Agenda Notice 06/10/26

Agenda Materials Regular Board Meeting June 10, 2026 The SUHSD Board of Trustees will hold its Regular Board Meeting on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Closed Session: 4 p.m. Public Session: 6 p.m. Click Here for Agenda Public Comments The Board will open the session at 4:00 p.m. for public comments on closed session agenda items before they recess to meet. You can join in person or via the Zoom webinar link on the agenda's front page. More information regarding public comments for this meeting is located on the agenda under Public Protocol, Item #3.1 Participate via Zoom Thank you for your interest in Sequoia Union High School District

Thursday, Jun 04 2026

SUHSD Update: June 2026

SUHSD Update News from Sequoia Union High School District June 3, 2026 Photo of the Month Photo by student photographer Yulisa Ramirez Do you have a photo to share for possible publication in a future newsletter? Email Naomi Hunter with the photo and a brief caption. We are looking for photos of AND by students. A Message from Superintendent Crystal Leach Dear SUHSD Community, This final edition of SUHSD Update for the 2025-26 school year is filled with stories that capture the heart of what makes our schools in the Sequoia Union High School District so special: the connections that form here. These often last a lifetime, and sometimes come full circle in unexpected ways not only for students, but even for their families. Todd Livingstone, now Assistant Director of Sequoia Adult School, works in the same school where his father Gary sought and found opportunity as a student in the early 1960s. Todd's story reminds us that a single enrollment can shape a family for generations. Stories like this are typical of the important work our staff does every day. That same spirit of connection showed up across the district in the past few months. We honored 100 students across the district who achieved the milestone of becoming Reclassified Fluent English Proficient (RFEP)! What a joy to celebrate with their family and friends! At Sequoia High School, the Wellness Fair organized by Judy Romero created space for students to find resources and support. At Carlmont, students designed and ran the district's first-ever PTSA Community Impact Pitch Competition, and the Scot Scoop earned its fourth consecutive national Pacemaker award, an amazing streak of excellence. The Carlmont girls 4x800 relay team is now ranked No. 4 in the nation, the first national ranking in the program's history. This edition also features two topics that are generating important conversations in our community and in schools across California: artificial intelligence and student cell phone use. Both deserve careful thought, and both reflect the values expressed in our strategic plan. We strive to make decisions that serve students well, are informed by research, and shaped by the input of our community. We encourage you to read both articles and share your voice. Information on how to do so are in the stories below. As we close this school year, I want to end on a note of gratitude for our amazing students, staff and parents. It truly takes all of us to make a difference in the lives of our students, and that will be our theme for the 2026-27 school year! I wish you all a great summer, and can't wait to welcome our amazing students and staff back in August! In gratitude, Crystal Leach Superintendent Important Information Please read to stay up to date Cell phone policies discussed by Board at May 6 board meeting At the Wednesday, May 6 school board meeting, trustees heard a presentation from our Student Services team about a policy we are required to adopt under AB 3216, California's Phone-Free Schools Act, passed by the California Legislature and signed into law by Governor Newsom in September 2024. The law requires all California school districts to adopt a policy limiting student smartphone and device use during the school day by July 1, 2026. It is designed to reduce classroom distractions and improve academic focus, support student mental health and well-being, and promote safer, more positive school environments. It is intended to give districts flexibility in how they implement restrictions at the local level. Phone restrictions in schools are generating debate at both the state and national level about the best path forward. Our survey data, echoes the national dialogue: our community also holds a variety of opinions, and we want to make sure parents, staff and students have another chance to weigh in before we adopt a policy in June. During the 2025-26 school year, SUHSD has gathered input from students, staff, and parents through two rounds of surveys, and that feedback, along with research on the academic and social-emotional impacts of phone use, will inform the board's discussion.  On May 6, the board heard about, and discussed the tradeoffs and benefits associated with two options: Option A: A full school-day restriction Option B: Class-time-only restriction  Currently, students are required to put their phones away during class time at all sites. The presentation also covered associated costs and next steps. A draft policy will be reviewed by the board on June 10, and the board will vote on the policy at the June 17 board meeting. Community members may share input by emailing the board, Board@seq.org, or attending the June 10 board meeting. More information and supporting resources are available at www.seq.org under Student Services, "Cell Phone Policy."   