Dear Parents, Guardians, Staff, Students and Community Members, I am writing to you today because I understand that many of you are feeling deeply concerned and anxious about recent reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in the greater…
Superintendent’s Message: Santa Monica Welcomes Palisades Charter High School Students and Staff to Santa Monica Dear Parents, Guardians, Staff, Students and Community Members, I hope you had a restful and enjoyable spring break with family and friends. I was able…
The following letter was sent to all SMMUSD Families and is reprinted here with permission We understand the concern and fear felt by our families and communities regarding the new administration’s action to overturn the sensitive locations policy that includes…
The following is an email from SMMUSD Superintendent Antonio Shelton on how decisions are made around Air Quality. Superintendent’s Message: Air Quality Monitoring and Decisions Dear Parents, Guardians, Staff, Students, and Community Members, We understand that some parents, staff and…
Dear Parents, Guardians, Staff, Students, and Community Members, We have learned that hateful and racist text messages targeting Hispanic / Latinx students have been circulating in communities across the country. While we have not received reports of any students in…
Dear Parents, Guardians, Staff, Students and Community Members, We are thrilled to announce the successful passage of both facility improvement project bonds, QS for Santa Monica schools and MM for Malibu schools, each receiving significant support from their respective community.…
Dear Parents, Staff, Students and Community Members, The 2024 election is now behind us, and our community – like so many others across the country – has experienced a range of emotions. Whether you are pleased with the results or…
Dear Parents, Guardians, Staff, Students and Community Members, Sadly, we have learned of another horrific school shooting, this time in Winder Georgia. Our hearts and thoughts go out to the families and staff of Apalachee High School. We understand that…
Dear Parents, Guardians, Staff, Students and Community Members, Welcome back to school! Welcome back after a well-deserved summer break. I hope you had an opportunity to relax and enjoy summer with your family and friends. I would like to thank…
Dear Parents, Guardians, Staff, Students and Community Members, As the weather cools and the leaves turn signaling we are getting close to the end of 2023, our students are feeling the warmth and comfort of belonging on their campuses and…
This letter was sent to all teachers, parents and staff of SMMUSD. Dear Parents, Guardians, Staff, Students and Community Members, Welcome back to school! Welcome back after a well-deserved summer break. I hope you had an opportunity to relax and…
