Superintendent's Message
Dear JUHSD Community,
I encourage students to pause, unwind, and enjoy some well-deserved time off next week as there is no school February 19-23!
District Athletics
This past week, a few of our school's athletic teams were featured in local newspapers, so I thought I'd highlight them here!
- The Westmoor High School varsity boys basketball team was featured in the February 14 Daily Journal as they are the PAL's (Peninsula Athletic League) Lake Division champions, a title last earned by the school in 1999,. They will soon compete for the CCS (Central Coast Section) title!
- Oceana boys varsity basketball was mentioned in the February 14 online edition of the Pacifica Tribune, as the team won their first league game since 2018. Well done!! Coach Dan Jonhston said he "was very excited for the boys, especially seniors Cole and James. They worked hard and I am excited about our upcoming CCS game this Friday."
Many of our student athletes and teams from the winter sports season are moving on to playoff games. To see updated game day info, check out their school websites, along with updates in their school newsletters. You can also find information about CCS (Central Coast Section) playoff games by visiting their website here.
District Office Closed on Monday
Please note that the District Office will be closed on Monday, February 19, in observance of President's Day, and all school sites will be closed next week with school resuming on Monday, February 26.
Enjoy the February Break!
Warmly,
Toni Presta
Superintendent
@superintendent_tonipresta
Honoring Black History Month: Top African-American Athletes
As National Black History Month continues, this week we feature 40 Top African-American Athletes, as listed in Essence magazine. From Olympic swimmer Cullen Jones, to boxer Laila Ali, this list showcases the incredible talents, achievements, and accomplishments from some of the country's best and most notable athletes, athletes whose amazing feats have elevated them to iconic status.
Image: Two-time Olympic gold medalist Cullen Jones (photo credit: Julio Cortez, AP)
Heart of the Tiger
Terra Nova High Leadership students get ready to distribute grams and sweet treats on Valentine's Day.
Saints Celebrate
Thornton High students, families, and staff celebrated their school community during a special event on February 15.
Sweets for the Staff
Westmoor High student government member Julian Bergado gives a balloon to Admin. Assistant Shirley Cruz.
Goodies by the Bay
Oceana High ASBC Secretary Juliana Woehl prepares Valentine's Day treats that were delivered around campus.
The deadline to apply for the Daly City Colma Chamber of Commerce 2024 scholarship is quickly approaching on Friday, March 1, 4:00 pm! Graduating students living in the towns of Daly City, Broadmoor, or Colma have a chance to receive up to $1,000 in scholarship money. To apply for this amazing opportunity, CLICK HERE!
Photo: Members from the Daly City Colma Chamber of Commerce receive certificates of appreciation from the JUHSD Board of Trustees during a meeting in the spring of 2023.
JUHSD Summer School 2024
Information for the District's 2024 Summer School Program is here! We are proud to announce a number of learning pathways to support your students, and their learning experiences, here at JUHSD.
To learn more about course offerings and the summer school registration process, please look here (Spanish Version, and Tagalog Version). The location for this summer's program is at Westmoor High School, and the first day of summer school is June 5, 2024.
Parents and Guardians, please note that:
- Students who are in need of meeting graduation requirements will be identified by the school counselors, and they will communicate with both students and you about enrolling into the summer school.
- Students can also complete the summer school registration process at Westmoor front office with the drop-in counseling during June 3 - June 5, 2024 from 8 am to 2 pm.
- Students who are interested in taking the acceleration/enrichment courses (Math course 3, Spanish 1, and a CTE class) will need to submit an application through this link.
This year's program will be lead by WHS Vice Principal Dr. Sterling He. For additional information, please contact him by calling (650) 550-7400 or by email, mailto:sterling.he@jeffersonunion.net.
Save the Date: OYE Latinx Youth Conference
Latino youth (ages 12-22), and their guardians who live in San Mateo County, are invited to attend the return of the annual OYE Conference, an in-person event Saturday, March 23, 2024.
At this conference, held in person at Cañada College in Redwood City, youth and their guardians will explore ideas and discussion on culture, identity, obstacles their communities face, and opportunities for the future through interactive workshops, keynote speakers, performers and community networking.
To register for this event, please call (650) 834-3038. To view highlights from OYE’s 2023 event, please click here: OYE Conference 2023. For additional information, please click on the below flier or visit Facebook and Instagram pages.
