On behalf of the Board of Education and Cabinet, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2025-26 school year!. Our theme is “Staying the Course Amongst a Sea of Change.” While the world around us may continue to shift, our focus remains steady: supporting every student, every day, in every classroom. Our vision, to actualize the unlimited potential of every learner, continues to guide everything we do.
We also continue to embrace the message “Every Day Counts,” because when students attend school regularly, they grow academically, build strong habits, and feel more connected to their school community. Each day truly matters—and together, we can make sure every student has the best chance to succeed.
At the heart of our work are three key priorities:
Student Achievement
Student Engagement
School Culture & Climate
We will continue to build on these pillars while being responsible stewards of our district’s resources.
This will also be a year of transition as we welcome Andy McGuire as our incoming superintendent. He’s eager to meet you and your children, and to learn from the voices and stories that make our school communities so special.
We are excited for what lies ahead and grateful for your partnership. Let’s work together to create a school year full of growth, connection, and opportunity. We can’t wait to welcome your students back on Tuesday, August 19, for the first day of school. Until then, remember; Every day counts!
You may check your school’s bell schedule here. Our school offices are now open to the public, with our friendly staff available to answer any questions.
Student Registration
If you have not yet registered your returning student, now is the time to complete the required registration of all students returning to EUSD for the 2025-26 school year. You can complete your child's registration by clicking the following link: Returning Student Registration. The Returning Student Registration takes just minutes to complete online. Timely submission of registration for the 2025-2026 school year will help ensure proper placement of your child, prevent delays in receiving your child's class schedule, assist staff in determining your child’s eligibility for assistance program benefits, and confirm that necessary emergency contact information is up to date. Returning families have received a letter by U.S. Mail with instructions for accessing the parent portal. It is essential that all returning students register through the online process in order to update essential information.
If you have a child who is new to EUSD, please visit our Enrollment and Registration webpage to access the appropriate links and review important information for this process for students incoming in Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade. In addition:
To find your neighborhood school of residence, use our online school locator tool.
For the 2025-2026 school year, children are eligible for full-day Transitional Kindergarten if their date of birth is between September 2, 2020, and September 1, 2021. For full-day Kindergarten, eligible students must be age 5 on or before September 1, 2025.
Preschool applications
EUSD State Preschool is still accepting online applications for the 2025-2026 school year. Visit the preschool website to access the application beginning Wednesday. Applications will be accepted for children who will be age 3 by December 1, 2025. If your child will turn 3 during the 2025-2026 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. View the Preschool application here. For Special Education Preschool options, including our responsive interventions and inclusive programs, contact the team at spedsupport@eusd.org.
Stay connected
The EUSD mobile app is your one-stop shop for messaging teachers, receiving classroom updates, and keeping up with school and district news and events. The free “EUSD Escondido CA” app is available for download from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. For families new to EUSD, invitations to download the app are being sent via email and text. Simply sign in using your phone number or email address. See the Sign Up for Rooms flyer - English (PDF) | Sign Up for Rooms flyer -Spanish (PDF) for step-by-step instructions. Your student’s classes will begin to appear in the EUSD app on Friday evening, August 15, for elementary schools and Monday evening, August 18, for middle schools. Returning families must update to the latest version of the app, either by deleting and reinstalling it or by updating through your app store. For more details and instructions on staying connected, please visit our Stay Connected in EUSD webpage.
School supplies
The district provides all school supplies that are needed for every student to succeed in school. This includes a district-issued iPad for all students in all grade levels. You may receive a “wish list” for your child’s classroom; however, these are simply requests and not mandatory for you to provide. At home, it’s recommended that children have access to a quiet place to do homework. Should you need any supplies for home – such as pencils, a notebook, or crayons – please let your child’s teacher know or contact your school’s family liaison or school social worker.
Have a wonderful First Day of School!
– Luis Rankins-Ibarra, Superintendent of Schools
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