Sep. 29 - 2025

It’s our last week of September and the first week of October and boy does time really does fly! And, a big shoutout to Saints Football for a big win over Oak Grove last Friday. Thanks to our athletes, coaches, cheer, and fans for the great game-day energy.

Counseling — Grade 9 CCGI Personality Assessment (Monday, September 29)

During PE, 9th graders will rotate to the MPR to complete the CCGI personality/interest activity that helps students explore careers and align coursework. Please bring a charged Chromebook and your school login. Counselors will be on hand to support.

District College Fair (Tuesday, September 30, 5:00–7:00 PM at Independence HS)

This free, districtwide event is an easy way to meet college reps, learn about majors, financial aid, and campus life, and start (or refine) your college list. All grade levels are encouraged to attend. Tip: bring a short question list, a notepad/phone for notes, and consider a parent/guardian partner for extra listening power.

Financial Aid Night + FAFSA/CADAA Opens (Wednesday, October 1)

Join us in the Theatre and MPR for Financial Aid Night. We’ll cover the FAFSA and CADAA applications (which open October 1), timelines, required documents, scholarships, and how colleges build aid packages. Students and families are highly encouraged to attend—come with questions and your planning calendar.

Picture Make-Up Day (Friday, October 3)

Make-ups are for redos and new transfers only, 8:30 AM–3:00 PM in the MPR. Students should come during release time or as directed by teachers. Dress school-appropriate; if redoing, bring your original proof if available.

This Week in Athletics

Tuesday, September 30

• Girls Tennis vs Oak Grove HS (Home) — 4:00 PM

• Boys Water Polo at Yerba Buena HS (Away) — 4:00 PM

• Girls Volleyball vs San Jose HS (Home) — 5:30 PM

• Girls Water Polo at Silver Creek HS (Away) — 6:00 PM

• Girls Flag Football at Independence HS (Away) — 7:00 PM

Thursday, October 2

• Girls Tennis vs Sobrato HS (Home) — 4:00 PM

• Girls Water Polo at Mt. Pleasant HS (Away) — 4:00 PM

• Girls Volleyball vs Oak Grove HS (Home) — 5:30 PM

• Boys Water Polo at Mt. Pleasant HS (Away) — 6:00 PM

• Girls Flag Football vs Gunderson HS (Home) — 7:00 PM

Schedules can change. Please check team/coach communications or the ST Athletics page before heading out. Thank you for representing ST with positivity and sportsmanship.

Panorama Survey — Students, Families, and Staff (Open through October 31)

Your feedback directly informs our work on school climate, inclusion, wellness, and academics. If you haven’t completed it yet, please do:

• Students (completed at school): https://surveys.panoramaed.com/eastsideunion → Access code: Student ID → English/Spanish/Vietnamese → read-aloud available (bring headphones) → click Submit at the end.

• Families: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/eastsideunion/family → select Santa Teresa High School → choose your language → begin.

• Staff: Use the Panorama email with your unique link (check Junk/Spam). If missing, contact support+eastsideunion@panoramaed.com.

UPP Funding Form — One Minute, Big Impact

As a friendly reminder, families may receive legitimate texts/emails/calls from ESUHSD with a quick UPP form. It takes under a minute, stops further reminders once completed, and helps unlock critical funding that supports programs and services at ST. Thank you for completing it as soon as you receive the link.

Looking Ahead — Fall Break (October 6–10)

Next week is Fall Break—no school for students Monday through Friday (October 6–10). Enjoy a safe, restful week. Note: there will be no Week 10 update due to the break.

Let's continue to show up, be kind, and take advantage of the college and financial-aid events. Proud of you, Saints! Let’s finish September strong and step into October with momentum! Gooooooo Saints! 

Sep. 22 - 2025

Week 8 Update (September 22–26)

Hello, Saints! We’re rolling into Week 8 with great energy—thank you for the strong attendance, on-time arrivals, and partnership at home. This week brings important chances to lend your voice (SSC), support our student leaders (blood drive), cheer on our athletes, celebrate student journalism, and engage at the district level.

School Site Council (SSC) — Today

Our first SSC meeting is today, Monday, September 22, 3:50–4:50 PM in the Library. If you can’t join in person, please use our Zoom link: https://esuhsd.zoom.us/j/87072444357?pwd=l1d9ufk55a8RH2WudexXjggvkaDwlX.1

SSC is where families, students, and staff shape campus goals, funding priorities, and programs that directly impact teaching and learning. Your voice matters so please join us.

This Week in Athletics

• Note from last week: The Friday, September 19 football game vs Leland HS was forfeited by Leland due to multiple injuries.

