The San Bernardino City Unified School District Visual and Performing Arts Department is proud to bring you our Mariachi Camp.

La mayoría de las oficinas estarán cerradas los viernes

Most Offices Will Be Closed on Fridays

Only 3 more days till school ends! This is an exciting time for all of our students in the San Bernardino City Unified School District as we close another school year, especially our high school graduating class of 2019. For this month's edition of Hope News we wanted to acknowledge our many high school valedictorians and their amazing achievements. Congratulations!

The San Bernardino City Unified School District Special Education Department invites you our local plan and Community Advisory Committee Bylaws update meeting. Presentation of Annual Service and Budget Plan.

Fresh Food and Vegetables to Share! First Come First Serve. Please bring your own bags and carts.

Celebrate Classified Appreciation Week 2019 and #ThankClassified with the San Bernardino City Unified School District from May 19-25! Every day, classified employees are building connections and inspiring lives at our schools and community colleges. From transporting and feeding students to teaching them vital skills and ensuring that schools are operating smoothly, classified employees are integral to public education.

SBCUSD HIV Prevention Education Office is holding a free parent health conference

Linda Bardere presents Hope News on the Hope News Network. This month's edition features an interview with Making Hope Happen Foundation President, Dr. Sam Gibbs. Additionally, Special Correspondent Jhunelyn Parafina reports on the nearly 500 high school seniors who will be graduating this year with the California State Seal of Biliteracy, and this year's Golden Apple Award winners are honored.

ATTENTION ALL CURRENT 10TH & 11TH GRADERS!

Join us for our 1st Annual Film Fesitval presented by the Arroyo Valley High School Digital Media Arts Program with celebrity guest Tony Plana.

Approximately 3,412 San Bernardino City Unified School District students will receive their high school diplomas or GED certification this year. This does not include those graduating from vocational programs.

Help a loved one, a friend, or yourself. The Lifeline is FREE, confidential, and always available.

Our partners at the San Bernardino Community College District is proud to announce their upcoming IE Accelerator Summer Camps for the 2019 Summer.

SBCUSD parents and students are invited to come and learn about our new K-12 District Mariachi program starting soon!

Join the SBCUSD as we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week.

Meadors and Mattison are representative of the high caliber of students in San Bernardino, said Superintendent Dr. Dale Marsden.

The public is invited to the iCreate Family Festival on Wednesday, May 1, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the National Orange Show Event Center.

The general obligation bond upgrade from A2 to A1 reflects the District’s strong financial outlook.

Please join us for an Update of the 2018-19 Local Control and Accountability Plan.

The California Education Code designates the last two full weeks in April and September to be High School Voter Education Weeks. This provides an opportunity for high schools and their students to partner with county elections officials to promote civic education and participation on campus and foster an environment that cultivates lifelong voters and active citizens.

Kindergarten Registration is currently open! Enroll your student now!

Operation Student Recovery gets students back in school.

Day of King Celebration, celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Linda Bardere presents Hope News on the Hope News Network. This month's edition features Pacific High School's Civic Education Award of Distinction, the district's partnership with the county Workforce Development Board through GenerationGo!, and the Gold and Silver Linked Learning certifications earned by 8 different career pathways at Arroyo Valley, Pacific, and San Bernardino High Schools.

The Scholarship Association needs community members to volunteer their time to interview students or review student essays.

To purchase tickets to the April 13 event, contact any Mr. Cardinal contestant or pageant coordinator Jamie Rios at jamie.rios@sbcusd.com or (909) 881-8217.

The Free College Promise is a new opportunity for students starting with the high school graduating Class of 2019. It provides free college tuition and a whole lot more.

The award will be presented during the California Association for Bilingual Education’s Seal of Excellence banquet in Long Beach.

El 22 de marzo, el grupo Californians Together (Californianos Juntos) condecorará al Distrito con el prestigioso Premio Distrito con una Trayectoria Múltiple a la Doble Alfabetización.

Pacific was one of six California schools to receive the 2019 Civic Learning Award of Distinction.

A typical day for a guest principal may include greeting students, meeting teachers, and eating lunch in the cafeteria.

