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San Mateo Union High School District
A Commitment to Qualify Education for a Better Future
650 N. Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA 94401
650-558-2299 | www.smuhsd.org
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Thursday, April 11 Board Meeting | |
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Student and Panorama Survey Results
At the March 28 board meeting, Superintendent Randall Booker, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Julia Kempkey and Director of Curriculum and Assessment Brian Simmons reported on the progress in achieving the goals outlined in the 2021-2024 Local Accountability Plan (LCAP). Specifically, the following survey results were discussed:
- Winter Student Survey Results (January-February, 2023)
- Fall Staff Survey Results (October, 2023) related to school climate and culture
- Fall Family Survey Results (October - December, 2023) related to school climate and culture
Learn more by reading the board memo.
Watch the presentation from the March 28 board meeting.
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Help Select the Next Aragon High School Principal
The San Mateo Union High School District Board of Education is asking for your help in selecting our next Principal for Aragon High School. To ensure this is a collaborative and inclusive process, the Board is providing an anonymous online survey and encourages your participation.
This is an opportunity to receive input from students, staff, parents, and community.
This survey will be open from April 8-19, 2024.
Take the survey now:
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Help Make Our Schools More Equitable for Students - Attend an Equity Advisory Meeting
The Equity Advisory Committee meets monthly during the school year to discuss ways to better support our students and their families through equitable practices. We use this information to help make our Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) a better plan to provide positive outcomes for our students.
Meetings are held at the San Mateo Union High School District Office, located at 650 N. Delaware Street in San Mateo:
Thursday, April 10, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 2, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. (Spanish interpretation will be available at the May 2 meeting.)
If you’d like to learn more please email Sonia Gill at sgill@smuhsd.org or visit the website.
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Learn About Serving on the Black Parents Association's Board!
Parents, students, educators and community members who are interested in serving on the Black Parents Association Board and/or joining the organization AND individuals interested in attending BPA events and assisting with BPA fundraising are encouraged to attend our Monday, April 22 virtual meeting from 6-7 p.m.
View the Zoom login information.
The BPA is a 501(c)(3) volunteer-led association that supports equitable and inclusive learning environments for our students. The group is dedicated to cooperatively promoting quality education for students of African, African American, or multiracial descent while offering the best level of support and information to both students and parents. Through collaboration, participation and support, they help to enrich our students’ high school journey preparing them to reach their fullest potential.
In order to continue to be operational, the group needs a Board of Directors, including a president, treasurer, and secretary. These individuals need to be at least 18 years of age, so the opportunity could be extended to recent high school graduates who have an interest in learning more about non-profit management.
Learn more about the Black Parents Association: www.smuhsd.org/bpa
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Upcoming Student Performances Across the District
Save the dates for these upcoming performances. Learn more at www.smuhsd.org/vapa
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April 11 Districtwide Performing Arts Showcase Hosted by Aragon Literary and Arts Magazine
Aragon’s Literary and Arts Magazine club, Jabberwocky, presents a District-wide spoken word and performing arts showcase on Thursday, April 11, 7 - 9 p.m. in the AHS Theater.
This in-person event will showcase an array of artistic talents from students across the District.
There is no cost to attend but please RSVP.
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Burlingame, Capuchino, Mills and San Mateo High Schools Student Art Exhibit: April 15-29
The Society of West-Coast Artists is hosting an exhibit featuring artwork from students at Burlingame, Capuchino, Mills and San Mateo High Schools at their gallery at 527 San Mateo Ave., San Bruno, April 15-29.
The exhibit is open to the public and will feature paintings, drawings, photography and ceramics. The gallery is typically open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
More information about additional days and times so that students, parents, teachers and friends will be able to come see the show will be posted in April on their calendar.
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The following proclamations were presented and approved at the March 28 Board Meeting.
National Arab American Heritage Month Proclamation
Capuchino High 11th grader and SMUHSD Student Board Council Member Abraham Alfakhouri (pictured with Superintendent Booker) presented the National Arab American Heritage Month Proclamation for board approval. Abraham helped author the proclamation as well! We continue to be incredibly proud of the contributions of our student board council members.
Read the proclamation.
Watch Abraham read the proclamation.
