San Bernardino City Unified School District

09/16/2026

Today, the Board of Education proudly commemorated Hispanic Heritage Month with a cultural presentation featuring fifth-grade students from Salinas Creative Arts Elementary School.

Inspired by Día de los Mu***os, students created meaningful ofrendas to honor loved ones who have passed away. Through photographs, flowers, artwork, and other personal objects, their tributes celebrated the memories and stories that continue to live in their hearts.

This project, grounded in VAPA and GATE themes, connected students’ learning from Esperanza Rising to themes of family, identity, loss, and resilience. We are grateful to teacher William Beshears and his students for sharing their creativity, culture, and powerful stories with our SBCUSD community.

09/16/2026

Tonight, the Board of Education were honored to welcome the Del Vallejo Leadership and STEAM Academy’s California Cadet Corps for the Presentation of Colors.

Led by Major Benjamin Cervantes and the 323rd Jaguar Battalion, these students will opened the Board of Education meeting with pride and distinction.

09/15/2026

We’re grateful to Spreen Subaru San Bernardino for supporting SBCUSD students and educators through Subaru Loves Learning! 📚

This year, Spreen Subaru is adopting Monterey Elementary and providing direct funding for classroom supplies and resources that help teachers meet their students’ needs. Their generosity will help make this school year even more successful for our Monterey community.

Thank you, Spreen Subaru, for investing in education and our San Bernardino students! 💙

09/15/2026

09/15/2026

🌹 Congratulations to two outstanding members of the SBCUSD family!

San Bernardino City Unified School District is proud to celebrate Alisha James, Spanish teacher at San Bernardino High School, and Anthony Morris, Williams Compliance Supervisor in Maintenance and Operations, on being named 2026 Black Rose Award recipients by the San Bernardino Black Culture Foundation.

The Black Rose Award recognizes individuals who have made a lasting difference through their leadership, service and commitment to the San Bernardino community. Whether inspiring students in the classroom or helping ensure our schools remain safe and welcoming, Alisha and Anthony represent the excellence, compassion and dedication that define SBCUSD.

We are honored to have them as part of our District and congratulate them on this well deserved recognition. Please join us in congratulating Alisha and Anthony! 🌹👏


🌹 ¡Felicitaciones a dos integrantes sobresalientes de la familia del SBCUSD!

El Distrito Escolar Unificado de la Ciudad de San Bernardino se enorgullece en celebrar a Alisha James, maestra de español en San Bernardino High School, y a Anthony Morris, Supervisor de Cumplimiento de Williams en el Departamento de Mantenimiento y Operaciones, por haber sido nombrados receptores del Reconocimiento Black Rose Award 2026 por parte de la San Bernardino Black Culture Foundation.

El Reconocimiento Black Rose Award distingue a personas que han logrado un impacto duradero mediante su liderazgo, servicio y compromiso con la comunidad de San Bernardino. Ya sea inspirando a los estudiantes en el salón de clases o ayudando a garantizar que nuestras escuelas sigan siendo lugares seguros y acogedores, Alisha y Anthony representan la excelencia, compasión y dedicación que definen al SBCUSD.

Nos sentimos honrados de contar con ellos como parte de nuestro Distrito y los felicitamos por este merecido reconocimiento. ¡Acompáñennos a felicitar a Alisha y Anthony! 🌹👏

09/15/2026

From September 15th to October 15th, we at SBCUSD recognize and celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month! This month commemorates the independence days for many Hispanic countries and highlights the legacies and accomplishments of Hispanic individuals. 🪅🎉


Del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre, en el SBCUSD reconocemos y celebramos el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana. Este mes conmemora las fechas de independencia de muchos países hispanos y destaca el legado y los logros de personas hispanas. 🪅🎉

09/14/2026

🤝 Community Collaboration in Action!

City Manager Eric Levitt recently visited the Akoma Center to see firsthand the meaningful collaboration taking place with Rio Vista Elementary School.

The visit highlighted how strong partnerships between our schools, community organizations and local leaders can create valuable opportunities and connections for students and families.

📸 Pictured: City Manager Eric Levitt and Kim Calvin of the Akoma Center.

09/11/2026

On Patriot Day and the National Day of Service and Remembrance, SBCUSD honors the lives lost on September 11, 2001, the courage of first responders, and the compassion that united our nation. We encourage our students, staff, families, and community to carry that spirit forward through service, kindness, and care for one another.

En el Día del Patriota y Día Nacional de Servicio y Conmemoración, SBCUSD honra las vidas perdidas el 11 de septiembre de 2001, la valentía de los equipos de primera respuesta y la compasión que unió a nuestra nación. Animamos a nuestros estudiantes, al personal, a las familias y a la comunidad a mantener vivo ese espíritu mediante el servicio, la amabilidad y el cuidado mutuo.

09/09/2026

Arroyo Valley High School welcomed Congressman Pete Aguilar on September 8 for a special presentation introducing SBCUSD students to the opportunities available through our nation’s military service academies.

AVHS JROTC cadets turned out in impressive numbers, joined by students from high schools across SBCUSD who came ready to learn about the academy experience, the nomination process and the many pathways available to students interested in serving their country.

Superintendent Mauricio Arellano and Board of Education Member Michael Santos also joined the event, showing their support for students as they explore opportunities beyond high school.

A special thank you to Congressman Aguilar for investing his time in our students and helping them see just how many possibilities are within their reach. Whether their future leads to a military academy, college, career or another path of service, experiences like this help our students dream bigger and plan boldly for what comes next.

Arroyo Valley High School recibió al congresista Pete Aguilar el 8 de septiembre para una presentación especial en la que se dieron a conocer a los estudiantes del SBCUSD las oportunidades disponibles a través de las academias militares de nuestra nación.

Los cadetes del JROTC de AVHS asistieron en gran número, junto con estudiantes de escuelas preparatorias de todo el SBCUSD que acudieron con el interés de aprender sobre la experiencia en las academias, el proceso de nominación y las diversas trayectorias disponibles para los estudiantes interesados en servir a su país.

El Superintendente Mauricio Arellano y el integrante de la Mesa Directiva de Educación Michael Santos también participaron en el evento, demostrando su apoyo a los estudiantes mientras exploran oportunidades después de la preparatoria.

Un agradecimiento especial al congresista Aguilar por dedicar su tiempo a nuestros estudiantes y ayudarlos a descubrir la gran cantidad de posibilidades que están a su alcance. Ya sea que su futuro los lleve a una academia militar, a la universidad, a una carrera profesional o a otra forma de servicio, experiencias como esta ayudan a nuestros estudiantes a soñar en grande y planificar con determinación lo que viene después.