East Side Union High School District

ESUHSD’s Adult Transition Program (ATP) was awarded the “Outstanding Community Service & Support Award by the San Andreas Regional Center Board of Directors. This recognition was for the program's commitment to improving the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. ? ATP was honored at the San Andreas Regional Center’s 26th Annual Service Above Self Awards Dinner. The ceremony honors individuals and organizations who have made significant and exemplary contributions to the developmental disability community. ? Among attendees was Aaron Lott, who oversees ATP programs. Lott shared, "We are deeply humbled and honored to receive the 'Service Above Self' award. This recognition reinforces our work to honor our students and bring awareness and equity to our community. We are inspired by this acknowledgment and remain committed to creating opportunities that empower all people” ? Sharon Cavallaro, Director of Special Services at ESUHSD added, “East Side Union High School District is very proud of the transformative work that Mr. Aaron Lott and his team have undertaken in our Adult Transition Program. Utilizing a collective growth mindset, Mr. Lott and his colleagues have developed the program into one where young adults with disabilities build on their strengths as they grow into happy, self-reliant, contributing members of our community. Congratulations, Team ATP!”

Just 3 days left for East Side Union High School District's 2024 College and Career Fair! Colleges and organizations from across the country and throughout San Jose will take part. Great workshops on "Getting to College" and "Getting Financial Aid" will be hosted in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. We will also be hosting an FSA ID workshop through our partners from CalSOAP San Jose and a CalKIDS Workshop to help families claim their CalKIDS account. Join us! Details at: bit.ly/24CollegeNight

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Councilmember Peter Ortiz for visiting Mount Pleasant High School and sharing his inspiring story with our Elevate [Math] and Eastside Education Initiative 9th graders. ??? Growing up in the same neighborhood as many of our students, Councilmember Ortiz's visit was a powerful example of true representation. His success is a clear example of how it's possible to overcome challenges, build personal success, and make a positive impact. ???? Thank you, Councilmember Ortiz, for being a role model and inspiration to our future leaders. ?? #District5 #Eastside #Representation #RoleModel #EducationalEquity

Congrats to the Class of 2024! We just wrapped up Summer School Graduation where we had the chance to celebrate the resilience and persistence of the students and families who graduated this summer! Congratulations! There's still time to join our team and support students at East Side. View all open positions at www.esuhsd.org/careers

Yerba Buena High School earned the 2024 Civic Learning Award of Distinction, an honor that recognizes measurable school wide achievements in civics. The award program, now in its eleventh year, is co-sponsored by the California Department of Education State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond and California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero. Congratulations to all Yerba Buena staff that made this award possible!

For the commitment of our staff to the civic engagement of our students, ESUHSD earned the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) “Outstanding Civic Education School District Award” at the 2024 Power of Democracy convening! Clay Hale, social science teacher at Yerba Buena High School, also earned the “Civic Education Outstanding Educator Award" at the event. Congratulations to the team! Read the full story at www.esuhsd.org/news

ESUHSD earned the "Bold Steps for Children Award - Celebrating School Wellness Centers" at the 2024 Santa Clara County Children's Summit! Over the last decade, ESUHSD has prioritized student wellness and has invested heavily into establishing and maintaining Wellness Centers across the district. Read the full story at www.esushd.org/news

Mt. Pleasant High School students were visited by Samsung Semiconductor Inc. earlier this year, made possible in part through a partnership with the Silicon Valley Education Foundation (SVEF) and the Eastside Education Initiative. Samsung Semiconductor Inc. (SSI) is the semiconductor division of Samsung Electronics, one of the world's largest technology companies. The company plays a crucial role in the global semiconductor industry, supplying components to a wide range of electronic devices, including smartphones, tablets, computers, televisions, and other consumer electronics. At the event, students had the opportunity to hear from a range of employees at SSI to understand the career possibilities and network with professionals from different departments, including engineering, marketing, and HR, at the Mentorship Fair. The event had two parts: 1) a career panel developed specifically for all 9th-grade students and a 2) a mentorship fair open to 9th to 12th-grade students. Ria Tyagi, a student at Mt. Pleasant High School learned from the experience sharing, “I learned that every experience and every career pathway is so different. We can see some people started off and knew where they wanted to go vs. some had some different pathways to where they are today. And I think that was very powerful for our audience to hear. To just know that there is not just one way to succeed.” Many thanks for the great opportunity for our community partners in supporting student's growth and success. https://lnkd.in/gz9RkcdQ

The Spartan East Side Promise program offers guaranteed admission to SJSU for qualified students from San José’s East Side Union High School District, and last night welcomed soon-to-be-graduating seniors to what will hopefully be their home for the next four years. I enjoyed getting to meet many of these students and their families, and am excited to see what they will accomplish as Spartans. To learn more about the Spartan East Side Promise program, click here: https://buff.ly/3vaxnJg #spartaneastsidepromise #welcometosjsu #classof2028

There's still time to apply and get financial aid! Deadline extended!