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Autism Awareness Month Proclamation
At the March 28 Board Meeting, the SMUHSD board approved the Autism Awareness Month Proclamation. We shared a very special video that featured Aragon High’s Evelyn Louie reading the proclamation using an augmentative device and Burlingame High’s Varun Hegde reading parts of the proclamation as well.
Special thanks to Dr. Holly Wade, Director of Special Education, who both helped author the proclamation and produce the video.
Read the proclamation.
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Adult Education Week Proclamation
April 7-13 marks Adult Education Week! At our March 28 Board meeting, we brought an Adult Education Week proclamation before the board. One of our Adult Education students, Halyna Holinei (pictured center with San Mateo Adult and Career Education English learner Specialist Olena Babych and Superintendent Booker), read the proclamation.
Thank you to Angela Taylor - Director of San Mateo Adult and Career Education for her work on the proclamation.
Read the proclamation.
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Financial Aid Application Deadlines Extended to May 2
California Governor Newsom announced last night, for the 2024-2025 award year only, that every financial aid program administered by the Student Aid Commission (including FAFSA and California Dream Act), shall have its application deadline extended to May 2, 2024.
Via CalMatters:
“Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes, a Democrat from Corona and chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, rushed the bill to give affected California students additional time to complete the federal application, known as the FAFSA, and access more than $3 billion in state aid. The new law moves the current deadline from April 2 to May 2 and goes into effect immediately.
Cervantes wrote the bill after a technology mishap prevented U.S. citizens from completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid because their parents don’t have a Social Security number. It’s a problem that emerged this year with a revised application and has generated a high degree of worry among the higher education financial aid officers in California and nationally.”
Read the Cal Matters article: California extends student financial aid deadline
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Aragon Robotics Team Wins Engineering Inspiration Award
The Aragon Robotics Team received the First Robotics Competition (FRC) Regional Engineering Inspiration Award at the Central Valley Regional Competition that took place in Fresno March 21-24. This award celebrates outstanding success in advancing respect and appreciation for engineering within a team's school and community.
As winners of the award, the Aragon Robotics team will have its 2024 championship registration fee sponsored by NASA!
Watch the award announcement on the Aragon Robotics Instagram account.
Learn more about the Aragon Robotics Team.
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Burlingame's Christina Wade Recognized with Robotics Mentorship Award and Iron Panthers Finish 3rd
Burlingame’s Iron Panthers finished third in the international FIRST Robotics Competition in Tempe, Arizona from March 20-24! Read more about it on the Burlingame B’s Instagram.
At the same competition, BHS Teacher and Iron Panthers Robotics Advisor Christina Wade (pictured) was recognized with the Woodie Flowers Finalist Award. Established in 1996, the award recognizes an individual who has done an outstanding job of motivation through communication while also challenging students to be clear and succinct in their communications. Recipients are nominated by students on the team.
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Mills Students Bring Home Medals at FCCLA Region 5 Spring Meeting
23 members of Mills Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) along with MHS Culinary Arts Teacher and FCCLA Advisor Jan Tuttle attended the Region 5 Spring Meeting and Competition Recognition Events at Windsor Middle School on February 24.
Ten Mills students competed in the Food Innovations and Interior Design STAR events. STAR stands for Students Taking Action with Recognition and students who compete in STAR Events prepare and present events in front of judges, at the regional and State level. If students do well at state, they qualify for nationals!
STAR Events encourage members to develop skills for life through character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge, and career preparation. The Mills competitors advanced to the State Competition taking place April 27-30 in Riverside, California.
Congratulations to:
- 1st Place, Level 3 Food Innovations: Cady Lee, Tzu-An Lin, Ally Man
- 1st place, Level 3, Interior Design: Sophie Hohmann
- 2nd place, Level 3, Interior Design: Terrick Tang and Aarey Gill
- 1st place, Level 2, Interior Design: Jessica Lee and Heidi Liu
- 2nd place, Level 2, Interior Design: Giancarlo Monroy Aceitunp and Byron Perez Duran
Mills Region 5 Officers President Sydney Yu and Vice President Gerome De Guzman conducted the Spring Meeting and the officer team organized workshops for members to attend that included public speaking and community service.
In addition, Mills FCCLA students, Aisha Afaf, Carina Dang, Nicole Li, Krystal Ma were elected to serve on the Region 5 Officer Team for 2024-2025.
