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![Santiago TK-8 Spring Break 2026 | April 6–10 | Classes Resume Monday, April 13]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1774598427/g6uptjw14fohvrgufgfw/Spring_break26.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1774598427/g6uptjw14fohvrgufgfw/Spring_break26.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1774598427/g6uptjw14fohvrgufgfw/Spring_break26.png","width":701}])
Enjoy a safe and restful break with your family! School is closed during this time.
Classes resume Monday, April 13
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Attention incoming 6th Grade Families! Join us for our Summer Bridge Program on July 30th and 31st. This is the ultimate “sneak peek” into middle school life to help your student start the year with confidence!
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Santa Ana Unified School District is aware of recent reports regarding serious allegations involving César Chávez. These allegations, brought forth in an extensive investigation by The New York Times, are deeply troubling and may bring forward a range of emotions across our community.
![Celebrating Growth: 29 Santiago Students Reclassified as Multilingual Learners and First to Enjoy New Book Vending Machine!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770337748/xq3dwbkccnofceafsmte/Mrs_Ahvari_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770337748/xq3dwbkccnofceafsmte/Mrs_Ahvari_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770337748/xq3dwbkccnofceafsmte/Mrs_Ahvari_1.png","width":560}])
Santiago Elementary celebrated a proud milestone as 29 students were reclassified, highlighting their growth and success as multilingual learners!
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At SAUSD, student learning is measured in multiple ways, including classroom work, report card grades, teacher observations, and statewide assessments. During the Spring 2026 testing window, s
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Got Turtle Dollars? Spend Them at the Santiago Turtle Store—Open the Last Friday of Each Month!
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The Certificated Employee of the Month is Lisa Condon, 3rd-Grade Teacher at Muir Fundamental Elementary School. The Classified Employee of the Month is Jaqueline Reyes, FACE Liaison at Monte Vista Elementary School.
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Click here to access the agenda, learn how to submit a request to address the Board of Education and watch the meeting live.
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Schools across SAUSD are proud to announce their 2026-27 Teachers of the Year, Support Staff of the Year, and Classified School Employees of the Year.
Click here to see the full list of recipients from each school site.
Click here to access the agenda, learn how to submit a request to address the Board of Education and watch the meeting live.
![KnowYourEducationalRights1 (PDF)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772225055/sausdus/c0egl8x5udgpjimzge26/KnowYourEducationalRights1.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772225055/sausdus/c0egl8x5udgpjimzge26/KnowYourEducationalRights1.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1772225055/sausdus/c0egl8x5udgpjimzge26/KnowYourEducationalRights1.pdf","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1772225055/sausdus/c0egl8x5udgpjimzge26/KnowYourEducationalRights1.pdf","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1772225055/sausdus/c0egl8x5udgpjimzge26/KnowYourEducationalRights1.pdf","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772225055/sausdus/c0egl8x5udgpjimzge26/KnowYourEducationalRights1.pdf","width":1728}])
In compliance with Assembly Bill 419 (AB 419) and guidance from the California Department of Justice, SAUSD is sharing the resource “Immigration-Enforcement Actions at California Schools – Guide for Students and Families” to provide clear information about school procedures and student privacy rights.
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![School Budget Town Hall Meetings Scheduled for March 17, 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772498930/sausdus/vidcuwv3ekhtxdxboggz/-BudgetTownHallMeetings-English.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772498930/sausdus/vidcuwv3ekhtxdxboggz/-BudgetTownHallMeetings-English.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1772498930/sausdus/vidcuwv3ekhtxdxboggz/-BudgetTownHallMeetings-English.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772498930/sausdus/vidcuwv3ekhtxdxboggz/-BudgetTownHallMeetings-English.png","width":1080}])
The District is hosting two community town hall meetings on March 17, 2026 to provide information and answer questions about the budget process and how schools are funded. The first is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Jefferson Elementary School, 1522 W. Adams St., 92704. The second takes place virtually at 5:30 p.m.
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March 2026 has been officially recognized as Social Work Month in #SAUSD! At the February 24 Board of Education meeting, the Board approved a resolution honoring the vital role of our social workers.
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The SAUSD Board of Education has declared March 2026 as National Nutrition Month, highlighting the importance of healthy habits and informed food choices for all.
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In honor of Arts Education Month, the SAUSD Board of Education proudly recognizes the powerful impact of the arts in our schools.