Thank you for helping make this year’s Field Day such a huge success! From the enthusiastic students and dedicated staff to the amazing parent volunteers, it was truly a day filled with fun, teamwork, and unforgettable memories. We are so grateful for your support—whether you donated supplies, helped run a station, or simply cheered the students on, your involvement made all the difference.

We couldn’t have done it without you!

Sincerely,

Dr. Willis

Hello Families,

We are reaching out to share that one of our students is currently facing a significant family hardship. In true Challenger spirit, we are coming together to offer support during this challenging time.

A GoFundMe page has been created to help the family with immediate needs and ongoing support. If you are able and feel moved to contribute, your kindness will make a real difference. Even sharing the link with others can go a long way.

You can find the GoFundMe page here:

Thank you for always showing what it means to be a caring and compassionate school community.

The last day of school is next Thursday, June 12th. This will be a minimum day dismissal (1:05pm) day.

Dear 5th Grade Students and Families,

Greetings from Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School! As your time in elementary school comes to a close, we are so excited to look ahead and welcome you to the Lion family. We know this transition to middle school is a big one, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.

At MLK, we are proud to offer a school environment where students are encouraged to grow, explore, and discover their passions. From engaging classes to fun electives, clubs, and sports, middle school is a time full of new opportunities—and we can’t wait for you to be a part of it all. For details, check out the slide deck from our New Lion Night (linked here).

Your first chance to visit campus will be during our registration event, Lion Camp, on Wednesday, August 6th. On this day, students and families will be able to visit our campus, meet some of our amazing students & staff, take ID photos, take a look at some of our spirit wear and start feeling at home. More details will be shared soon, but mark your calendars now—we're looking forward to seeing you there!

Welcome to the MLK family. We can’t wait to meet you!

With excitement,

Natalie Daniels
Principal
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School

An Elementary Summer Learning Calendar is now available for students to use over the summer. It offers engaging activities to keep skills sharp. The activities can be done on devices or with everyday items. Here are the calendars in both English and Spanish.

This summer, in conjunction with DOD, UCSD Math Project and Oceanside Unified SD, students will have a wonderful opportunity to play with math, build strong habits of mind and improve skills around fractions, ratios and proportions. The foundational skills learned will open opportunities in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) careers. There is limited space and it is only open to 5th graders going into 6th grade.

SUN Bucks, also known as Summer EBT (S-EBT), is a federal program that helps families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer. Families will get $120 for each eligible child to buy groceries during the summer. Learn more here.

Gates open at 8:25am

School begins at 8:55am

June 11

9:15am

Blacktop

June 11

11:30am

TK Classroom

June 12

9:30am

Blacktop

June 12

Minimum Day Dismissal at 1:05pm

The Oceanside Unified School District Nutrition Services Department is proud to announce the launch of the Summer 2025 Nutrition Services Program, operating under the Seamless Summer Option (SSO). This program provides free meals to all children and teens ages 18 and under, regardless of school enrollment status. Meals are available at participating sites and are open to the general public.

Program Dates and Schedule

• Start Date: Monday, June 23, 2025

• End Date: Friday, August 1, 2025

• Holiday Closure: No meal service on Friday, July 4, 2025

• Meal Times:

• Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

• Lunch: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Participating School Sites

The following OUSD locations will serve as open community feeding sites:

• El Camino High School (ECHS)

• Laurel Elementary

• Oceanside High School (OHS)

• Surfside Educational Academy

• Del Rio Elementary

• Foussat Elementary

• Libby Elementary

• McAuliffe Elementary

• Mission Elementary

• Nichols Elementary

• North Terrace Elementary

• Palmquist Elementary

• Santa Margarita School

• South Oceanside Elementary (South O)

• Stuart Mesa

• Chavez Middle School

• Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School (MLK)

• Lincoln Middle School

Eligibility & Participation

• Open to All: Any child or teen 18 years of age or younger may receive meals at any participating site—no enrollment in OUSD is required.

• No Identification Required: No ID, registration, or documentation is needed to receive a meal.

• OUSD Summer Program Students: Students enrolled in summer programs such as ESY, Credit Recovery, Original Credit, ELOP, ASSETS, or other district-offered sessions are also eligible and encouraged to participate.

Meal Guidelines

• Free of Charge: All meals are provided at no cost to participants.

• On-Site Consumption Required: Meals must be eaten on campus in the designated cafeteria or eating areas, per USDA SSO requirements.

