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Egan Jr High School

Be Here, Be You, Belong

Egan Newsletter

Posted Date: 08/06/26 (04:34 PM)


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August 6, 2026

 

Important Upcoming Dates

August


  • August 7: Schedule Day 8:30am-12pm
  • August 12: First Day of School
  • August 12: PTA Parent Coffee - 9:20am
  • August 14: Blue and Gold Day
  • August 21: Egan Community Night 5:30-7:30pm
  • August 26: Back to School Night 6:00-7:30pm
  • August 28: Picture Day (during PE Class)

September


  • September 4: Minimum Day. Dismissal at 12:30pm
  • September 7: Holiday - No School
  • September 9: Yosemite Parent Night 6:30-7:30pm
  • September 18: School Dance 6:00-7:30pm
 
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Schedule Pick up day is tomorrow from 8:30 - 12:00. Drop in any time during that window. Our office staff, including Principal Taormina, Teaching Assistant Principal Gen Patiño, Psychologist Jessica Farley, Administrative Secretary Sugey Jiminez-Williams, and Clerk Nan Jacob, are busy getting everything ready to welcome you all that day.

Can't Make Schedule Pickup Day?
No problem! If you're unable to attend Schedule Pickup Day, your student can pick up their schedule in the Egan Main Office beginning Monday, August 10, between 1:30 and 3:00 p.m. and Tuesday August 11 between 8:00-3:00. (Please note that the office is closed on weekends.)
We look forward to seeing you soon and can't wait to welcome everyone back for a great school year!

Important Steps to Complete Before Schedule Day!

2026–27 Student Annual Form
You should have received an email from PowerSchool Enrollment with instructions to complete the 2026–27 Student Annual Form. Please follow the steps in the email and submit the form as soon as possible.
If you cannot find the email in your inbox, please check your Spam and Junk folders, as it may have been filtered there.
If you need assistance resetting your Parent PowerSchool account, please email powerschoolsupport@lasdschools.org.

Back to School Online System Form:
Click HERE to complete the form.

🔺****IMPORTANT: Students will not receive their schedule on Schedule Day until both forms have been completed.****🔺
 

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We’re Ready to Welcome Our Vikings!

We are so excited to welcome our students on Wednesday, August 12th! Our staff has been busy preparing classrooms, organizing schedules, and getting everything ready for the start of a great new school year. Whether your family is returning to Egan or joining us for the first time, we can’t wait to have our students back on campus.
First Day of School – Wednesday, August 12th
Please remember that all Wednesdays are late-start days, including the first day of school. The first bell, signaling students to head to class, will ring at 9:12 a.m.
Students should report directly to their Advisory class when the bell rings.
Egan’s bell schedule can be found below and will also be printed on the back of the student's schedule.

Student Planner & Chromebook
As part of their toolkit for learning, each student will receive an Egan student planner along with a district-issued Chromebook and charger.
The planner is an important resource for keeping track of assignments, important dates, and school information, and we encourage students to use it daily.
Chromebooks should travel to and from school with students each day and come to school fully charged and ready to use. A good nightly routine is to plug in the Chromebook before bed—right alongside brushing your teeth!

Lunch at Egan
LASD continues to participate in California’s Universal Meals Program. Students who wish to participate may receive free breakfast and lunch each school day, and there is no need to sign up in advance.
Monthly menus can be found on the District website and are linked below.
Many students take advantage of the school lunch program, while others choose to bring lunch from home. Please note that, due to our food service agreements, outside food deliveries are not permitted. This includes services such as DoorDash or similar delivery services.

Back-to-School Night
Please mark your calendars for our annual Back-to-School Night on Wednesday, August 26th.
Parents and guardians will have the opportunity to follow their student’s schedule, learn more about each course, and meet their teachers. More detailed information will be shared as we get closer to the event.

We know the start of junior high can come with lots of questions, especially for families who are new to Egan. Please know that we are here to support you every step of the way. If you or your student have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
We are so excited to get the year started and can’t wait to welcome our students to campus on Wednesday!

~Lisa Taormina
Be Here. Be You. Belong

Saturday, August 15th – District Welcome Back Celebration

You’re invited to join families from across LASD as we kick off the new school year on Saturday, August 15th, from 5:30–7:00 p.m. at Almond Elementary.
Reconnect with Egan friends and meet families from schools throughout the district. Food will be available for purchase from food trucks and Kona Ice, or feel free to bring a picnic dinner. Kids can enjoy the playground and join in field games.
Let’s bring some Egan spirit and celebrate the start of a great school year together. I hope to see you there!
 

Supporting Egan Students

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At Egan, we are committed to providing every student with an exceptional learning experience. This commitment requires support beyond public funding.
The Los Altos Educational Foundation, LAEF, and our PTAs have long shared the important work of raising those funds. This year, fundraising responsibility for instructional programs and materials is shifting from PTAs to LAEF.
As you consider your school donations this year, we encourage families to prioritize giving to LAEF to support instructional programs and materials, such as electives, arts curriculum, and technology devices.
Then, please join the Egan PTA and volunteer! Creating an exceptional school experience takes all of us.

LASD Back-to-School Steps
Step 1: Donate to LAEF
Step 2: Join and support the PTA for each school your children attend
Start here: lasdeducationpartners.org
Welcome to an amazing year! I look forward to seeing you on campus soon.
 

Bell Schedules for the First 3 Days of School

In keeping with tradition, our Launch Committee Team has designed a special schedule for students for the first three days of school to set the tone of building relationships and valuing connections for the year. 
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New Volunteer Authorization Process

Beginning this school year, LASD is introducing a new Volunteer Authorization Process that provides one consistent system for all school volunteers. The new process builds on procedures already in place for certain volunteer roles and aligns with updated California law and district policy.

To make the process as simple as possible, volunteers are grouped into three levels based on the type of volunteer work they perform. Most classroom volunteers who are always under the supervision of an LASD staff member will complete a straightforward application and tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment or testing.
Volunteers who may work independently with students or transport students (including after school sports) will complete additional requirements appropriate to those roles.


  • An overview of the three volunteer levels
  • Information about whether you are considered a visitor or a volunteer
  • Step-by-step instructions for each volunteer level
  • Links to all required forms and resources

To provide families with plenty of time to complete the new requirements, volunteers will have until December 30, 2026, to complete the authorization process.
 
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Check Out Our Egan Merch Store On Schedule Day!

Get ready, Egan Junior High! Our new merch store is kicking off on Schedule Day, Friday August 7th, featuring fun Egan hooded sweatshirts, t-shirts, hats and PJ pants. Embrace the Egan spirit this school year and proudly wear your blue and gold.

Purchases can be made via PayPal or cash only.
T-shirts: $15; Hats: $20; PJs: $25; Hoodies: $35.

Be Here, Be You, Belong – and gear up with Egan pride!
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LASD Student Lunch and Brunch Accounts

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