June 2026

About Us

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WELCOME BACK! SDUSD's Newcomer Welcome Centers are spaces where students and families who recently immigrated to the U.S can learn about the district's resources, programs, and opportunities while sharing their unique backgrounds, cultures, and aspirations. We are located at Hoover High, San Diego High, Mira Mesa High, Lincoln High, and Crawford High and are also available to travel to different schools across the district to support families. Please contact us at welcome@sandi.net or 619-366-5770 with any questions.

Our services are specifically designed to assist immigrant and refugee families as they adjust to life in the U.S. We offer a range of support, including:

Essential Supplies: School supplies, hygiene kits, shoes, and bus passes
Educational Guidance: Orientation to U.S. education, academic counseling, ESL classes for parents, and mental health resources
Technology Access: Hotspots for internet connectivity, navigating online platforms for school
Community Connections: Referrals to organizations providing housing, jobs, healthcare, legal advice, and food assistance
Language Support: Translation and interpretation services are available to ensure effective communication

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PowerSchool Parent Portal

Apply for SUN Bucks Summer Food Benefits

Posted on 05/15/2026

Families may be eligible to receive $120 per child through SUN Bucks, California’s summer nutrition program that helps families buy food while school is out. SUN Bucks can be used at grocery stores, farmers markets and other authorized retailers. Receiving SUN Bucks does not affect immigration status, and children who receive SUN Bucks can still participate in CalFresh and summer meal programs.

Some students will be automatically enrolled if they receive CalFresh, CalWORKs, or eligible Medi-Cal benefits, or if they are identified as foster, homeless, migrant or runaway. If your child is not automatically enrolled, you must apply to receive SUN Bucks — even if your child already receives free school meals.

In San Diego Unified, families can apply by completing the Universal Benefits Application through the PowerSchool Parent Portal by August 31, 2026.

Apply here: https://powerschool.sandi.net/public/
Watch a video tutorial: Submitting Sun Bucks - Parent Portal

SUN Bucks cards will begin arriving by mail as early as June 2026. Families should make sure their mailing address is up to date with their school and/or county social services office. Once funds are loaded, families have 122 days to use them before they expire.

Pre-School Enrollment

Students who are turning 3 years old by December 1, 2026 may apply for the part-day preschool at 17 sites, or the extended-day program at Central Elementary.
If your student turns 3 years old after December 1, 2026, please apply at the time the student turns 3 years old.
Students who turn 4 years old by September 1, 2026 may participate in Transitional Kindergarten (TK)
Students who turn 4 years old after September 1, 2026 year may participate in a part-day preschool or extended-day preschool.

To register, you will be asked to create an account, input your child's information, and upload documents, including birth certificates, pay stubs, postmarked mail, vaccine records, etc. Application open May 15, 2026

Apply HERE

Need help?
Contact our Newcomer Welcome Center team to assist you. You can email us at welcome@sandi.net .

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Youth Summit 2026

City of San Diego Office of Children and Youth Success is offering a summer opportunity for youth (ages 15-24) in San Diego to build bridges with community and connect with resources while having fun in the park, learning and creating with peers.

June 3rd • 10:00am-3:45pm • Balboa Park

R e s o u r c e s • G u e s t S p e a k er s • Wo r k s h o p s •G A M E S • A RT • c o m m u n i t y

Are You a Refugee?

Do you need support with your immigration case?

Non-profit organizations, like Jewish Family Service of San Diego, are monitoring this

situation and can help refugees access legal information and assistance.

• Email: immigration@jfssd.org

• Phone: 858-637-3365

Refugee Work Readiness Exchange

This is a self-paced e-learning course to learn eight essential “soft skills” that will help new arrivals be more successful in finding a job and moving up the career ladder! Participants can use this engaging, mobile-friendly course to practice skills like confidence, stress management, cross-cultural communication, and conflict resolution.

Fast facts:

Available in Haitian Creole, English, Arabic, and Dari.
FREE for participants, AND you will receive a $50 gift card and certificate of completion (great resume builder!)
Run time: about 4 hours. You can start, stop, and save your progress as needed
If you need help with a data card or a place to access the course let me know!

Creole

Dari

English

Arabic

FAFSA/CADAA

The 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) and the CA Dream Act Application (CADAA) are open! Students in 12th grade (Seniors) can now begin applying for financial aid to help pay for college. If you need help creating an account and submitting an application, contact us at welcome@sandi.net or call us at (619) 366-5770 or (619) 559-5998 to have one of our team members help.

ONLINE ENROLLMENT FOR THE 2026–2027 SCHOOL YEAR OPEN

New Student Enrollment

This platform is for new student enrollments, which includes:

Transitional Kindergarten (TK) registration
Enrollment for new students in neighborhood K-12 schools
Re-enrollment for students who are returning to the district from a different school system (charter, private, homeschool, or out of state, etc.)
Enrollment for new students offered and accepting seats through School Choice
Enrollment for new out-of-district families accepted via School Choice

Do not use this platform if your child is currently enrolled in SDUSD in grades TK–11.

Parents of currently enrolled students will complete re-registration for the 2026–27 school year using ParentPortal. If you don't currently have a ParentPortal account, please click on the link or contact your school for assistance.

For more information, visit the Neighborhood Schools and Enrollment Options website

Newcomer Welcome Center Feedback

Have you visited one of our five Newcomer Welcome Centers or have we come to your school site to meet with you? If so, we would like to gather your feedback on the supports and services that were provided.

Please take a few minutes to respond to our brief feedback survey. Your responses will help us improve the experiences for our newcomer students and their families.

The Newcomer Welcome Center is committed to compassionately guiding students and families in their educational journeys and connecting them to people, programs, and resources necessary for lifelong success. We strive to ensure that everyone feels a deep sense of belonging, develops the skills and confidence to achieve personal fulfillment, and is empowered to contribute to the vibrancy of our community.