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  • SRCS Together: The Budget Challenges We Face & Our O...

    Friday, September 12, 2025 Upcoming School Calendar Dates  September 18  - High School Back to School Night  October 3   - No School (Staff Professional Development Day) Quicklinks & Reminders  School Transportation for Students Access to Parent/Guardian Portal - Verify Your Information Questions, Input? Reach out Welcome to the SRCS Together newsletter - one part of our commitment to consistently engaging our community around important conversations that effect students and the future of Santa Rosa City Schools.     The Budget Challenges We Face: Message from Interim Superintendent Lisa August                   Dear Santa Rosa City Schools Community, As we move into the school year, we are committed to working together to identify budget solutions that will allow our district to achieve long-term fiscal solvency. At present, Santa Rosa City Schools’ expenditures are still outpacing our revenue. To continue to regain short and long-term fiscal solvency, we must identify $10 million-15 million in potential budget solutions for Board action by February 2026. Meeting this requirement will necessitate steep and ongoing budget reductions.  Our Board and district leadership are committed to maintaining local control, ensuring that decisions about budgets and resources reflect the values of our community. Like many California districts, we are also facing declining enrollment and insufficient State and Federal funding. Following the decision to consolidate three middle and three elementary school sites, we continue to need to identify further solutions that will be significant in scope. This work will be done openly, with opportunities for two-way communication among families, staff, students, and community partners. We will explore potential solutions, and recommendations will be carefully considered prior to being brought forward for Board action. We recognize that approximately  82.6% of our unrestricted budget  is dedicated to people, which means that solutions will inevitably affect staff and programs. At the same time, we are also exploring creative ways to generate additional revenue to help lessen the impact of reductions. The long-term goal of our budget solutions plan is clear: to ensure sustainable, high-quality education for every Santa Rosa City Schools student. By demonstrating good fiscal stewardship, we can chart a sustainable path for Santa Rosa City Schools together that protects our students’ opportunities today and into the future. Thank you for your partnership as we move forward in this important work. With respect and gratitude,  Lisa August  Interim Superintendent  Santa Rosa City Schools Resources and Opportunities Staying Connected With Your Student's Education   SRCS uses Parentsquare to keep families informed from your student's attendance to districtwide opportunities and conversations. Ensure that you have access to this information by verifying your contact information. Follow these easy steps to verify your information today .  Download the Parentsquare app on any smartphone to have your student's information at your fingertips:  iOS App - Apple Store Android App - Google Play Store To receive notifications the way that works best for you (text, email, smartphone app notifications) by adjusting your notification settings - quick and simple instructions can be found here.   September 19, 4-6 p.m. Montgomery High School Ribbon Cutting   Join us on Friday, September 19, 4-6 p.m. for a  community ribbon-cutting celebration marking the opening of the new two-story classroom building at Montgomery High School. This exciting new facility features: 15 modern classrooms, two state-of-the-art chemistry labs, a student art display area, inclusive student restrooms on both floors, beautiful new landscaping and outdoor learning spaces. Funded by Measure C, passed by Santa Rosa voters in November 2022, join us to celebrate this new addition to our Montgomery High School and broader community!  Celebrating our SRCS Community  Thank you to all of our families for participating in our Back to School Night events! We recently had a great evening with our Cesar Chavez Language Academy community!

    Saturday, Sep 13 2025

  • Important Safety and Facilities Use Updates for Comm...

