Dear Falcon Families,
It’s hard to believe it’s already the end of the first six week grading period. Now is a great time to review your student’s progress and have them reach out to their teachers if they have questions or need follow up help regarding assignments and assessments. Saturday School (SR6) started last week, and continues this coming week. Students have the opportunity to make up tardies, absences, and get some work done to get caught up or ahead. All information is posted on your students Google classroom page for their grade level. Please ask them to review it regularly for updates. To prepare for the end of the first grading period, please make sure you can access your student’s information through the Parent Portal. See information and reminders below, if you need to make updates.
Our Falcon athletes continue to impress as the fall athletics season progresses. Our Falcons in the arts are rehearsing and preparing for upcoming competitions and productions. Our AFJROTC cadets, along with all our many clubs and academic teams on campus, continue preparing to welcome existing and new members for another fun, productive year. For information about all of our fantastic programs, please follow these links: 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 Weekly College Series kicks off this week, thanks to the hard work of our Scripps Ranch Foundation. The series continues each week, Wednesdays at lunch, in the library. The event is open to all students; please encourage your students to stop in and gain powerful insight into a wide variety of college opportunities. For more details, see below. And don’t forget to save the date for our upcoming College Showcase, featuring over 80 Universities! This event will be held on Thursday, October 15th from 6-8pm in the SRHS Gym. See below for a link to the flyer.
This week’s updates include information about our SRHS SSC and SGT election results, Homecoming details, a Pledge Drive, the upcoming “What I Wish My Parents Knew” event, and more.
See below for the latest updates as of 9-13-26.
Upcoming Calendar Events for August, September and October
- 9/14 - Early out Modified Monday (8:35-2:29pm)
- 9/18 - End of the first grading period
- 9/21 - Early out Modified Monday (8:35-2:29pm)
- 9/25 - Homecoming Rally and Homecoming Football Game
- 9/26 - Homecoming Dance
- 9/28 - Early out Modified Monday (8:35-2:29pm)
- 10/5 - Early out Modified Monday (8:35-2:29pm)
- 10/12 - Non-Instructional Day, No School
- 10/14 - What I Wish My Parents Knew, (5:00-6:30pm)
- 10/19 - Early out Modified Monday (8:35-2:29pm)
- 10/26 - Early out Modified Monday (8:35-2:29pm)
- 10/30 - End of the second grading period
- 11/2 - Early out Modified Monday (8:35-2:29pm)
- 11/9 - Early out Modified Monday (8:35-2:29pm)
- 11/11 - No School, Veteran’s Day
- 11/16 - Early out Modified Monday (8:35-2:29pm)
- 11/23 to 11/27 - No School, Thanksgiving Break
- 11/30 - Early out Modified Monday (8:35-2:29pm)
- 12/7 - Early out Modified Monday (8:35-2:29pm)
- 12/14 - Early out Modified Monday (8:35-2:29pm)
- 12/16 - Semester 1 Final Exams (Full day, Per 1, Adv, Lunch, Per 3)
- 12/17 - Semester 1 Final Exams (Full day, Per 2, Adv, Lunch, Per 4)
- 12/18 - Semester 1 Final Exams (Full day, Per 5, Adv, Lunch, Per 6)
- 12/18 - Semester one ends
- 12/21 to 1/4 - No School, Winter Break
- 1/5 - First day of semester two
Pledge Drive — Support SRHS (from the SRHS Foundation)
At SRHS, we want our students to have access to the resources, programs, and opportunities they need to thrive. Many of these important investments go beyond what the district budget can provide. Through the SRHS Foundation’s Pledge Drive, your generosity helps provide additional resources and opportunities that enhance the student experience and strengthen our school community.
Donate today and help make a difference for all SRHS students! https://srhsfoundation.org/donate
Homecoming Attendance Deadline — This Friday, September 18th
As a reminder, the deadline for parents to call in to clear attendance for Homecoming eligibility is Friday, September 18. Parents/guardians and students are encouraged to review attendance in PowerSchool now and address any attendance questions, corrections, or recovery needs. Families should continue to report new absences as usual. Students may also continue to use available attendance recovery opportunities. However, attendance verification or correction requests submitted after September 18 will not restore Homecoming eligibility.
