Dear Falcon Families,
December is here and the countdown to break has begun. Students are looking forward to all the fun end of semester activities happening on campus in the next two weeks. This week is spirit week, the Winter Pep Rally, and a Throwball Tournament. After winter break, our Winter Formal will be held on January 10th. A lot of excitement for students this winter! Remind your students to check out their class level Google classroom, and the ASB instagram to stay “in the know” about upcoming events and deadlines.
We would like to congratulate the boys water polo team for earning the San DIego City Conference: Central League Championship. The boys went 6-0 in league earning them a CIF bid. All league MVP was earned by Luke Lastomirksy (Jr.) and All League Goalie was earned by Elliott LaPlante (Sr.). Congratulations!
We would also like to congratulate our Girls and Boys cross country teams for representing SRHS at the State Meet. The girls scored a top 10 finish and senior Brandon Sun broke the school record on the 5000 meter course in a time of 15:09. Well done!
Our fall athletics and CIF championships are over, but winter sports are well underway. Be sure to check out the website for schedules, scores, and photos. We hope to see you at a game, meet, or match, cheering on our awesome Falcons! For updated information on all our fantastic programs, please visit our website, or the following links: Athletics go HERE, Falcon Playhouse go HERE, Music Program (marching band in the fall) go HERE, ASB updates go HERE, and AFROTC program go HERE.
We have two weeks left in this semester, one of which is our week of finals. Teachers are required to enter grades by 9am on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026. Please remind your students to communicate with their teachers regarding missing and make-up work, as well as tutoring times. If a student has a planned absence during finals week, they must communicate with their teachers to make arrangements to take their finals. Please encourage your students to reach out to their teachers as soon as possible. The last SR6 (Saturday School) for the semester is December 13th. Peer tutoring is also up and running, held in room 900 at lunch on Tuesdays and Fridays, and after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students needing help should stop by for support; encourage your students to finish the semester strong!
In this week’s announcements, please check out details about the final SR6 (Saturday School) for the semester, info on completing the Impact Aid Survey, pick up and drop off reminders, and more.
See below for the latest updates as of 12-7-25.
Upcoming Calendar Events for Semester 1
- 12/8 - Early out Modified Monday (8:35-2:29pm)
- 12/15 - Early out Modified Monday (8:35-2:29pm)
- 12/17 - Final Exam Full Day: Periods 1, Advisory, Lunch, 3
- 12/18 - Final Exam Full Day: Periods 2, Advisory, Lunch, 4
- 12/19 - Final Exam Full Day: Periods 5, Advisory, Lunch, 6
- 12/19 - End of first semester
- 12/22 to 1/2 - No School, Winter Break
- 1/5 - First day of second semester
- 1/5 - First day of second semester
- 1/5 - Early out Modified Monday (8:35-2:29pm)
- 1/10 - Winter Formal @ House of Blues 6-9pm - Tickets on Sale Now on SchoolCash
- 1/19 - No School, Holiday, Martin Luther King Day
- 1/26 - Early out Modified Monday (8:35-2:29pm)
- 2/2 - Library closed after lunch and after school
- 2/9 - Early out Modified Monday (8:35-2:29pm)
- 2/12 - First Grading Period of S2 Ends (S2P3)
- 2/13-2/16 - No School, Holiday, President’s Day
- 2/23 - Early out Modified Monday (8:35-2:29pm)
- 3/2 - Library closed after lunch and after school
- 3/2-3/6 CYMW Suicide Prevention Week for our 11th graders
- 3/9 - No School, SDUSD Non-Instructional Day
- 3/16 - Early out Modified Monday (8:35-2:29pm)
- 3/23 - Early out Modified Monday (8:35-2:29pm)
- 3/27 - Second Grading Period of S2 Ends (S2P4)
- 3/30-4/3 - No School, Spring Break
- 4/6 - Early out Modified Monday (8:35-2:29pm)
- 4/13 - Library closed after lunch and after school
- 4/14-4/17 - CAASPP Testing
- 4/20 - Early out Modified Monday (8:35-2:29pm)
- 4/27 - Early out Modified Monday (8:35-2:29pm)
- 5/4 - Early out Modified Monday (8:35-2:29pm)
- 5/4-5/15 - AP Testing
- 5/11 - Early out Modified Monday (8:35-2:29pm)
- 5/18 - Early out Modified Monday (8:35-2:29pm)
- 5/18-5/20 - Senior Finals
- 5/25 - No School, Holiday, Memorial Day
- 5/26-5/28 - 9-11th grade Final Exam Days
- 5/28 - Last day of school for students, graduation 5:30pm at SRHS stadium
- 5/29 - Last day of school for staff, staff meeting 9am, staff party 11:30am.