    Dear Community Partners, Thank you for your continued partnership with Santa Rosa City Schools. We appreciate the valuable opportunities your organization provides to our students, families, and the broader community. We are reaching out to share some  important campus safety updates  and information about  recent changes to our Facilities Use process and Fee Schedule  that may impact your group’s use of district facilities. Campus Safety Improvements Santa Rosa City Schools is in the process of installing  perimeter fencing at all school sites  to further secure our campuses. This work is already complete at Montgomery High School and ongoing at Santa Rosa High School, with anticipated completion in early 2026. These improvements are part of our districtwide commitment to creating safer schools by limiting unauthorized access, controlling entry points, and reducing vandalism. As construction progresses, we will communicate any temporary changes to campus access or entry procedures that may affect your scheduled facility use. Additionally,  the District is increasing visible adult supervision  by expanding the number of Student Safety Advisors (SSAs) at our secondary schools and introducing SSAs at elementary sites. We are also installing  electronic key systems  at each site that will allow for all exterior doors to be locked quickly in the event of an emergency. While these latter changes may not impact your continued use of our facilities, we felt it important to provide you with this information so that you are aware of the full breadth of our desire to keep our schools safe and secure. We will provide you with any necessary updates regarding if/how these changes may impact your campus access during your scheduled use. Updated Facilities Use Process and Fee Schedule Please also note that  our Facilities Use process and Fee Schedule have recently been updated.   SRCS will be transitioning to a new facility use platform, EventIQ, for reservations in October 2025.  To ensure this transition is successful, we are only accepting facility reservations through September 30, 2025 at this time.  We appreciate your patience as we make this transition to serve you and our broader community more effectively, and look forward to having f acility reservations available through the end of the year on our new reservation platform, EventIQ, launching for the community on October 6, 2025.  Please review our updated fee schedule for 2025-26 We will provide timely communication to help you plan for your events and activities during these campus improvements. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need assistance with your facility reservations. Thank you again for your partnership and for supporting our schools and community. Sincerely, Santa Rosa City Schools Leadership Team 

    Thursday, Aug 28 2025

  • Superintendent's May Video Message

    Dear Santa Rosa City Schools Community, We invite you to view the May Video Message from Interim Superintendent Lisa August. This month's message includes important updates regarding school safety and end-of-year student celebrations.

    Thursday, May 22 2025

  • SRCS Weekly Updates 5.19.25

    Hello SRCS Community, Please see the attached weekly update. We will continue to revise our communication to provide timely and more targeted updates for each audience. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this transition. Weekly Update (English) Weekly Update (Spanish) With Gratitude, Lisa August Interim Superintendent Santa Rosa City Schools

    Wednesday, May 21 2025

  • SRCS Weekly Updates 5.12.25

    Hello SRCS Community, Please see the attached weekly update. We will continue to revise our communication to provide timely and more targeted updates for each audience. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this transition. Weekly Update (English) Weekly Update (Spanish) With Gratitude, Lisa August Acting Superintendent Santa Rosa City Schools

    Wednesday, May 14 2025

  • Moving Forward Together - Lisa August Acting Superin...

    Dear SRCS Community, My name is Lisa August, and I’m honored to serve as your Acting Superintendent. Since 2022, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside many of you as Associate Superintendent of Business Services—and I know just how special our community is. As I step into this role, I do so with deep commitment to our students, who remain at the heart of every decision we make. I look forward to visiting our schools, seeing great teaching and learning in action, and continuing to build strong connections with families, staff, and community members. Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Together, we’ll build a future that’s safe, engaging, and full of opportunity for every student. 👉 Please take a moment to watch my short introductory video [linked] to hear more about my priorities for serving our district. Trust is built through cooperation and collaboration. My promise to you is to listen, to learn, and to support us in growing together as a district and a community. Warmly, Lisa August Acting Superintendent, Santa Rosa City Schools ​

    Saturday, Apr 26 2025

  • Reclassifying for Success Celebration

    Dear Parents, Guardians, SRCS Staff, Students, and Community Members,  The community is invited to celebrate our Multilingual Learners who have successfully met all criteria   to be reclassified from EL (English Learners) to RFEP (Reclassified Fluent English Proficient) on May 8 at 6 p.m. at Santa Rosa High School. This is a significant milestone, and we hope you can make it.  For more details, see the flyer.  Respectfully, Santa Rosa City Schools

