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SFUSD students skip extra week, head to malls and parks

09 June 2026 15:50

Many San Francisco Unified School District students are skipping the extra week of school added to the calendar. - Empty classrooms and locked doors were reported at several schools.

- Teachers at some schools encouraged students to skip or did not show up. - Popular destinations included Stonestown, Serramonte Center, Dolores Park, and Ocean Beach.

- Parental influence was a key factor, with some parents telling students to call in sick. The district declined to provide attendance numbers, and the teachers union did not respond to requests for comment.

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