News & Announcements

IN THIS ISSUE: Principal’s Message, Welcome, SCSD Learner Profile, new Arroyo staff, Arroyo Day, announcements & reminders, weekly menu

We are thrilled to share the 2025 SCSD Annual Report with you! This year, our dedicated staff, dynamic students, supportive families, and our community’s invaluable support have driven increased enrollment and improved student outcomes, making it a joyful year of learning.

Join the San Carlos School District Team for the 2025–26 School Year!

Are you ready to make a meaningful difference? We’re seeking passionate, dedicated professionals to help lead and support our thriving school community.

Why Choose San Carlos?
• Be part of a student-centered district that values innovation and excellence
• Collaborate with committed educators, engaged families, and supportive leadership
• Inspire the next generation through creative and impactful learning experiences

Make your mark. Shape the future. Learn more and apply today!

Our joint Arroyo/Central PTA is excited to welcome new and returning families back to school and hope to see you on campus at our Arroyo Day Welcome Event on Monday, Aug. 18, 4-6 p.m.! Families will have the opportunity to meet others from their class, take an outdoor, self-guided tour of campus, and enjoy some games and activities set up by our PTA. Bring a picnic dinner and purchase shaved ice from the Kona Ice Truck. We will also have folks on hand to answer questions, sign-up sheets for various volunteer roles, and info on how to join the PTA and support SCEF. Hope to see you there!

Save the date for our Arroyo Back to School Night on Thursday, August 28th from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. More details to come!

Cellphones and smartwatches are not permitted to be used on campus. Students should keep them off and in their backpacks during the school day. If a student needs to reach a parent or guardian, or vice versa, we will use the school phones: 650-632-8300. Please create a contact for Arroyo on your own phones so you recognize us if we call you. Thank you!

Every morning, our school gates will be locked starting at 8:35 when the final bell rings. If you need to bring your child to school later than 8:35 or pick up your child before 3:10 p.m. (or 1:00 on Wednesdays), please come into the office to sign your child in or out. Regular school attendance is important, and tardies are disruptive to the classroom, so please make every effort to schedule appointments, travel, and other activities outside of school hours.

California’s Summer EBT program, known as SUN Bucks, is returning in 2025. This food program provides families $40 per month for food in June, July, and August ($120 total) when children do not have access to school meals.

Please join us at the Honorary Service Awards on Wednesday, May 21, at 5:15 p.m. We will recognize the following individuals for their outstanding service to children and youth in our community with an award presentation, a pizza dinner for all, and a performance by the CMS Jazz Band! The event will take place just before the Open House. If you’re able to donate or create some bouquets for our honorees or help us serve pizza that evening to families, please sign up here!

Please join us on Wednesday, May 21, at 8:45 a.m. in the school library for our last formal PTA meeting of the school year. Coffee and baked goods will be available. Click here for the agenda.