Visit the SBCUSD edjoin.org listing at http://goo.gl/Gp7rfw for a complete list of open positions.

Linda Bardere presents Hope News on the Hope News Network. This month's edition features Belvedere Elementary’s Trilingual Program, the Black History Bee, the Request for Change of School Transfer deadline, and Cajon’s Mock Trial team.

The emphasis on the whole child has resulted in students making academic gains.

Richardson a California Distinguished School for the eighth time.

We want to make you aware of the latest viral challenge/hoax targeting children. It is called the Momo challenge. The hoax falsely claims that a disturbing character suggests dangerous tasks for children to perform, including potentially hurting themselves or hiding for an extended period of time. These suggestions can reportedly be found spliced into some YouTube Kids videos, including Fortnite and Peppa Pig, and the smartphone and tablet app WhatsApp.

Thinkwise Credit Union will officially adopt Bonnie Oehl Elementary School on Wednesday, February 27, 9 a.m., at a special ceremony at the school.

Carmel Brand is in a league of her own. A woman in a field historically dominated by men, Brand has carved out a name for herself, and along the way, the Pacific High School athletic director has opened doors for hundreds of young athletes who may not have otherwise had an opportunity to play sports.

Free Parenting Classes available now! Making Hope Happen Foundation's Infant-Toddler Success program helps parents to become their 0-5 year old's first teacher. New classes start each month and are offered in English or Spanish at location around the city and SBCUSD. The classes include free enriched childcare, a light meal, and children's books to take home to read to your their children and build a home library. Please visit: infanttoddlersuccess.org for more information.

The 2019 Application Window is now open from Feb. 4 through Feb. 22, 2019.

Project will reduce utility costs while conserving energy

Se anima encarecidamente a los padres/tutores legales a actualizar su información para 2019

Parents/Guardians are Strongly Encouraged to Update Their Information for 2019

On April 13, 15 young men will compete for the chance to represent San Bernardino High School (SBHS) as Mr. Cardinal City 2019–2020.

“As a principal, no two school days are alike,” said Hunt Elementary School Principal Kristin Kolling.

In December two schools showed that competitive edge by competing for championship titles.

Find Your Purpose. TEACH. On Saturday, March 16, 2019 from 8am to 1pm, the San Bernardino City Unified School is hosting an Educator Recruitment Fair located in the Indian Springs High School in the Gymnasium at 650 North Del Rosa Drive. Bring Your Resume!

Happy New Year! For our first edition of Hope News for 2019, Linda Bardere presents three special students that got a chance to interview our Superintendent Dr. Marsden about his plans and resolutions he is making for student in Elementary, Middle and High school.

At last night's board meeting, the board passed the Census Resolution.

One bright spot is the District’s Grad Rate for the Class of 2018

SBCUSD hopes you had a great Winter Recess. This is a reminder that school is back in session, Monday, January 07, 2019.

Employees of the San Bernardino City Unified School District’s Information Technology (IT) Department made hope happen for a family that lost everything in a fire over the weekend.

This holiday season, many in the community felt the holiday spirit when they saw red and blue

Outstanding Student Award winners are recognized for achievement in academics, athletics, fine arts, citizenship, or for showing significant improvement in these areas.

SBCUSD schools are holding holiday performances and activities. Everyone is invited to attend.

The SBCUSD Family Engagement Center is hosting a free Family Financial Fair.

Linda Bardere presents Hope News on the Hope News Network. Today’s video features highlights from SBCUSD's 7th annual Community Gathering for Excellence.

Today, Desi Gonzales is starting linebacker for the San Gorgonio High School varsity football team, a position he earned with pure grit and the help of an American Sign Language interpreter who excitedly signs plays to him from the sidelines.

New Trilingual Immersion Program Teaches Students English, Spanish, and Vietnamese

Schools closed for the Thanksgiving holiday starting Monday, November 19, 2018.

Apply now for Rodriguez, Richardson, and Chavez I.B.

Families can also enjoy holiday entertainment by King Middle School and Arroyo Valley High School students starting at 6 p.m.