• Monday, September 22: Boys Water Polo vs Gunderson HS (Home) — 6:00 PM

• Tuesday, September 23:

  • Girls Tennis vs Christopher HS (Home) — 4:00 PM

  • Girls Water Polo vs Silver Creek HS (Home) — 4:00 PM

  • Girls Volleyball vs Mt. Pleasant HS (Home) — 5:30 PM

  • Boys Water Polo vs Silver Creek HS (Home) — 6:00 PM

• Thursday, September 25:

  • Girls Tennis at Gilroy HS (Away) — 4:00 PM

  • Boys Water Polo at Gunderson HS (Away) — 4:00 PM

  • Girls Volleyball at Overfelt HS (Away) — 5:30 PM

  • Girls Water Polo at Gunderson HS (Away) — 6:00 PM

  • Girls Flag Football at Silver Creek HS (Away) — 7:00 PM

• Friday, September 26: Football at Oak Grove HS (Away) — 4:30 PM
  (Schedules can change; please check team communications/athletics page before heading out.)

9th–11th Grade Parent Presentations — Thursday, September 25, 6:00 PM (Theater)

Families of 9th–11th graders are invited to an evening presentation in the Theater at 6:00 PM covering graduation & A–G requirements, AP courses, upcoming events, on-campus resources, and tips & strategies for success.

Red Cross Fall Blood Drive — Thursday, September 25 (MPR)

Hosted by our Red Cross Club in the MPR from 8:00 AM–4:00 PM (last donor appointment at 2:15 PM).

• Students (16+): Pick up donor permission slips in Room 401. Student volunteers also need a permission slip signed by periods 1, 3, 5, 7 teachers; please do not sign if the student cannot miss class (exam/quiz/lab, etc.). We’ll reschedule their volunteer period.

• Staff & Adults: Sign up here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=STHSsaints
  Classroom visits during Tutorial will advertise and distribute permission slips (no visits to 4th-period freshman classes). Questions? Contact Ms. Szelong (Room 401).

Mental Health & Wellness Center — This Week

• Wellness Wednesday (Lunch): Outdoor activities & lawn games—taking a break and having fun is good for your mental health.

• Wellness Club (Thursday, Lunch): Student-led activity (details shared at school).

• Stay updated on Instagram: @STWellnessCenter. Families and students can check recent and upcoming happenings. For support, call (408) 347-6246 or submit a CARE Team Referral.

District Public Hearing — Textbooks/Instructional Materials (Thursday, September 25, ~7:30 PM)

The ESUHSD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing during its regular meeting to consider whether students have sufficient textbooks or instructional materials aligned to state standards. Location: Board Room, Education Center, 830 North Capitol Avenue, San Jose. All staff, parents, and community members are invited. For more information, contact the Instructional Services Division at (408) 347-5060. (Education Code §60119.)

Read The Halo Tribune — New Edition Live!

Our student newspaper, The Halo Tribune, just released its latest edition—written, edited, and published by our Saints. Catch student life, campus events, sports highlights, opinion pieces, and more at sthsnews.com. We’re proud of our student journalists so take a moment to check out their work!

Panorama Survey — Students, Families, and Staff (Open through October 31)

Your feedback guides our equity, climate, and support work. Please participate:

• Students (completed at school): surveys.panoramaed.com/eastsideunion → Access code: Student ID → available in English/Spanish/Vietnamese; read-aloud enabled (bring headphones) → budget 15–25 minutes and click Submit.

• Families: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/eastsideunion/family → select Santa Teresa High School → choose language → begin.

• Staff: Look for an email from Panorama with your unique link (check Junk/Spam if needed). If you can’t find it, contact support+eastsideunion@panoramaed.com; a backup option is available using your email handle (before “@”, lowercase) as the access code.

UPP Funding Form — 60 Seconds That Helps Our Students

Families are receiving legitimate texts/emails/calls from ESUHSD (CTO Randy Phelps, site principals, PCIS, etc.) with a quick UPP form. Completing it takes under a minute, stops further messages once finished, and helps secure significant funding for our students and schools. Thank you for submitting as soon as you receive the link.

Thank you for staying engaged with us—whether it’s SSC, cheering at games, donating at the blood drive, or completing Panorama/UPP. Let’s make Week 8 focused, supportive, and spirited. Gooooo Saints!

Sep. 15 - 2025

Welcome to Week 7 (…yes, Week 7!)

I accidentally skipped counting our first two days of school (Thursday–Friday) as Week 1—so here we are in “Week 7” instead of 6. Math is hard before coffee or an energy drink. Thanks for rolling with me and for keeping up the strong daily attendance and on-time arrivals.

New Grading Period Begins

Grading Period 1 closed last Friday. Those grades are a progress snapshot, not the final word. Students can:

• Schedule Tutorial with the teacher for the class where they need the most help.

