Leadership changes come to San Marcos Unified schools
SAN MARCOS — The San Marcos Unified School District confirmed leadership changes at several schools ahead of the new academic year. Nathan Baker, who has...
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Mayor Rebecca Jones gives final San Marcos State of City address
SAN MARCOS — Dozens of residents gathered at the San Marcos Senior Center on Sunday for the annual State of the City address, where Mayor...
San Marcos Unified ends year with $8M budget deficit
SAN MARCOS — The San Marcos Unified School District is closing its books for the 2025-26 school year with an $8.6 million unrestricted General Fund...
State renews Baypoint Prep charter after school district denial
SAN MARCOS — The California State Board of Education has agreed to renew Baypoint Preparatory Academy’s charter petition for a period of seven years, ensuring...
San Marcos school librarians spared from cuts after community pleas
SAN MARCOS — A proposal to significantly reduce hours and cut benefits for elementary school librarians in the San Marcos Unified School District sparked fierce...
Woodland Park sixth graders to relocate during modernization project
SAN MARCOS — An ongoing $105 million modernization project at Woodland Park Middle School will require the temporary relocation of incoming sixth graders in the...
Student-run wellness center expands peer support at Mission Hills
SAN MARCOS — A $1.5 million state grant is equipping Mission Hills High School students to more directly support one another’s mental health through a...
Mission Hills assistant coaches reinstated after district probe
SAN MARCOS — The San Marcos Unified School District announced Thursday that assistant coaches Thomas Altieri and Edward Nuckols will return to their positions with...
SMUSD denies charter renewal for Baypoint Prep Academy
SAN MARCOS — The San Marcos Unified School District has denied the renewal of a charter petition for Baypoint Preparatory Academy, which faces possible closure...
San Marcos Unified plans renovation projects with bond funds
SAN MARCOS — The San Marcos Unified School District is refining plans for various school rehabilitation projects using funds from the Measure JJ bond passed...
San Marcos Unified expands flourishing dual language program
SAN MARCOS — Six years ago, a pioneering group of kindergartners became the first class to experience a new dual language program at Twin Oaks...
Op-Ed: School nutrition investments empower entire communities
In recent years, students in the San Marcos Unified School District (SMUSD) have reaped the benefits of state investment in school nutrition more than ever....
Op-Ed: Thank you for investing in better, safer San Marcos schools
Dear San Marcos Unified community, As superintendent of San Marcos Unified, I want to extend my sincere and deep gratitude to you, our community members,...
Golden Door, school district complete land swap deal
SAN MARCOS — The San Marcos Unified School District has entered into a land exchange agreement with the luxury spa resort Golden Door, allowing both...
SMUSD reaffirms support for immigrant, LGBTQ students in heated meeting
SAN MARCOS — The San Marcos Unified School District board passed two resolutions last week reaffirming the district’s support for LGBTQ+ and immigrant students, staff...