Linda Bardere presents Hope News on the Hope News Network. Today’s topics include: Helpful Honda visits Hunt Elementary, this year's Latino History Bee winners, Important information about the district's Magnet Programs, and a reminder on the importance of being civically involved.

The Citizen’s Oversight Committee is currently recruiting for a vacant position. This position needs to be held by a community member who is active in a business organization. If you or anybody you know is interested in applying please contact Raquel Torres at 909-381-1136.

Register today for the November 8 Community Gathering for Excellence. Spots are limited.

Tasha Lindsay-Doizan will serve on the California Department of Education’s state literacy assessment team.

Community Stakeholder Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Meeting. Parents, Students, Teachers, Staff, Unions, Community Members are all welcome.

All SBCUSD schools and offices will participate in the Great California ShakeOut on Thursday, October 18.

Todas las escuelas y oficinas del Distrito Escolar Unificado participarán en el Gran ShakeOut de California el jueves 18 de octubre.

SBCUSD is taking one more step towards its commitment to health, wellness, and safety for students, parents, and staff with the Fall 2018 Wellness Symposium this weekend.

The San Bernardino City Unified School District has launched an independent, multiagency investigation into a racially motivated incident perpetrated against Lankershim Elementary School Principal Crecia Robinson. The outside investigation was launched on Tuesday, October 2 after an anonymous letter containing a racial slur appeared in the staff room mailbox of another Lankershim Elementary staff member. This unsettling incident will not be tolerated in our District, said Superintendent Dr. Dale Marsden. “There is simply no place for hateful actions or bigotry in our schools or anywhere in our District,” Marsden said. “We will not tolerate hate, racism, or toxic behavior that jeopardizes the safety and well-being of our students and staff.” The District has an expectation that all students and employees adhere to our Nondiscrimination Policies, Board Policy 4030 and Board Policy 5145.3, which prohibit harassment and discrimination. The District is committed to taking appropriate action based on the outcome of the outside investigation. Our Affirmative Action Complaint Procedures for investigations of discrimination, harassment, or intimidation complaints call for the confidentiality of all parties. Due to the ongoing investigation there will be no further comment. A video message from Board of Education President Ms. Abigail Rosales-Medina, Board Vice President Gwen Rodgers, and Dr. Marsden

Dogged investigative work and a swift response by San Bernardino City Unified School District Police officers led to the arrest of three men suspected of robbing high school students of their jewelry.

iSteam Future Innovators Presents Tinker Tuesday on October 16 from 4:00-5:30 p.m. @ Bing Wong Elementary in the iSTEAM Lab 1250 E. 9th Street, San Bernardino MUST PRE-REGISTER TO ATTEND! NO WALK-INS. $5.00 per person Spots Limited! Reserve your spot today! Frightfully Fun Hand-On Steam Challenges. Design a 3D Pumpkin in Tinkercad! Code a Halloween Game! Get Some Spooky Swag! Even east some laser-engraved Pumpkin pie!

The San Bernardino City Unified School District remains committed to providing a safe and orderly learning environment for our students, including taking steps to help keep them safe while on their way to and from school.

Students have once again shown academic growth, according to 2018 scores for the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) tests.

Linda Bardere presents Hope News on the Hope News Network. Today’s topics include: Indian Springs High School's Back the Pack Night and Performing Arts Center Grand Opening, the Welcoming Resource Center Ribbon Cutting, a reminder about CSU and UC college application windows, the UCAN College Fair, and an invitation to attend the SBCUSD's 7th annual Community Gathering for Excellence. Register to attend the Community Gathering for Excellence: www.sbcusd.com/communitygathering

The Board of Education will meet in the Indian Springs MU Room for tomorrow’s regularly scheduled meeting, which begins at 5:30 p.m.

All SBCUSD Parents and Employees are invited to attend a FREE Fall 2018 Wellness Symposium on Saturday, October 13, 2018.

Starbucks and Krispy Kreme doughnuts are co-sponsoring the event, which is from 7 to 9 a.m.

