In EUSD, all of our students are able to engage in authentic learning experiences that inspire them to see how their learning connects to the world around them. As we implement the EUSD Framework for the Future and as part of our science instruction, all EUSD 8th graders participate in a fieldwork experience called the Middle School MD program, offered in partnership with the Palomar Health Foundation. This program connects Palomar Health doctors, nurses, and ancillary staff with our students, inspiring a new generation of healthcare professionals through accessible, engaging, hands-on, and fun medical instruction. All 8th-grade students from Bear Valley, Del Dios, Hidden Valley, Rincon, and Mission Middle Schools, as well as from Quantum and Limitless Learning Academies, visit the Palomar Medical Center Escondido campus on one of eleven dates throughout the month of September.
During this Career Technical Education field trip experience, students step into the role of medical professionals, starting the trip by putting on an official Middle School M.D. lab coat. They participate in hands-on stations, practicing skills such as ultrasounds, intubation, casting and splinting, as well as learning how to administer CPR. Students are given the opportunity to tour a working lab where lab techs share their expertise in testing samples quickly and efficiently to serve the needs of patients from all over the county. This field work is connected to in-class learning, where students learn about how waves are a necessary part of imaging technology and help serve medical needs. By connecting classroom learning with real-world applications in healthcare, students are able to see themselves as medical professionals and leaders in the healthcare field.
Here are this week’s updates and reminders.
Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
You are invited to attend the North Inland Special Education Region’s Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Regular Business Meeting and Parent Presentation. The event will take place on Monday, September 29, 2025, beginning at 4:30 p.m. with the Business Meeting, followed by the Parent Presentation at 4:45 p.m. Please see the attached registration flyer for full details and share the information with staff, family, and friends. Advance registration is required at this Zoom link. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the meeting.
Flag Football
EUSD is thrilled to partner with the Boys and Girls Club to kick off another exciting and fun season of flag football this Fall! Tuesday marked the opening of the season with two dynamic teams facing off in spirited competition: Quantum Academy and Rincon Middle School. Our students have already demonstrated impressive leadership skills, unwavering respect, and exceptional teamwork on the field, setting the tone for a season filled with energy, sportsmanship, and community pride. Get ready for an action-packed Fall as these young athletes bring their best game every week!
Foundation Fundraiser
Join the Escondido Education Foundation for an afternoon of fashion and fun at an upcoming fundraising event! “Height of Fashion” is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, October 4, at Trinity Episcopal Church in the Old Escondido neighborhood. Get all the details and purchase tickets online. Tickets are $60 or $100 for a pair; delicious food and drinks are included. The all-volunteer Escondido Education Foundation spends countless hours supporting the innovative learning happening in our schools, particularly through the annual Dr. Mike Caston Innovation Awards. Fundraisers such as “Height of Fashion” help make these generous grant awards possible!
Public Hearing Notice: Williams Settlement Legislation
The Escondido Union School District Board of Education will hold a Public Hearing to discuss a request for the California Department of Education to consider the sufficiency of the district’s textbooks and instructional materials for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, consistent with the state-adopted frameworks and the Williams Settlement Legislation. The Board is soliciting input from parents and members of the community and welcomes your comments and interest.
The public hearing will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the District Office Board Room, 2310 Aldergrove Avenue, Escondido, California.
PUBLIC COMMENT REQUESTS: The public may address the board regarding an agenda item or another topic that lies within the board’s jurisdiction. Persons wishing to address the board should complete a “Request to be Heard” card located on the table at the entrance to the boardroom. Prior to the opening of the meeting, place the completed card at the recording secretary’s workstation. Please be apprised that regular meetings will be videotaped and live-streamed via Zoom. Zoom meeting can be viewed at the following link https://zoom.us/j/551974247
Board policy limits oral presentation to three minutes or less. An individual speaker may not cede his/her time to another speaker. The board shall limit the total time for public input on each item to 20 minutes. The Board of Education is prohibited by law from taking action on matters discussed that are not on the agenda.
Breakfast and Lunch Menus:
All EUSD students have access to no-cost breakfast and lunch. Families can view our new online menus. Select your school and menu to see what is being served every day.
– Luis Rankins-Ibarra, Superintendent of Schools