61 Students Earned The State Seal of Improvement By Victoria Dye, Executive Director of Professional Development and Curriculum Sixty-one juniors and seniors earned the State Seal of Civic Engagement (SSCE) this spring -- the first year that SUHSD has offered the application process. The SSCE recognizes California students who demonstrate excellence in civics education and participation, as well as an understanding of the United States Constitution, the California Constitution, and our democratic system of government. SUHSD's offering the SSCE application process followed approval by the Board of Trustees of local application requirements that are aligned with the state’s five criteria for the award. Civic learning empowers students to take informed action to strengthen their schools, communities, and society. SUHSD students demonstrated this commitment through a wide range of impactful projects, including leading a week-long summer camp introducing middle school students to entrepreneurship, repairing local seniors’ homes, participating in local government, and organizing athletic camps for local youth. As part of the application process, students not only described their projects, but also analyzed the issues they sought to address and reflected on the impact of their work. The SSCE closely aligns with SUHSD’s Strategic Plan and Portrait of a Graduate, which emphasize developing civic-minded, community-centered students who communicate effectively across diverse perspectives, understand and respond to social, political, and environmental dynamics, and demonstrate empathy, ethical behavior, and respect for diversity.   New website created by SAC to provide academic resources for SAT, ACT and PSAT preparation The 2025-26 Superintendent's Student Advisory Council (SAC) spent the year on a project to provide guidance to students throughout the district who are preparing to take the SAT, ACT or PSAT. Please click the button below to access the comprehensive list of resources prepared by the students. Thank you, SAC members, for your diligent work on this project! Academic Resources by SAC   Seeking Members to Serve on the Bond Oversight Committee The Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD) is seeking two applicants to serve on the District's Measure W Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC). The openings are for a member who represents a local business organization, and one who represents a taxpayer organization. The CBOC meets approximately four times per year to review expenditures for the building projects of the approved Measure W school construction bond and prepare reports of its findings for the community.   Applications and information can be downloaded from the SUHSD District website at www.seq.org or requested from the District Office by contacting Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services Janea Marking at jmarking@seq.org. Applications accepted until the position is filled.    Spotlight on Schools Wellness Fair at Sequoia Connects Students with Resources Sequoia High School's recent Wellness Fair supported students by nurturing their well-being, strengthening connections, and helping every student feel supported and valued. District-sponsored, student-sponsored, and partner organizations had booths with information on a wide range of resources from physical health to mental wellness, all aimed at helping students thrive. A huge shoutout to Judy Romero for making this event possible and uplifting both students and staff. Highlights from the fair include: The Health Careers Academy taught CPR, infant care, and disaster preparedness The Youth Advisory Board and student clubs are sharing other important resources A visit from Ginger, the therapy dog   CHS held the district's first ever PTSA-YECB Community Impact Pitch Competition On Saturday, April 18th, Carlmont High School held the district's first ever PTSA-YECB Community Impact Pitch Competition. The event brought a wide array of people together from different parts of the Carlmont community, with inspiring student ideas that were filled with insight, ingenuity, and thoughtfulness. Using funds from a national PTSA grant, a competitive award that went to only twenty high schools nationwide, a committee of Carlmont students designed, marketed, and ran a shark-tank style pitch competition for $5,000 in funds that individuals and groups could use for community-building projects around the school campus. Student pitches amazed the judges with their wide-ranging visions for community building, from cooking together to running middle school camps to assisting teachers with creating short-form teaching videos, there were so many incredible ideas for how to strengthen and grow the Carlmont community. The project as a whole is a great example of PTSA partnering with the student community to strengthen relationships and build connections across the student body and around campus. More information on the PTA grant is available here, Special thanks to community judges Nico Foks (incoming Carlmont ASB President), Gregg Patner (Carlmont AVP), Alison ten Cate (CAF Executive Director) and Pinar Hosgur (YECB Student Committee Member) who spent their Saturday morning watching pitch presentations, asking great questions, and making tough decisions about awards. Special thanks to the inaugural student executive committee for the event, who created the idea, the event, the contest, the communications and the prizes: Ami Dong, Addya Agarwal, Anushka