Cajon High School is hosting the SBCUSD’s 28th Annual College Night on Thursday, September 27 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Built on 18,000 square feet, the center seats 501 and has a modern orchestra pit that allows for additional seating and extra stage space.

Representatives from colleges, universities, community colleges, trade schools and the military will be present!

JOIN SCHOOL STAFF, PARENTS, SCHOOL COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND SAN BERNARDINO SCHOOL POLICE OFFICERS FOR COFFEE AND CONVERSATION

The free event is from 6 to 8 p.m. at San Gorgonio High School.

The Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for the Indian Springs High School Performing Arts Center is Tuesday, September 18 at 4:30 p.m.

If you are looking to build a home library, the Friends of the Library holds regular book sales of gently used books at significant discounts.

Las bibliotecas son la columna vertebral de muchas comunidades.

Tickets for the September 15 event are available by calling Jamie Rios at (909) 881-8217 or from any Miss Cardinal City contestant.

Linda Bardere presents Hope News on the Hope News Network. Today’s topics include: Arroyo Valley High School Teacher, Laura Gallardo, named teacher of the year, Operation Safe Routes to School, Mobile apps you should have, GenerationGo Internships, Telemundo visits San Bernardino High School, and the Ribbon Cutting for Indian Springs High School’s new performing arts center. SB Direct app: http://www.sbcity.org/SBAccess SBCUSD and Footsteps2Brilliance apps: www.SBCUSD.com/Apps

San Bernardino City USD is providing Footsteps2Brilliance®, a comprehensive literacy app, to families with children birth up to 3rd grade for FREE. This engaging app will help your child excel at reading and be prepared for school.

Dr. Lorraine Perez is the new assistant superintendent of Student Services for the SBCUSD.

This is the first time that SBCUSD has adopted history/social science text books since 2006.

To become a sponsor, contact pageant director and bilingual school outreach worker Jaime Rios at (909) 881-8217.

Join us the 19th Annual Historically Black Colleges & Universities Recruitment Fair...

We would like to share information on an upcoming event. SBCUSD Youth Services Department, Jones Elementary and Riley College PREP Academy would like to invite any interested district staff who would like to volunteer to Operation Safe Routes 2 School (OSR2S). OSR2S is a pilot program in collaboration with Jones, Riley, SBCUSD Safety and Wellness committee, Law Enforcement, City of SB and local community partners. Our department and volunteers will be walking with students from our district to school in an effort to create safe routes to and from school.

The public is invited to meet SBCUSD Police during National Night Out on Tuesday, August 7.

The numbers are in and the District is happy to announce that the 2016-17 Graduate was at an amazing 89%!

The more you focus on the positive and the more prepared your child is, the more likely your child will look forward to school and be ready to succeed.

Cuanto más se enfocan en lo positivo y cuanto más preparado está su hijo, es más probable que a su hijo le gustará la idea de ir a clases y estará preparado para tener éxito.

Norton Elementary School sixth-grader Selina Vasquez never imagined she would one day share her love for STEM with Chinese children.

The 2018–2019 school year begins Monday, August 6. For many families, that means thinking about how to enroll their child in school.

A full 100 percent of Middle College High School’s 65 graduates earned scholarships.

SBCUSD Integrates Arts and History as Part of Special "Hamilton" Showing

The quick work of San Bernardino City Unified School District Police officers resulted in the Monday night arrest of three burglars at San Gorgonio High.

La mayoría de las oficinas estarán cerradas los viernes

Most Offices Will Be Closed on Fridays

Every year, the Board of Education honors employees who have dedicated years to our students and community and who have gone above and beyond in Making Hope Happen.

The San Bernardino City Unified School District is happy to announce that we offer FREE SCHOOL for Qualifying Families and are now currently enrolling for the 2018-19 School Year.

Four local Rotary Clubs came together May 8 to honor educators with the Character Education Award, and Pacific High School teacher CJ Eastwood took home the trophy.

With the closing of the 2017-18 school year, Board President Abigail Medina, recommended suggestions to share with our students and parents to gear up for a successful and restful summer vacation.

Jalen hopes to return to San Bernardino often while at UCLA to motivate students to work hard for their goals.

