SBCUSD Holds Back-To-School Extravaganza July 19

The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) is holding its annual Back-to-School Extravaganza on Wednesday, July 19 at Court Street Square in San Bernardino.

The event is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and features community organizations and sponsors all focused on helping families prepare students to return to and succeed in school. Sponsors include Amazon KSBD, San Bernardino Valley College, Molina Healthcare, OmniTrans, IEHP (Inland Empire Health Plan), Dignity Health, Stater Bros. Charities, Mother’s Nutritional Center, SMILE San Bernardino County, Loma Linda University–Institute for Community Partnerships, and CAAASA (California Association of African American Superintendents and Administrators).

Families can enjoy free entertainment and participate in raffle drawings as they learn about services that can help children stay in school and overcome obstacles to academic success. SBCUSD departments will be on hand to provide information and guidance on the District’s English-learner programs, after-school programs, special education services, student wellness and support services, and more. Community sponsors will be giving out free school supplies, dental supplies, and information on how to access free and low-cost health and financial resources.

Immunizations will be available for those who qualify. All supplies and immunizations will be available only while supplies last.

Attendance is limited to the first 3,000 SBCUSD students who RSVP at https://sbcusd.info/btse or by calling the Family Engagement Office at (909) 880-4057. You must provide a student ID number to register.

Court Street Square is located at 349 North E Street in San Bernardino. OmniTrans bus routes, including the sbX Green Line, have stops at or near Court Street Square.

If you plan to attend the Back-to-School Extravaganza and require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the SBCUSD Affirmative Action Office at (909) 381-1122 or mike.medina@sbcusd.com before the event.