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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: James Canning, jcanning@sandi.net, 313-580-2845
52 IN-PERSON ENROLLMENT HUBS OPEN TO ASSIST FAMILIES SIGNING CHILDREN UP FOR SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOLS
Enrollment Hubs Open June 8 - July 2, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mon. - Fri.
New Online Enrollment Reduce Barriers. Visit SanDiegoUnified.org/Enroll
SAN DIEGO (JUNE 08, 2026) – San Diego families wanting to enroll their children in a San Diego Unified School District school can visit any of the 52 in-person Enrollment Hubs to register their children between June 8 and July 2. To assist families needing help with enrollment, the hubs will be open Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. (closed June 19).
Earlier this year, the district transitioned to fully online enrollment for all grade levels beginning with the 2026-27 school year. Families can use the interactive Enrollment Hub map—by clicking here—to find the location closest to them. Families can visit any hub to receive personalized service to enroll their children in any school.
Families coming to any of the 52 Enrollment Hubs, should bring the following:
- Birth certificate
- Proof of address
- Immunization records
- High school transcript if transferring from another high school
- Individualize Education Plan or 504 (if applicable)
“Every family deserves a seamless, welcoming, and accessible enrollment experience," said Dr. Tracey Makings, the district’s new enrollment lead. “Whether families choose to enroll online from home or visit one of our Enrollment Hubs for in-person assistance, our goal is to remove barriers and connect students with the educational opportunities, programs, and supports they need to succeed. We encourage families to enroll for the 2026-27 school year early so their child can begin the school year ready to learn and achieve their goals.”
Why Families Should Choose San Diego Unified Schools
San Diego Unified, the second largest school district in California, ranks #1 in the nation among large urban districts in 4th and 8th grade literacy and tied for #1 in 8th grade math. San Diego Unified graduates qualify for admission to UC/CSU schools at a 16.4% higher rate than the California average.
San Diego Unified educators are committed to high-quality learning, inclusive and welcoming school communities, and a strong support system that helps students grow with confidence and purpose. With 175 school options servicing preschool through 12th grade, San Diego Unified provides students with opportunities to thrive. Programs San Diego Unified schools offer include:
- Early learning for ages 3+
- Extended Learning at Elementary and Middle Schools
- Language Immersion
- International Baccalaureate
- Dual Enrollment College Credits
- Career Technical Pathways
- STEAM Magnet Programs
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Middle and High School Athletics
1,309 Students Enrolled by August 10
District leaders and partners will be working over the summer to recruit 1,309 new students into its 175 elementary, middle, and high schools by the first day of the new school year on August 10, 2026.
This new push for students comes on heels of the California Department of Education (CDE) report showing nearly 75,000 fewer students are attending public schools in the state due to lower birth rates, fewer immigrants, and the high cost of living.
The 1,309 number is meaningful to San Diego Unified because it's the same number of students who left the district since the 2024-25 school year.
Nationally, enrollment has dropped by 1.18 million students over the past five years, according to the Education Commission of the States.
To enroll students now, families can visit SanDiegoUnified.org/Enroll or call 619-260-2410.
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James Canning (He/Him)
Executive Director
Strategic Communications & Information
San Diego Unified School District
Mobile: 313-580-2845
Office: 619-725-5578
Email: Jcanning@sandi.net
4100 Normal Street San Diego, CA 92103
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