September is Attendance Awareness Month, but here in EUSD, you already know our motto: Every Day Counts!
Every day your child walks through our doors is another opportunity to learn something new, connect with friends and teachers, build confidence, and be part of their school community. Simply put, when students are in our schools, great things happen.
We know there will be days when students are sick and need to stay home; that’s part of life! But missing just two days of school each month adds up to about 10 percent of the school year and can make it harder for students to keep up academically and stay connected to their school community.
When our students are absent, we miss them! Each student is an important part of their classroom and school community, and being at school each day helps them stay connected, engaged, and ready to learn.
As part of our commitment to supporting regular attendance and keeping families informed, this is the second year EUSD will use automated absence notification calls for all students in TK through 8th grade. Families will receive an automated phone call at 10:15 a.m. on any day their student is marked absent from school. This districtwide process helps us provide families with consistent, timely attendance information.
If getting your child to school regularly or on time becomes a challenge, please reach out to your school. We have resources available and people ready to help. We’re all on the same team when it comes to helping our students succeed.
Thank you for partnering with us to get our students to school, on time and ready to learn. Show up, connect, learn, grow…and remember: Every Day Counts in EUSD!
Here are this week’s updates and reminders.
Back-to-school nights:
Back-to-school nights are underway around the district. For event times and dates, be sure to check your school’s website or look for a reminder in Rooms on the EUSD mobile app.
EUSD Governing Board Vacancy - Area 3
The Escondido Union School District is currently accepting applications from Area 3 residents interested in serving on the EUSD Board of Education. The selected candidate will fill the current vacancy through the next general election in November 2028.
Qualified applicants must be registered voters who reside within Area 3. Applications are due to the Superintendent’s Office by 4 p.m. on Friday, August 28, 2026.
Candidate interviews will take place during a Special Board of Education Meeting on Wednesday, September 2, at 6 p.m. at the Carilyn Gilbert Education Center District Office. The Board has also approved the questions that will be used during the public interview process.
Student Registration
If you have not yet registered your returning student, now is the time to complete the required registration for all students returning to EUSD for the 2026-27 school year. You can complete your child's registration by clicking the following link: Returning Student Registration PowerSchool Parent Portal. The Returning Student Registration takes just minutes to complete online. Returning families have received a letter by U.S. Mail with instructions for accessing the parent portal. It is essential that all returning students register through the online process in order to update essential information.
If you have a child who is new to EUSD, please visit our Enrollment and Registration webpage to access the appropriate links and review important information for this process for students entering Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade. In addition:
To find your neighborhood school of residence, use our online school locator tool.
For the 2026-2027 school year, children are eligible for full-day Transitional Kindergarten if their date of birth is between September 2, 2021, and September 1, 2022. For full-day Kindergarten, eligible students must be age 5 on or before September 1, 2026.
Swim Lessons at the Escondido YMCA
Looking for a great way to help your child build confidence in the water? The Escondido YMCA is offering September swim lessons for children ages 3–12 in its heated pool. Certified instructors will help swimmers develop important water safety skills, confidence, and endurance. Lessons are offered on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 11:40 a.m., with options for preschool and school-age swimmers.
Even better, the YMCA has reduced swim lesson fees by approximately 40% to make this opportunity more affordable for local families, and scholarships are also available. Registration opens August 15, 2026. Check out the YMCA Aquatics Flyer for registration and additional information! (PDF) Consulta el folleto de actividades acuáticas de la YMCA para conocer todos los detalles. (Spanish Flyer PDF)
Firewater Expo – A Free Family Event!
EUSD families are invited to the annual Firewater Expo on Saturday, September 19, at Escondido Fire Station #4, 3301 Bear Valley Parkway, Kit Carson Park! Join our local Fire Department and Water District for a fun, family-friendly event featuring hands-on activities, demonstrations, and opportunities to learn more about fire safety, water conservation, and the important work of our local first responders and water professionals.
This FREE community event is a great opportunity for the whole family to learn, explore, and have some fun together. Check out the Water Fire EXPO flyer for full event details; we hope to see you there! (PDF) Consulta el folleto de la Water and Fire EXPO para conocer todos los detalles. (Spanish Flyer PDF)
Stay connected
The EUSD mobile app is your one-stop shop for messaging teachers, receiving classroom updates, and keeping up with school and district news and events. The free “EUSD Escondido CA” app is available for download from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Simply sign in using your phone number or email address. See the Rooms Resources for Families page (English) | Rooms Resources for Families page (Spanish) for step-by-step instructions. Returning families must update to the latest version of the app, either by deleting and reinstalling it or by updating through your app store. For more details and instructions on staying connected, please visit our Stay Connected in EUSD webpage.
Important dates:
EUSD schools and the district office will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Classes resume on Tuesday, September 8.
Resources for Food Assistance
We want to make sure families are aware of local resources that offer free food and support for those who may need it. Here are a few options available in our community:
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need help connecting with these resources.
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.
– Andy McGuire, Superintendent of Schools