SRHS Weekly Updates as of 9-28-25
Happy Fall, Falcon Families!
Congratulations to our football team for the big win against Mira Mesa in the “Battle of the 15” on Friday the 19th! Our field hockey team is also in top form, winning the West Coast Classic Tournament last week. Be sure to check out our athletic page for information about schedules (go here) and then come out and cheer on our Falcons! We look forward to seeing you out there!
Our Marching Band will attend their first competition after Homecoming, and the Marching Band Falcon Invitational Tournament will be held here at Scripps Ranch on November 1st. Last Friday our AFROTC program participated in the annual MCAS field trip. As always, our students enjoyed the experience and learned a lot. For more information about our other programs (shows and competitions), visit the following links: Falcon Playhouse go HERE, Music Program (marching band in the fall) go HERE, ASB updates go HERE, and AFROTC program go HERE.
Progress report grades for the first six weeks are live now in PowerSchool. Please review your students’ progress so far in the year. If you see your student(s) struggling, encourage them to communicate with their teacher and take advantage of tutoring hours and/or our SR6 (Saturday School) opportunities. If you need help getting into the Parent Portal, there are instructions below.
On October 9th, we will host our annual “What I Wish My Parents Knew” event. Please see below for information on this powerful event. Our Wednesday College Series continues; updated information below. This weekly event is open to all students. Encourage your students to take advantage of these opportunities to visit with the featured colleges. And a reminder about The College Showcase, which will be hosted on October 16th in the SRHS gym. (see below for the flyer)
Below in the reminder details, check out the opportunity for a free youth heart screening on October 5th. Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in the U.S., but what most parents don’t know is that it is also a leading cause of death among youth, with up to 23,000 lost each year from a heart condition 1 in 300 have. That’s why parents are urged to register youth ages 12 to 25 for a free screening with the Eric Paredes Save A Life Foundation on Sunday, October 5; go HERE for sign up information. See below a flyer about the program.
Senior families: The Yearbook Submission for Senior Baby Photos deadline is November 21st. See below for information on submitting, and for information on purchasing senior ad space before the deadline.
This week’s updates include yearbook information for seniors, the ongoing College series, the upcoming College Showcase, the Family Resource Guide, how to get to the Parent Portal, and more. Don’t forget! Homecoming is on October 10th (game) and 11th (dance). Tickets are now on sale! Please remind your students to show their school spirit and check out their Google classroom, the ASB instagram page, and our ASB website for all the fun events SRHS has to offer.
See below for the latest updates as of 9-28-25.
Upcoming Calendar Events for Semester 1
- 9/29 - Early out Modified Monday (8:35-2:29pm)
- 10/6 - Early out Modified Monday (8:35-2:29pm) - Library closed after school
- 10/9 - “What I Wish My Parents Knew” event for parents in SRHS library
- 10/11 - Homecoming Dance
- 10/13 - No School, non-instructional day
- 10/20 - Early out Modified Monday (8:35-2:29pm)
- 10/27 - Early out Modified Monday (8:35-2:29pm)
- 10/31 - Second Grading Period ends
- 11/1 - Falcon Marching Band Invitational
- 11/3 - Early out Modified Monday (8:35-2:29pm) - Library closed after school
- 11/10 - No School, non-instructional day
- 11/11 - No School, Veteran’s Day
- 11/17 - Early out Modified Monday (8:35-2:29pm)
- 11/24 to 11/28 - No School, Thanksgiving Break
- 12/1 - Early out Modified Monday (8:35-2:29pm)
- 12/8 - Early out Modified Monday (8:35-2:29pm)
- 12/15 - Early out Modified Monday (8:35-2:29pm)
- 12/17 - Final Exam Full Day: Periods 1, Advisory, Lunch, 3
- 12/18 - Final Exam Full Day: Periods 2, Advisory, Lunch, 4
- 12/19 - Final Exam Full Day: Periods 5, Advisory, Lunch, 6
- 12/19 - End of first semester
- 12/22 to 1/2 - No School, Winter Break
- 1/5 - First day of second semester
4x4 Schedule Update
Please see the following link for an update on the 4x4 schedule discussions: 4x4 Schedule Update.
P1 Progress Report Cards
To streamline communication and provide timely updates on your child's academic progress, SDUSD is continuing to digital deliver all progress and semester report cards this year. Progress report cards for the P1 grading period were sent out on Friday September 26th.
To ensure you receive these important documents, please take the following steps:
- Verify the email address for digital document delivery in PowerSchool is current.
- Confirm that you are opted in for digital document delivery.
Receiving Your Report Card
When a document is sent, you will receive an email from [email protected]. This email will contain a link to the download portal where you can view or download the report card as a PDF.
Please note:
- You will have 7 days to download the document.
- If you have set a password in your document delivery preferences, you will be required to enter it each time you open the report card.
For more information on managing your Digital Document Delivery Preferences, please click Here.
Modified Monday
As a reminder, every Monday is a Modified Monday, with school dismissal at 2:29pm. If students need to see their teachers during this time, they should follow up with their teacher in order to schedule a meeting.
What I Wish My Parents Knew, October 9th
Join Us on Thursday, October 9th at 5pm for our special event sponsored in partnership with the SRHS Foundation and FALCOnnections, What I Wish My Parents Knew. You can hear firsthand issues facing our teenage students and resources available to help. The evening will feature a student panel of our very own Scripps Ranch High School students along with a presentation, “How to Talk to Your Teen” by Gwen LaMar, Youth Mental Health First Aid Program Coordinator from Girl Scouts San Diego. The event will take place in the SRHS Library. More information to follow as the date approaches, we hope to see you there.
