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Curious about this week's school meals? Check out the latest breakfast and lunch menus online!

We invite all Ortega families to get involved and join our Parent Group. This is a great opportunity to stay connected, support school events, and help strengthen our school community.

Placement confirmation letters will be mailed home for all lottery participants this month. 26-27 Online registration is scheduled to begin in mid-March 2026.

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🎓 2026–2027

🎟️ TK/Kinder Lottery

📍 Must Reside within PSD Boundaries to Enter

The Ortega School Library embodies the school’s mission of preparing students to lead meaningful, creative, and compassionate lives by offering a rich variety of programs and resources. Students in TK–5 visit the library weekly, where dynamic book displays celebrate cultural heritage, holidays, authors, and popular series. Junior Librarians support parent volunteers, while programs like Lunch Bunch, Family Literacy Nights, and Book Fairs foster a love of reading beyond the classroom. The library also hosts afterschool enrichment activities and features a growing Spanish-language collection within its robust 17,800-book catalog. With its inviting spaces for both independent and group reading, the Ortega Library has become a cherished hub for learning, exploration, and community connection.

Starting in the 2026–2027 school year, Pacifica School District will use Finalsite and Messages XR Enterprise for district and school communication.

These platforms will be used to send important updates through email, newsletters, text messages, and phone calls, including emergency notifications and daily unexcused absence alerts.

Teachers and parents can continue using email for communication. PSD also provides a two-way chat feature through the Pacifica School District mobile app for direct communication between teachers and families.

Please use the link below to learn more about the communication platforms and how to access these features:

As we welcome the first signs of spring, I am filled with an overwhelming sense of gratitude and excitement for the future of our schools. It is a profound honor to address you today not only as your partner in education but, following the Board of Trustees’ announcement, as your permanent Superintendent of Schools.

Two photos of my son, Brock, years apart. As a parent, it’s a reminder of how much can change over time.

As a superintendent, it’s a reminder of why our work matters.

Dear Pacifica Families and Community Members,

At Pacifica School District, our primary mission is to provide an exceptional educational experience for every student. To ensure we can continue this mission for years to come, we are taking immediate and proactive steps to strengthen the District’s financial foundation.

Dear Pacifica School District Community, 

The Pacifica School District Board of Trustees is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Carisa J. Bowman as Superintendent. A visionary, student-centered leader, Dr. Bowman brings over 20 years of expertise in leading diverse educational systems ranging from large urban districts of 120,000 students to intimate, close-knit communities.