    Tuesday, Apr 15 2025

  • SRCS Transition Plan Updates - Week of April 14

    Dear Parents, Guardians, Students, SRCS Staff, and Community Members,  We must share timely information and update you on our progress as we transition to our Junior and Senior High Schools and Elementary consolidations. As part of our effort to ensure timely communication with our community, we will share weekly updates about this process.  Below is what we have coordinated or are working on this week: Communication We are advertising 2025-2026 school registration on Wine Country Radio and Sonoma Family Life Magazine. We also facilitated radio interviews over the past week with SRCS leadership on Wine Country Radio to talk about the future of our schools. We plan to provide more information about these efforts on KBBF Radio on April 17. We released an infographic explaining that the middle schools that will merge with high schools will be two separate programs with distinct courses, bell schedules and staff on one campus. We shared this infographic via Parent Square, social media, and via email. We are working on an elementary infographic as well.  We had a productive meeting with the SCOE and SRCS Ad Hoc Committee on April 10. We will meet again to continue our partnership on April 17. We shared the Panther Cub Night set for April 17 at Santa Rosa High School with our community via Parent Square and social media. We also shared (the infographic mentioned above) and the Panther Cub Night with our feeder districts with support from SCOE.  We reviewed and answered dozens of questions we received from the community through the Transition Plan page on our website. The answers to these questions will be added to the FAQ section of the Transition page soon. We will also ensure the weekly update we send to our community about consolidation efforts on April 14 will be added to the webpage, along with the next Board update.  Our Public Information Officer, James Hodgman, met with the Implementation Team on April 14 and will meet with the Design Team on April 18. He also met with our IT team on April 18 to discuss updates for the Transition webpage.  Educational Services -  Empower Teams Actions / Decisions Counselors Debi Cardozo, Director, College and Career Readiness, is scheduling a meeting with all secondary counselors to discuss transition support.  At MHS/HSMS Executive Director Alisa Haley facilitated the last Empower Team meeting  Decided to keep bell schedules as is for the upcoming school year and will re-evaluate as we move forward next year We are working with MHS/HSMS to determine what traditions they would like to continue and what they can combine between schools, such as Spirit Days Discussed behavioral expectations to align expectations Staff meetings will be conducted jointly with junior and senior high school staff to promote community, and separately as needed. Staff will use the Minga app to support on campus safety monitoring needs for junior and senior high school Opportunities for summer training for AVID and IB were offered. A no backpack rule will continue for seventh and eighth graders. Junior High School students will also have access to lockers. Next steps are Safety Plans and School Plans for Student Achievement review SRHS/SRMS  April 4, 2025, Executive Director Dr. Perez, SRHS Principal Dr. Fong, and Assistant Principal Finnerty met with the SRHS English Department to discuss concerns with facilities.  April 16 is the next Empower Team meeting at SRMS. April 17, Panther Cub Night: A welcome event is being held for rising seventh and eighth graders, families and staff at SRHS.  Working with facilities to find solutions for specific needs such as sinks in the DeSoto building, lunch spaces, and storage. Albert Biella Planning events, along with Brook Hill Elementary School similar to open houses, to welcome families from closing schools. Getting ready for their site color run on April 25th. Held a listening session with school staff and district leadership last week Brook Hill Held a Science Night on April 10th at Luther Burbank Elementary School for current and incoming students from Brook Hill Working on coordinating additional events Counselors Debi Cardozo is scheduling a meeting with all secondary counselors to discuss transition support.  