Approximately 3,406 SBCUSD students will receive their high school diplomas or GED certification this year..

SBCUSD invited more than 2,000 students to the Reclassification Ceremony in April to recognize them for becoming proficient in English.

LCAP Annual Update

Students and the public play a vital role in keeping schools safe, said District Police Chief Joseph Paulino.

Synergy Day teaches students how to be more compassionate, build leadership and communication skills, and have a greater sense of self.

The San Bernardino City Unified School District is proud to announce that the 45th Annual SBCUSD Secondary Student Art Exhibit will be displayed in the Citrus building at the 103rd National Orange Show Fair from May 2 through May 6.

Good Morning Ladies and Gentleman, At San Bernardino City USD, we value all feedback from our stakeholders and community. We really need your help of any comments or input you may have regarding LCAP areas of focus, such as Instructional Programs, Professional Development, Parent Engagement, Training Opportunities, etc.

The purpose of the grants is to fund initiatives identified as innovative and essential to student learning and to meet the goals of the Community Engagement Plan.

Just before Spring Break, you received a notice explaining that the Board of Education has tasked a broad-based stakeholder group with exploring the possibility of adjusting school start times.

Superintendent Dr. Dale Marsden is a featured panelist for the April 17 Protecting Our Schools from Gun Violence event in Washington, D.C.

Join us for an exciting opportunity to recognizing the students, teachers, staff and administrators who strive to integrate technology into their school culture and classrooms.

Actor Tony Plana will MC the iCreate Family Fair.

The mission of the IE Intersectional Youth Leadership Conference is to improve the lives of Inland Empire youth by creating spaces that address the intersections of race, class, diverse gender & sexual identities that impact the health, environment and lives of youth in the Inland Empire. The conference is FREE and is aimed at young leaders from the ages 12-18.

Enjoy a day of FREE visual and performing arts performances by our local students! Hands-on activities for all ages! FREE parking for first 50 cars!

Due to an Edison power outage, Pacific High is temporarily closed today, Monday, April 9. Pacific H.S. is the only SBCUSD school closed today. All schools, including Pacific will be open tomorrow, Tuesday, April 10.

The Title VI Public Hearing will be held April 10, 6 p.m., in Conference Room B of the Professional Development Center (PDC).

The Mr. Cardinal City Pageant will be dedicated to the victims and survivors of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting.

The San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education honored 12 students with an Outstanding Student Award.

Galen Cholbi will be traveling to Washington D.C. in May for the national competition.

Anderson School serves students ages 12 to 22 with moderate to profound disabilities by helping them develop the skills, knowledge and understanding required to promote independence and personal development.

Mr. Cardinal represents the high school at local events with co-royalty Miss Cardinal City.

Golden Valley Middle School is 1 of just 22 high-performing, California middle schools to receive the honor.

The California Center on Teaching Careers grant will equip school leaders with the skills to help more students succeed.

On Friday, March 2, musician IZ Avila will visit Barton Elementary School as part of the Turnarounds Arts: California program.

The Board of Education will hold its regular meeting at Indian Springs High School on Tuesday, March 6 at 5:30 p.m.

To our SBCUSD families, District Police remains focused on ensuring student safety across the San Bernardino City Unified School District. We are aware of the attached Social Media post. District Police has investigated & determined this is not credible. We appreciate the public's continued reporting of these concerns & tips to our See Something, Say Something Hotline at (909) 388-6043.

El 9 de marzo es la fecha límite para solicitar un traslado de escuela para sue hijo

Dr. Dale Marsden has been named a national Education Leader To Learn From by Education Week for his exemplary leadership in school safety.

Social Media Post - Feb. 20, 2018

EIGHTH AND NINTH GRADE STUDENTS, DON'T MISS THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY!!!!!

The community is welcome to the SBCUSD's annual Science Fair Awards Ceremony.

AVID prepares all students for success in high school, college and careers.

The California Department of Education named Golden Valley a 2017-2018 School to Watch-Taking Center Stage.

All administrative offices housed at the Board of Education building are relocating to other offices across the city.

