San Mateo-Foster City School District
See the current SMFCSD board agenda.
Read Moreschool reopening status
As of March 29, 2021: All District schools are on Spring Break. When we reopen on Monday, April 12, grades TK-5 and all students in Special Day Classes will continue in the Hybrid Model. Middle Schools, grades 6-8, will return in Hybrid on Monday, April 19.
daily HEALTH CHECK - download the frontline app today!
As of Monday, March 8, a daily health screening questionnaire must be answered by all staff coming to campus or to work at a District site AND parents/guardians for each student every day in Hybrid before they arrive at school. The District has licensed the Frontline Health App to complete this check. You can review the questions here in English or Spanish. We encourage you to LEARN MORE; find instructions to download and use the app.
COVID-19 Safety Plan
Please see our COVID-19 Safety Plan including the Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Prevention Plan (CPP), the COVID-19 School Guidance Checklist and the District's Reopening Plan for In-Person Instruction.
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
The District continues to add to our COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions.
Reopening Health and Safety Handbook
Please review the District's "Reopening Health and Safety Handbook, 2020-2021"
Superintendent Updates
Please view the Superintendent Updates and Letters from Dr. Joan Rosas.
COVID-19 testing and vaccine information
Please see information about COVID-19 testing and vaccines in San Mateo County.
help for our community
We will do our best to keep our "Help Is Available" web page up-to-date.
covid-19 guidance
Please see our COVID-19 Resources page for links to guidance from organizations including State of CA, California Department of Public Health (CDPH), San Mateo County Health (SMCH), San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
COVID-19 Archive
Please see our COVID-19 Archive for links to all District COVID19 Updates since January 2020.
Distance Learning
Please see our Distance Learning page for resources to help you support your student in Distance Learning.
covid-19-related reports
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Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan, 2020-2021 (English | Spanish)
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2020-21 Every Student Succeeds Act, Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) Form
want to get DISTRICT MESSAGES?
If you are an SMFCSD family and are not receiving messages from our SchoolMessenger system, please see our SchoolMessenger Communications web page or contact your school's main office. If no one is available to take your call, please leave your name, your student's name and a phone number.
Want to opt-in to text messages? TEXT "Yes" to 67587 from a phone number on file with the District! More instructions are on our SchoolMessenger Communications web page.
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
Virtual Community Engagement on Middle School Math Pathways and Resources
Please join us for a Virtual Community Engagement on Middle School Math Pathways. Presentations in English with Spanish Translation and Spanish with English Translation.
Superintendent Update, April 12, 2021
Please see the most recent letters from Superintendent Rosas.
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
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.
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The SMFCSD Newsletter is a publication of the San Mateo-Foster City School District covering events and sharing important information about the school district and its students. We look forward to keeping you up-to-date!
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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