Semitropic Elementary School District

We would like to inform you that Semitropic School District has updated its main phone number.

Our new phone number is: (661) 761 - 7373
This change will take effect on April 1, 2026

Please update your records accordingly and use this new number for all future communication with the school office.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out using the new number.

Thank you for your continued support.

🌸 Spring Break: March 30 – April 6, 2026 🌼 Semitropic School will be closed for Spring Break from Monday, March 30 through Monday, April 6. We hope everyone has a safe, relaxing, and fun-filled break! Students return Tuesday, April 7.

Reminder! Our Color Run is happening this Friday from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM. Join us for vendors, fun activities for students and families, and of course—Roary! We hope to see you there!

Dear Parents,

This is a reminder that our Color Run will take place this Friday, March 27, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Color Run t-shirts will be available for purchase for $10.00, and we will also have various vendors on campus.

If you have any questions, please contact the front office.

We hope to see you there!

Join us for our Open House! Come visit the classroom, meet the teachers, and see what your child has been working on.

Date: 3/20/2026
Time: 5pm - 7pm

We look forward to seeing you!

Spring Camp Enrollment will start March 16th Enroll your student to come out and enjoy some Enrichment activities

This week is Read Across America week!! We have some fun dress up days planned, for Monday students need to be in uniform but can wear hats, the rest of the days they can dress according to the day and if they’re not they need to be in uniform. Thank you 😊

School Closed – Presidents' Day Semitropic School will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents’ Day. Enjoy the day off and we’ll see everyone back on Tuesday!

📣 School Closed – Lincoln’s Birthday Semitropic School will be closed on Monday, February 9, 2026, in observance of Lincoln’s Birthday. Enjoy the long weekend and we’ll see you back on Tuesday!

Due to extreme fog conditions this morning, we are unable to pick up country students or students at the Valley Rose bus stops. We will still be picking up all students at the Wasco bus stops. School will operate on a three-hour delay schedule today. The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. Thank you for your understanding.

Important Notice – Three - Hour Delay

Due to extreme fog around Semitropic School, we will be operating on a three-hour delay today to ensure the safety of our students and staff.

This means all school buses will arrive at their regular bus stops three hours later than usual. School will begin three hours after the normal start time.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize safety. Please drive carefully.

Important Notice – Two-Hour Delay Due to extreme fog around Semitropic School, we will be operating on a two-hour delay today to ensure the safety of our students and staff. This means all school buses will arrive at their regular bus stops two hours later than usual. School will begin two hours after the normal start time. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize safety. Please drive carefully.

Dear Families, Due to dense fog and unsafe driving conditions, school is canceled today to ensure the safety of our students and staff. We will continue to monitor conditions and will share any additional updates as needed. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Please stay safe.

Important Notice – Three - Hour Delay Due to extreme fog around Semitropic School, we will be operating on a three-hour delay today to ensure the safety of our students and staff. This means all school buses will arrive at their regular bus stops three hours later than usual. School will begin three hours after the normal start time. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize safety. Please drive carefully.

Important Notice – Two-Hour Delay Due to extreme fog around Semitropic School, we will be operating on a two-hour delay today to ensure the safety of our students and staff. This means all school buses will arrive at their regular bus stops two hours later than usual. School will begin two hours after the normal start time. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize safety. Please drive carefully.

Dear Families, Due to dense fog and unsafe driving conditions, school is canceled today to ensure the safety of our students and staff. We will continue to monitor conditions and will share any additional updates as needed. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Please stay safe.

Good morning families we are now running on a Three-Hour Delay. Due to extreme fog around Semitropic School, we will be operating on a three-hour delay today to ensure the safety of our students and staff. This means all school buses will arrive at their regular bus stops three hours later than usual. School will begin three hours after the normal start time. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize safety. Please drive carefully.

Important Notice – Two-Hour Delay Due to extreme fog around Semitropic School, we will be operating on a two-hour delay today to ensure the safety of our students and staff. This means all school buses will arrive at their regular bus stops two hours later than usual. School will begin two hours after the normal start time. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize safety. Please drive carefully.

🕊️ Martin Luther King Jr. Day – January 19, 2026 Semitropic School will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Let us honor his legacy through reflection, service, and unity.

Dear Families, Due to dense fog and unsafe driving conditions, school is canceled today to ensure the safety of our students and staff. We will continue to monitor conditions and will share any additional updates as needed. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Please stay safe. Warm regards, Dr. Castaneda Leal