Tierra Linda Middle School, SCSD

05/15/2026

05/14/2026

SCEF Celebrates Music, Friday, May 16 begining at 5:30PM. Come see the SCSD middle school music program in action! Burton Park Bandshell.

05/06/2026

Tierra Linda Speech & Debate Shines Across the Country! 🏆

Last weekend, the Timberwolves competed in two major tournaments—bringing home incredible results from both the Bay Area Championship in San Jose (27 middle schools!) and the New Jersey Online Speech Festival with teams nationwide.

Bay Area Championship Highlights:
🥇 Rowan I. & Aman P. – Champions, Public Forum
🥇 Claire X. – Champion, Congress
🥈 Aayur M. – 2nd Place, Congress
🥉 Emma W. – 3rd Place, Declamation
🥈 Emma W. – 2nd Place, Informative
…and many more standout performances across debate and speech events!

New Jersey Online Speech Festival Highlights:
🥇 Benjamin M. – Gold, Oral Interpretation
🥇 Ethan L. – Gold, Pro Con Challenge
🥇 Kayla S. – Gold, Original Poetry
🥈 Claire X. – Silver, Pro Con Challenge
🥉 Aashvi P. & Sophie I. – Bronze, Oral Interpretation

Huge congratulations to all of our students for their dedication, skill, and poise.

Special shoutout: TL earned 2nd Place Sweepstakes in the middle school division at the national online festival!

Watch the virtual awards ceremony (TL at 11:45): https://youtu.be/hcLFgpZQUm4

04/14/2026

Last night, we were proud to see both Central Middle School and Tierra Linda Middle School recognized by the City Council for their outstanding achievements!

Thank you to our City Council for honoring the incredible work happening on our campuses and for your continued support of our students, staff, and community.

Congratulations to Central and Tierra Linda, and to their amazing principals, teachers, and staff who make a difference every single day. Your dedication to student success and strong school communities truly shines—we are so proud of you! 👏🎉

03/11/2026

🌟 Congratulations to Central Middle School, SCSD and Tierra Linda Middle School, SCSD on being named 2026 California Distinguished Schools!

This prestigious honor recognizes schools across the state that demonstrate exceptional student achievement and outstanding educational practices.

Central and Tierra Linda are among just 408 middle and high schools statewide—and only six in San Mateo County—to receive this recognition.

Read the full press release here - https://app.smore.com/n/rbd6yu

🎉👏✨Congratulations to 408 amazing California middle schools and high schools!

California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced the schools that have been selected for the prestigious 2026 California Distinguished Schools Program. The program recognizes exceptional schools that distinguish themselves based on exemplary student outcomes.

“An excellent public education has the power to transform lives, and I commend the educators and school communities who have dedicated themselves to producing exemplary results,” said Superintendent Thurmond. “This year’s California Distinguished Schools represent the hard work of our middle and high school educators and school staff, who provide our secondary students with life-changing educational opportunities.”

🌟🏫 Read more: https://www.cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr26/yr26rel12.asp

02/07/2026

National School Counseling Week (February 2–6) is a special time to recognize and celebrate the incredible impact our school counselors have on students, families, and school communities every single day. This week highlights the essential role counselors play in supporting students’ academic success, social-emotional well-being, and future planning.

Our counselors do so much more than many people realize—listening, guiding, advocating, and helping students navigate challenges while discovering their strengths and possibilities. We are deeply grateful for their compassion, expertise, and unwavering commitment to helping every student thrive. This week, and always, we celebrate and thank our school counselors for the difference they make.💜

01/22/2026

📣 Calling all middle school students
Want to hang out with friends and do something that actually matters? This one’s for you 🙌

Join the San Carlos Leos Club for a fun afternoon at San Carlos Elms — making Valentine’s cards 💌, playing games 🎲, reading together 📖, and connecting with residents through simple service projects that make a real difference.

No pressure. No long commitment.
Just show up, help out, and leave knowing you made someone’s day brighter 🌟

👉 Details on Facebook
See our pinned post for the full Week of the Family schedule.

01/09/2026

Calling all future San Carlos students! New Student Priority Registration is OPEN NOW!

Families with incoming TK and Kindergarten students, as well as any students new to SCSD for the coming fall, are encouraged to register as soon as possible.

Completing registration before the January 30 deadline helps secure your child’s spot and allows us to thoughtfully plan staffing, classrooms, and resources for the 2026–27 school year.

Visit our How to Register for the 2026–27 School Year page for step-by-step instructions and additional information.
https://www.scsdk8.org/apps/pages/Registration_2026-27

Don't forget to mark your calendars for two important events!

- UTK Parent Information Session on Zoom, Tuesday, January 13 at 5:30 pm to learn all about our UTK programs - Join Zoom Meeting:
https://scsdk8.zoom.us/j/95766010281?pwd=8ldoMLaA7qXhkdV1NuaAjDRyP2P7Kn.1

- Attend your school's Prospective UTK/K Parent Tour on January 28:
8:45 am | Brittan Acres School & White Oaks School
9:00 am | Arundel Elementary School
4:00 pm | Heather Elementary School