MEDIA ADVISORY
San Diego Unified to Celebrate Start of 2024-25 School Year
August 8, 2024
More than 95,000 students will be returning to the classroom Monday, August 12 as San Diego Unified School District, the second-largest school district in California, begins the 2024-25 school year.
WHAT: San Diego Unified welcomes students to the new school year with a news conference and student celebration
WHEN: Monday, August 12, 2024
TIME: 6-8:35 a.m.
WHERE: Crawford High School, 4191 Colts Way, San Diego, 92115 (see map below)
VISUALS: Students arriving on campus; cheerleaders and mascot; state-of-the-art educational facility; speakers
LIVE INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES, TOPICS, VISUALS:
- 6-7:30 a.m.
Interview availabilities with district leaders, feature of unique law classroom and program - 7:45-8:15 a.m.
Press conference - 8:15-8:35 a.m.
Cheer performance, mascot and cheerleaders welcome students to campus, time for one-on-one interviews - 8:35 a.m.
Bell rings to begin classes
SPEAKERS: Speakers expected: Superintendent Dr. Lamont Jackson, Board President Shana Hazan, Board Trustee Dr. Sharon Whitehurst-Payne, Senior Executive Director of the Office of Graduation Dr. Erin Richison, Principal Dr. Reashon Villery, students
BACKGROUND: San Diego Unified welcomes students, teachers and staff to the new school year with a focus on districtwide decision-making that prioritizes student outcomes, creates conditions for students to form a sense of belonging in their schools, and develops spaces for all students to thrive. The district remains committed to the safety and well-being of all students through social-emotional support and resources.
A rigorous education is offered to all students – from four-year-olds enrolled in free Universal Transitional Kindergarten through high school. Innovative career- and college preparation, including free college courses at every high school, and a new guaranteed enrollment agreement that gives eligible students at every high school an opportunity to attend Cal State San Marcos after graduation, ensures our students are ready for their futures.
Students also benefit from robust extended learning opportunities, which for the first time include before- and after-school PrimeTime programs at every elementary and middle school.
MEDIA CONTACT: Tara McNamara, Communication Department, tmcnamara@sandi.net, 619-559-6596
*This event is for professional journalists. Please confirm attendance in advance by emailing communications@sandi.net.
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