Special Services  (Ongoing) Determining spaces for specialists such as SLPs, School Psychologists, Occupational Therapists (OTs) Visiting Biella with preschool community partners to start planning for the preschool move to Biella in 26-27 Finalizing secondary spaces Determined our last elementary program site, and are notifying families Working with facilities to identify required upgrades to rooms for 25-26 Determining site assignments for SLPs, school psychs, OTs Posted open teaching positions for 25-26 Continuing to hold transition meetings for students Business Services Fiscal Support & Planning:  In partnership with Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE), Santa Rosa City Schools (SRCS) is excited to welcome two Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team (FCMAT) personnel who will be onsite two to three days per week beginning the week of April 21. They will work directly with us in areas identified by our fiscal team to support preparation of the Third Interim report and development of the 2025–26 budget.  This support is not related to a state loan—SRCS is not in that status, nor do we anticipate being in that status. Their expertise will enhance our capacity, improve efficiency, and help us more clearly communicate our financial story in support of student programs and the upcoming transitions. Repeated from last week:  Kelley Cook purchased supplies for staff moves and school site consolidation. The supplies will be delivered to sites the week of April 21. Kelley is coordinating the placement of additional waste and recycling dumpsters at sites significantly impacted by school consolidations. The additional dumpsters will be on site and available for use the week of April 14. Repeated from last week:  Erik Oden met with the Empower Teams at Montgomery HS, toured areas of the campus, and answered questions from the team to determine the best places to house the seventh and eighth graders on campus. The Montgomery HS Empower Team has settled on the first floor of the new building, with restrooms and 15 portables at the back of campus.  Repeated from last week:  Planning for a Piner HS seventh and eighth grade area is also underway, as we collaborate with a design team and the site staff on a solution.  Repeated from last week:  Planning is underway to add new restrooms at Albert Biella Elementary School to support the move from Lewis Early Education Academy and Steele Lane Elementary in 2026.  Repeated from last week:  Planning is underway for TK/K rooms at sites to accommodate the influx of students.  Repeated from last week : Erik Oden and the facilities team continue to work with the site Empower Teams at SRHS/SRMS and MHS/HSMS to find appropriate spaces for everyone.  Facilities are working with SPED to finalize classroom locations. We are also planning for year two moves, including TK/K buildings at SRMS and Comstock and a new classroom building with bathrooms for PHS. Wellness & Engagement Intradistrict Transfer appeal meetings have been completed and we are notifying families of the outcomes of their appeals 2025-26 School-Based Therapists will provide mental health services at SRCS schools at similar levels to the 24-25 school year.  Human Resources On Friday April 18 teachers from Biella and Brook Hill who are being transferred to one of our other elementary schools will begin selecting their desired school and grade levels based on seniority and available positions. The process for secondary teachers who are being transferred will begin during the week of April 21. A specific date has not been identified. Respectfully, Santa Rosa City Schools Glossary  AVID: Advancement Via Individual Determination CNS: Child Nutrition Services CSEA: Classified School Employees Association CTE: Career Technical Education FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions FCMAT:  Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team  HS: High School HSMS: Herbert Slater Middle School IB: International Baccalaureate MHS: Montgomery High School MOU: Memorandum of Understanding OT: Occupational Therapy PHS: Piner High School SELPA: Special Education Local Plan Area SCOE: Sonoma County Office of Education SLPs: Speech Language Pathologists SRCS: Santa Rosa City Schools SPED: Special Education Department SRHS: Santa Rosa High School SRMS: Santa Rosa Middle School SRTA: Santa Rosa Teachers Association TK/K: Transitional Kindergarten/Kindergarten VAPA: Visual and Performing Arts