Swaminathan, Anaya Goradia, Jiwon Kim, Joshua Zheng, Charlene Xu, Asteris Ling, Alyssa Yeung, Madeleine Kondo, Pinar Hosgur and event photographer Jacob Heller. Thanks to the PTSA adult mentors, Kaori Kobayashi, Annie Kondo, and Hannah Heller. And huge congratulations to the inaugural class of YECB Award Winners:  Group Award Winners: Carlmont Beautification Club (Presented by Amber Lee) Asian American Allies (Presented by Brian Hui, Olivier Kondo, and Emmett Rennich) Genesis Science Club (Presented by Sumatra Esguerra) Individual Award Winners:  Emiko Matsumura (Scots Swimwear) Emma Stohrer (Art to the Elderly) Zackary Xu (Time Back)  Angel Ramirez (Enhancing Inclusion for Neurodiverse Students) Devin Smith (Carlmont Video Hub)  Emme Seid (AI at Carlmont) Jaysie Ho (SnugSense) Leah Kim (Advocating for Women’s Health)    Carlmont 4 X 800 Girls Track Team Ranks as the No. 4 in the Nation Congratulations to the Carlmont High School Track and Field team on a standout performance at the Dublin Distance Fiesta. The girls 4x800 relay team delivered an impressive wire-to-wire victory, finishing in 9:15.43 and shaving 12 seconds off their previous personal best. Their championship performance earned the team the event’s coveted sombreros for the first time since 2018. They also dominated the race so thoroughly that the announcer remarked Carlmont was “in another zip code.” Most notably, the team now ranks as the No. 4 girls 4x800 mark in the nation — the first time a Carlmont High School team has ever earned a national ranking. What an incredible milestone for the program!   Carlmont's Student News Site Wins Pacemaker Award Carlmont High School's student newspaper, the Scot Scoop, has been named a 2026 Online Pacemaker winner by the National Scholastic Press Association for the fourth consecutive year, and the seventh time since 2014. The NSPA Pacemaker is one of the oldest awards in scholastic journalism. This year's competition recognized 16 online news sites for excellence, with winners announced at the NSPA convention's awards ceremony on April 18 in Minneapolis. Entries were judged in two categories based on school population, with two teams of three judges evaluating each submission. Recognition required agreement from at least two of the three judges on a panel. The Online Pacemaker win caps a strong awards season for Carlmont's journalism program. Scot Scoop's print magazine also received a Pacemaker Award from NSPA last November, making this school year a double Pacemaker year for the program. Scot Scoop's student editor-in-chief is Naomi Hsu. "I'm extremely proud of the 100+ students involved in student media here at Carlmont," said Justin Raisner, the faculty adviser to the Scot Scoop.   Menlo-Atherton's Adrian Perkins-Sledge Featured on NBC Bay Area Adrian Perkins-Sledge, IVP secretary at M-A, was featured in a wonderful piece on NBC Bay Area about the support and sense of belonging she found as a student at M-A, and how she is offering hope back to current students through her work on the M-A PTA Diamond and King Prom Closet. Click here or on photo below to view story. How You Can Support the Prom Closet In addition to Adrian's hard work, the M-A PTA puts a tremendous amount of work into the Diamond and King Prom Closet so that prom is accessible to every student who wants to attend the prom. The Prom Closet requires up to 60 volunteers, personal shoppers, tailors, steamers, prep, outreach and accessories help. We also need thousands of dollars of donations and solicitations both from the PTA directly and from the community. If you are interested in volunteering or providing funds, please reach out via the M-A PTA website. Seeking Photos for New Website Do you have a fabulous photo to share? New SUSHD Website Goes Live This Summer Thanks to all the students and faculty who have provided photos for this newsletter. We want to extend the invitation as we collect and curate images for our new website, which will go live this summer. If you have a photo that tells a story about one of our schools, we would love to consider featuring it. We are especially looking for photos that illustrate the variety of academic work, friendship and extracurricular activities that occur on our campuses every day. Check out the slide show on the homepage of our current website to see the type of photos we seek. To submit, please follow the instructions on this form and submit photo by June 15, 2026. Excellence in Action Honoring the Achievements of SUHSD Students and Staff 100 students reclassified as English proficient On May 6 we proudly celebrated 100 students across SUHSD who achieved the important milestone of becoming Reclassified Fluent English Proficient (RFEP)! Reclassification reflects students’ perseverance, dedication, and academic growth as they transition from English Learner status to Fluent English Proficient. We are proud of our newly reclassified students and grateful to the staff, including our Bilingual Resource Teachers, who support student success every step of the way. SUHSD Stories Reflections by Our Staff A Full-Circle Journey at Sequoia Adult School By Todd Livingstone Assistant Director, Sequoia Adult School Serving as Assistant Director at Sequoia Adult School is more than a professional role for me; it’s part of a deeply personal legacy that spans generations. In the early 1960s, my father, Gary, walked through the doors of Sequoia Adult School as a student, seeking opportunities for growth and education. Through this opportunity, he