June 2023

June 30, 2023
Muir / SMASH Campus Update: Tree Removal Required for Infrastructure Preservation

June 26, 2023
WE NEED YOUR HELP TO SAVE THE NEW MALIBU HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING!

June 23, 2023
Different Start Times for Board of Education Meeting: June 29, 2023

June 22, 2023
Lincoln Middle School’s Nanovation Team Places Third at Annual Competition

June 20, 2023
Malibu Middle and High School Musicians Earn Top Honors and Awards at Music in the Parks Festival

June 20, 2023
Notice of Public Hearing of the SMMUSD Approving to Update Statutory School Facility Fees Imposed on New Residential and Commercial / Industrial Construction

June 16, 2023
SMPD Active Threat Drills Taking Place at Roosevelt Elementary

June 16, 2023
Different Start Times for Board of Education Meeting: June 22, 2023

June 12, 2023
Interim Superintendent's End-of-Year Message

June 5, 2023
Samohi Students Receive President’s Volunteer Service Award

June 2, 2023
Greg Pitts, Jr. Named New Samohi O-House Principal

June 2, 2023
Jose Cuevas Named New Lincoln Middle School Principal

June 1, 2023
Metro GoPass Program

June 1, 2023
Dr. Antonio Shelton Named New SMMUSD Superintendent

May 2023

May 24, 2023
Roosevelt Elementary School Places First In Learning Ally Audiobooks Great Reading Games

May 23, 2023
SMMUSD Announces Grant Elementary as Golden Sneaker Award Winner

May 23, 2023
Samohi Celebrates Topping Out Ceremony for New Exploration Building and Gold Gymnasium

May 19, 2023
Aeries Parent Portal for Elementary Parents

May 18, 2023
Teacher Spotlight: Carla Bowman-Smith, Inspiring Malibu High’s Future Generation of Artists and Photographers

May 12, 2023
Board of Education Accepting Applications for District Advisory Committees

May 12, 2023
Different Start Times for Board of Education Meeting: May 17, 2023

May 10, 2023
Samohi PBL Students Attend VerdeXchange Conference

May 5, 2023
Special Closed Session Board Meeting: May 9-10, 2023

May 5, 2023
4th Grade Music Class Choices

May 4, 2023
SMMUSD Continues to Make Progress with Sustainability Commitment

May 3, 3023
Franklin Elementary School Hosts Annual Multicultural Fair

April 2023

April 28, 2023
Different Start Times for Board of Education Meeting: May 4, 2023

April 26, 2023
SMMUSD Community Focus Group, May 2023

April 25, 2023
District Visual Arts Students Showcase Work at Annual Art Show

April 24, 2023
SMMUSD and DanzAlianza to Host Folklórico Dance Festival

April 21, 2023
SMMUSD’s Music Education Program Receives National Recognition
Santa Monica and Malibu named a Best Community for Music

April 21, 2023
SMMUSD Campus Environmental Impact Community Meeting Held for McKinley Elementary

April 21, 2023
SMASH Students Artwork Featured at Santa Monica History Museum

April 20, 2023
Student Spotlight: Owen Purcell, Samohi PBL Senior and Drone Pilot Photographer

April 21, 2023
Samohi’s Topping Out Ceremony Marks Progress on New Exploration Building and Gold Gymnasium

April 19, 2023
Special Board of Education Meeting: April 24, 2023 - Closed Session

April 18, 2023
SMMUSD Plans Transition to 100% Renewable Energy to Reduce Costs and Decrease Carbon Foot Print

April 16, 2023
Interim Superintendent’s Message: Spring Break Return to School Reminders for TK-12
Mensaje del superintendente interino: Recordatorios de regreso a clases después de las vacaciones de primavera

April 13, 2023
Notice of Public Hearing - Measure R Parcel Tax

April 10, 2023
“The Sum of Us” Author Heather McGhee to Deliver Keynote Address at SMC Public Policy Institute 2023 Spring Symposium