    Monday, Apr 14 2025

  • Transition Plan Webpage FAQ Update

    Dear SRCS Community, We have updated our Frequently Asked Questions list on the Transition Plan webpage on our website with concerns from across our school community. We appreciate everyone in our community who took the time to ask a question about our consolidation efforts. We are working to update the FAQ section on the Transition Plan page each week.  You can learn more about our FAQs at the link below: https://www.srcschools.org/transition-plan Respectfully, Santa Rosa City ​Schools

    Monday, Apr 14 2025

  • April 2025 Newsletter

    Newsletter April 2025 Superintendent's Message Hello SRCS Community!  Dear SRCS Families and Community Members, As we navigate the process of consolidating schools and programs, I want to reaffirm our unwavering commitment to our students, staff, and families. We understand how hard it is for the schools that are closing and the staff and students that will be joining new communities. This journey is not without its challenges, and it is guided by a singular focus: creating a learning environment where every student feels welcome, accepted, embraced, and empowered. Our students are at the heart of every decision we make, and we are dedicated to ensuring that these changes ultimately enhance their educational experience. The consolidation process is a necessary step to address the financial challenges our district faces, including declining enrollment and budget constraints. By streamlining our resources, we aim to provide equitable access to high-quality education for all students. This includes maintaining robust academic programs, supporting our dedicated educators, and fostering a sense of community within our schools. We are committed to inclusiveness and collaboration throughout this process, and we value the input of our families, staff, and community members. To support our staff during this transition, we are providing opportunities for them to share their thoughts and concerns with us regarding how to best consolidate programs, what facilities to use at each site to support middle school and high school students, and what they need so they can best serve our students. We recognize the incredible dedication of our teachers and staff, and we are committed to ensuring they have the tools and support they need to continue inspiring and educating our students. Together, we will build a stronger, more stable foundation for our district's future. As we move forward, I encourage you to stay engaged and share your thoughts. Your voices are vital to this process, and together, we can create a brighter future for our students and our community. Thank you for your dedication to our school community. With gratitude and in partnership with you, Dr. Daisy Morales Superintendent   Updates to Site Leadership Teams Dear SRCS Community, As we continue building our site leadership teams for the 2025–2026 school year, we want to ensure you remain informed about these important updates. We recognize that administrative changes can bring uncertainty and emotional impact to our community, and we are committed to approaching this process as carefully as possible. Below are the latest updates regarding site assignments for next year.  Previously shared (no changes): Piner High School - Andrea Correia, Principal, Guadalupe Perez-Cook, VP; Ryan Partika, VP   Santa Rosa French American Charter School - Evelyn Anderson, Principal Cesar Chavez Learning Academy - Aida Diaz, Principal, Gabriela Mendoza-Torres, VP   Hilliard Comstock Middle School - Dr. Sara O’Connor, Principal; Dr. Carla Hamilton-Yates, VP   Abraham Lincoln Elementary - Dr. Jeanine Wilson, Principal Helen Lehman Elementary - Christina Cena, Principal Monroe Elementary - Katheryne Stoural, Principal Early Learning Academy - Kateland Pinella, Principal Hidden Valley Elementary - Michael Jablonski, Principal; Sarah Stathatos, VP     Steele Lane Elementary - Rosie Muldoon, Principal  Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts - Sarah Imperato New and updated announcements (changes and vacancies are highlighted):  Proctor Terrace Elementary - Amy Wiese, Principal Luther Burbank Elementary - Gabriel Alvabera, Principal Elsie Allen High School - TBA, Principal; DJ Brookshire, VP, Casey Cunningham, VP (shared with Ridgway High School) Ridgway High School - Donna Garibaldi, Principal; Casey Cunningham, VP (shared with Elsie Allen)  Maria Carrillo High School - TBA, Principal, Lindsey Apkarian, VP, Hector Soto, VP; Kyla Bradylong, VP Montgomery High School - April Santos, Principal; John Ortiz, VP; Tyler Ahlborn, VP; TBA, VP  Santa Rosa High School - Dr. Monica Fong, Principal, Jill Finnerty, VP; Melissa Jones, VP; Debra LaPrath, VP   Rincon Valley Middle School/Santa Rosa Accelerated Charter School- TBA, Principal; Ryan Thompson, VP  For vacant principal and vice-principal positions, the Ed Services and Human Resources teams will conduct Pool Interviews including school community panels to consider candidates for those positions.   