went on to earn his sheet metal worker license, building a stable career that allowed him to provide for his family. His hard work and dedication made it possible to put all three of his children through college, including me. My own educational journey eventually led me into the field of education, and eventually serving as the Assistant Director of Sequoia Adult School, decades after my father's time as a student. Education and service run in my family. My mother, Judy Rivas, graduated from San Carlos High School and later built her own career working in education as an office assistant and school secretary in another district. Together, my parents modeled the value of perseverance, education, and community contribution. Today, my work supports programs that empower adult learners to reach their academic and career goals, continuing the mission that once helped shape my own family’s future. For me, this unique connection highlights the lasting impact of adult education. What began as one person’s pursuit of opportunity has come full circle, with the opportunity I have to guide and inspire a new generation of students. Our family's experience stands as a testament to the enduring value of Sequoia Adult School and the powerful role it plays in transforming lives across generations. Events and Opportunities Camp College: Your Step-By-Step Resource For Successful Applications   Join us on Wednesday, May 27 as we kick off Camp College, our seven-session virtual bootcamp focused on college applications. This FREE program is open to all high school students in the graduating class of 2027. Reserve your spot today for this comprehensive series that makes the application process approachable and manageable from start to finish!  Join the Future Grads Family This opportunity is part of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula. They are here to support you TO and THROUGH postsecondary success by hosting a Future Grads Summer Academy this June at Cañada College for students in South San Mateo County. Location: Cañada College Dates: Monday, June 8 – Thursday, June 11 Read more information here. Showcasing SUHSD Reporters Articles written by our student journalists Each month we feature the voices of our talented student journalists and encourage the growth of the next generation of storytellers! We select and spotlight articles, stories, and reports written by students from schools across the district to celebrate their creativity, critical thinking, and journalistic skills. We hope this will offer you, our readers, unique perspectives on the events and issues that matter to our students. Click on the links below to read the student stories. Black Student Union creates space for connection and culture at Carlmont by Zoe Hendricks, Scot Scoop Staff Writer, Carlmont High School Model United Nations secures new victories and positives from the most recent conference by Maddie Prosper, Beat Editor, The Paw Print, Woodside High School Jazz and Concert Bands Dazzle Disneyland by Lawrence Chao and Remko Cuellar, Staff Writer, M-A Chronicle, Menlo-Atherton High School Sequoia’s Prom Gallery by Yuki Ahmann and Joella Gaddini, Staff Writers, The Raven Report, Sequoia High School Seniors: What's next for you? We want to celebrate your journey! Share your post-graduation plans! We’re launching an #SUHSDFutures social media campaign to highlight the amazing plans, goals, and stories of our graduating seniors across SUHSD! To participate: • Post a photo or video sharing your plans after high school to our Facebook or Instagram pages • Use the hashtag #SUHSDFutures • Tag the district so we can reshare your story! Let’s show all the different paths to success and celebrate the incredible future ahead for the Class of 2026. #SUHSD #ClassOf2026 #SUHSDFutures SUHSD Cares Promoting Health, Safety and Well-Being Resources San Mateo County Health Information: SMC Mobile Clinic Schedule Health Coverage Enrollment Assistance for Low- to Mid-income Residents or San Mateo Medical Center Patients (in English and Spanish) San Mateo County Health Vaccine Guidance: The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) provides guidance on when to get COVID-19 vaccines and boosters in their Vaccine Timing Guide (English | Spanish). Crisis Hotline Call 650-579-0350 or text Help to 650-747-6463 (24 hours a day) Care Solace Program In an effort to continuously support the well-being of our students, their families, and our staff, SUHSD has partnered with the Care Solace program to offer mental health services at no cost.    Care Solace is an online multilingual resource with a live 24/7 concierge meant to assist individuals in finding local mental health-related programs and counseling services. Care Solace does not require a name, address, phone number, or date of birth. All information entered on the Care Solace tool is completely confidential and securely stored.   You can access Care Solace services by calling their 24/7 concierge team at (888) 515-0595 or by visiting their website.   SUHSD - Care Solace letter SUHSD - Care Solace overview Honoring the Past 130 Years Strong! Throughout this milestone year, we will feature historic photos or interesting stories from our long legacy of educating students in San Mateo County. Do you have a historic photo or story to share? Please email Public Information Officer Naomi Hunter with tips: nhunter@seq.org. Sequoia HIgh Marching Band, circa 1934. Photo credit: The Local History Room-RWC Public Library SUHSD Website

