Congratulations to the EUSD Ignite Dance Team and Coach Jennifer Robbins, who attended the USA Dance Nationals competition and achieved remarkable results: 1st place in Lyrical, 2nd place in Hip-Hop, and 2nd place in Jazz.
Further congratulations to the Bear Valley Middle School Dance Team and Coach Regina Snew on bringing back their first National Championship recognition. The team placed 1st in Contemporary and 2nd in Hip Hop.
Summer of Rock: Get ready to turn up the volume with Summer of Rock, a brand new summer program from EUSD’s Expanded Learning Program in partnership with CCAE Theatricals. This opportunity is open to EUSD students currently in 2nd- 5th grades. This program is offered at no cost to families and is a full-day summer program running from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM from June 23 through July 18, 2025, at Farr Elementary School. An email with details and a link to the School of Rock interest form will be sent soon, so check your email or follow this link to submit an application for Summer of Rock. The deadline to submit an interest form is Friday, April 25. If your 2nd-5th grader is interested and you already submitted a summer interest form, you’ll have the opportunity to indicate your child’s preferred summer program. Priority enrollment goes to foster/homeless youth, English learners, and those eligible for free/reduced-priced meals per California Education Code. Space is limited, and a lottery will be conducted if interest exceeds the space available.
smART Festival 2025 was a fantastic success! We had well over 2,500 visitors and guests join us last Saturday, March 22, at the 13th annual EUSD arts festival at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido (CCAE). With thousands of pieces of student artwork on display in the galleries of the Museum and over 500 student performers in the Center Theater, the festival was filled with visual beauty and lively performances! There were several hands-on artistic activities for students and families to participate in. In addition, CCAE opened the doors to the museum for the public to enjoy all of the student artwork. Nearly 100 more visitors enjoyed their Sunday viewing lovely artwork by EUSD students. We all shine when we come together creatively!
Here are this week’s updates and reminders:
Spring break: The 2025 spring break for EUSD is scheduled for Thursday, April 10, through Monday, April 21. We look forward to students’ return to campus on Tuesday, April 22. As a reminder, Wednesday, April 9, is a minimum day for students in TK through 8th grade. Check this bell schedule for your school’s release time. The district office will be closed to the public from Monday, April 14, through Friday, April 18.
Coming Soon! Applications for State Preschool for the 2025-26 school year will be available online beginning May 1st for children who will turn 3 by December 1st. Any families with children whose 3rd birthday is on or after December 2nd can apply on or after their 3rd birthday.
Fishing for a cause: EUSD is a proud member of the Kiwanis Club of Escondido – Hidden Valley, which supports a number of programs in our community with a focus on making a positive impact on the lives of children. We are pleased to invite our families to attend the club’s Trout Derby fundraiser on Saturday and Sunday, April 5 and April 6, at Dixon Lake. All proceeds support programs in Escondido. The park entrance fee is $5 per vehicle. The fishing derby entry fee is $20 for adults, and $14 for children and seniors. This family-friendly event also includes free Kiddie Ponds on the pier for children 8 and younger. View the Kiwanis Trout Derby flyer for complete details (PDF). In addition, numerous volunteer opportunities are available at the event; to get involved, contact the club by email.
Early Education Enrollment: New Student Enrollment opened on January 7, 2025, for Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and Special Education Preschool. EUSD offers a full-day Transitional Kindergarten program to bridge the path between preschool and Kindergarten. For the 2025-2026 school year, children are eligible for TK if their date of birth is between September 2, 2020, and September 1, 2021. Students applying for Kindergarten must be age 5 on or before September 1, 2025. Students in EUSD TK and Kindergarten programs are eligible to participate in their school’s optional Expanded Learning program. The Expanded Learning program provides before- and after-school student care, from 6:30 a.m. to the morning bell and from the dismissal bell to 6:00 p.m. To find your neighborhood school of residence, use our online school locator tool. For questions regarding Special Education Preschool or about your student’s Special Education needs for next school year, contact the team at spedsupport@eusd.org.
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.
And Remember, Every Day Counts in EUSD!
– Luis Rankins-Ibarra, Superintendent of Schools