Winter Break
There will be no school December 22nd, to January 2nd, 2026 due to our winter break. Students will return to school on January 5th, 2026.
Reminder of Modified Monday
As a reminder, every Monday is a Modified Monday, with school dismissal at 2:29pm. If students need to see their teachers during this time, they should follow up with their teacher in order to schedule a meeting.
Semester 1 Grading Period Will End Friday December 19th
Friday, December 20th was the end of the semester 1 (S1) grading period. Final semester 1 grades will be available via PowerSchool on Friday, January 9th. Paper reports will not be mailed home.
California State Seal of Civic Engagement, Info Session 12/10
San Diego Unified high school students, families, and staff are invited to join an informational session on December 10, 2025 from 3:45–4:45pm to learn about the California State Seal of Civic Engagement (SSCE). The session will cover eligibility, the application process, and how students can demonstrate civic leadership through projects and reflection. Awardees earn a gold seal on their diploma and a graduation cord. Register Here Questions? [email protected]
Winter Formal is Saturday January 10th
Winter Formal is Saturday 1/10 at House of Blues from 6-9pm. Tickets are on sale on School Cash and at the finance office until Wednesday January 8th. All SRHS students can purchase. Students must be eligible to attend. If you or your student are unsure if they are eligible, eligibility letters will go home to students and parent emails every Wednesday prior to the dance. Ticket distribution will be the week we return from Winter Break, 1/5-1/9, in front of the counseling office. Students will need their student ID and be eligible to receive their ticket. Physical ticket and student ID required for entry to the dance.
Last SR6 Saturday Session before Winter Formal will be hosted December 13th
SR6 (Scripps Ranch 6) is an academic support available to all students. It is a 6th day of school hosted on select Saturdays for four hours, 8am-12pm. Our next session will be held Saturday December 13th and will be hosted by Ms. Lovato (Math, Rm 703) and Mr. Garcia (theater). A breakfast and lunch meal is available for all students attending Core Academy at no charge. Signing up by Wednesday, and selecting “yes” to breakfast and lunch guarantees it will be available for your student. SR6 is also an avenue for students to recover their attendance (AZTWs in PowerSchool) to remain eligible for school events. View Semester 25-26 SR6 Dates or flyer with all sign up forms.
Reporting & Verifying Student Absences via Google Form - Reminder
If a student will be absent, leaving early, or arriving late to school, their parent/guardian must submit the respective Google Form listed below in advance of their student's absence. Twenty-four hours in advance is recommended. Although anyone can access these forms, submissions will only be received when sent using the parent/guardian email address on file in PowerSchool. All other submissions will be automatically blocked.
SRHS Early Release Request | SRHS Absence/Late Arrival Notification
Complete the 2025–26 Impact Aid Survey - Complete by Friday, December 19 - Reminder
The annual Impact Aid Survey is now open in the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Families are asked to complete the form by Friday, December 19, 2025.
Impact Aid provides essential federal funding that supports all students across San Diego Unified—including those living on or near federal property such as military bases.
How to complete the form:
- Log in to your PowerSchool Parent Portal.
- Select Forms.
- Choose 2025–26 Impact Aid Program Survey Form.
- Sign and submit.
If you cannot access the Parent Portal, a paper version will be available in January.
If you need help accessing the Parent Portal or setting up an account, visit the Parent Portal resource webpage or contact our site tech, Jason Lyons, [email protected].
Every completed survey helps bring valuable resources to our schools, so thank you in advance for your participation.
Student Drop-Off and Pick-Up - Reminder
In order to limit traffic as much as possible, we are asking parents/guardians to drop off their students in designated locations on the East Side of Falcon Way, Scripps Lake Drive, or Treena Street. See this Student Drop-Off & Pick-Up for details. Please do not park along any curbs that are painted red in front of the theatre or at the top of Falcon Way; these are to be kept open in case of emergency. View these Traffic Safety Tips for drivers and students from SDUSD.
That’s all for today. Enjoy your weekend.
Sincerely,
Matt Lawson, Ed.D
Principal
Scripps Ranch High School