Semitropic Elementary School District

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

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.

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.

❄️ Winter Break: December 15, 2025 – January 2, 2026 ❄️ Semitropic School will be closed for Winter Break from Monday, December 15, 2025 through Friday, January 2, 2026. Students will return on Monday, January 5, 2026. Wishing everyone a joyful and restful season!

📣 Open Enrollment for the 2026–2027 School Year is Happening Now at Semitropic School District! 🎒✨

We’re excited to welcome new students for the upcoming school year. If you’re looking for a supportive, engaging, and community-centered learning environment, now is the perfect time to enroll!

➡️ Enroll today—spaces fill up fast!
Contact the district office or visit our website for details.

#SemitropicSchoolDistrict #OpenEnrollment #EnrollNow #2026 #2027 #FutureStartsHere

🍂 Fall Break: November 24–28, 2025 🍁 Semitropic School will be closed for Fall Break from November 24–28, 2025. Students will return on Monday, December 1, 2025. Wishing all our families a safe and restful break!

Veterans Day – November 11, 2025 Semitropic School will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day. We honor and thank all who have served.

Fall Camp Registration starts November 10th Please call the school If you have any questions

Dear Semitropic Families, As we enter fog season, please be aware that fog delays may occur. In the event of a delay, we will notify families through our usual communication channels. We encourage all parents to review the fog delay guidance flyer that is attached here and is available on our website. This includes important information on adjusted start times and transportation procedures. Thank you for helping us keep students safe! —Semitropic School District

🌟 Employment Opportunities – Semitropic School District 🌟

Join our team and make a difference in students’ lives! We are currently accepting applications for:

Special Education Teacher (Mild/Moderate & RSP)

Special Education Instructional Aide

📝 How to Apply:

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

https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2036843

Just a friendly reminder, we will be having open enrollment until Wednesday December 31st! Feel free to contact us with any questions you might have.

Dear Wildcat Families,
We would like to invite our local veterans to our Semitropic Veterans Day Celebration on November 5th, 2025 from 7:30 am-9:30 am. If you have served or know someone who has served please provide them with this invitation. Thank you!

📚 Professional Development Day – October 13, 2025 There will be no school for students on Monday, October 13 2025, due to a staff professional development day. Classes will resume on the next scheduled school day.

🌟 Employment Opportunities – Semitropic School District 🌟

Join our team and make a difference in students’ lives! We are currently accepting applications for:

Special Education Teacher (Mild/Moderate & RSP)

Special Education Instructional Aide

📝 How to Apply:

Download and complete the fillable PDF application using Adobe Reader
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Save your completed form as a PDF file.

Email your application to Rosa Navarro, Administrative Assistant, at rnavarro@semitropicschool.org
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📍 For application instructions, visit: https://www.semitropicschool.net/page/human-resources

We’re excited families that Saturday School will be held this Saturday, 10/11, from 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. Permission slips will be going home today. we will provide transportation to and from school.
Students will receive a snack and lunch during Saturday School.
Students will work on catching up on assignments, making up Attendance and engaging in fun learning activities.

Please make sure to return permission slips by Wednesday 10/8. we will contact you on Thursday for your students pick up time and drop off time
If you have any questions, contact Ms. Cece 1-559-390-9404. or the front office at 758-6412.

We look forward to seeing our students this Saturday! 🌟