In community, Dr. Daisy Morales   Sonoma County Teacher of the Month - March 2025 Congratulations to Jessica Hernández, the only teacher on special assignment for the Migrant Education Program under the State and Federal Programs Department that serves our preschool through 12th grade Migrant Education Program students in our district in Educational Services, for being selected as the Sonoma County #Teacher of the Month for March 2025! The Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE), Santa Rosa City Schools staff, and radio partners who help organize and promote the Teacher of the Month contest announced Hernández as the winner during a surprise visit to her class on March 24. Members of Hernández’s family joined Superintendent Dr. Daisy Morales, Principal Mitchell Tucker, SCOE and district officials, along with partners from Amaturo Sonoma Media Group and Wine Country Radio, to congratulate Hernández. She was selected from dozens of nominations as the winning educator nominated by parents, students, and school staff across Sonoma County.  “Mrs. Hernández wants all students to have as many opportunities as possible. Where there’s a barrier or a potential obstacle, she sees an opportunity for change,” one nomination read. We are so proud of Mrs. Hernández!    Montgomery Seniors Shine at New Balance Indoor Track and Field Championships We are excited to share that Hanne Thomsen and Amrie Lacefield, both seniors at Montgomery High School, ran with #excellence at the New Balance Indoor Track and Field Championships in March 13 - 16 in Boston! Hanne placed second in the 2-mile championship with a time of 10:07:44 and took third place in the 1-mile championship with a time of 4:40:58! Amrie placed 37th overall in the 2-mile with a time of 10:44:04 outrunning 100 competitors! Read about their accomplishments here. Congratulations Hanne and Amrie!   School Nutrition Advisory Committee If you are passionate about improving school food, we would love for you to join us as we improve our school food environment for SRCS students. We are looking for student, family, and staff representatives to join our School Nutrition Advisory Committee (SNAC).  We will host an informational meeting to discuss how committee members will be selected, updated, and participate in discussions. The SNAC town hall meetings will be scheduled in the future. Click HERE to sign up for updates.  Spanish translation will be available. All are welcome! Please join us.   Superintendent Cafecitos We would like to thank the parents and guardians who attended our “Superintendent Cafecitos” at Piner High School on March 13. We greatly appreciate each of you for sharing your thoughts and concerns with us.  Superintendent Cafecitos will take place monthly at different schools throughout the district, offering a wonderful opportunity to meet our Superintendent, ask questions, and connect with community members. Complimentary refreshments will be provided, and the meeting will be conducted in Spanish and English. We hope to see you there! Join us for our next Superintendent Cafecitos at Hilliard Comstock Middle School on Thursday, April 23, at 8:30 a.m. Details for the May Cafecitos will be released soon.    SRCS Consolidation/Transition Webpage Now Available We are excited to announce that our Consolidation/Transition webpage is now live and accessible through our Santa Rosa City Schools website. This webpage will serve as a central hub for the latest updates regarding our schools as we move to consolidate programs. It will feature timely information, resources, frequently asked questions, and announcements to ensure families, students, and staff are well-informed throughout the process. The page will be updated regularly, and we encourage you to visit the page often. We value your feedback. You can ask questions or share concerns you have by completing a form on the webpage. The forms will be submitted directly to Santa Rosa City Schools staff and we will work to provide answers in a timely manner. Questions we receive through this process will be answered and added to the FAQ section of the webpage.  SRCS Consolidation/Transition Plan Webpage   Education Services Highlight In February we hosted another round of Ethnic Studies 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0. Our SRCS staff engaged in meaningful reflection, growth and collaboration. This work continues to inform our pedagogy ensuring the tenants of Ethnic Studies are present and purposefully integrated in our curriculum as well to inform our work as we consolidate and reimagine our district. Ethnic Studies 3.0 included dialogue with a panel of Asian American students and a visit to the Museum of Sonoma County for a guided tour of their permanent exhibit on local history, which emphasizes the contributions of racialized groups and allows visitors to engage with the past through the power of storytelling. Special thanks to our Teacher on Special Assignment Heather Garcia Rossi for her efforts and expertise.     