Semitropic Elementary School District

Please join us for our upcoming Fall Family Picnic on August 26, 2026 to have lunch with our staff and student!

Here is the link to pre register prior to the date to avoid having to wait to sign in. If you're signing in the day of the event we would need to see an ID.
https://www.schoolsafeid.com/event/6882

Dear Semitropic Wildcats Families,

We’re excited to announce that Fall Picture Day will be held on:

📅 Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Students will have their fall pictures taken during the school day. Please make sure your student comes to school ready to smile and looking their best! 😊

Picture information and ordering instructions will be sent home with students soon.

We look forward to seeing those wonderful Wildcat smiles! 💙🤍

🐾 JOIN OUR TEAM 🐾
Now hiring a cafeteria worker/library clerk. If you’re interested you can apply at: https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2265874

Hello Wildcats Families,
We are pleased to announce that Semitropic School District will be continuing CEP for the 2026-2027 School year.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Rosa Navarro 661-761-7373 X-120

Thank you

What a GREAT way to start this school year! We had a surprise visit from Roary 🐾💙

ELOP Enrollment starts August 3rd.

Dear Semitropic Community,

As we begin the 2026–27 school year, I am honored to continue serving as Superintendent of the Semitropic School District. I remain grateful to our Board of Trustees for their continued support and for the opportunity to lead this incredible district.

Over the past two years, we have made meaningful progress together by strengthening instruction, expanding student supports, and building a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement. As we look ahead, our focus remains the same—ensuring that every student receives a high-quality education and the support they need to succeed.

At Semitropic School District, we are committed to academic excellence by providing rigorous instruction, maintaining safe and nurturing learning environments, and building strong partnerships with families and the community. Together, we will continue to support the whole child while creating opportunities for every student to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

I deeply value the relationships we have built with our teachers, staff, students, families, and community partners. Open communication and collaboration remain priorities, and I encourage you to share your ideas, questions, or concerns as we work together to provide the best possible educational experience for our students.

Thank you for your continued trust, partnership, and support. I look forward to an outstanding 2026–27 school year filled with learning, growth, and achievement.

Sincerely,

Dr. Wendy Castaneda
Superintendent
Semitropic School District

Let's Stay Connected!
📞 (661) 761-7373
✉️ wcastanedaleal@semitropicschool.org

We're Hiring! Join the Semitropic School District Team!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students? We're looking for caring, dedicated individuals to join our team!

Current Openings:
• Special Education Assistant – 1 Part-Time Position
• Substitute Instructional Assistant – 2 Part-Time Positions

If you're ready to support students and become part of a team committed to student success, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today through EdJoin:
🔹 Special Education Assistant: https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2036843
🔹 Substitute Instructional Assistant: https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2115286

Have questions? Contact Rosa at (661) 761-7373.

Please share this post with anyone who may be interested in joining the Semitropic School District family!

Important updates for 2026/2027 school year!

We can't wait to have you all here for our back to school night! Join us for a night full of fun.

School Closed – Memorial Day Semitropic School will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in honor of Memorial Day. We remember and thank all who have served and sacrificed for our country. ❤️🤍💙

Sign - ups for summer Camp Enrollment start May 11th Call the front office for a permission slip

Want to join our team? We are hiring for a Special Education Teacher.
You can apply today on EdJoin.org

https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2047378

Here is the event calendar for our 8th graders.

Thank you to Cynthia and Wasco Starbucks for their generous donation of coffees, cups and condiments for our career day event.

Special thank you to all our presenters who came out for our annual career day event. Career Cafe was enjoyed by all!

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!