Congratulations to all the Mills FCCLA students for their outstanding achievements!
FCCLA is a Career and Technical Student Organization that functions as an integral part of the Family and Consumer Sciences education curriculum and operates within the school system.
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Aragon Student Places Second at Vocal Competition
Congratulations to Aragon High School singers Owen Browne, Gwen Johnson, and Ethan Chu - they competed at the prestigious Schmidt Vocal Arts Competition on March 23.
Ethan (pictured) placed second in the competition which included a cash award and eligibility to compete at Nationals in Sarasota, Florida in June!
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April 10 Panel Discussion: Spring Into Transitions - Empowering teens to navigate change
StarVista presents a Panel Discussion on Wednesday, April 10, 6-8 p.m. at Burlingame High School:
Spring Into Transitions: Empowering teens to navigate change
Whether you're a teen, parent, educator, or simply interested in this important topic/challenges, Spring into Transitions promises to provide valuable insights and actionable advice to help you and the young people in your life flourish.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and learn from some of the best in the field!
Admission is FREE.
Sign up: SIT24.eventbrite.com
This panel discussion is sponsored by SolMateo.
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Friday, April 12: Youth Mental Health Concert
Save the date! The San Mateo Public Library and the County of San Mateo Office of Arts and Culture presents, Youth in Harmony: A Mental Health Concert
This concert will feature a program of musical performances curated by San Mateo County Youth Cultural Ambassadors Mikaela George and Keiya Wada (both students at Aragon High School).
Details
- Friday, April 12, 6-7 p.m.
- Doors open at 5:45 p.m.
- San Mateo Public Library, Oak Room, 55 W. Third Avenue, San Mateo
- Light refreshments will be served.
- Free and open to the public.
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Students: Do You Want to be a Voice for Youth Mental Health Access?
Do you know of any youth leaders who want to be involved in their community and want to be a voice for youth mental health access?
allcove San Mateo Youth Advisory Group (YAG) will be part of all the decision-making processes for the allcove youth drop-in center, support local development, and create solutions that target youth’s current needs. allcove is completely youth driven and youth advised by our YAG; we want youth voice to be at the forefront of allcove!
Students: Want to become an active community advocate? Pursuing a vision where every youth belongs, chooses the support they need and thrives, allcove is developing an innovative network of integrated youth mental health centers designed with, by and for youth that reduce stigma, embrace mental wellness, increase community connection, and provide access to culturally responsive services.
Take a look at the allcove website to learn more.
Students can learn more and apply for the YAG by May 31.
Download the flyer.
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Project Cal-Well Releases Family Mental Health Guide in Spanish
Project Cal-Well has released its family mental health guide in Spanish. The guide helps parents and other adult family members and caregivers navigate supporting the overall well-being and mental health of school-aged children.
Download the guide.
Learn more.
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Mental Health Matters 5K Run/Walk is Saturday, May 18
Save the Date! The Mental Health Matters 5K Run/Walk is Saturday, May 18 at Ryder Park in San Mateo.
This annual event is hosted by Star Vista and the San Mateo Police Activities League in partnership with Strides for Awareness.
Learn more about volunteer opportunities and registering.
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Family Education Webinars | |
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Free Webinars for Parents and Guardians
Understanding the Tweenage Brain
- Tuesday, April 16, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
- Speaker: Deborah Farmer Kris, Child Development Expert and Founder of Parenthood365
- Spanish interpretation will be available
- Learn more and register.
This free presentation is sponsored by Sequoia Union High School District, Sequoia Healthcare District, Peninsula Health Care District, and The Parent Venture.
How and Why to Talk to Kids About Climate Change: From Anxiety to Action
- Thursday, April 18, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
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Speakers: Anya Kamenetz, Author and journalist and Liz Hurtado, climate advocate
- Spanish interpretation will be available
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Learn more and register.
This free presentation is sponsored by Sequoia Union High School District, Sequoia Healthcare District, Peninsula Health Care District, and The Parent Venture.
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Youth Commission Hosts Civic Leadership Summit on April 13
The San Mateo County Youth Commission presents its Civic Leadership Summit on Saturday, April 13 from 2-4 p.m. at the Redwood City Downtown Library.
This free event is for high school students interested in government, public service, social good and more.
