VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR PROGRAM

The San Diego Unified School District is seeking nominations for the
2nd annual Volunteer of the Year Recognition Program.

The Volunteers of the Year will be invited to a recognition ceremony on May 20, 2026 at Patrick Henry High School.

ABOUT THE VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR PROGRAM

The Volunteer of the Year Award is presented by the Board of Education to up to six volunteers who have gone above and beyond to serve their schools, fellow parents, and students. 

The six awards will include one awardee for each of the five board member sub-districts and one districtwide chosen by our student board members. The recipients of the awards will each receive a monetary gift that will be presented at a special recognition ceremony on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Patrick Henry High School. Previous recipients are not eligible.

Each nomination must be submitted by the site principal with a one-page letter of recommendation describing how the nominees work aligns with the following criteria under LCAP Goal 5: Family and Community Engagement with Highly Regarded Neighborhood Schools that Serve Students, Families, and Communities:

1. Parent Engagement: Building Connections and Relationships to Engage Families

2. School Leadership: Shared Leadership and Capabilities to Empower Families

3. Meaningful Student Learning Impact: Linked to Student Learning Cognition and Confidence