Dear Falcon Families,
I hope everyone is enjoying the long holiday weekend. Thursday was the end of the first six week grading period for semester two, and teachers will be finalizing grades by Tuesday morning. If you notice that your student (or students) may be struggling in any subject, please encourage them to connect with their teachers and take advantage of the many academic resources available on campus. There’s plenty of support to help them stay on track.
The end of the first six weeks brings us to two thirds of the way through the school year, and the end of the official season for winter sports. Spring sport tryouts have already begun and the season will be underway before we know it. This week the Falcon Playhouse will open its spring production, Mamma Mia! See below for ticket information.
Follow the links here for information about all our amazing programs at Scripps Ranch: Falcon 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.
The spring season will bring a lot of fun, with a ton of engaging, spirit filled events for our Falcons. Please be sure to remind your students to check their grade level Google classroom, and the ASB instagram to be aware of events coming up this spring; they won’t want to miss anything!
Next week, on Friday February 27th, we will host the 8th graders from Marshall Middle and other middle schools for our annual Falcon Day. This is a 4-hour event, where our student leaders connect with incoming 8th graders, showing them around campus and giving them a taste of what Scripps Ranch High School has to offer them next year. We can’t wait to welcome the Class of 2030 to campus!
Parents of seniors, please remind your seniors to check their Xello account for important college information and updates on scholarship opportunities. New updates are posted weekly. On campus college courses started last week; remind your students to contact the professors as soon as possible if they have questions or concerns.
Remember that there is no school on Monday, Feb 16th, due to the Presidents Day holiday. In this message you’ll find reminders and details about the updated graduation website, Extended Day opportunities for students needing Science and Social Studies credit (February/March session), info on summer school programs, spring sports tryouts, “Sips for Scripps,” the Wednesday Career Series, the upcoming WACAC College Fair, upcoming SR6s (Saturday School), and reminders on how to report a planned absence, late arrival, or an early dismissal.
See below for the latest updates as of 2-15-26.
Upcoming Calendar Events for Semester 2
- 2/13-2/16 - No School due to President’s Day
- 2/23 - Early out Modified Monday (8:35-2:29pm)
- 2/26 - No School
- 3/2 - Library closed after lunch and after school;teachers unavailable 2:40-3:40pm
- 3/2-3/6 CYMW Suicide Prevention Week for our 11th graders
- 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
New Information
No School Reminder
There is no school tomorrow, February 16th, due to the Presidents Day Holiday.
Updated Attendance Reporting Protocol
There has been a change in our attendance personnel. To ensure your student’s attendance is recorded accurately and promptly, please use the links below rather than leaving a voicemail or sending an email to our attendance clerks. This ensures your request is seen immediately.
Click A Quick Guide for Families for a printable flyer to keep at home.
How to Report an Absence, Late Arrival, or Early Dismissal:
Step 1: Select SRHS Early Release Request | SRHS Absence/Late Arrival Notification
Step 2: You must use your email address that’s in PowerSchool (others will be blocked).
Step 3: 24-hour notice is highly recommended.
Only forms submitted by authorized parents/guardians will be processed.
Wednesday Career Series
The SRHS Foundation continues the Wednesday Career Series this week (Wednesday, February 18th) featuring a presentation on Careers in Civil Engineering with presentations by American Society of Civil Engineers, SDSU Ambassador Program. These weekly events are held in the SRHS library from 12:55-1:25pm and are open to all students.
Please note that on April 22nd, as part of the series, 30 colleges will be presenting during lunch in the library. Here is the link to the Wednesday Career Series (at Scripps Ranch High School Foundation’s College Corner): LINK
SR6 Semester Two
Our next session will be held Saturday February 21st, hosted by Ms. Jenkins (Social Science and English, Rm B21). The flyer is updated with S2 dates and scheduled teachers. 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. A breakfast and lunch meal is available for all students attending Core Academy at no charge. Signing up by the Wednesday prior, 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.
Information For All Senior Families
Letters to Senior Students & Parent/Guardian
Letters will go out to senior students and parents/guardians next week outlining requirements for diploma, commencement ceremony, prom and other senior activities. Next to each requirement the letter will indicate whether it is “met” or “not met.” This letter is to ensure senior students and parent/guardians are aware of any requirements that may need attention, with time to make adjustments to meet them or resolve them. This letter will go home a minimum of two more times this school year.
Grad Nite Update - A message from the Foundation Grad Nite Committee
Sponsored and hosted by the Foundation, Grad Nite tickets are now on sale for all senior students. Go to this link for more information: https://srhsfoundation.org/grad-nite
Graduation Information
The Class of 2026 graduation website is now live. Please check the school website at https://scrippsranch.sandiegounified.org/ and select the Graduation 2026 tab for details.
Reminders
Extended Day February/March Session (Science & Social Science) - Reminder
Parent and student emails have been sent this past Friday, 1/30/26 about the registration being open for the Extended Day Program, running from February 23rd through March 27th. This session is to remediate any D or F semester grades in either Science or Social Science courses. Classes will use a combination of in-person and asynchronous instruction.To guarantee enrollment, students must submit the View Courses & Complete the Registration Form while signed into their Sandi.net student account. Please complete by February 18, 2026.
Summer School 2026 Academic Programs - Reminder
Click here for district information on summer school dates, times, and locations. At this time, the website lists credit recovery options only. Scripps Ranch High School will be one of the in-person summer school sites. Please note that no online credit recovery options will be available this summer in the district. Students who would like to remediate a D or F earned in a graduation-required course should submit the summer school form to their counselor by March 25.
SRHS Foundation’s Sips for Scripps Fundraiser - Reminder
From the SRHS Foundation: Join fellow parents and residents of the Scripps community for our “Sips for Scripps” fundraiser. You’ll enjoy an evening of music, food, drinks, and silent auction. The event date is Saturday, March 14th from 6 - 10pm, at 10085 Carroll Canyon, 92131. For more information and to buy tickets, visit: https://srhsfoundation.org/sips-for-scripps
11th Grade Suicide Prevention Education - “Check Your Mood Week” - Reminder
At SRHS, we are committed to supporting the mental health and well-being of our students. As part of this effort, we are partnering with San Diego Youth Services to offer a Parent Presentation on Wednesday, February 25 from 5:30–6:30 PM via Microsoft Teams (click here for the Spanish link). This session will cover the Signs of Suicide® Prevention Program as well as Bullying Prevention.
San Diego Youth Services will additionally be hosting “Check Your Mood Week” for our 11th-grade students. This program encourages students to reflect on their emotions and learn strategies to support their own mental health and the well-being of their peers. A separate communication will be sent to families of 11th-grade students with additional details on February 17th.
Save the date! Western Association for College Admission Counseling (WACAC) College Fair coming to SRHS! - Reminder
Save the date for Saturday, April 18th from 1-3pm in the SRHS Gym where SRHS Foundation and Explore Solutions will be hosting the WACAC Fair featuring 100 colleges. For more information and to get an update on the colleges that have registered, follow this LINK
That’s all for today. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Sincerely,
Matt Lawson, Ed.D
Principal
Scripps Ranch High School