End of Grading Period
Friday, September 18th, will mark the end of Progress Report 1 (P1) grading period. Teachers will post grades the following week to be available via PowerSchool on Friday, September 25th. These grades are a formative progress report and do not represent a final summative semester grade. The final summative grading period for semester one closes on December 18th.
Modified Monday
As a reminder, every Monday is a Modified Monday, with school dismissal at 2:29pm. This Monday, 9/14, teachers will attend an all staff Professional Development meeting from 2:45 to 3:45pm. If students need to see their teachers, they should follow up and coordinate directly with them.
What I Wish My Parents Knew — Save the Date
Please save the date for Wednesday, October 14, from 5:00–6:30 p.m. in the SRHS Library.
What I Wish My Parents Knew is an evening for parents and guardians to hear directly from SRHS students about what it’s like to be a teenager and navigate high school today. A panel of our students will share their perspectives, experiences, and insights with families.
More details will be shared as the event approaches.
Picture Make Up Day
School picture Photo Make-Up & Retake day is just around the corner. Underclassmen pictures are scheduled for October 2, 2026, and senior portraits will take place on October 27, 2026.
Click here for specific picture day details and logistics
SR Schools Committee Wednesday September 16, 2026 @ 4:30 pm
Topic: Learner-Centered Technology Use (Screen Time in Class) Policy Updates.
Interested in the new district policy on technology use (Screen Time) in the classrooms? Then join us for the Scripps Ranch Schools Committee meeting on Wednesday, September 16th at 4:30 p.m. in the Scripps Mesa STEAM Lab (10400 Spring Canyon Road, San Diego, CA 92131).
Our topic is “Learner-Centered Technology Use (Screen Time in Class) Policy Updates” Mr. Toren Allen - Executive Director, Integrated Technology - will provide an update on the new board approved policy and the next steps as the district begins the process to review district technology practices and develop developmentally appropriate guidance for students across all grade levels.
Meeting information and agenda can be found at our website:
https://www.scrippsranch.org/committees/scripps-ranch-schools-committee/
For questions, reach out to the SRSC Chair, Pete Cordero, at [email protected].
Reporting Absences, Late Arrivals, Early Releases - Reminder
When reporting a student absence, please use the SRHS Attendance Form (available on the Attendance Website) or email your student’s attendance clerk. These are the primary methods our attendance clerks use to process requests efficiently, issue blue slips, and update PowerSchool records in a timely manner. Phone calls and voicemails should be used only as a secondary option.
Wednesday College and Career Series - Reminder
The Scripps Ranch High School Foundation is excited to announce the return of the Wednesday College Series, returning on September 16, 2026. This year’s series will kick off with representatives from Boise State University, Chaminade University of Honolulu, Chapman University, John Cabot University, Loyola Marymount University and University of Delaware. Students are invited to come to the Library at lunch from 12:55-1:25pm to visit with college admissions representatives and learn about colleges and majors. All grade levels are welcome to attend. Follow this link for the 2026: Wednesday College Series
SAVE THE DATE! College Showcase - Reminder
The College Showcase is coming to Scripps Ranch on Thursday, October 15th from 6-8pm in the SRHS Gym. Here is the list of Colleges currently registered to attend: The College Showcase
Student Parking - Reminder
The student parking lots are located inside the campus gates, and the gates will be closed during the school day. Student parking lots will be the South Parking Lot, the west side of the Bungalow Lot, and certain spots in the parking lot outside of the 700 building. See the Student Parking Lots for a visual.
Student Drop-Off and Pick-Up - Reminder
At Scripps Ranch High School, traffic during student drop-off and pick-up can be challenging because our campus has only one way in and one way out. To help reduce traffic as much as possible, we are asking parents and guardians to drop off and pick up students at the designated locations along the east side of Falcon Way, Scripps Lake Drive, or Treena Street. Please see the Student Drop-Off & Pick-Up information for additional details.
Grad Nite - Reminder
Shared on behalf of the Foundation and the Grad Nite committee:
- Calling all SRHS Seniors and families—stay connected as we kick off an unforgettable year. Grad Nite Hub.
- Merch and flocking are available for everyone who wants to show their Falcon Pride. Store
That’s all for today. Enjoy your weekend.
Sincerely,
Matt Lawson, Ed.D
Principal
Scripps Ranch High School