Let the Magic of Summer Reading Begin

Summer is now officially here, but that doesn’t mean learning stops.  Summer is one of the best times to delve into a wealth of educational endeavors, beginning with reading.  Research has shown that students who read over the summer break naturally increase their literacy skills, helping them stay on track academically and ready for fall when the new school year begins.

Many…

San José Unified Nights Showcase Community Partnerships

Maintaining a strong connection with community, students, families and staff is part of the San José Unified (SJUSD) way. This strong bond was exemplified on Saturday, November 2, during SJUSD’s first 2019/20 San José Unified Nights event. Hosted by San José State University (SJSU), San José Unified students, staff and community members were invited to attend a San Jose State football…

San José Unified Continues to Outperform Many Comparable School Districts on Statewide Assessments

Outperforming many comparable school districts on statewide results of Smarter Balanced (SBAC) assessment exams, the San José Unified School District experienced similar performance to 2018 on the SBAC, according to a recently released California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) report by the California Department of Education (CDE). In addition, San José Unified outperformed the state as well as all…

Now Open! Introducing: MySchoolBucks®Donation Portal!

This online payment service provides an easy way to make school related donations using your credit/debit card or electronic check. Can be used for science camp donations, fieldtrip donations and so much more! Choose from Parent/Student Portal or Community Portal.

• Convenience - Available 24/7 on the web.
• Efficiency - Make purchases for all your students, even if they attend different schools…

Pioneer High School Takes Proactive Stance to Support Students’ Mental Well-Being : Opens Wellness Center on Campus

The number of teens, ages 13 to 17, experiencing some form of anxiety disorder has been steadily rising with seven in ten teens today saying they see anxiety and depression as major problems among their peers, according to a 2018 Pew Research Survey.  Observing the rising needs in their own student population, students and staff at San José Unified School District’s…

Hoover Middle School Wins Bay Area 49ers’ NFL Play 60 Spring Challenge

San Jose (May 21, 2019) – San José Unified’s Hoover Middle School has been named the winner of this year’s NFL Play 60 Challenge. Sponsored by the American Heart Association and the National Football League, the NFL PLAY 60 Challenge inspires kids to get the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity each day.

Schools from across the Bay Area competed during the month…

San José Unified Recognizes Employees of the Year

San José Unified recognized the outstanding achievements of its employees during the 2018-19 school year at the district’s annual Employee Service Awards at Gunderson High School held on May 14, 2019 from 5-7 p.m.. This event recognizes the contributions of teachers as well as classified and other employees. The following individuals were named San José Unified Employees of the Year for…