Last Sunday, 290 EUSD students from 22 teams across 21 schools participated in the Girls on the Run Celebratory 5K at Mission Bay. Offered as part of our after-school enrichment program, Girls on the Run empowers students through a 10-week curriculum focused on confidence, connection, and healthy habits. The 5K was a joyful and inspiring event that brought together students, families, and staff to celebrate the incredible growth and achievement of our young runners. Thank you to our dedicated coaches for making this season such a success!
This past Sunday, May 17, EUSD’s Expanded Learning Team, in collaboration with the EUSD Pre-School team, our Director of Ed. Services, and Director of Special Education Services, hit Grand Avenue for the Escondido Street Faire! Our main goal was to connect with our wonderful Escondido community, and what a joy it was! We loved chatting with current, future, and even former EUSD students and their families. It was so much fun to reconnect, catch up, and showcase the incredible, no-cost, year-round programs we proudly offer to our EUSD families. While the grown-ups chatted, the children had a blast engaging in fun coloring activities right at our booth. It was a truly joyful day of sunshine, smiles, and community connection!
Here are this week’s updates and reminders.
Teacher Appreciation
On May 6, the Helpful Honda team from San Diego Honda Dealers paid a visit to Juniper Elementary to surprise Cynthia Zeighami with $5,000 in classroom supplies. Mrs. Zeighami teaches students who are visually impaired across Escondido. The donation included adaptive supplies for her students as well as braille board and card games, braille books, and so much more. Watch the surprise on CBS 8.
First Lego League
On Sunday, May 17, the Pioneer SuperBots competed at Francis Parker. Our students showed incredible teamwork and truly lived out their core values throughout the competition. A big thank you to coaches Ms. Algazi and Mrs. Sanudo-Thomas for their hard work in preparing the team. We also appreciate the mentorship from the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) team, RoboGenesis, and the wonderful families who came out to support our students.
New Student Enrollment: 2026-2027
Welcome to our school community!
Online enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is now open.
If you have a child who will be new to our district—whether they are starting Kindergarten, transferring from another school, or have recently moved to the area—we invite you to begin the enrollment process as soon as possible. Enrolling early helps us prepare the right staffing and resources to give your child the best start possible this fall. Enroll in New Student Enrollment for 2026–2027.
Returning Student Registration: 2026-2027
Welcome back, families!
Annual registration for our returning students is now open.
Please log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal to update your child’s mandatory emergency card and contact information. Keeping this information current is essential for your child to participate in all EUSD programs for the upcoming school year. Complete Returning Student Registration.
Preschool applications:
EUSD State Preschool is accepting online applications for the 2026-2027 school year as of May 5, 2026. Visit the preschool website to access the application. Applications will be accepted for children who will be age 3 by December 1, 2026. If your child will turn 3 during the 2026-2027 school year, you can apply on or after their birthday. Preschool classes are available at seven EUSD elementary schools: Central, Juniper, Glen View, Lincoln, Oak Hill, Pioneer, and Rose. EUSD Preschool is offered through the California State Preschool Program and licensed through the California Department of Social Services. Eligibility for the program is based on household income; however, there are additional opportunities for families who may qualify to participate in the EUSD State Preschool Program based on residing within the boundaries of one of our sites. In addition, students with IEPs also qualify for the State Preschool program. To learn more, visit the EUSD Preschool website or email preschoolenrollment@eusd.org. For Special Education Preschool options, including our responsive interventions and inclusive programs, contact the team at spedsupport@eusd.org.
Summer Activities at the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum
Spend the summer exploring with the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, located in Escondido near Grape Day Park! This year’s summer camps are packed with hands-on adventures—engineer creative solutions, dig into paleontology, explore space, and spark curiosity through play, imagination, and experimentation.
Camps run throughout the summer with options for different age groups, including:
Little Explorers Camp (Ages 4–5)
Big Explorers Camp (Ages 6–8)
Families can register for individual weeks or the full summer session. Camp hours are typically 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., with engaging weekly themes designed to keep young learners inspired all summer long. View this year's summer camp schedule For more information, contact education@sdcdm.org.
Escondido Public Library
Our friends at the Escondido Public Library are hosting numerous enrichment activities for children of all ages. This summer’s Summer Reading Challenge theme is “Unearth a Story,” and the activities kick off Monday, June 1, and continue through August 16. Visit the Escondido Public Library website for schedules and program details.
Important dates:
EUSD schools and the district office will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Classes resume Tuesday, May 26. The last day of school for students is Wednesday, June 10. It is a minimum day for students. Please review the EUSD bell schedule for your child’s school.
Resources for Food Assistance
We want to make sure families are aware of local resources that offer free food and support for those who may need it. Here are a few options available in our community:
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need help connecting with these resources.
Breakfast and Lunch Menus:
All EUSD students have access to no-cost breakfast and lunch. Families can view our new online menus. Select your school and menu to see what is being served every day.
– Andy McGuire, Incoming Superintendent of Schools