The School Board honored 12 students with an Outstanding Student Award in December 2017.

Volunteers needed to help get students back in school.

The SBCUSD Board of Education honored 12 Outstanding Students at the November 2017 Board meeting.

Parents/Guardians are Strongly Encouraged to Update Their Information for 2018

Good luck today to our Cajon High School Varsity Football Team for the 2017 CIF State Championship against Serra High School of San Mateo. They will face each other at 4 p.m. at Hornet Stadium in Sacramento.

Magnet Programs Offer an Educational or Career Focus in Language, Science, or Art

District Police Make Hope Happen for Riley College Prep Students

All SBCUSD campuses will be closed for Winter Break Friday, December 15, 2017, through Friday, January 5, 2018. Students return to school on Monday, January 8, 2018.

Graciano Gomez - Always In Our Hearts, Forever in Our Memory

Sprint will host a kick-off event as part of its 1Million Project, where 1,000 high school students in San Bernardino City Unified School District will receive a free Chromebook and free wireless connectivity.

SBVC will officially adopt Urbita Elementary on December 6, 1:30 p.m., at a special ceremony at the college.

All SBCUSD offices and Middle College High will be closed on Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24.

Good School Attendance is the Gift that Gives Throughout a Lifetime

Deadline is November 17 to apply for Richardson, Rodriguez and Chavez.

The sixth annual Community Gathering for Excellence will bring together about 1,000 SBCUSD stakeholders to evaluate the progress SBCUSD has made toward graduating healthy, educated students who are ready and able to compete in tomorrow’s job market.

Thinkwise Credit Union will officially adopt MCHS November 1.

The California Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBiS) Coalition honored 41 SBCUSD schools for their efforts to instill positive behavior habits in students, including a gold award for Kimbark and Riley Elementary Schools.

San Bernardino City Unified School District is holding its second Operation Student Recovery (OSR) program for the 2017–2018 school year on Wednesday, October 25.

SBCUSD schools and offices will participate in the Great California ShakeOut on Thursday, October 19.

Our nation woke up Monday morning to shocking news about the senseless tragedy in Las Vegas, Nevada. Although the site of this heartbreaking shooting is hundreds of miles away from us, please keep the families of those involved in this terrible situation in your thoughts and prayers.

The District’s newest and cutest hope maker enjoys long walks, chew toys, and tasty treats.

Students in San Bernardino City Unified Schools continue making academic gains in English/language arts and math, helping the District’s test scores outpace surrounding districts.

The Mexican Consulate in San Bernardino is partnering with San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD), Loma Linda University, and Molina Healthcare to host one of the largest health fairs in the country this month.

Help your child achieve more in school by bridging the digital divide at home!

Attend the Disaster Prep/Safety Fair at Davidson Elementary

AVHS hosting College Night September 28 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Be sure to join us at: Indian Springs High School on Sunday, Sept. 17th

SBCUSD bringing Historically Black Colleges & Universities to Cajon High

Thursday, September 14 is the Disabilities Resource Fair

Holcomb Elementary kicked off the new school year by announcing its accreditation as an International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme campus.

21st Operation Student Recovery event and the 10th anniversary of a program that has a 95 percent success rate.

The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) invites all parents and guardians to attend the free, two-day Family Engagement Conference 2017 at the end of August.

San Bernardino High School (SBHS) is inviting the community to help support the Miss Cardinal City pageant, which will select a female student to represent the school and community for the 2017–2018 school year.

San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) students return to school on Monday, August 7.

A bumper crop of new hires, including a sergeant and three police officers, was sworn in to the San Bernardino City Unified School District Police Department on Tuesday, July 25, boosting efforts to provide a safe learning environment for students.

The new school year in August will bring several new communication tools designed to make it easier for parents and the community to receive information about San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) and its schools.

With a food handler permit and a radiant smile, Indian Springs High School student Asante Thompson-Lake eagerly serves lunch to dozens of children at Jones Elementary School.

Summer is here, complete with bored children who don’t know what to do now that school is out.

Find All of SBCUSD's 2018-2019 Important Dates Here