This summer, we are committed to supporting student wellness and reducing food insecurity by ensuring access to nutritious meals across the Oceanside community.

Here is the Summer Reading information from the Oceanside Public Library.

Our district is committed to ensuring all students feel safe and supported at school. As part of this commitment, we are sharing our Board Policy: Response to Immigration Enforcement to keep our community informed about our practices. Here are some additional resources from the California Attorney General’s Office regarding your educational rights.

Nuestro distrito está comprometido a asegurar que todos los estudiantes se sientan seguros y apoyados en la escuela. Como parte de este compromiso, compartimos nuestra Política de la Junta: Respuesta a la Aplicación de las Leyes de Inmigración para mantener a nuestra comunidad informada sobre nuestras prácticas. [Se puede traducir la página web a español haciendo clic en la palabra TRANSLATE en la esquina superior a la derecha. Después haga clic en la palabra Spanish]. Aquí hay unos recursos adicionales de la Fiscalía General de California sobre sus derechos educativos.

Alternative format of the Student Family Checklist

English

Spanish

Every family should know that every child in the Oceanside Unified School District (OUSD) has the Constitutional right to attend school regardless of immigration status. OUSD does not request or record information about a student’s immigration status. Federal and state laws protect student information from disclosure to others, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). OUSD does not permit non-students, including ICE agents, access to OUSD facilities unless they can produce a warrant signed by a federal judge. School administrators will not permit the disclosure of confidential student information without first consulting their attorney to make sure that the information has been properly subject to a federal judge’s warrant.

Families should consult community resources to learn their rights and additional information will be provided to help families access these resources

Please see below for resources to support:

• Student/Family Rights Checklist

• Step-by-Step Family Preparedness Plan

• OUSD Board Policy & Administrative Regulations

• Community Resource Guide including immigration support services: English & Spanish

• OUSD Family & Community Page

• SDCOE Resource Page for educators.

• Mira Costa College Resource Page

Dear Families,

Please remember that there is no adult supervision for students before the school gates open at 8:25 AM.

We are excited to share our new cell phone policy, "During the Day, Off and Away," for the 2024-2025 school year (Board Policy 5131.8). Our goal is to create a safe and focused learning environment for all students by minimizing distractions and promoting their mental well-being.

Key Points:

• Cell Phone Usage: Students must turn off (ringer/tone/sounds off) and store their phones in their backpacks upon entering campus. Phones should stay off until they leave.

• Exceptions: Students with specific accommodations (IEPs, 504 plans, or medical conditions) may have phone access as specified.

• Communication: Classrooms have landlines for students to contact parents when necessary. Phones will be accessible in emergencies.

• Academic Benefits: Reducing phone usage helps students stay focused and engaged in class.

• Safety and Security: This policy helps prevent cyberbullying, ensures students focus during emergencies, and reduces the risk of theft or loss.

Support and disciplinary measures are in place for policy violations to help students adjust.

Thank you for your support as we work together to enhance our students' learning experience and well-being.

OUSD messages families using a platform called Blackboard Communications. This allows teachers and staff to send an email, text or voice message directly to the email address or phone number you have listed in Aeries. You no longer need to download any third party apps to receive messages from OUSD. The only district supported app that families should download is the OUSD app. It’s important that all the adults in your student’s life have updated contact information in Aeries so everyone can receive important messages from your student’s school.

Breakfast and Lunch menus are now available online.
You are now able to do the following on our interactive menus!

• View images and descriptions for our menu items
• View nutritional information for each entree and food item
• Translate the menus into multiple languages
• Filter the menu for specific food allergens
• Rate foods and see carb counts!

Please use the link below to access the breakfast and lunch menus.

All students graduate college and career ready, prepared to be responsible global citizens and ambitious future leaders

VALUES

Students First: Our students are our highest priority. Every decision is made to maximize our students’ well-being.

Educational Equity: Every student receives the academic, social, and emotional support needed to thrive. Resources are allocated to address achievement and opportunity gaps.

Diversity: Our learning community’s diverse cultural experiences and intellectual variance drives our collective and individual success.

Collaborative Relationships: We foster learning environments where meaningful collaboration occurs. Members of our learning community forge respectful relationships based on integrity, empathy and dignity. Our community schools initiative and the support to military-affiliated students are just a couple ways OUSD continues showing up for everyone in the district.