We are happy to share that the district will offer a complimentary morning Kids on Campus (KOC) pass for the 2026-27 school year for younger siblings of 6th grade students who will be utilizing the Woodland Park Middle School (WPMS) shuttle to and from San Marcos Middle School. KOC provides safe, supervised, and engaging care for elementary students before school. This option is being offered to help support families who may have a time gap between drop-off at WPMS for the shuttle and elementary school start times.

To qualify, families must have an incoming WPMS 6th grade student who will be using the shuttle. The younger sibling must attend one of the WPMS feeder elementary schools that offers KOC (Twin Oaks Elementary School, Richland Elementary School, or Knob Hill Elementary School) and not be utilizing neighborhood bus transportation.

Families who would like to explore this option may indicate their preference by responding to the KOC question included in the shuttle registration form above. The KOC team will then follow up with you directly.

This presentation was shared during a District-hosted Parent Information Meeting on January 26, where families had the opportunity to learn more and ask questions about the Woodland Park Middle School (WPMS) modernization project and the temporary plan for the 2026–27 school year. Due to construction, WPMS 6th grade students will temporarily attend a satellite campus hosted at San Marcos Middle School, allowing the project to move forward while maintaining a full middle school experience. The presentation outlines transportation, daily schedules, academic programs, student supports, and transition activities designed to keep students connected, supported, and engaged throughout the year.

Dear Families,

We hope this message finds you well. This is a friendly reminder about the upcoming Parent Information Meeting regarding the transition of incoming 6th grade Woodland Park Middle School students for the 2026–27 school year.

• Date: Monday, January 26, 2026
• Time: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• Location: San Marcos Middle School (SMMS) @ 650 W Mission Rd., San Marcos, CA 92069

During this meeting, district and school representatives will share important information about:

• The temporary relocation of 6th grade Woodland Park Middle School students to San Marcos Middle School for the 2026–27 school year
• What families can expect throughout the transition
• Transportation, scheduling, student supports, and construction updates
• Student experience and extracurricular opportunities
• Opportunity for questions and answers

This transition will impact incoming Woodland Park Middle School 6th grade families as well as the San Marcos Middle School community, and all are invited to attend. If you are unable to attend the parent information meeting, a recording will be made available in the days following the event.

Families who would like to submit questions in advance or are unable to attend the meeting may do so using this following form.

For additional context, families are also encouraged to view Dr. Johnsen’s video message to incoming WPMS 6th grade families sent last month, available to view here.

The district team has met with San Marcos Middle School staff and is encouraged by their enthusiasm to welcome next year’s 6th grade Bulldogs and help make it a great year. The attached flyer was created by Melanie Lehmer, 6th Grade Math Teacher and Math Department Team Leader at San Marcos Middle School, and reflects the welcoming spirit of the SMMS team.

We look forward to seeing you and partnering with you every step of the way.

Warm regards,
San Marcos Unified School District

For reference, this presentation was shared at the December 2025 Governing Board Meeting.

On Tuesday, December 16, a video message from Superintendent Dr. Andy Johnsen was sent to incoming Woodland Park Middle School families for the 2026–27 school year.