There’s Still Time to Enroll Your Children for the 2023–2024 School Year Families who have not yet enrolled their child to attend a San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) elementary, middle, or high school will have a convenient Saturday option to sign up before school starts. SBCUSD will host Enrollment Fairs at Jones Elementary…
The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD), in partnership with UCR School of Medicine and Well-One Health, is pleased to announce its commitment to student well-being by providing free sports physicals as part of its back-to-school preparation. SBCUSD recognizes the importance of ensuring that every student athlete has access to sports physicals and aims…
The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) is proud to announce the appointment of seven exceptional student leaders to serve as student school board members for the upcoming academic year. These students will play advisory roles and bring the important student perspective to the SBCUSD Board of Education, ensuring that the voices and interests…
SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond celebrated the recent signing of the 2023–24 state budget bill and today’s signing of the associated trailer bills, noting the degree to which new and continued funding reflects the priorities he has championed for public education since taking office. Despite budget tightening due to economic uncertainty, the 2023–24…
June 29, 2023 (Los Angeles, CA) — Miguel A. Santana, President and C.E.O. of the Weingart Foundation, a private grantmaking foundation that partners with communities across Southern California to advance racial justice, released the following statement related to the release of the report by the California Task Force to Study Reparation Proposals for African Americans…
The Riverside County Department of Waste Resources has offered Backyard Composting classes and workshops for 30 years to provide residents with the basic knowledge on how to compost organic waste from home, safely and efficiently. In addition to these basic composting classes, the department will be offering a Master Composter Certificate Training program with a…
Patients from over 32 states have traveled to Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties (PPOSBC) health centers for abortion care since the June 24, 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, ending the federal right to abortion; some have even flown to California for miscarriage care for…
Nationwide — Meet Keniah Washington, 13, Keyanna Grant, 14, Miracle Butler, 15, Tyreek Nash, 15, and Kaitlyn Archie-McDonald, 15. This bright young African American cohort just graduated from Icon Preparatory School in Tampa, Florida with their high school diploma. All of them have GPAs above 3.5 and all have earned over 50 college credit hours…
The San Bernardino City Unified School District is ensuring that children ages 0–18 have access to nutritious meals throughout the summer break. With the implementation of a seamless summer meals program, the District aims to address summer nutrition insecurity. SBCUSD’s summer meals program provides free breakfast and lunch at three locations in San Bernardino. The…
In a remarkable display of dedication and determination, a group of special education young adults, ages 18 to 23, successfully completed a free vocational training program in forklift operation and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety. This significant achievement of the students who participated in the Working on Real Careers Program (WORC) not only…
SACRAMENTO – To continue to build California’s health care workforce, the California Department of Aging (CDA) is announcing the launch of the CalGrows workforce training and development program. Beginning today, CalGrows is open for registration with hundreds of courses available to caregivers working with older adults and adults with disabilities, helping support Californians on a…
The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) is proud to announce that it has received a $200,000 grant from the California Department of Education’s Educator Excellence and Equity Division. The funds will support the Antibias Education Grant Program, which aims to address the growing academic achievement gap between African-American students and their peers. The…
More Than Two Million People to Benefit from Economic Growth WASHINGTON, May 22, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is helping rural communities across eight states and Puerto Rico address some of their immediate needs and foster long-term economic growth. “President Biden’s Investing in America agenda provides…
PSLF highlighted as Public Service Recognition Week begins Today, to mark Public Service Recognition Week, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced it has approved nearly 616,000 borrowers nationwide for approximately $42 billion in Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) since October 2021. PSLF covers public employees—such as teachers, firefighters, and members of law enforcement, as…
Thurmond Recognized for Leading Efforts to Transform California Schools LOS ANGELES—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond was honored Sunday, April 30 with the Educator of the Year Award by Loyola Marymount University (LMU) School of Education. The award recognized Superintendent Thurmond’s substantial contributions to the field of education; his advocacy for greater equity in…
New Superintendent Mauricio Arellano spent his first week at the helm of the San Bernardino City Unified School District reacquainting himself with schools across two cities, where he visited numerous classrooms and spoke with students, teachers, and administrators after arriving at a rousing homecoming. Arellano also relished meeting families and reconnecting with longtime colleagues. In…
“Dual Threat Prep’s inaugural program will equip student-athletes with the skills necessary to make an impact outside of the game,” said Dual Threat Prep Founder and Executive Director Kristina T. Wilson, Esq. (Black PR Wire) LOS ANGELES – Dual Threat Preparatory Academy, a Black-owned and operated educational program for student-athletes, is excited to announce the…
Kindergarten students from across San Bernardino and Highland participated in the KinderCaminata events in March and April, as part of a nationwide initiative that aims to promote college going among young children and their families. Students dressed in matching, colorful t-shirts visited San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) where they were welcomed by students and staff…
SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond was recently given an award for Excellence in Leadership by one of the state’s premier financial literacy organizations, the California Council on Economic Education. Thurmond championed financial literacy during his time as a legislator and previously established a nonprofit program for helping at-risk youth develop their entrepreneurial skills…
WATSONVILLE—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond visited Monterey and Santa Cruz counties on Friday, March 24 to join first responders, school district administrators, and local leaders at Pajaro Middle School. Thurmond distributed gift cards, clothing, and much-needed school supplies to affected students and families after a levee break flooded the community on March 10….
San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) students will be off on Spring Break for two weeks starting March 20 and returning to class on Monday, April 3, 2023. Middle College High School and Inland Career Education Center (ICEC) students have a single week of Spring Break from Monday, March 20 through Friday, March 24….
Following an illustrious career of public service and leadership, Chief Communications and Community Engagement Officer Ginger Ontiveros announced her retirement from the San Bernardino City Unified School District effective March 31. Ontiveros, who started with SBCUSD more than six years ago, has served on the Superintendent’s Executive Cabinet since she was hired. During her career…
Through the challenges of devastating life events, Damon Bridges needed something to change his fortunes and bring peace to him and his family. He found that, through the support of WDB and an apprenticeship program that prepared him for a life-changing career change. Bridges’ seemingly impossible journey began as a young man, with dreams of…
The time has come to the last few weeks of the Knights training and completing of our 6 month culminating program. Together they have learned, volunteered, persevered and staying the course. Through this process they have maturing and are ready for the next journey in their lives. Our goal since 1968 has been…
Music Changing Lives Seeks to Empower Our Youth & Serve Surrounding Communities San Bernardino, CA Ongoing Programs – With nearly 25 years of service, Music Changing Lives (MCL) has made it its ultimate goal to offer the highest quality music and art enrichment programs to underprivileged and at-risk youth. MCL serves children and youth ages…