SBCUSD News
![Wearing his black SBCUSD Police uniform, School Police Chief John Guttierez stands in front of and just to the right of the American flag]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775252275/sbcusdcom/fjkooz4us73zxxute9vv/ChiefJGuittierez-edit.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775252275/sbcusdcom/fjkooz4us73zxxute9vv/ChiefJGuittierez-edit.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1775252275/sbcusdcom/fjkooz4us73zxxute9vv/ChiefJGuittierez-edit.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1775252275/sbcusdcom/fjkooz4us73zxxute9vv/ChiefJGuittierez-edit.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1775252275/sbcusdcom/fjkooz4us73zxxute9vv/ChiefJGuittierez-edit.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1775252275/sbcusdcom/fjkooz4us73zxxute9vv/ChiefJGuittierez-edit.jpg","width":2200}])
SBCUSD welcomes the return of Chief John Guttierez as School Police Chief, marking a full-circle moment in his illustrious career.
A dedicated advocate for children and a respected law enforcement leader, Chief Guttierez returned to SBCUSD on March 18, bringing more than 30 years of experience and a commitment to student safety, well-being and community partnership.
![A member of the award-winning SANKOFA instructional staff works with a small group of students. Both staff and students in the SANKOFA program wear SANKOFA t-shirts with a design inspired by African art.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1774376858/sbcusdcom/cqga3qiwlr6lt7rn4ro8/GK9A3665.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1774376858/sbcusdcom/cqga3qiwlr6lt7rn4ro8/GK9A3665.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1774376858/sbcusdcom/cqga3qiwlr6lt7rn4ro8/GK9A3665.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1774376858/sbcusdcom/cqga3qiwlr6lt7rn4ro8/GK9A3665.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1774376858/sbcusdcom/cqga3qiwlr6lt7rn4ro8/GK9A3665.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1774376858/sbcusdcom/cqga3qiwlr6lt7rn4ro8/GK9A3665.jpg","width":2200}])
SBCUSD Offers Full-Day Kindergarten and Award-Winning Programs
Online enrollment for kindergarten and transitional kindergarten (TK) in San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) is underway. Children who will be five years old by September 1, 2026, are eligible to pre-enroll in kindergarten for the 2026–2027 school year. Transitional kindergarten is available for students who will turn five years old from September 2, 2026, to September 1, 2027.
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The San Bernardino School District (SBCUSD) announced today that it is taking precautionary, interim measures related to Cesar E. Chavez Middle School following recent concerns that have come to the District’s attention.
![San Bernardino Fatherhood Administrative Assistant Rose Tucker Berryman stands, holding her wooden award plaque. She is surrounded by members of the Board of Education and the Superintendent.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773087896/sbcusdcom/pnrllejmsye4aswxkuru/SBFatherhood.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773087896/sbcusdcom/pnrllejmsye4aswxkuru/SBFatherhood.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1773087896/sbcusdcom/pnrllejmsye4aswxkuru/SBFatherhood.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1773087896/sbcusdcom/pnrllejmsye4aswxkuru/SBFatherhood.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1773087896/sbcusdcom/pnrllejmsye4aswxkuru/SBFatherhood.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1773087896/sbcusdcom/pnrllejmsye4aswxkuru/SBFatherhood.jpg","width":2200}])
On Tuesday, Feb. 17, the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) Board of Education presented its February Outstanding Community Partner Award to San Bernardino (SB) Fatherhood for its efforts to strengthen families and nurture the engagement of fathers across San Bernardino.
![Lytle Creek Elementary student Noah Chavez stands at the mic as he prepares to spell a word as fellow competitors look on during SBCUSD's Districtwide Spelling Bee.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771959650/sbcusdcom/ujsuowslvugvdmljvgja/DistrictSpellingBee2026Jan-48-small.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1771959650/sbcusdcom/ujsuowslvugvdmljvgja/DistrictSpellingBee2026Jan-48-small.jpg","width":432}])
Six middle school students took top honors at the SBCUSD Spelling Bee on Jan. 28 at Indian Springs High School. Each of the eight participating elementary and middle schools were allowed to send up to their three top spellers to compete for the honor of being the Districtwide Spelling Bee Champion.