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This Week @ SR - August 7, 2026

Posted Date: 08/07/26 (04:00 PM)


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This Week @ SR!   |  August 7, 2026


Principal's Back to School Communication
 
 

Good Afternoon Bulldogs & Families!

I hope you all had a restful, rejuvenating summer and are excited for a successful 2026–2027 school year! 

To our new families and students joining us for the first time: WELCOME TO SR! I cannot wait to get you on campus and fully immersed in everything SRHS has to offer. In addition to this newsletter, you can expect another email today with information specific to 9th grade and new students.

We have tremendous momentum coming off last school year, and even more to be excited about as we kick off this one!

Continuing Success:

For the fifth consecutive year, our students set a record for Advanced Placement (AP) exam participation and pass rates. Over 79% of our AP test takers scored a 3 or higher, earning valuable college credit and outperforming both the California and National averages by 8 percentage points!

This milestone is a testament to the dedication of our talented staff and inspiring students. You continue to prove that SRHS is the premier place to learn and grow. Spread this news widely because it deserves to be bragged about.

Campus Upgrades & Construction Updates:

When you return, you’ll notice major transformations across campus: Our brand-new pool, both renovated gyms, team rooms, the updated PE wing, and our new multipurpose facility “The Dawg House” are ready and open!

The old Art building has been safely demolished to make way for a state-of-the-art facility that will soon house our Art, Ceramics, Drama, Media Academy, and Special Day classes. 

In the meantime: art classes will be held in the portable buildings, the special day class is in the Science Building, and our media academy will be housed in LA200.

If you’d like to see our construction progress, watch this Summer Construction Sizzle Reel created by the SRCS Bond Program!

Traffic & Safety Guidelines:

As we navigate these final construction hurdles over the next few years, safety remains our top priority.

Please follow all posted signage and stay clear of fenced construction zones.

Pick-up and Drop-off should only take place in the front of the school in the 3rd Street parking lot. Please help us respect our neighbors by keeping Mission Avenue clear for local traffic.

This Week @ SR & Getting "Bulldog Ready"

This is our first edition of This Week @ SR! For the year. Our weekly bulletin is sent every Friday evening to keep you informed and prepared.

To make sure every student starts strong, we expect everyone to show up "Bulldog Ready"—prepared, focused, and ready to engage every single day.

“Bulldog Ready” means you are on time to class with each of the following items:

  1. Something to write with (pens/pencils)

  2. Something to write on (notebook/paper)

  3. Your school issued chromebook & Charger
    Reminder: personal laptops are not supported or permitted for use on campus

  4. Phones on the wall:
    Students are required to store their phones in phone cubbies in every class and 
    will not be permitted to use their phones while on a hall pass. Students who refuse to place their phones in the pocket carriers will have their phone locked in the main office and the phone may only be picked up by a parent/guardian.

Student phone use will only be permitted during brunch, lunch and passing periods.

Parents/families: since students will not have access to their phones during class, urgent matters should be communicated through the main office.

Note: Students arriving without necessary supplies will be marked tardy and provided with what they need for the day. Continued readiness issues will lead to increased accountability.

Enjoy these final days of summer. Let’s make 2026–2027 our best year yet! 

Freshmen, I’m looking forward to meeting you all on Friday, August 14th at orientation! 

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors I’ll see you on 8/19.

Go Dawgs!

Mr. Dominguez

Principal | San Rafael High School

 

Upcoming Important Events
8/10 - Fall Sports Begin
8/12 - LINK Crew Training
8/12 - Data Confirmation Help Event
8/12 - AP Boot Camp
8/13 - LINK Crew Training
8/13 - Data Confirmation Help Event
8/14 - Freshman Orientation
8/14 - Data Confirmation Help Event
8/17 - Data Confirmation Help Event
8/18 - ASB Retreat/Installation
8/19 - First Day of School
8/25 - WeAreSR! Meet & Greet
8/25 - Athletic Information Night
8/25 - Picture Day
8/26 - Picture Day
8/28 - Welcome Back/Bell Game Rally
8/28 - Bell Game
9/2 - SELAC/Data Confirmation
9/3 - Back to School Night
9/3 - Data Confirmation 
9/4 - A Minimum Day
9/4 - College Coffee Chat
9/7 - Labor Day Holiday
9/10- Senior College Night
9/16 - SRHS Music Informance Concert
9/18 - Fall Progress 1 Report Ends
 
SRHS Administration Responsibility Chart

Support Staff Duties & Contacts

Announcements & Updates
Office & Campus Hours
Our official building hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm every day school is in session. This is when our front office is open as well. No one is permitted on campus outside of these hours unless they are attending a school sanctioned event or otherwise supervised by a San Rafael staff member.
*Office Hours for Monday, August 17 th - open 8:00-9:30am ONLY! We have an all staff meeting scheduled from 10am-4pm and the office will be closed!
*Office Hours for Tuesday, August 18th - open late 10:00am-4:00pm due to a Staff Welcome Back event!
Freshman & New Student Orientation 
PE Uniforms
PE Uniforms can be purchased online at the DAWG Shop or at the student store during brunch and lunch when school is in session.  

