Dear Aquatics Supporters,

Thank you for your continued support of the District’s Aquatics Center project! We wanted to provide an update and share some exciting upcoming opportunities to get involved.

Construction Update: Construction is progressing on schedule, and we’re excited to share that the District is targeting a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in late January 2026! More information will be available as we get closer to the date. In the meantime, you can check out recent construction photos LINK.

Aquatics Center Tours: September 23rd - The District is offering guided hard-hat tours of the new Aquatics Center on Tuesday, September 23rd. Tour times: 5:00 PM/5:30 PM/ 6:00 PM  (10 spots per time slot). Important Info:

• Adults only (no students)
• Guests must wear district-provided hard hats and safety vests, closed-toed shoes are required.
• Sign-ups are available here: LINK
• If this tour fills up and you don’t get a spot, please email sandieguitopools@gmail.com so we can schedule another tour in the next couple of weeks.

Key Updates about the Aquatic Center:

• Programming: Under development by District Educational Services
• Usage: All four high school swim & water polo teams may have to share this first pool while we work on plans for a second pool in the north portion of the District
• Rentals: Managed through the District's Facilitron platform
• Staffing: The pool will be overseen by 1 FTE Aquatics & Facility Manager, plus a contract pool technician
• Facilities: The new Aquatics Center  will have interior and exterior bathrooms and a concession/snack stand that will be shared with other sports and available for teams to  utilize for  on-site concessions for home games and events.

Looking Ahead: 2028 Bond Discussion

As part of future district planning, the District  is beginning early discussions around a 2028 bond, which includes a second pool for the North. The topic will be addressed at the upcoming Facilities Workshop on Thursday, September 25. If you want to support the inclusion of the second pool site in our District, please show up and speak up.  This meeting is not yet on the District website.

Fundraising Update

To continue building support and programming for the new Aquatics Center:

• We will be launching a campaign for sponsors at two levels:
  • $10,000+ naming options for major equipment and areas at the facility
  • $5,000+
• We are still negotiating a 501c3 to partner in raising funds 
• There will be an option for families in the northern region to contribute/earmark donations specifically toward the planned second pool

New Committee Members:  

We are actively recruiting for committee members, especially from CCA and TPHS.  No experience needed, just a passion for aquatics. Respond email sandieguitopools@gmail.com if you would like to join our next meeting or talk with us at the tour.

We will share fundraising materials at the tour, and we welcome your help in spreading the word. Thank you again for your commitment to supporting aquatics in our District. We look forward to sharing more soon – and hope to see many of you on the tours!

Warm regards,
The SDUHSD Parent Aquatic Committee

Todd Mitchell, Marc Alldrege, Travis Newhouse, Kevin Martin, Carmelyn Zwanziger, Colin Breeze, Keegan McNamara, Suzanne von Thaden