April 5, 2023
Samohi PBL Student Nominated to Congress of Future Medical Leaders

April 3, 2023
The Cereal Design Project at Webster Elementary School

April 1, 2023
SMMUSD to Host McKinley Campus Environmental Impact Community Meeting

April 1, 2023
SMMUSD Considers Purchase of Civic Auditorium

March 2023

March 31, 2023
Different Start Times for Board of Education Meeting: April 20, 2023

March 29, 2023
Students Form Robotics Team and Compete in FIRST Tech Challenge SoCal Regional Championship

March 28, 2023
SMMUSD Message: Campus Rain Issues Update
Mensaje del distrito SMMUSD: Actualización sobre los problemas causados por la lluvia en los planteles escolares

March 27, 2023
Interim Superintendent's Message: Nashville School Incident
Mensaje del Superintendente: Incidente en una escuela de Nashville

March 24, 2023
Malibu Elementary School Graduates Carry on Tradition with Funding New Library Mural

March 24, 2023
Special Board Meeting: March 29, 2023

March 24, 2023
Interim Superintendent’s Message: Covid-19 Guidelines Update for TK-12
Mensaje del superintendente interino: Actualización de las directrices de Covid-19 para los grados TK-12

March 21, 2023
SMMUSD to Host Campus Facility Community Meeting at Lincoln Middle School

March 20, 2023
SMMUSD Financial Oversight Committee Accepting Applications

March 15, 2023
Alumni Spotlight: Tanner Porter, MHS’12, has Musical Work Premiere at San Francisco Ballet

March 14, 2023
Samohi’s Topping Out Ceremony Marks Progress on New Exploration Building and Gold Gymnasium

March 13, 2023
SMMUSD Continues Implementation of Olweus Bullying Prevention Program

March 10, 2023
SMMUSD Students and Music Teacher Perform at the Hollywood Bowl

March 7, 2023
Superintendent Search - Survey / Timeline / Updates

March 7, 2023
CalKIDs Gives Jump Start on Student Savings Accounts for low-income families and newborns

March 1, 2023
Will Rogers Ceiling Tile Replacement Project in the Planning Phase: Students will not be moved off the Will Rogers campus for this project

February 2023

February 28, 2023
SMMUSD Launches New Athletic Program for Santa Monica Middle School Students

February 24, 2023
Different Start Times for Board of Education Meeting: March 2, 2023

February 21, 2023
We’ve Moved! SMMUSD District Office New Location and Parking Information

February 21, 2023
Special Board Meeting: February 23, 2023

February 17, 2023
SMMUSD Seeking Applicants for Santa Monica and Malibu Facility District Advisory Committees

February 16, 2023
72nd Annual Stairway of the Stars Concert Shines a Brilliant Light on the SMMUSD Music Program

February 16, 2023
Alumni Spotlight: Ashley Griffin, From Roosevelt Elementary School to Broadway and Beyond

February 16, 2023
SMMUSD to Host Campus Facility Community Meeting at Roosevelt Elementary School and Lincoln Middle School

February 15, 2023
SMMUSD Music Students Named to California All State and Honor Choir, Orchestra and Band

February 14, 2023
JAMS Students Honor Black History Month with Civil Rights Activist Reverend James Lawson Visit

February 13, 2023
Graduating Samohi PBL Students Collaborate with SMC Students for CicLAvia Community Event

February 10, 2023
Samohi Project Lead the Way Students Place Second in Congressional App Challenge

February 10, 2023
Different Start Times for Board of Education Meeting: February 16, 2023
Public Comments In-Person Only for This Meeting

February 9, 2023
Interim Superintendent’s Message: District Office Building Move

February 3, 2023
Grant Elementary School Hosts Screen Time Safety Event

February 2, 2023
Interdistrict Permit Students ONLY - Verification of Continuing Enrollment