Business Services Highlight At the March 12th Board meeting, our fiscal team presented the 2nd interim budget report. This report reflects the expected financial activity for the current year and provides projections for future years based on current factors. With so many unknown factors at the federal, state, and local levels, the team provided four potential scenarios for financial outcomes. You can find a link to the full report and presentation under item F3. At the March 26th meeting, the Board accepted the 2023/24 financial audit. A key highlight is that for the sixth year in a row, the district did not have any findings. To read the audit report, please see item F1. Facilities Projects Update 3.26.25   Special Services Update SRCS is forming a special education task force to implement recommendations from our special education study presented in January. This will be a four to five year project. We are seeking a diverse group including parents, teachers, students, administrators, classified staff, and community members,  to review and implement the study to improve services for all learners. The task force will meet in May to set a schedule for the next year, and start prioritizing recommendations for implementation. Anyone interested in serving on the task force can read the Statement of Purpose and complete an application.  Special Olympics Cesar Chavez Language Academy hosted the Middle Distance Foot Race on March 28. Nearly 100 athletes from schools around Sonoma County competed in this exciting event. We would like to thank all competitors, staff and parents that made this event a success.   We Want To Hear From You Santa Rosa City Schools is working on a student cell phone use policy.  We want to ensure that student voice helps guide this work. Please watch for a survey in the next week or two in which we ask your feedback on how cell phones play a role in student lives. We want to ensure that as many student voices as possible are part of our creation of policy!   Upcoming Events Roots of Resilience Mural Unveiling Celebration Join the celebration of the unveiling of Montgomery High School’s Student Mural, Roots of Resilience, on April 25 from 6 - 9 p.m. in the Montgomery High School Student Union building and quad. Initiating with a ceremonial opening provided by Danza Mexica the students will bring us together in an evening of cultural celebration and connection. Feel the power of culture and resilience of our communities through Danza Mexica, Lowriders, Ballet Folklorico, music, and food. The community is invited to participate in an evening of community love, connection, and art. About the Mural Project: The Mural Project came together from a cohort of 10 students, working alongside cultural muralists from Raizes Collective. Roots of Resilience, a student-led mural project, which was initiated in October 2024, is recognized for its vibrant color palette, cultural representation and reflection of the intricacies of student identity. In a discussion with students, they described their design as a representation of stories of immigration, indigenous relations, personal journeys of growth and transformation, and the resilience of culture and ancestral ways of knowing. Their depiction of cultural elements in relation to Latin America and the Philippines serve as identity markers that center the complexity of living in the United States in connection with distant motherlands. Student Muralists reflected on their Raices, Roots, and the power of ancestral connections to indigenous peoples of the Islands, and MesoAmerica, feeding their resilience today. Through their Mural design the students depict the ancestral influences of culture, power, resilience and connection bringing light to the rich diversity of Montgomery High School and the broader Santa Rosa City Schools student population. Reclassifying For Success The community is invited to celebrate our Multilingual Learners who have successfully met all criteria to be reclassified from EL (English Learners) to RFEP (Reclassified Fluent English Proficient) on May 8 at 6 p.m. at Santa Rosa High School. This is a significant milestone, and we hope you can make it.  For more details, see the flyer.    2025-2026 School Registration Open Registration for the 2025-2026 school year for transitional kindergarten, kindergarten through 12th grade, is open. For more information, visit the SRCS website.   Calling All Volunteers, Consultants/Contractors, and Student Teachers! We are excited to welcome you to our school community. To get started, all necessary forms will be provided through the Be A Mentor website. Please ensure that you complete these forms to facilitate your participation. Additionally, fingerprinting is required. You can schedule your fingerprinting appointment by emailing fingerprinting@srcs.k12.ca.us. Thank you for your dedication and support!   Helpful Website Links Technology HelpSRCS SchoolsAeries Parent Portal Info  Santa Rosa City Schools | 707-890-3800 | srcschools.org Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! @SRCSchools #SRCSHeartsAndMinds #WeAreSRCS

    Monday, Apr 07 2025