San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools

Join us for our upcoming Expanded Learning Resource Fair on Friday, October 25!

San Bernardino County Superintendent Expanded Learning is thrilled to host the Expanded Learning Resource Fair! We invite program community partners, directors, coordinators, managers, administrators, and representatives from Region 10 (San Bernardino, Riverside, Inyo, and Mono) to join us for this exciting event.

Please join us as we share TK-12 Expanded Learning materials, resources, and curriculum. This event will be a fantastic opportunity for Expanded Learning companies to showcase a variety of materials that support programming in our field!

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3AsWR6P

Thank you to our amazing partners at SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union for their generous donation of over 500 backpacks! With their support, students across San Bernardino County will have a great start to the new school year. With the help of our Children Deserve Success program, we're excited to distribute these backpacks and set our students up for success!

Thrilled to kick off the new school year by empowering our district partners in Bear Valley Unified School District with exciting workshops on AI and the latest technological trends in education. We know knowledge is power, and we're here to ensure our educators and students have the tools they need for success!

County Committee Looks to Fill Vacancy for First Supervisorial District

The San Bernardino County Committee on School District Organization is seeking applicants to fill a vacant seat to an unexpired term representing the First Supervisorial District.

View the release here: https://www.sbcss.k12.ca.us/index.php/en/newsroom/newsroom-press-releases/3660-county-committee-looks-to-fill-vacancy-for-first-supervisorial-district

Our Student Services Leadership Institute is dedicated to empowering our staff and energizing them for a new school year! It was a great opportunity to develop leadership skills, share innovative ideas, and create an inspiring environment for all.

Day two of our Education Support Services Early Education symposium was a huge success! Educators came together, gaining invaluable resources and truly embraced the now! It's amazing to see such dedication to nurturing the next generation.

Early education is the foundation of lifelong learning - our teachers are the true architects of bright futures!

This summer our operations team has worked hard to restore the exterior metal paint, play structures and over all appearance at seven of our county school sites.

The list of schools include: Barbara Phelps, Tri-City, Bob Murphy, David Stine, Gibson, Mulberry, and Apple Valley EEC.

This effort brings back the vibrance to our facilities by eliminating years of wear and tear!

Today's backpack giveaway and resource fair in Victorville was a huge success! We are and helping students prepare for the upcoming school year. Thanks to all the amazing volunteers and sponsors who made it possible! 📚 Victor Elementary School District Victor Valley Union High School District

Southern Region Student Wellness Conference Wraps Up with Unveiling of New Brand Identity

San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS), in partnership with San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), welcomed nearly 1,000 attendees to the 2024 Southern Region Student Wellness Conference (SRSWC) July 8-10. In pursuit of health and wellness, the three-day conference held at the Disneyland Hotel Conference Center in Anaheim is designed to empower educational partners such as mental health professionals, administrators, educators, school counselors, school safety staff, healthcare providers, and the community to address the needs of the whole child.

View the release here: https://www.sbcss.k12.ca.us/index.php/en/newsroom/newsroom-press-releases

Grateful for the incredible professional development opportunities at the Southern Region Student Wellness Conference! This year’s engaging sessions, fantastic keynotes, and a focus on holistic wellness have truly made this the best conference yet!

Day 2 of the was an incredible success!

It was such an honor to have California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond kick us off today. As an advocate for student mental health support, it was an incredible honor to have him witness the impact of the firsthand! It truly is a place to connect, collaborate and grow together 🌱

Can’t wait for day 3!

What an incredible start to the Southern Region Student Wellness Conference (SRSWC) in Anaheim! From insightful workshops to energizing wellness activities, this event is all about learning how to build, benefit and belong!

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Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸 Our offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Operations will resume on Friday, July 5.

Our Google CS First Workshop wrapped up on Friday 💻

Participants were empowered to make learning fun and effective for their students. The workshop helps support teachers with the tools and the resources they need to expose students to at a young age. By leveling the computer science playing field, we're breaking down barriers and opening doors to endless opportunities!

Over 100 SBCSS Alternative Education Students Earn Their High School Diploma

SBCSS proudly celebrated the accomplishments of its alternative education high school graduates during its annual commencement ceremony held on June 13 at the Gardiner Springs Auditorium in Ontario. From starting their high school journey online due to COVID, to experiencing homelessness, gang violence and drug use, these students overcame significant challenges to earn enough credits to qualify for their diploma. Families, friends, staff and educators gathered to recognize their incredible achievements and see their loved one walk across this year’s graduation stage. For some, they are the first in their family to earn a high school diploma.

https://www.sbcss.k12.ca.us/index.php/en/newsroom/newsroom-press-releases/3649-over-100-sbcss-alternative-education-students-earn-their-high-school-diploma

SBCSS Honors Eight Classified School Employees of the Year, Including Two State Recognized Recipients

San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools was proud to recognize eight recipients who were named the 2024 San Bernardino Countywide Classified School Employees of the Year (CSEY). This year’s honorees were recognized during a June 12 event at the Dorothy Inghram Learning Center in San Bernardino.

https://www.sbcss.k12.ca.us/index.php/en/newsroom/newsroom-press-releases/3648-sbcss-honors-eight-classified-school-employees-of-the-year-including-two-state-recognized-recipients

Today's "Sweets with the Superintendent" event—hosted by San Bernardino Association of Leaders for School Administrators (SALSA) — gave our administrative staff and Superintendent Ted Alejandre a chance to celebrate graduating seniors with scholarships from SALSA's initiatives!

Thank you to all who were able to attend!

In observation of Juneteenth our administrative offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19. We will return to normal hours of operation on Thursday, June 20. Let us use this opportunity to recommit ourselves to promoting equity and inclusion in all schools.

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Our incredible alternative education students have crossed the stage and are ready to take on the world!

Congratulation Class of 2024: We couldn't be more proud of your achievements. Your resilience and determination is inspiring!

Countywide Classified Employees of the Year! 🌟

We had the pleasure of honoring the unsung heroes of our schools—the amazing classified employees who play a vital role in creating a positive learning environment for our students.

Join us in congratulating this year's incredible honorees! Your hard work, commitment, and positive impact do not go unnoticed.

State Preschool Staff Development Day was a great success!

Our talented early childhood educators gathered to learn, grow, and celebrate their crucial role in shaping young minds.

Thank you to all our amazing educators for your commitment to giving our youngest learners the best possible start! 👏🙌

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Congratulations to those recognized at today's Board of Education meeting!

Special honors go to retiring Special Education Teacher Sheryl Schmidt for her 27 years of dedicated service.

It was outstanding to award more than 40 resilient students the 2024 San Bernardino Countywide Gangs and Drugs Scholarship. This is the largest amount of student recipients we've ever had!

Congratulations to Adelanto Elementary School District, Hesperia Unified, Morongo Unified, Ontario-Montclair, and Rialto Unified for their outstanding Farm to Summer programs, earning the One in a Cantaloupe Melon Award!

Extra congrats to Ontario-Montclair and Rialto Unified for Gold, and Hesperia Unified and Morongo Unified for Silver in the Turnip the Beet Award!

Join us in celebrating these amazing individuals and their achievements!