8th Grade High School Transition
Transitioning from middle school to high school can be a daunting process. We are here to help.
Ms. Bisquera (sbisquera@smfcsd.net) will be the main contact to post updates, reminders and resources for students and families. A Bowditch information session will be scheduled in October for to learn more about their options. You can check out the content here.
SMUHSD DISTRICT RESOURCES
San Mateo Union High School District Incoming 9th Graders page
https://www.smuhsd.org/families/incoming-9th-graders/8th-grade-parentguardian-information-night
8th GRADE PARENT INFORMATION NIGHTS
If you are interested in attending a high school other than Aragon, Hillsdale or San Mateo, please refer to the SMUHSD website for more information.
Information Night with High School Principals
When: DATE, 2025 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Where: Bowditch Gym
We are pleased to have San Mateo High School Principal Yvonne Shiu and Hillsdale High School Principal Jeffrey Gilbert to come to Bowditch to meet and greet our 8th grade parents. Both principals will give a short presentation, followed by a Q&A session. RSVP and submit your questions here.
Aragon Prospective Students Page
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
*Session 1: 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.
*Session 2: 7:30 - 8:15 p.m.
AHS Theater*, South Gym, and MPR
Hillsdale Prospective Students Page (content needs to be updated)
Hillsdale High School information Night
Thursday, October 23, 2025
6:30 - 8 p.m.
HHS Auditorium
San Mateo Prospective Students Page (content needs to be updated)
San Mateo High School information Night
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
San Mateo Performing Arts Center: 6:30 p.m.
Main Gym: 7:15 - 8:30 p.m.
DESIGN TECH High School (Separate Enrollment Process - see website; established in 2014 as a charter school by SMUHSD)
Fall Open House: For interested current 8th grade families as well as interested transfer students for grades 10-12
Wednesday 10/22/2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
RSVP via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1602773411419?aff=oddtdtcreator
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IMPORTANT ENROLLMENT DATES
Priority 1 ENROLLMENT - Beat the rush and register your student during Priority 1 Enrollment!
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SchoolMint Link will be live on November 3, 2025
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Window opens at 8:30 a.m. on November 3, 2025 and closes 11:59 p.m. on February 6, 2026
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Intra-district transfer requests will be accepted only during the Priority 1 Enrollment window.
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Intra-district Lottery will be pulled on February 2026
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Course Information and Freshmen Scheduling Window: March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026
Special Education Parent Information Night
Learn more: www.smuhsd.org/8thgradeparentinfonight