Homecoming Dance Saturday, October 11
The homecoming dance is one of our most attended school events, and we want your student to be a part of it too! Tickets are for sale on SchoolCash (must sign-in) or at the finance window before school (8am-8:25) and at lunch. The last day to buy a ticket is Thursday October 9th. The dance will be held from 6-9pm in the quad at Scripps Ranch High School; check-in will start promptly at 6pm. The theme is “party around the world.” Students wanting to bring guests from other schools must complete a yellow guest form which can be picked up from the attendance office. All students must check-in by 7pm. Students will not be permitted to leave the event until 8pm, however, we encourage them to stay until 9pm when it ends. Parents are welcome to park in the visitor parking lot or 700 building parking lot to pick up their student. All students can purchase a ticket, however, in order to attend the dance they must be eligible.
- To be eligible students must:
- Complete the Dance Agreement 25-26.
- Have a minimum 2.0 GPA (non-weighted) in academics and citizenship for P1
- Have a PowerSchool attendance record with no AZW’s and no more than three T’s from 8/25/25 onward
- Have served any and all assigned lunch detentions.
- Have all school debts paid.
- Have their student ID with them at time of purchase, ticket pick up, and at entry to the dance
Students who purchased a ticket and are eligible will pick up their physical ticket during ticket distribution held Monday 10/6 through Friday 10/10 at lunch in front of the counseling office. Students must have their student ID or government issued ID to pick up their ticket.
Yearbook Submission Deadline is November 21st - Senior Families
It's time to submit your Senior's BABY PHOTO for the yearbook. If you'd like more space to show your love for your soon to be graduate then purchase a Senior Ad in the yearbook and fill it with your favorite photos and messages. Act soon, Baby Photos are due November 21st and Ad Space is limited.
Free Heart Screening for Teens
Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in the U.S., but what most parents don’t know is that it is also a leading cause of death among youth, with up to 23,000 lost each year from a heart condition 1 in 300 have. That’s why parents are urged to register youth ages 12 to 25 for a free screening with the Eric Paredes Save A Life Foundation on Sunday, October 5. Visit https://epsavealife.org/get-screened/
The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology published a scientific statement earlier this year recognizing EKGs as the most effective tool for identifying potentially fatal heart abnormalities that can cause sudden cardiac arrest. But EKGs are yet part of standard checkups or sports physicals, the Eric Paredes Save A Life Foundation offers EKG screening for free. Register youth ages 12 to 25 for their next event in our community on Sunday, October 5 at Hoover High School. It’s quick, painless and could save a life. Visit https://epsavealife.org/get-screened/
The Eric Paredes Save A Life Foundation will host a free youth heart screening for ages 12 to 25 on Sunday, October 5 at Hoover High School. Screenings include a cardiac risk assessment, EKG, consultation with a physician, and if indicated, a limited echocardiogram to find the 1 in 300 youth at risk for sudden cardiac arrest from an undetected heart condition. Screening participants also get a hands-on demonstration of what to do in a cardiac emergency by using CPR and an AED. Register at https://epsavealife.org/get-screened/
Family Resource Guide (formerly Facts for Parents) - Reminder
The 2025-26 Family Resource Guide (formerly Facts for Parents) is now available in the PowerSchool Parent Portal. This guide includes important updates, family resources, and district policies for the new school year.
Please log in to Parent Portal to:
- Review the Family Resource Guide.
- Complete the one-question confirmation form.
- Fill out the Universal Form (media release, technology use, discipline acknowledgement).
Families have from Sept 19 to Dec 19 to complete the form.
If you do not want your student pictured in the yearbook, the deadline to complete the form is Oct 31st
Completing these required forms ensures your child can participate in media events, have their work showcased, and access important school resources.
Need help? Visit the Parent Portal resource webpage or contact Jason Lyons at [email protected] .
You can also check out these videos for help completing the forms.
Family Resource Guide Video:
Universal Form Video:
Wednesday College Series
The Wednesday College Series continues this Wednesday, October 1st, with presentations from the following schools: Baker College/St. Francis School of Law, Bond University-Australia, CSU San Marcos, Hampden Sydney College, Loyola Marymount University, Northern Arizona University, Pepperdine University, Seattle University, Sonoma State University, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, and University of Oklahoma. All students are welcome at lunch (12:55-1:25), in the library. Here is the link to the Wednesday College Series Fall 2025 schedule: Fall 2025 Schedule
Save the date! The College Showcase is back!
The College Showcase is coming up on Thursday, October 16th from 6-8pm in the SRHS Gym. Here is the flyer: The College Showcase Flyer.
Student Drop-Off and Pick-Up - Reminder
At Scripps Ranch High, during pick-up and drop-off times has been a problem since our school has “one way in and one way out.” In order to limit traffic as much as possible, we are asking parents/guardians to drop off their students in designated locations on the East Side of Falcon Way, Scripps Lake Drive, or Treena Street. See this Student Drop-Off & Pick-Up for details. Please do not park along any curbs that are painted red in front of the theatre or at the top of Falcon Way; these are to be kept open in case of emergency. View these Traffic Safety Tips for drivers and students from SDUSD.
Attendance Procedure Updates - Reminder
To streamline our attendance process, all student absences should be reported using the new Early Release Request form and Absence/Late Arrival Notification form. Submissions will only be received when sent using the parent/guardian email address on file in PowerSchool. Please do not leave voicemails for your students’ absences. Absences reported via the Google Form allow for blue slips to be completed promptly. Our attendance clerk assignments have changed this year. If you have questions about your students’ attendance:
All information regarding attendance can be found on the attendance website and pages 12-16 in the student handbook.
That’s all for today. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Sincerely,
Matt Lawson, Ed.D
Principal
Scripps Ranch High School