- Hear from leaders at nonprofits and local government
- Learn about programs (climate, mental health and more) at an opportunity fair
- Network with other student leaders
- Light refreshments will be provided.
RSVP: bit.ly/ycls
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Student Volunteer Opportunity: April 14 Bayfront Clean-Up
Preserve our local bayfront and maintain the safety of ocean life as we take on the role of Shomrei Adamah (guardians of the earth).
Join Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS) on Sunday, April 14 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at San Mateo's Seal Point Park for a cleanup event!
In partnership with teens from Peninsula Temple Beth El, JFCS plans to meet at Seal Point Park for a great mid-morning/afternoon cleaning up San Mateo’s beautiful and unique bayfront! Snacks and supplies will be provided – you bring your energy and readiness (and sunscreen and a water bottle) to get to work!
Space is limited. Registration is required.
Questions? Email meravb@jfcs.org.
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High School Students: Join the 2024 Congressional Art Competition!
Each spring, a nationwide high school arts competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. This year, U.S. Rep. Kevin Mullin is encouraging high school students in Congressional District 15 to apply by April 14, 2024. This is a great opportunity to encourage and recognize the artistic talent amongst local high school students.
Those selected to participate will have their work exhibited during a two-week show at the San Mateo County Center and judged by a panel of local experts. The first place artwork will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.! The second and third place winners may be featured in the District 15 Congressional Office.
Learn more and apply online.
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Bike Month Poster Contest
Submissions due April 17
San Mateo County Safe Routes to School is hosting a contest to help design the 2024 Bike Month poster.
Students at all grade levels are encouraged to submit their original artwork that shares the positive impacts of bicycling.
Details:
- Posters can be created by individual students, small groups or classrooms.
- Selected entries will be made into posters that will be shared with schools countywide to promote Bike Month in May!
Learn more about submission guidelines.
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Virtual Event: Exploring High-Tech and High-Wage Careers
The Santa Clara County Office of Education presents Exploring High Tech and High Wage Careers April 22-25.
Students and families are invited to this virtual series to explore exciting professions at the intersection of career pathway interests and computer science for a dynamic and future-forward learning experience.
Learn more.
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Millbrae’s Social Equity Committee Public Workshop Postponed to April 20
Original workshop date was March 23
Environmental / Justice Solutions and the Millbrae Community Social Equity Committee invite Millbrae residents to attend the first public workshop in the City of Millbrae's social equity planning process. This workshop will take place Saturday, April 20 from 4 - 6:30 p.m. at the Millbrae Rec Center, 477 Lincoln Circle.
Millbrae residents are encouraged to attend to learn about the Community Committee's vision for social equity in Millbrae and to join neighbors and community members to map the community's strengths and vulnerabilities.
More information:
- Free to all Millbrae residents, students, workers, and business owners
- Free childcare
- Free food
- Simultaneous Interpretation (Spanish and Cantonese)
If you registered for the March 23 workshop, you do not need to register again. If you have not yet signed up, please register for April 20 Public Workshop: http://socialequityworkshop.eventbrite.com.
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Dear Poet 2024 Submissions Due April 22
This year, the Academy of American Poets presents Dear Poet 2024 in collaboration with 826 National, the largest youth writing network in the country. Every April, Dear Poet, a multimedia education project, invites young people in grades five through twelve to write letters in response to poems written and read by award-winning poets.
The submission period for Dear Poet 2024 is open until April 22, 2024.
Every letter is read by a team of volunteers, and all students can expect a general response from the poet to whom they wrote, as well as a certificate honoring their work. Five letters written to each of our nine participating poets will be selected at the end of National Poetry Month, and the poets will write a personalized response to the selected student letters. The letters will be published in a shareable PDF booklet at the end of May.
Learn more.
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Hillsborough Youth Commission Hosts Fentanyl Awareness Event
The Hillsborough Youth Commission is hosting a Fentanyl Awareness Day event on Saturday, April 27, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Crocker Middle School. The event is aimed at raising awareness around opioid usage and preventing overdoses. Come for opportunities to connect with professionals in government and healthcare, learn about opioid abuse and epidemiology, and participate in a raffle with chances to win free tickets to art museums and ballets.
