Last Wednesday, Conway Academy wrapped up an incredible Better World Week with schoolwide service projects, volunteer readers from the community, a family literacy picnic, kindness rock painting, and a closing circle celebration. Better World Week is an important part of the Conway community, providing students and staff with meaningful opportunities to engage in service connected to expeditions and contribute to making the community a better place to live. Throughout the week, Conway truly lived its motto: “We are Crew, not Passengers!”
This year’s work focused on the idea of cultivating community, that building bridges can unite people and strengthen communities. Students and staff built a symbolic bridge, planted indigenous plants in the Tiny Forest, and collaborated to build and paint a cinder block Labyrinth. Students also participated in meaningful service learning projects across grade levels, including a neighborhood trash cleanup, a community potluck celebrating identity and belonging, environmental awareness projects, pollinator planting, and building a compost system with worms. Better World Week was a powerful reminder that by working together, Conway can continue to build and strengthen a community where everyone belongs and where hearts are united as one.
Here are this week’s updates and reminders.
New Student Enrollment: 2026-2027
Welcome to our school community!
Online enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is now open.
If you have a child who will be new to our district—whether they are starting Kindergarten, transferring from another school, or have recently moved to the area—we invite you to begin the enrollment process as soon as possible. Enrolling early helps us prepare the right staffing and resources to give your child the best start possible this fall. Click HERE to enroll and get started.
Returning Student Registration: 2026-2027
Welcome back, families!
Annual registration for our returning students is now open.
Please log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal to update your child’s mandatory emergency card and contact information. Keeping this information current is essential for your child to participate in all EUSD programs for the upcoming school year. Click HERE to complete returning student registration.
Preschool applications:
EUSD State Preschool is accepting online applications for the 2026-2027 school year as of May 5, 2026. Visit the preschool website to access the application. Applications will be accepted for children who will be age 3 by December 1, 2026. If your child will turn 3 during the 2026-2027 school year, you can apply on or after their birthday. Preschool classes are available at seven EUSD elementary schools: Central, Juniper, Glen View, Lincoln, Oak Hill, Pioneer, and Rose. EUSD Preschool is offered through the California State Preschool Program and licensed through the California Department of Social Services. Eligibility for the program is based on household income; however, there are additional opportunities for families who may qualify to participate in the EUSD State Preschool Program based on residing within the boundaries of one of our sites. In addition, students with IEPs also qualify for the State Preschool program. To learn more, visit the EUSD Preschool website or email preschoolenrollment@eusd.org. For Special Education Preschool options, including our responsive interventions and inclusive programs, contact the team at spedsupport@eusd.org.
CAASPP Testing Reminder
CAASPP testing for students in grades 3–8 is currently underway and will continue through May 22. Each school has its own testing schedule.
Please help your student be ready by ensuring they get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and come prepared to do their best.
Summer Activities at the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum
Spend the summer exploring with the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, located in Escondido near Grape Day Park! This year’s summer camps are packed with hands-on adventures—engineer creative solutions, dig into paleontology, explore space, and spark curiosity through play, imagination, and experimentation.
Camps run throughout the summer with options for different age groups, including:
Little Explorers Camp (Ages 4–5)
Big Explorers Camp (Ages 6–8)
Families can register for individual weeks or the full summer session. Camp hours are typically 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., with engaging weekly themes designed to keep young learners inspired all summer long. Learn more and view this year’s full schedule by visiting this site. For more information, contact education@sdcdm.org.
Escondido Public Library
Our friends at the Escondido Public Library are hosting numerous enrichment activities for children of all ages. This summer’s Summer Reading Challenge theme is “Unearth a Story,” and the activities kick off Monday, June 1, and continue through August 16. Visit the Escondido Public Library website for schedules and program details.
Important dates:
EUSD schools and the district office will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Classes resume Tuesday, May 26. The last day of school for students is Wednesday, June 10. It is a minimum day for students. Please review the bell schedule for your child’s school.
Resources for Food Assistance
We want to make sure families are aware of local resources that offer free food and support for those who may need it. Here are a few options available in our community:
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need help connecting with these resources.
Breakfast and Lunch Menus:
All EUSD students have access to no-cost breakfast and lunch. Families can view our new online menus. Select your school and menu to see what is being served every day.
– Andy McGuire, Incoming Superintendent of Schools