Wednesday, Jun 03 2026

CAASPP Student Score Reports Released in Infinite Ca...

May 2026 Update The Research and Evaluation Department will send periodic messages via Parent Square to keep you updated on all things related to data at the Sequoia Union High School District.   Access CAASPP Test Results in IC Spring CAASPP Results Released in Infinite Campus Portal Dear Parent/Guardian(s) and Students, Congratulations on wrapping up a successful CAASPP testing season! Thank you to our students for trying your best on the test! CAASPP results are viewable in Infinite Campus in your Parent/Student portal. If the Report is not currently available on Infinite Campus, please check back later this summer. For parents of students who will no longer be enrolled in a SUHSD school, please check the portal by June 30th or submit a request for a copy of the results. For directions on logging into the Portal and accessing test results in IC, visit bit.ly/3V6GjYP Hope you have a wonderful summer! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. With gratitude, Diana  Diana Wilmot, Ph.D. Director, Research & Evaluation   Click for our Internal Dashboard   Question or concerns? If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following: (650) 369-1411 ext. 22546 researchevaluation@seq.org Website - Research and Evaluation Department

Tuesday, May 26 2026

Sequoia Union High School District Reaches Lawsuit S...

May 26, 2026:   The Sequoia Union High School District has reached a settlement agreement with the plaintiffs in the case  Concerned Jewish Parents of Sequoia Union High School District, et al. v. Sequoia  Union High School District, et al., Case No. 3:24-cv-08015-MMC .* In filing the case, the plaintiffs alleged that the District was a hostile learning environment for Jewish students.  The District acknowledged that preventing and addressing discrimination was important and noted that it had taken, and was taking steps to ensure that its schools were safe learning environments for all students. The parties agreed to resolve the matter without further costly litigation or any admission of liability through the implementation of several actions by the District which will benefit students and implement steps which are consistent with the recently enacted Assembly Bill No. 715: Strengthen board policies  addressing nondiscrimination, harassment, professional standards, student conduct, positive school climate, and hate-motivated behavio r. Enhance investigation and procedural processes  around complaints. Review supplementary instructional materials before classroom use  where they address or reference the Israel-Palestine conflict. Provide antisemitism education training  for District employees. Administer a climate assessment to all students  with respect to antisemitic and other types of discrimination and harassment. To resolve the claims made in the litigation along with the Plaintiffs’ demand for attorneys’ fees, the District will pay  a settlement amount of $325,000. This ends the litigation and results in a full  release of any claims from each of the plaintiffs. Read the full settlement  here .  “We are committed to providing all students with a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying, and we have zero tolerance for antisemitism, or any form of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying,” said Superintendent Crystal Leach. “We are dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming learning environment where every student can thrive academically and socially, regardless of their background, religion, or identity.” Read the full statement sent to students, parents and employees  here . Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD) serves a diverse population of nearly 9,000 students across several communities, including Atherton, Belmont, East Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Portola Valley, Redwood City, Redwood Shores, San Carlos, and Woodside. Established in 1895, SUHSD operates four comprehensive high schools—Sequoia, Woodside, Carlmont, and Menlo-Atherton—as well as a number of smaller alternative education programs, charter schools and an Adult School.  ### *This case was previously titled  Kasle et al., v. Van Putten, et al.