January 2023

January 30, 2023
SMMUSD Expands Communication Connections

January 27, 2023
Earlier Start Time for Board of Education Closed Session: February 2, 2023
Public Comments In-Person Only for This Meeting

January 23, 2023
Important Athletics Meeting Planned for February 6, 2023

January 22, 2023
Interim Superintendent’s Message: Supporting Our Community

January 20, 2023
Muir / SMASH Campus Renovation Project Progresses

January 20, 2023
Exciting Modernization Projects at SMMUSD Schools Forthcoming: McKinley Elementary, Will Rogers Learning Community and John Adams Middle School

January 20, 2023
Interim Superintendent's Message: The Good Work Continues
Mensaje del Superintendente Interino: Continuamos trabajando eficientemente

January 19, 2023
Teacher Spotlight: Jacqueline Papale, Setting SMMUSD’s TK Students Up for Success

January 17, 2023
SMMUSD to Host Campus Facility California Environmental Quality Act Review Community Meetings

January 17, 2023
SMMUSD Campus Environmental Impact Community Meetings Held

January 13, 2023
Different Start Times for Board of Education Meeting: January 19, 2023

January 11, 2023
Reminder: Make Mental Health a Priority

January 10, 2023
SMMUSD Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten Roundup Planned for Jan. 26, 2023

January 5, 2023
SMMUSD Transitional Kindergarten / Kindergarten Roundup for Fall 2023

January 4, 2023
SMMUSD Continues to Make Progress with Sustainability Commitment

January 2, 2023
Interim Superintendent’s Message: Return from Winter Break Important Health Reminders
Mensaje del Superintendente Interino: Importantes recordatorios sobre la salud en el regreso del receso de invierno

December 2022

December 16, 2022
Superintendent’s Message: Farewell SMMUSD
Mensaje del superintendente: Adiós al SMMUSD

December 15, 2022
Malibu Students Participate in School-Wide Botswana Day Event

December 15, 2022
Dr. Mark Kelly Named Interim Superintendent

December 15, 2022
Students at John Adams Middle School Enjoy a Tasty Lesson in History

December 13, 2022
Teacher Spotlight: Madelyn Schwartz, Shaping SMMUSD’s Youngest Students

December 9, 2022
Superintendent’s Message: Illness Prevention and Return to School Testing
Mensaje del Superintendente: Prevención de enfermedades y pruebas de detección antes del regreso a clases

December 9, 2022
Earlier Start Time for Board of Education Closed Session: December 15, 2022

December 2, 2022
Special Board Meeting: December 8, 2022

December 1, 2022
Samohi Students Make a Splash with Plankton Science Experiment

November 2022

November 30, 2022
SMMUSD Presents Holiday Visual and Performing Arts Events 2022

November 29, 2022
Board of Education Message: Superintendent Update

November 29, 2022
Forty-six Samohi Orchestra Students Chosen for CODA Honors Orchestra

November 29, 2022
Samohi and Malibu High Students Participate in Los Angeles County Students Election Worker Program

November 28, 2022
SMMUSD to Host Campus Environmental Impact Community Meetings

November 18, 2022
Special Closed Session: November 22, 2022

November 18, 2022
Superintendent’s Message: Illness Prevention and Protection
Mensaje del Superintendente: Prevención y protección de enfermedades

November 18, 2022
Superintendent’s Message: Important Announcement

November 15, 2022
Malibu Middle and High School Participate in Red Ribbon Week

November 15, 2022
MHS Alumni Spotlight: Mark Stevenson: Musician Turned Firefighter

November 14, 2022
Samohi Student Earns Rare Perfect Score on Advanced Placement Exam

November 14, 2022
SMMUSD’s American Culture and Ethnic Studies Curriculum Shines Bright

November 10, 2022
Samohi Students Network and Fly Drones During AviNation Visit

November 10, 2022
Different Start Time for Board of Education Meeting: November 17, 2022

November 9, 2022
SMMUSD Announces Franklin Elementary as Golden Sneaker Award Winner