Picture Day - August 25th & 26th 

SRHS Fall Picture Days:

Fall Picture Day: Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Fall Picture Day: Wednesday, August 26, 2026

12th Grade Group Photo: Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Fall Retake Day: Thursday, October 8, 2026

Senior Portrait Make Ups:  November 17, 2026

Families can place online orders at mydorian.com beginning 3 weeks before Picture Day and continuing through 2 days after Picture Day.

On Picture Day, please ensure all paper order forms are turned in to the photographer when taking their picture, as Dorian will NOT accept them afterward.

Student Drop Off

Please allow enough time to drop off your student each morning in the 
Main Lot off of Third Street. 
You will NOT be able to drop off your student on Mission Ave due to ongoing construction!
Please use the lane in the photo above to drop-off/pick-up your students to not cause a traffic jam in the parking lot.
First Day of 2025-2026 School Year
Student Updates
First day of school is Wednesday, August 19th at 8:30am. 
It will be a T Day (Traditional Day)
Please review the first week of school schedule below.
Course Schedules

Schedules
: Students will be able to see their preliminary course schedules for the ‘26-’27 school year via the Aeries Student Portal on the afternoon of Tuesday, August 11th after Data Confirmation is completed (8/18 at noon for all parents /students). Please note that these are preliminary schedules which are subject to change. We recommend you check your schedule the afternoon/evening before the first day of school, to ensure that you are accessing the most up to date schedule.
COUNSELING UPDATES
Course Schedules & Change Form Info
Welcome back Bulldogs - we are so excited to begin the 2025-26 school year! 
Counseling Department Updates & Information:
  • Schedules: See section above regarding course schedules.
  • Course Change Requests: If students would like to request a course change, they must do so using the Course Change Request Google Form which will be sent out next week. Schedule change requests sent via email will not be considered. 
  • Counselors will prioritize critical scheduling errors (grad requirements, etc.). Requests for teacher changes, preferred periods, and other non-essential requests will not be considered. 
  • Students that enrolled in AP/Honors courses have signed contracts and are expected to remain in the course.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you back on campus soon!

Student Parking - SENIORS ONLY

Student Parking is first come first serve for Seniors only. Senior students may only park in the Stadium Lot and have their parking permit clearly displayed on the front windshield . Please do not park in staff spots or block entrances or you will risk being towed. Seniors may apply for a parking permit through the following link:

 Senior Student Parking Permit Application.
 
Marin Transit Passes - New Protocols
 
 
ASB - Student Activities
 
 

CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE DAWG SHOP
Preorder spirit wear, Athletic Donations, Class donations, preorder your yearbook, PE uniforms and more.
 

Athletics Updates
The official start of Fall sports begin on August 10th. Many teams begin their practices and hold tryouts starting on that date. All sports must hold three days of tryouts before making cuts. These dates are often August 10th - 12th. Please make sure to attend practices and tryouts beginning next week. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out directly to the coach of each sport (coach contact list) or to me at csully@srcs.org
And one more reminder here: To participate in any sport at San Rafael High School, all students must register on ArbiterSports. This includes uploading a valid physical dated June 1, 2026 or later. This physical will cover the student for all sports throughout the 2026–2027 school year but must be renewed and re-uploaded every year. If student-athletes do not have an up-to-date physical and have not completed their registration, they will not be allowed to compete in games.
 
Below are the times and locations for practices next week:
Cross Country:
Monday: 5:00pm @ SR Track
Wednesday: 5:00pm @ SR Track
Saturday: 10:00am - Location TBD - All information and locations can be found at the Cross Country Website

Girls Tennis:
Monday - Thursday from 4:00pm - 6:00pm on the Tennis Courts

Girls Volleyball:
Varsity is August 10th through 12th from 5:00 -7:00pm 
Junior Varsity is  August 10th through 12th from 7:00 - 8:30pm 
Freshman start on August 17th from 3:30 - 5:00pm. Until the team is filled. 
If any Freshmen want to tryout for JV or Varsity - they need to come Aug 10 - Aug 12. 

Girls and Boys Water Polo
Monday - Thursday from 6:30pm - 8:30pm @ Marin Academy (August 10th through 14th)

Football
Monday - Friday
3:30 - 4:15pm in the weight room
5:00 - 6:30pm on the turf field
Bring: cleats, shirt, shorts, gym shoes, mouthpiece

Girls Flag Football
Monday - Thursday
6:30 - 8:00pm on the turf field
Bring shirt, shorts, cleats

Visit the Athletics Webpage for more info

Register your student athlete here


 
SRHS CONTACT INFO
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.

  • Main Office: 415-485-2330
  • Attendance: 415-485-2335
  • Counseling: 415-485-2336
  • Spanish: 415-485-2396
  • Spanish: 415-485-2499
  • Athletics: 415-485-2333
August 7, 2026