News and Announcements

In light of recent events, I met with Police Chief Incontro and requested enhanced security at our upcoming graduation ceremonies...

Submit applications at www.smusd.us OR submit paper applications (PDF) which will be time-stamped at the District Office by the filing deadline of Friday, June 3, 2022 at Noon. For additional information contact Dr. Linda de la Torre at (626) 299-7000.

The San Marino Unified School District is proud to be covered by School News where parents and communities stay informed of what is happening in the District.

I am exceptionally proud to inform you that with the assistance of the high school administration, the District has been able to verify that 33 of our seniors have been accepted to UC Berkeley this year.

Please see San Marino Tribune's article highlighting our two new elementary school principals.

COMMUNITY MEETING ON TUESDAY, MARCH 15 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.; ON LINE SURVEY NOW AVAILABLE. Click to read...

The protests over racial equity and social justice that erupted in the spring of 2020 have reverberated in school systems across the country. San Marino Unified School District is no exception. Click to read...

In the San Marino Unified School District February is a month with a great deal to reflect on and celebrate... Click to read.

SMUSD is proud to be covered by School News Roll Call where parents and communities stay informed of what is happening in the classrooms. See the latest issue...

Staggered Registration Dates are now available for the 2022 San Marino Summer Academy

The State of the District Address has been rescheduled to February 2, 2022, from 6-8pm. https://conta.cc/3nRAw9S

Please see Superintendent Dr. Linda de la Torre's Video Message at https://youtu.be/BWqUFuQBc0I

Thank you for the continued support of our students and staff. We appreciate your partnership in helping to provide a safe school environment for our school community. Click to read...

Today Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the State will require all students in public and private schools in California to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 upon receiving full approval from the FDA for students in grades 7-12. The earliest this is predicted to occur is July 1, 2022; however, it may be sooner. Click to read more...

One of 45 middle schools in the nation. Only one in California. Click to read more...

As we approach the end of the sixth week of school, I’m writing to provide you with an informational update on a variety of issues. In this update, I will provide updates on Covid-19, our most recent Board of Education meeting, independent study, wellness and safety. Read more...

SMUSD Executive Director of Educational Services Dr. Lena Richter presents important information regarding Independent Study. Click to watch...

This afternoon the District received information about a new confirmed case of COVID-19 at San Marino High School. On Wednesday, August 18, a student learned that a sibling (not enrolled at SMHS) tested positive for COVID-19. The student’s parents immediately removed the student from campus after a full day of attendance and had the student tested by an outside agency... Click to read more.

For the latest information about our 2021-2022 reopening, instructional schedules, meals, technical support, and more...

San Marino Unified will offer Independent Study for students who are unable to return to in-person learning. Click to read more...

The health and safety of our students and employees are of paramount importance to the San Marino Unified School District and every effort is being made to meet or exceed state and county health guidance. Read more...

Promoting healthy child development through evidence-based practices! Register to attend via Zoom on September 27, 2021 6-7 PM

Join via Zoom on Thursday, September 23 at 7 PM PST

The SMUSD Mobile App features news, calendars, push notifications, and much more! Available in app stores now.

The public is invited to join Board of Education meetings livestreamed via Zoom; view and follow along with the Board of Education Meeting Agenda.

Board President Shelley Ryan and I held a Coffee and Conversation event for elementary school parents yesterday evening. The purpose of the meeting was to begin to connect with parents in an informal setting. We were very pleased to have the opportunity to hear parent’s questions and concerns about a variety of topics... Click to read more.

As you are aware, the District is providing weekly optional COVID-19 testing for our students with parental consent. Yesterday, voluntary testing took place at Carver Elementary School and we learned this morning that all test results came back negative. This is great news... Click to read more.

Although we’ve had a great start to the new school year, this evening, I am writing to inform you that there were four students who tested positive for COVID-19 between the two elementary schools today.... Please click to read full message.

Please see SMUSD Acting Superintendent Dr. Linda de la Torre's welcome back to school message. Click to read...

SMUSD families must review/update their child's information each year. Parent/guardians can expect to receive an email to complete the 2021 First Day Packet starting August 1, 2021. Click to learn more...

Please see a video update from Acting Superintendent Dr. Linda de la Torre.

Transitioning back to in-person instruction can come with a myriad of emotions for many of us. August 6, 2021 at 6PM. Click for more information and to register...

Hear from County Health and Education Officials and get the latest updates on COVID-19 and school reopening protocols.

At last night's City Council Special Meeting, the City Council voted to remove both K.L. Carver Elementary School and Del Mar Field from its inventory list of properties included in the City's Draft Housing Element for potential rezoning in order to meet the State-mandated housing allocation requirements.

The SMUSD Board of Education met on July 13, 2021 to discuss and take action on several items. Here are some highlights from the last meeting.

On July 23, 2021, the District and the Board became aware for the first time of the City's proposal to increase multi-family affordable housing by rezoning a number of properties, including Carver Elementary School and Del Mar Field. Click to read more...

Message from SMUSD Board President Shelley Ryan. Click to read...

Congratulations Class of 2021! Please see the latest issue of School News - Covering the San Marino Unified School District. Featuring our Superintendent, Board of Education, SMUSD Educational Services, School Principals, PTSA, and the San Marino Schools Foundation.

The San Marino Unified School District and our schools are committed to providing accurate and transparent information regarding COVID-19 on our campuses.

The San Marino Unified School District partnered with Albertsons to offer the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine to SMUSD students (ages 12 and up), families and staff.

SMUSD would like to know how you use our websites. We plan to undertake a website redesign to improve the user experience. Please complete this brief survey to help us make our website(s) more relevant and useful to you. Please complete by May 10, 2021. Thank you for your feedback!

Join Renee Jain, an award-winning tech entrepreneur turned public speaker, New York Times best-selling author, resilience expert, certified life coach and founder of online social and emotional wellness programs - GoZen!, for some mindfulness and meditation.

Based on today’s (Monday, March 16) guidance from the federal government, recommending gatherings of no more than 10 people, we are canceling the Special Board Meeting noticed for tomorrow night. Our next regularly scheduled Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m. We will provide additional details as to the location and accessibility of the meeting as the date gets closer.

Join us and our San Marino Council of PTAs as we celebrate the 90th anniversary of our incredible Council of PTAs and our 2020 Founders' Day Award Recipients!