Tuesday, May 26 2026

Safe, supportive and inclusive learning environments...

Dear Sequoia Union High School District Families, Students, and Staff, The Sequoia Union High School District is committed to providing all students with a  safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment free from discrimination,  harassment, and bullying. We write today to address antisemitism and other forms of  discrimination in our schools. The District takes all reports of discrimination seriously and recognizes the pain and  distress they can reflect. It acknowledges that Jewish and Israeli-American students,  families, and staff members have reported experiencing harm caused by discrimination,  including antisemitism, within our school community. These concerns have been heard  by the District and it understands the importance of addressing these concerns  thoughtfully and promptly. No student should feel unsafe, unwelcome, or targeted  because of their faith, heritage, or identity. Commitment to Zero Tolerance.  The District affirms its unwavering commitment to  zero tolerance for antisemitism, as well as any form of discrimination, harassment,  intimidation, or bullying. We are dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming learning  environment where every student can thrive academically and socially, regardless of their  background, religion, or identity. Encouraging Reporting.  We strongly encourage all students, families, and staff to report  any incidents of discrimination, harassment, or bullying. Your reports are essential to  maintaining a safe school environment. Reports can be made to any teacher, counselor,  school administrator, or directly to the District office. All reports will be taken seriously  and addressed promptly. Updated Policies and Complaint Options.   The District will soon be  revising its  Board Policies and Administrative Regulations to explicitly identify  antisemitism as a prohibited form of discrimination, along with racism, sexism, heterosexism, classism, ableism, ageism, Islamophobia, transphobia, homophobia,  biphobia, xenophobia. These revisions will strengthen protections for all students and  staff. These updated policies  will be available on the District’s website at  https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/Policy/PolicyListing.aspx?S=36030459.  Complaints may be submitted through the District’s Uniform Complaint Procedure (UCP) process, and information regarding the complaint process, including forms and contact information, is available on our website and at each school site. For questions or assistance, please contact Bonnie Hansen,  Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources and Student Services, at (650) 369-1411 X22222, bhansen@seq.org Enhanced Investigation Procedures.  The District has implemented enhanced procedures for investigating complaints. These procedures include the engagement of independent outside attorney-investigators to ensure thorough, impartial, and prompt investigations. We are committed to resolving all complaints, including those of antisemitism, fairly and expeditiously. The District remains steadfast in its commitment to the safety, dignity, and well-being of  every member of our school community. Together, we can build an inclusive and  respectful environment for all. Sincerely, Crystal Leach Superintendent

Tuesday, May 26 2026

Special Board Meeting (Study Session)

Agenda Materials Special Board Meeting (Study Session) May 20, 2026 The SUHSD Board of Trustees will hold its Special Board Meeting (Study Session) on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Closed Session: 4:00 p.m. Public Session: 4:30 p.m. The Sequoia Union High School District is not required to offer online/remote access to a Special Meeting. However, the meeting is available to members of the public who desire to attend a public session in person.  Click Here for Agenda Public Comments Information regarding public comments for this meeting is located on the agenda under Public Protocol, Item #3.1. Thank you for your interest in Sequoia Union High School District

Monday, May 18 2026

Update on Canvas Cybersecurity Event and Precautiona...

