SSFUSD Dedicates New, Modern High School Buildings

South San Francisco, CA     September 25, 2015   Submitted by John Horgan, SSFUSD 

The grand opening of nearly 33,000 square feet of modern academic classroom space in three new buildings on the campus of South San Francisco High School was held on Sept. 25 The ribbon-cutting was attended by Trustees and Administrators of the South San Francisco Unified School District, school personnel, students, local government officials and individuals from the community.

Funds for the improvement project were provided by construction bond funds approved by District taxpayers in 2010. The three buildings include classroom space and state-of-the-art facilities and equipment for courses in science, mathematics and foreign languages.
Judy Bush, president of the District Board of Trustees and an alumna of the high school, praised the construction as “wonderful, beautiful learning environments.” She added that, without the generous support of District voters five years ago, “None of this would be possible.” District Superintendent Dr. Shawnterra Moore thanked all who were involved in the project, particularly the community which voted for the bond measure overwhelmingly. She stated that the new facilities would permit the District and school to continue its “laser-like focus on the needs of our students.” South San Francisco Principal Cynthia Rapaido explained that, over the course of a single, six-period school-day, the 20 new classrooms could accommodate about 3,600 students.

South San Francisco High was founded in 1913; its first campus was located in the community’s downtown area. In 1951, the present campus on B Street off El Camino Real was opened. Today, the school, one of the oldest secondary institutions in San Mateo, contains about 1,400 students.