• Attend Office Hours this Wednesday, September 17 to ask questions, catch up, or preview upcoming work.

• Explore tutoring and supports on our Academic Supports page: https://santateresahigh.esuhsd.org/academics/academic-supports.

Seniors: 1:1 Credit Evaluation Meetings

Our academic counselors continue meeting with seniors this week for individualized credit checks, graduation planning, and post-secondary next steps. Seniors should watch their email/ParentSquare for appointment times and arrive prepared with questions.

Wellness Update — Calming Space (Monday, September 15)

The Calming Space will be closed all day Monday, September 15. Social Workers and Counselors will still be on site in the Mental Health & Wellness Center (MHWC) for emergencies and will call students for scheduled appointments.

This Week in Athletics

Tuesday, September 16

• Girls Tennis at Sobrato HS (Away) — 4:00 PM

• Girls Water Polo at Independence HS (Away) — 4:00 PM

• Girls Volleyball vs James Lick HS (Home) — 5:30 PM

• Boys Water Polo at Independence HS (Away) — 6:00 PM

• Girls Flag Football at James Lick HS (Away) — 7:00 PM

Thursday, September 18

• Girls Tennis at Independence HS (Away) — 4:00 PM

• Girls Volleyball at Del Mar HS (Away) — 5:30 PM

• Girls Flag Football vs Overfelt HS (Home) — 7:00 PM

Friday, September 19

• Football vs Leland HS (Home) — 4:30 PM

  • Stadium Rules: No backpacks; no ins-and-outs. 

(Schedules may change; please confirm with coaches or the ST Athletics page before heading out.)

Latino Parent Coalition (LPC)

Join us on Wednesday, September 17 at 6:00 PM in the Library for our LPC meeting. All families are welcome—come build community and learn about supports for students.

Panorama Survey — Students & Families (Opens Monday, September 15)

Your voice matters. Panorama helps us understand school climate, inclusion, and student supports so we can keep improving.

• Students: You’ll complete the survey at school during the window (September 15–October 31).

  • Go to surveys.panoramaed.com/eastsideunion

  • Access code: your Student ID

  • Available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese

  • A read-aloud option is built in—please bring headphones if you plan to use it.

  • Budget 15–25 minutes and be sure to click the blue Submit button so your responses are saved.

• Families: Please take the family survey during the window (September 15–October 31).

  • Link: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/eastsideunion/family

  • Select Santa Teresa High School from the drop-down and choose your preferred language, then begin.

  • Your input helps shape site goals and supports (LCAP, local indicators, and school planning).

• Staff (Sept 15–Oct 31):

  • Look for an email from Panorama with your unique link on Monday, September 15 (reminders will follow). If you don’t see it, please check Junk/Spam/Trash. If it’s still missing, contact support+eastsideunion@panoramaed.com.

UPP Funding Form — Please Respond (1 Minute)

As a reminder, ESUHSD launched a simple online UPP form that helps secure critical funding for students. Families may receive texts, emails, or phone calls from ESUHSD (including messages from District CTO Randy Phelps, site principals, or PCIS staff) with a legitimate link to complete. It takes under a minute, stops further messages once finished, and directly supports ST—districtwide, this effort could bring in up to $40 million for students and schools. Thank you for completing the form as soon as you receive it.

As always, thank you for your continued partnership—whether you’re meeting with counselors, cheering at games, or sharing your voice through Panorama, it all helps our students thrive. Here’s to a focused, encouraging week ahead. Goooooo Saints! 

Aug. 4 - 2025

Dear Students, Staff, and Families,

Welcome to a brand new school year! My name is Truc Chau, and I’m honored to serve as your principal. I’m excited to kick off the year of learning, growth, and community here at Santa Teresa High School.

Freshmen/New Student Orientation – August 6th

We’re looking forward to welcoming our Class of 2029! Please see the schedule and details below to help you plan ahead:

Location: Santa Teresa High School

Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Orientation takes approximately 45–60 minutes per student. Students are welcome to stay longer at the final station to learn more about our school’s clubs and athletics.

Arrival Times by Last Name:

• A–C: 8:00 AM

• D–H: 8:45 AM

• I–M: 9:30 AM

• N–R: 10:15 AM

• S–Z: 11:00 AM

If you arrive late, no worries—just head straight to the Gym and we’ll get you started!

Orientation Stations in Order:

      1. Gym: School photos + student ID cards

      2. Counseling Office: Pick up class schedules

      3. Book Room: Chromebook distribution

      4. Theater: Help with student account access

      5. MPR Area: Learn about clubs and sports opportunities

First Day of School – August 7th

We can’t wait to see everyone back on campus! Both August 7 and 8 will follow our Monday schedule (Periods 1–7).

Let’s make it a great year, Saints! ​