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![Cocoa & Cram]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765321510/sanjuanedu/wdjhzeydv9b5alrrwhzu/CocoaCram.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765321510/sanjuanedu/wdjhzeydv9b5alrrwhzu/CocoaCram.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1765321510/sanjuanedu/wdjhzeydv9b5alrrwhzu/CocoaCram.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765321510/sanjuanedu/wdjhzeydv9b5alrrwhzu/CocoaCram.png","width":1080}])
9th grade students can get ready for their finals in the Atrium on Tuesday, December 16 from 3:30pm - 5:00pm
![Nominate a staff member for the 2026 Classified Employees of the Year award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765215437/sanjuanedu/lio8zycvl6wtrnxvpook/NominationThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765215437/sanjuanedu/lio8zycvl6wtrnxvpook/NominationThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1765215437/sanjuanedu/lio8zycvl6wtrnxvpook/NominationThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765215437/sanjuanedu/lio8zycvl6wtrnxvpook/NominationThumbnail.png","width":1080}])
San Juan Unified community members and staff are invited to submit a nomination for the 2026 Classified Employees of the Year.
![San Juan Unified’s Community Care Hub brings resources and holiday support to families]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1764632162/sanjuanedu/sorh4u9ewki1fw5bcjve/ChildGettingToothbrushCommunityCareHub.png","width":256}])
San Juan Unified School District hosted its third Community Care Hub of the 2025-26 school year on Nov. 20 at San Juan High School, welcoming families from across the district for a free event connecting them with essential resources to support student achievement.
![San Juan Unified open enrollment begins Dec. 1]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1700086203/sanjuanedu/o5ehfvawo9bp0qbtjfwt/OpenEnrollmentThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1700086203/sanjuanedu/o5ehfvawo9bp0qbtjfwt/OpenEnrollmentThumbnail.png","width":512}])
San Juan Unified School District will open its annual open enrollment period for the 2026-27 school year at 8 a.m. Monday, Dec. 1.
![Board Briefs: Nov. 18, 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1691596686/sanjuanedu/fiksovrdccpfo2htrnam/BoardBriefsnewsitemimage.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1691596686/sanjuanedu/fiksovrdccpfo2htrnam/BoardBriefsnewsitemimage.png","width":512}])
Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on Nov. 18.
Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on Oct. 28.
![Creating spaces: San Juan Unified’s Black Student Unions build a ‘Community of Belonging’]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761000056/sanjuanedu/paykwqnzeifa2bfh9x3i/BSUKickOffandLeadershipSummitthumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761000056/sanjuanedu/paykwqnzeifa2bfh9x3i/BSUKickOffandLeadershipSummitthumbnail.png","width":512}])
Students across the district’s K-8, middle and high schools were invited to attend the event organized in partnership with Black Students of California United (BSCU).
![Superintendent leadership update - Oct. 15, 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726073489/sanjuanedu/zy9ofd0ymeagpawfthuj/Updategraphic.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726073489/sanjuanedu/zy9ofd0ymeagpawfthuj/Updategraphic.png","width":512}])
San Juan Unified School District Superintendent Melissa Bassanelli recently received a medical diagnosis that requires her to take a medical leave of absence. During her absence, Chief of Staff Trent Allen will serve as the primary point of contact.
Check here for updates from the latest board meeting on Oct. 14.
![Magic Student: San Juan Unified launches student-facing generative AI tool]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759531763/sanjuanedu/xm8mmazdcgwoxa7g9bjd/aithumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759531763/sanjuanedu/xm8mmazdcgwoxa7g9bjd/aithumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1759531763/sanjuanedu/xm8mmazdcgwoxa7g9bjd/aithumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759531763/sanjuanedu/xm8mmazdcgwoxa7g9bjd/aithumbnail.png","width":1080}])
During the 2024-25 school year, select San Juan Unified School District teachers and students participated in a program to evaluate two generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools for students. As a result of the evaluation of these tools, San Juan Unified has purchased a license for Magic Student for grades 2 and above.
![Share your voice on instructional materials]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1696961772/sanjuanedu/q7bmejpdl4bzqgi2g9hg/CurriculumAdoptioninput.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1696961772/sanjuanedu/q7bmejpdl4bzqgi2g9hg/CurriculumAdoptioninput.png","width":512}])
San Juan Unified is seeking student, family and staff input on proposed instructional materials now through Dec. 17.
Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on Sept. 23.
![Halal menu option to bring inclusion and comfort to San Juan Unified cafeterias]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757974614/sanjuanedu/sa6bahln4arlacp9e0mj/HalalThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757974614/sanjuanedu/sa6bahln4arlacp9e0mj/HalalThumbnail.png","width":512}])
Starting mid-September, San Juan Unified School District will roll out its pilot of halal-certified bean and cheese burritos across all schools whenever the item appears on the menu.
![Free school meals continue for all students in 2025-26 school year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758062678/sanjuanedu/uzvskcsq4fdadxyjg2xd/IMG_0541.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1758062678/sanjuanedu/uzvskcsq4fdadxyjg2xd/IMG_0541.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1758062678/sanjuanedu/uzvskcsq4fdadxyjg2xd/IMG_0541.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1758062678/sanjuanedu/uzvskcsq4fdadxyjg2xd/IMG_0541.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1758062678/sanjuanedu/uzvskcsq4fdadxyjg2xd/IMG_0541.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1758062678/sanjuanedu/uzvskcsq4fdadxyjg2xd/IMG_0541.jpg","width":2200}])
San Juan Unified is excited to share that free school meals will continue for all students during the 2025–26 school year. All district schools are participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), part of the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs.
Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on Sept. 9.
![MagicStudent AI coming to San Juan Unified classrooms]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757026247/sanjuanedu/z6jbiwy8deqxqjzmzavi/MagicSchoolAIthumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1757026247/sanjuanedu/z6jbiwy8deqxqjzmzavi/MagicSchoolAIthumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1757026247/sanjuanedu/z6jbiwy8deqxqjzmzavi/MagicSchoolAIthumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757026247/sanjuanedu/z6jbiwy8deqxqjzmzavi/MagicSchoolAIthumbnail.png","width":1080}])
San Juan Unified students will soon have access to MagicStudent, a new artificial intelligence tool designed to support learning in the classroom
![CAASPP score reports now available to parents/guardians]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1692747608/sanjuanedu/c9fflw8xcnsglzq4zddq/CAASPPThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1692747608/sanjuanedu/c9fflw8xcnsglzq4zddq/CAASPPThumbnail.png","width":512}])
CAASPP score reports from last school year are now available in Parent Portal.
Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on Aug. 26.
![San Juan Unified welcomes students to the 2025-26 school year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1755211195/sanjuanedu/rquzyvajbzjbyk61igd6/FirstDay2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1755211195/sanjuanedu/rquzyvajbzjbyk61igd6/FirstDay2025.png","width":512}])
The 2025-26 school year has officially begun at San Juan Unified School District.
Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on Aug. 12.