San Mateo-Foster City School District
See the current SMFCSD board agenda.
Read MoreWelcome to the San Mateo-Foster City School District (SMFCSD)!
We are excited to welcome you to our schools and help guide you through the process of registering your child. Please follow the links below to learn more about the process to register your child in the San Mateo-Foster City School District.
Parents Ask
Q: How do I register my children for school?
A: Please visit the How to Register page for information about school registration for the 2021-2022 school year or visit Key Dates to learn more about the process.
Q: What Is my School of Assignment?
A: Use the SchoolFinder to find out. You can also look at the district map.
Q: What are SMFCSD's Magnet Schools/Programs?
A: The SMFCSD has many specialized programs. Visit the Magnet Schools page.
Q: How old must a child be to enter Kindergarten or Transitional Kindergarten (TK)?
A: To be eligible for Kindergarten, the student’s 5th birthday must be on or before September 1. To be eligible for TK, the student’s 5th birthday must fall on or between September 2 – December 2. Attend a SMFCSD Kindergarten Information Meeting in October to find out more about what to expect - Enrollment & Student Registration.
The San Mateo-Foster City School District does not allow discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, nationality/national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification/ethnicity, age, religion, marital status/ pregnancy/ parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, medical information or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
For questions or complaints, please contact:
SMFCSD Equity Officer
Dr. Sarah Drinkwater
Assistant Superintendent of Student Services
1170 Chess Drive
Foster City, CA 94404
(650) 312-7341
sdrinkwater@smfcsd.net
SMFCSD Title IX Compliance Officer
Lori Fukumoto
Prevention Services Coordinator
1170 Chess Drive
Foster City, CA 94404
(650) 312-7340
lfukumoto@smfcsd.net
Free Meals Continue during Summer, Jun 16- Aug 6, 2021
Pick up meals Monday-Friday, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm.
New District Superintendent Appointed!
The Board of Trustees appointed Diego R. Ochoa as the next Superintendent of SMFCSD.
San Mateo-Foster City School District is hiring. View openings:
- Employment Opportunities – Certificated
- Employment Opportunities – Classified
- Employment Opportunities – Management
- Employment Opportunities – Other Positions
Substitute Teaching Positions
Do you have a Bachelor’s degree and teaching, coaching or other experiences working with students? Consider becoming a substitute teacher for our District. View details
Upcoming events
COVID-19 vaccine clinics
COVID-19 vaccines are now available for anyone ages 12 years and older. Information on vaccination clinics can be found at the SMCH Vaccine Clinic website; Scroll to the bottom of the page and select the city of your choice. The MyTurn website provides access to register for one of these clinics or to find more options for vaccines across the state.
CARE SOLACE: Mental Health Services Available to All SMFCSD Staff, Students and Families
COVID-19 Testing - Bayside Academy - (For anyone who lives or works in San Mateo County, including children)
Bayside Academy, 2025 Kehoe Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
Every other Saturday through June 2021, 10 am to 6 pm. Remaining dates are: June 12 and June 26, 2021.
smcoe offerings for students and families
The San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE) offers opportunities and events for students and families.
More coming soon...
The San Mateo Foster City Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit volunteer organization founded in 1989. The mission of the Foundation is to support and enhance public education in the 21 elementary and middle schools in San Mateo and Foster City. The Board of Trustees is comprised of business professionals, educators, parents and community members. There are currently five ex-oficio members and an Advisory Board of community leaders to guide and assist the Board.
Visit the San Mateo Foster City Education Foundation website for more information.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our students are prepared to positively impact a dynamic and diverse world as they...
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Building for the Future–Measures X and T
Building for the Future–Measures X and T
Through the generous support of our taxpayers, we are creating learning spaces that develop the minds, hearts and bodies of our students.
To learn more, please view the Measure X and Measure T web pages under Bond Measures on our menu at left.
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21 Great Schools
21 Great Schools
The San Mateo-Foster City School District's 20 schools successfully educate approximately 12,000 students in preschool through eighth grades.
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Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)
Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)
The LCAP provides important new ways for parents to engage in decision making. Plans describe the school district’s overall vision for students, annual goals and specific actions the district will take to achieve the vision and goals.
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