congratulations to these future leaders for the passion they bring to their respective fields.

These future leaders absolutely shined at this year’s Capstone Portfolio Showcase, displaying incredible skills, creativity, and professionalism as they reported on school, local, and world news.

A huge congratulations to these dedicated students for their hard work and passion — your voices are making a difference in your school community!

Special thanks to Ms. Jenkins, whose thoughtful guidance and high expectations have clearly helped shape this talented group.

The showcase was a powerful reflection of both their individual talents and leadership in the Journalism program.

Mamma Mia, what a show! Superintendent Presta had a fantastic time attending Terra Nova's performance of Mamma Mia! The singing, dancing, and incredible production left everyone smiling and singing along!

Don’t miss your chance to catch the magic — the final weekend of shows is coming up May 2-4. Grab your tickets and join us for a night of unforgettable fun! Ticket information found at https://tnhs.juhsd.net/

Superintendent Presta attended last week's student-led Oceana High School’s F.A.M.E. event. It was a huge success — with amazing art and performances. A special thank you to all the staff and students who participated and organized this event. Go Sharks!

Grizzlies glammed up at the ENCHANTED FOREST PROM 2025 at the SF Zoo on April 26 — and they brought the magic with them! From sparkling lights to roaring good vibes, it was a night to remember.

The Intergenerational Music Celebration brought together talent and heart from across our community. Students from Margaret Pauline Brown Elementary, Westmoor High School, and Jefferson Adult School joined forces to create a collaborative musical production that wowed the audience and showcased the power of music to unite generations.

A huge thank you to everyone who participated and supported this special event! Let’s keep the music — and the spirit of collaboration — going strong! #juhsdproud #jefferson_esd #margaretpaulinebrown

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