November 9, 2022
SMMUSD Students Recognized by National Merit Scholarship Program

November 3, 2022
Superintendent’s Message: Student Test Score Results
Mensaje del Superintendente: Resultados de los puntajes de las evaluaciones a los estudiantes

October 2022

October 31, 2022
McKinley Elementary School Students Bark Up Some Fun Reading to Shelter Dogs

October 31, 2022
SMMUSD Financial Oversight Committee Accepting Applications

October 28, 2022
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and City of Malibu Announce Progress on School District Separation

October 28, 2022
Different Start Times for Board of Education Meeting: November 3, 2022

October 21, 2022
Special Closed Session: October 24, 2022

October 17, 2022
SMMUSD’s Para-Educators Make a Difference

October 17, 2022
Samohi’s Discovery Building Receives Awards for Innovation and Adaptability

October 17, 2022
Samohi Holds Student-Led Voter Registration Drive and Mock Election

October 14, 2022
Superintendent’s Message: Fact check on Muir / SMASH campus and Title I understanding

October 14, 2022
Different Start Times for Board of Education Meeting: October 20, 2022

October 6, 2022
Samohi Senior Earns California State Seal of Civic Engagement

October 4, 2022
Superintendent’s Message: Muir / SMASH campus update

October 4, 2022
Malibu Middle School Hosts Teamwork and Friendship-building Retreat for Eighth Graders

September 2022

September 29, 2022
Different Start Times for Board of Education Meeting: October 6, 2022

September 29, 2022
National Poll Ranks SMMUSD Among California’s Best Districts

September 27, 2022
Project-Based Learning Students Draw Courage

September 27, 2022
Santa Monica High School Orchestra Program Presents Disney in Concert Around the World

September 16, 2022
SMMUSD Partners with The Aerospace Corporation

September 7, 2022
Superintendent’s Message: Happy Attendance Awareness Month!

September 1, 2022
Samohi Celebrates the Groundbreaking of the Exploration Building and Gold Gymnasium

August 2022

August 29, 2022
School Board Pilots Changes to Meeting Public Comment Timing

August 26, 2022
Superintendent’s Message: New Franklin Principal Announced

August 25, 2022
Superintendent’s Message: New Webster Principal Announced

August 24, 2022
Will Rogers Learning Community Earns Accreditation as an International Baccalaureate World School

August 16, 2022
SMMUSD Metro GoPass Student TAP card - 2022-23

August 15, 2022
Samohi Campus Plan Moves Forward - Groundbreaking Ceremony Planned

August 15, 2022
Free Meals for Students 2022-23 School Year: SMMUSD requests applications for funding purposes

August 13, 2022
Superintendent’s Message: Free At-Home Weekly Testing Announced
Mensaje del Superintendente: Se anuncia el uso semanal de pruebas gratuitas en casa

August 9, 2022
SMMUSD Folklorico Dance Classes - Grades 3-8

August 9, 2022
Santa Monica after school programs 2022-23

August 5, 2022
Superintendent’s Message: Welcome Back and Protocol Updates
Mensaje del Superintendente: Bienvenido y Actualización de los Protocolos

August 5, 2022
Public Able to Attend Board of Education Meetings Virtually or In-person Beginning August 11, 2022

July 2022

July 22, 2022
Superintendent’s Message: Employee Compensation Agreements
Mensaje del Superintendente: Acuerdos de compensación para el personal

July 15, 2022
Different Start Time for Board of Education Meeting: July 21, 2022

July 14, 2022
Samohi Graduate Places First in International Conductor Competition

July 7, 2022
Superintendent’s Message: Muir Update
Mensaje del Superintendente: Actualización sobre Muir

July 5, 2022
SMMUSD Bond Program Refinancings have Saved Taxpayers more than $50 Million since 2013
Los contribuyentes ahorran más de $50 millones desde el año 2013 debido al programa de refinanciación de bonos de SMMUSD