San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools

Our offices will be closed tomorrow, December 31 and January 1 in observance of the New Year holiday. We wish you a joyful and safe celebration as we welcome 2025! 🎆

In observance of the winter holidays, our offices will be closed Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25. Wishing you all a joyful holiday season! ❄️

Isaiah is an amazing individual. We had the privilege of honoring him during our San Bernardino Countywide Classified School Employees of the Year Recognition event in June. Isaiah has built countless relationships with the Mesa View Middle School community in the Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District, earning the respect and trust of students, families and staff. We are so proud to have him as a part of our community!

2024 Classified School Employee of the Year highlight: Isaiah Joiner stands out as one of Mesa View Middle School’s best campus security staff members. He demonstrates an exemplary understanding of what it means to make students feel safe and welcome during this time of uncertainty for students in middle school.

With over a decade of dedicated service to the Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District, Joiner consistently goes above and beyond as campus security. Whether coordinating athletic events, supporting schoolwide restorative practices, or participating in various school activities, he consistently seeks ways to enhance the overall educational experience for students.

Read more about the 2024 California Classified School Employees of the Year here: https://www.cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr24/yr24rel24a.asp

What an incredible literacy assembly at Foothill Knolls STEAM Academy!

Student writers had their stories acted out by the Imagination Machine. The creativity in the room was inspiring, and it's clear there are some amazing young writers in the making! 🎨📚✨

New Leadership Ahead!

Our San Bernardino County Board of Education has elected its 2025 leadership team. Dr. Gwendolyn Dowdy-Rodgers will serve as Board President, with Ryan McEachron as Vice President.

Congratulations to Laura A. Mancha and Andrea De Leon, who were re-elected and took their oath of office this month. Here's to another year of supporting San Bernardino County students!

Read more on our website sbcss.net

❄️ Serving up community spirit! ❄️

Today's SALSA Winter Luncheon brought our SBCSS family together, with our Superintendent and Executive Cabinet serving up smiles and delicious food.

Every voluntary tip from today's lunch goes directly to supporting student and staff scholarships, reminding us about the most important ingredient of the holiday season - giving back! 🌟

At today's County Board of Education meeting, we posthumously celebrated Marvin Newton Minter, a World War II Army veteran, as part of our 16th annual Operation Recognition Veterans Diploma Project.This program ensures that those who served our country receive the high school diplomas they rightfully earned through their sacrifice.

Mr. Minter's service and perseverance continue to inspire us all. We are deeply grateful for his dedication to our nation. 🎓🇺🇸

❄️ Winter Reading Challenge Alert! 📚

Keep your student's brain warm this winter break by reading 15 mins a day on the Footsteps2Brilliance app!

Support our goal and help your student become a Winter Reading Champion. The top reader from each grade level PK/TK through 3rd grade will win a Literacy Bundle.

Check link in bio for details and how to track your progress. Let's make learning fun this winter! 🌟

Exciting things are happening at the Inland Empire Economic Partnership's Regional Leadership Academy! It's all about building connections across sectors to strengthen our region.

A highlight of the program was an incredible panel discussion with leaders in education, sharing insights on how we can work together to drive positive change and growth.

The Annual Holiday Celebration was the ideal way to close out the year!

A huge thank you to our incredible Children Deserve Success team, SBCSS staff and partners for supporting nearly 100 students and their siblings facing homelessness with gifts from their wish lists.

This tradition allows us to bring the joy and spirit of the holidays to those students who need it most!

Today, we hosted our annual SBCSS Open House! It was a wonderful day of bringing together our incredible community partners and staff to celebrate collaboration, creativity, and connection. We’re so thankful for the positive energy and enthusiasm that makes our community truly shine!🌟

Congratulations to this year's San Bernardino County Middle School Teachers of the Year! These phenomenal educators were chosen by the California League of Educators! Their outstanding work is truly through education! Rialto Unified School District Fontana Unified School District San Bernardino City Unified School District Chino Valley Unified School District

On this International Volunteer Day, we would like to take a moment to appreciate all of our incredible volunteers! From students and parents to staff and beyond, your commitment to service makes all the difference. Thank you for giving your time, energy and support to help us build a brighter future together! 💙💛

Explore e-books and so much more on the Cradle to Career Roadmap website packed with amazing resources for our San Bernardino County community. 📚✨ Find a collection of children’s e-books and explore stories across exciting categories or search for your all-time favorites.

Choose your language and enjoy audio translations in over 30 languages!

To read, visit https://c2c.sbcss.net/resources/unite-for-literacy!

In case you missed it! Tune in to the latest episode of the School Health Connection Podcast! 🎙️🌟 Sierra High School Principal Hector Murrieta hosts an inspiring conversation with Daysi Silvas-Ramirez, a peer support associate at SBCSS. Get inspired to create healthier school environments with insights from experts and educators.

🔗To listen today, visit https://bit.ly/41bHcEh!

Today marks the 9th anniversary of the December 2nd terrorist attack at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino. We stand in solidarity with all affected by this tragedy.

🍂 Thankful for our incredible community! 🍂

As we pause to celebrate Thanksgiving with our loved ones, our SBCSS offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28th, and Friday, November 29th.

Wishing everyone a joyful holiday filled with gratitude, connection, and warmth. We'll be back in office on Monday, December 2nd!