Whether you are a new or returning family and no matter which site your student(s) attend, Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) has created this one-stop-shop webpage to ensure you have the resources you need to ensure a successful 2026-2027 school year.
First-Day Photos
Printable Signs Available
The first day of school is a huge milestone, and we want to help you capture and cherish this special moment. To make the morning a little easier, we've created official District printable signs for your student's first-day-of-school photos.
Download your printable by clicking on the links or images below, print it out and let's celebrate those smiling faces together!
Share with District Staff
How to share your photos once school starts:
- Social media: Post using the hashtag #SUSD26FirstDay on Facebook or Instagram and tag @saratogausd
- Community album: Drop them in the comments of our upcoming first-day social media post on Facebook (@saratogausd)
- Email: Send them directly to communication@saratogausd.org
Photo and Video Release
So much of our success happens because of our amazing students and families. We want to feature their achievements on our school websites, in the local press and across social media. Ensure your "Student Photo and Video Release" preferences are updated in their record. Contact your school office for more information or email communication@saratogausd.org.
Scheduling
Academic Calendars
Plan ahead for holidays, minimum days and breaks. View our 2026-2027 school calendar here or by clicking the image below.
Stay up-to-date with all of our school calendars here.
Bell Schedules
The three elementary school and Redwood Middle School bell schedules are available on this centralized District webpage as well as linked from each school website.
Additionally, start and end times are as follows:
Regular Day
- Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten (August 13-September 4)
- TK and Kindergarten (after Labor Day)
- First and Second Grades
- Third through Fifth Grades
- Sixth through Eighth Grades
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten (August 13-September 4)
TK and Kindergarten (after Labor Day)
First and Second Grades
Third through Fifth Grades
Sixth through Eighth Grades
Elementary SLCT Day, Redwood SLCT Day (First Wednesday of the month)
Elementary SLCT Day, Redwood Wednesday
Redwood SLCT Day (Approximately first Thursday of the month):
12:45 p.m.
Afterschool Program
SUSD operates the Tree House after school program, available at cost for TK through eighth grade students at all three elementary school campuses and Redwood Middle School.
This school year it will run after school until 6:00 p.m. from Thursday, August 13, 2026 through Friday, June 4, 2027 on normal school operating days, with additional coverage offered on October 12, November 6, February 16 through 18, March 8 and April 6 through 8.
Visit the registration portal to register your child today. Please note: Registrations received after August 3 can begin at Tree House shortly after the new year starts, on Monday, August 17.
Questions or specifics about the program? Visit the District webpage.
Essential Info
New-to-District Student Registration
Registration for new students for the 2026-2027 school year began on February 2, 2026 and is ongoing. Visit saratogausd.org/enroll for instructions on registering a new student.
Class Placement
- TK to Fifth Graders: ALL elementary schools posted class placements virtually only on ParentSquare Tuesday, August 11 at 4:00 p.m.
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Redwood Middle School: Student schedules became available via the PowerSchool Parent Portal on Tuesday, August 11 after 4:00 p.m. The email address you entered when you registered your child in the district is your username. If you do not have your password, please choose “Forgot Password.” SUSD staff do not have the ability to reset your password. If you do not have a PowerSchool Parent Portal account, please email registrar@saratogausd.org.
Breakfast and Lunch Menus
SUSD offers complimentary breakfast and lunch every school day. View daily meal options and school nutrition updates directly on our child nutrition webpage.
Classroom Supplies
SUSD covers all essential classroom supplies so there are no extra back-to-school shopping lists required.
- What your student needs to bring: Just a backpack (large enough for books and papers) and a lunch tote if bringing food from home.
- Special projects: Each school’s parent teacher association (PTA) covers "special" enrichment supplies used throughout the year. Learn more about our community impact on the Community webpage and in the clickable linked graphic below.
Safety
Detailed on the District Emergency and Safety webpage are the protocols and resources we use to ensure all students and staff are prepared in case of an emergency.
Stay Informed
We use our ParentSquare notification system to keep families updated throughout the school year about.
- Emergency notices
- Weekly campus updates
- District news
- Community partners
- And more!
To ensure you never miss critical information, please keep your contact details up to date in your student’s record.