We’re back—and we couldn’t be more excited!

On behalf of our entire team, welcome to the new school year! Whether you’re joining us for the very first time or returning for another year of growth and discovery, we’re so glad you’re here.

There’s something special about the energy that comes with a new school year—the anticipation, the fresh possibilities, and the shared commitment to making each moment count. At SMUSD, we are honored to partner with you to help every student thrive, dream big, and step confidently into a future full of promise. Here’s to a joyful, meaningful, and inspiring year ahead. Let’s make it one to remember! Click below to view my special welcome video.

With gratitude,

Andy Johnsen, Ed.D.

Superintendent

At SMUSD, we use ParentSquare as our main way to keep families in the loop—whether it’s important updates, reminders, or fun school news.

You’ll receive messages by email, text, or app notification, all through the contact information you provided during student registration.

We encourage all parents to download the free ParentSquare app so you can easily choose how and when you’d like to be notified.

For more details, please click here. 

Volunteers play an important role in creating a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment for our students. As we begin the 2025–26 school year, we invite parents, guardians, and community members to join us as school volunteers.

To protect the safety of all students and staff, all volunteers must complete a clearance process before serving on campus. Please note there have been updates to the volunteer requirements this year, and the process may vary depending on the type of volunteer role (classroom support, field trips, events, etc.).

For details and to begin the process, visit our website for details.

We are grateful for your time, energy, and commitment—your involvement makes a difference in the lives of our students every day!

We are excited to share the official SMUSD school calendars with our families. Each calendar link below includes important dates such as the first and last days of school, holidays, breaks, and minimum days.

Planning ahead helps set students up for success, and we encourage families to review the calendar early and mark key dates.

Thank you for staying connected—we look forward to another wonderful year of learning and growth together!

The first day of school is Tuesday, August 19, 2025! Kick off the year with a memory-making moment—snap a photo using our Back to School Template and share your smiles by tagging #SMUSDFirstDayofSchool on social media! Let’s fill our community with first-day joy and celebration!