Dear SUHSD Community, Last week, we communicated with you about a cybersecurity incident involving Canvas and its parent company, Instructure. At this time, Canvas is fully operational. Instructure has created an   Incident Page  for additional updates about the issue.  Our technology teams would like to share some basic technology precautions and best practices in the wake of any incident like this.  Increased Phishing Attempts Phishing emails are messages sent to try to lure you into opening an attachment or clicking on a link. Doing so may allow the sender to add malware to your computer. Phishing emails may also include offers of employment, items for sale, or other lures to get you to take the bait and send them money or sensitive information. As with any security incident, be cautious of phishing attempts and watch for unexpected messages. This time of year, phishing attempts often appear as offers of summer employment. SUHSD staff will never ask for passwords, Social Security numbers, birthdates, or bank account information through email, text, or phone calls. Phishing emails are increasingly realistic, so please be vigilant.  Please be extra careful when opening emails, especially those that are Canvas-related. Do not click on links within these messages. In a new tab, navigate to Canvas and verify the information directly within the platform. Some email subject lines to be wary of include the following: “ Your assignment didn’t upload. Click here to resubmit. ” (with a link) Do not click on the link provided. Log in to Canvas separately to verify if an assignment has been submitted correctly. “ ____ Sent you a message on Canvas  -  log in to confirm ”  Do not click on the link provided. Log in to Canvas separately to access your Canvas messages. “Direct Deposit Information Needed”  Do not provide any bank account information via email. If you think you have received a legitimate email from an employer, reach out to them directly, via a verified email or web address or phone number (not one from the potential phishing email). Password Reset We recommend resetting school passwords. Information about how to reset a school password can be found on   this page from the SUHSD website  ( www.seq.org ).  Since you just read the information above and may not feel comfortable clicking an embedded message link, we are also including steps to access the password reset tool on your own. Here’s how to access the password reset tool: From a Chrome browser, click on your  profile picture  (upper right corner of the screen) Select “ Manage your Google Account ” (in the pop-up) Choose “ Google password ” (along the left side of the screen)

Friday, May 15 2026

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees- School Sit...

Agenda Materials Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees (School Site Visit) May 14, 2026 The SUHSD Board of Trustees will hold its Special Meeting (School Site Visit) on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Public Session: 11 AM - 3 PM Meeting Location: East Palo Alto Academy (Library) 1050 Myrtle Street, East Palo Alto, CA 94303 Click Here for Agenda NOTE: The Sequoia Union High School District is not required to offer online/remote access to a Special Meeting. However, the meeting is open to members of the public who wish to attend in person. Thank you for your interest in Sequoia Union High School District

Tuesday, May 12 2026

Update: Canvas Outage and Data Security

Dear SUHSD Community, You may have seen recent news coverage about a cybersecurity incident affecting Instructure, which is the parent company of Canvas, the learning management platform used by our district and many schools and universities nationwide. Yesterday's incident caused the platform to go offline for many students across the country, including our students. Earlier this week, the same company reported a national cybersecurity incident that may have involved names, email addresses, student ID numbers, and Canvas messages, but NOT passwords, financial records, or government identifiers. We are continuing to monitor the situation closely and will share any updates if that assessment changes. If you have questions, please refer to Instructure's status page for updates. 

Friday, May 08 2026

Agenda Notice 05/06/26

Agenda Materials Regular Board Meeting May 6, 2026 The SUHSD Board of Trustees will hold its Regular Board Meeting on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Closed Session: 5 p.m. Public Session: 6 p.m. Click Here for Agenda Public Comments The Board will open the session at 5:00 p.m. for public comments on closed session agenda items before they recess to meet. You can join in person or via the Zoom webinar link on the agenda's front page. More information regarding public comments for this meeting is located on the agenda under Public Protocol, Item #3.1 Participate via Zoom Thank you for your interest in Sequoia Union High School District

Friday, May 01 2026