Principal

Principal Dawson

Principal Adam Dawson

[email protected]

(760) 290-2214

Message to Our Knight Families on behalf of Mr. Dawson -
SMHS Principal, 

Welcome to the 2022 ~ 2023 school year at San Marcos High School, Home of the Knights!

We promise to offer you a high-quality educational experience that will prepare you for the world beyond high school. During your time here you will have the opportunity for academic, personal, and social growth and you will be empowered to make honorable contributions to your school, local, and global community. Our focus for this year is to continue building relational trust with all of our stakeholders in order to improve academic performance, skills development, social-emotional well-being, and equity among our diverse student population. We are committed to examining and eliminating institutional beliefs, policies, and practices that perpetuate racial and socio-economic disparities in achievement, so that each student has a high quality an educational experience that honors and embraces diversity and inclusion. We encourage you to become actively involved in academics, athletics, activities, and the arts. The success you experience will be directly related to the effort and commitment you give to your education. Knight Pride can be your guide to success. 

Principal Dawson 

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