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San Mateo Union High School District
A Commitment to Quality Education for a Better Future
650 N. Delaware Street
San Mateo, CA 94401-1732
Phone: 650.558.2299
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Hillsdale Students Recognized for Mental Health Awareness Videos
Students Sydney Lee and Beatrice Hackman, pictured, with HHS Drama/Video/Theater Director Allison Gamlen, addressed the board.
Learn why the students were being recognized.
The film contest was part of Each Mind Matters: California's Mental Health Movement and statewide efforts to prevent suicide, reduce stigma and discrimination related to mental illness, and to promote the mental health and wellness of students.
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Mills and Burlingame High Schools Honored by County for Sustainability Efforts
 Congratulations to both Mills and Burlingame High Schools - both were recently recognized as winners in San Mateo County's
One Planet Schools Challenge.
Mills was recognized in the Campus and Operations Category, which honors schools that have focused on greening facilities and operations by reducing their ecological footprint and carbon footprint to zero impact, and making ecologically beneficial choices.
Burlingame was recognized in the Community Awareness and Action category, which recognizes schools that e
ngage the internal and external community in actions that walk the talk of sustainability, and contribute to a sustainable paradigm shift at the local level.
The purpose of the San Mateo County Office of Education's (SMCOE) One Planet Schools Challenge is to identify leaders who are doing meaningful sustainability work at districts and sites, and to recognize them for their impact on the greater community. This recognition and awards program fosters a culture of sustainability in school communities across the county by providing a structure and roadmap for achieving the vision of whole-school sustainability integration.
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 San Mateo High School Graduate Named
All-American Swimmer
The National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association (NISCA) All-American
swimming lists have been posted for 2018-2019 and San Mateo High School grad Emma Lepisova was selected as an All-American in the 100 Meter Backstroke with a time of 54.91.
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Aragon's Megan Grant Rated One of Top Frosh in California
 Megan Grant, Aragon High School's standout multi-sport athlete, has been named one of California's best freshman softball players by Cal-Hi Sports, an authoritative guide to prep athletics in the Golden State.
Grant was one of just two freshmen named to Cal-Hi's list of the 75 best softball players in the state. Grant, a power-hitting infielder, committed to play collegiate softball at UCLA while still in the eighth grade. At Aragon, Grant also played basketball and volleyball. Grant, named an all-Bay Area softball selection by several different regional media outlets, is a member of Aragon's Class of 2022.
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 School Bus Passes Available to Purchase Starting August 1!
New in 2019 - Buy Your SMUHSD Bus Pass Online
San Mateo Union High School bus passes are available to purchase starting August 1!
Visit
ezschoolpay.com
to purchase your bus pass or visit the SMUHSD Transportation Department located at the corner of East Poplar Ave. and Humboldt Street to submit your bus application in person.
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In the News
Frustrated with the Distractions Phones Cause, Some Schools Ban Them
Via KQED: "San Mateo High School plans to use a company called
Yondr, which makes an opaque pouch for phones that is locked and unlocked with a magnet. The school piloted Yondr two ways, trying both an all day version with a group of students, as well as class specific pilots."
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In May, KQED also recorded a podcast featuring SMHS staff and students on the same topic.
Listen now.
SMUHSD Alum Neal Dahlen Has More Super Bowl Rings than Anyone but Bill Belichick
Neil Dahlen, a graduate of Capuchino High School and coach at Hillsdale High School for 17 years, has seven Superbowl Rings!
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September 12:
Managing the College Admission Frenzy - Why "Fit" Matters
 The college admissions process can be a source of stress and anxiety for students and parents alike. This research-based workshop addresses many of the important questions we hear from families. What do college rankings really measure? Are students who attend more selective colleges better off later in life? What is "fit" and why does it matter?
Participants will learn practical strategies to help reduce unnecessary pressure around the college admissions process and ways to support their student's overall well-being and readiness for life in college and beyond. Participants will leave with practical strategies to apply at home and at school.
Registration will be open in mid August.
Spanish and Chinese interpretation will be provided.
This program is presented by the San Mateo Union High School District in partnership with Stanford University's Challenge Success program and the GATE Parents Group.
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Dual Enrollment Offered at Three High Schools in the Fall
These courses are open to all high school students in the District
We are excited to announce our lineup of Dual Enrollment courses offered at three of our high schools and open to any SMUHSD student this Fall.
Courses offered at Hillsdale High School through the College of San Mateo include:
- Accounting Procedures, Tuesdays, 6 - 9 p.m.
- Introduction to Business, Tuesdays, 6 - 9 p.m.
Courses offered at San Mateo High School through the College of San Mateo include:
- Intro to the Criminal Justice System, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 - 7:15 p.m.
- Accounting Procedures, Thursdays, 6 - 9 p.m.
- Introduction to Business, Wednesdays, 6 - 9 p.m.
Courses offered at Mills High School through Skyline College include:
- Emergency First Responder, Wednesdays 6 - 9:20 p.m.
- Gateway to Health Care Careers, Mondays 6 - 9 p.m.
- Introduction to Business, Tuesdays 6 - 9 p.m.
These above classes begin the week of August 19.
If you have an interested student, find out how to sign up with your school site counselor.
Download the flyers for more information:
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Save the Date: Adelante Conference is Saturday, September 28
The SMUHSD Family Engagement Coordinators invite families to attend a free conference on September 28 from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. at San Mateo High School. This event is open to all SMUHSD families and students. Breakfast and lunch will be served.
Families who attend can expect to:
- Learn about the tools needed for student success
- Create a community to support students
Registration will be open in mid August.
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Feeling "Hangry"? Healthy Meal Options Abound through Summer Feeding Stations
Did you know that the U.S. Department of Agriculture provides FREE, nutritious lunches Monday-Friday throughout the summer to anyone under the age of 18 at a number of sites across the country, state and San Mateo County. There are no income requirements in order to participate in this program.
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Registration Now Open for GATE Parent Group 2019 Summer Enrichment Courses
Please visit
www.gateparents.com
for more information and to register for these GATE Parents Group sponsored courses. Classes are open to all students and are typically taught by SMUHSD teachers.
College Prep Course
SAT Bootcamp (targeting 8/24/19 SAT test)
- Morning session: July 29 - August 2, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Registration closes July 22, one week prior to the class.
Summer Enrichment Course
Please note: Registration closes today for the below class.
This remaining one-week course is developed for students entering 9th through 12th grade students:
- July 22-26: Game Development in UNITY | Creative Writing
A limited number of scholarships are available for SMUHSD students from households with demonstrated financial need. Scholarship applications are due two weeks prior to the start of class and should be emailed to:
[email protected].
SAT and ACT Test Preparation Courses
Registration for the GATE Parents Group SAT and ACT Test Preparation Courses
will begin August 5 (GATE Students) and August 12 (All students). The courses target the November 2 SAT and the October 26 ACT. Registration will be available at
www.gateparents.com.
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San Mateo Adult School Partners with San Mateo County for Pilot Training Program
Census Ambassadors will be an important component of ensuring that census information and support reach ALL residents across the county.
Stephanie Kriebel,
of the Adult School, is the Ambassador program coordinator.
From June - August 2019, feedback will be gathered on training content, materials, and other outreach support needed from the pilot group, who are all enrolled in English as a Second Language (ESL) courses at the Adult School.
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We are Hiring!
The District posts all open positions on EDJOIN and applications are accepted electronically at
www.edjoin.org.
Register to create your profile and submit your online application today!
View a
current list of all job opportunities including these three recent openings:
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Shout out to Hillsdale High students who were recognized at the June 25 County of San Mateo Board of Supervisors meeting for their recent honors at the 
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