Speakers at the event include:
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Senator Josh Becker, California Senate District 13
- Elizabeth Walker, Colin Walker Memorial Foundation
- Supervising Inspector Christopher Smith, Hillsborough Police Department
- Superintendent Nancy Magee, San Mateo County Office of Education
- Representative from San Mateo County Behavioral Health
- Representative from Central County Fire Department
Follow the Hillsborough Youth Commission on Instagram to stay up-to-date: @hillsboroughyouthcommission/
Learn more about the Hillsborough Youth Commission, made up of youth, including students from Aragon, Burlingame, Hillsdale and San Mateo High Schools.
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Registration Now Open for Free Rotary Youth Leadership Academy
The Rotary Youth Leadership Academy is a free summer camp open to current 9th, 10th and 11th graders in SF, Marin and San Mateo counties.
Details:
- July 29-August 2: Five day overnight leadership camp
- Camp Redwood Glen & Conference Center, Scotts Valley, California
- The camp is free to attend thanks to the support of local rotary clubs
Camp highlights:
- Develop leadership skills
- Get inspired
- Meet friends and have fun
Learn more.
Apply by May 15.
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Sustainable San Mateo County 25th Annual Awards Celebration is April 10
Tickets are now on sale for Sustainable San Mateo County’s 25th Annual Awards Celebration, which will honor five local sustainability champions and two green building projects with a hosted reception, dinner, live auction and awards program filled with inspiring stories about local sustainability heroes. It will take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, at the Embassy Suites in Burlingame.
Tickets are available at https://bit.ly/SSMCAwards2024.
There is no charge to register for Sustainable San Mateo County’s (SSMC’s) 5th Annual Virtual Auction, which will kick off on April 3 and conclude on April 14 at 5 p.m. All online bids will be silent. Registration: https://bit.ly/SSMCAwards2024.
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Wayfinder Society Offers Mini-Grants for Students - Deadline is April 15
Wayfinder Society, a program of Algalita, is offering $300 to $2000 mini-grants for students looking for financial support for their personal education, school and community projects, internships, networking events and other financial needs connected to addressing the plastic crisis.
To be eligible for a Wayfinder Society Student Mini-Grant, applicants need to:
Apply now! Application Deadline: April 15, 2024, 5 p.m.
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Sustainability Earth Day Challenge
Register by April 9, submit campaign by May 3
The 2024 Earth Day Challenge is an exciting opportunity for middle and high school students to inspire sustainable change in their community while learning about topics like air quality and water conservation. Challenge activities help participants develop leadership skills and can be completed as a class, in small groups, clubs, or even individually.
Campaigns submitted by May 3 will be eligible to win money for their school, classroom, or club to continue supporting the sustainability efforts started during the challenge.
The Top Campaign wins $1,000. Student campaigns that do not receive a grand prize but still make a big impact on their community may be eligible to receive other prizes.
Register for the challenge by April 9.
Learn more about the challenge.
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We are Hiring
Check out the following notices of vacancies at our school sites, District Office and Transportation Department. Applicants need to register for an EdJoin account and apply online. View all current openings: www.smuhsd.org/careers
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School Plant Operations Employee-Night Shift
- A full-time, 37.5 hours per week position
- Location: Hillsdale High School
- Apply by April 12
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Substitute Student Success Coordinator
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week on variable basis
- August 6 - December 20, 2024
- Location: San Mateo High School
- Apply by July 31
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Student Nutrition Jobs
Contact Denis Vorrises at 650-558-2479 or dvorisses@smuhsd.org if you are interested in applying or want more information or apply on EdJoin today.
Highlights
- Work five hours a day, Monday-Friday
- Summers off and paid holidays
- Health benefit opportunities
- Starting pay is $24.17
- Employees with minimal experience in food services may be trained on all duties to be assigned.
Need more flexibility? We also have substitute student cafeteria opportunities.
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Transportation Jobs
Please also check out the following openings in our Transportation Department:
School Bus Driver
Special Education Van Driver
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Substitute Positions
Visit www.smuhsd.org/substitute for more information about substitute teaching.
Substitute Classified (Non Teaching) Positions
Need a Flexible Work Arrangement? Try Substituting with Us!
Learn more about the following substitute opportunities and apply online on Edjoin today!
To see a complete list of current vacancies - permanent and substitute, visit www.smuhsd.org/careers.
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