SBCUSD News
![Pacific High School Career-Technical Education Teacher Angela Quinlan stands front and center, holding her award, as she is flanked by SBCUSD Board of Education and Superintendent Mauricio Arellano]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769201197/sbcusdcom/xgarfx1raidjtyxan5o7/2026Jan20AngelaQuinlanAward-6.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1769201197/sbcusdcom/xgarfx1raidjtyxan5o7/2026Jan20AngelaQuinlanAward-6.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1769201197/sbcusdcom/xgarfx1raidjtyxan5o7/2026Jan20AngelaQuinlanAward-6.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1769201197/sbcusdcom/xgarfx1raidjtyxan5o7/2026Jan20AngelaQuinlanAward-6.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1769201197/sbcusdcom/xgarfx1raidjtyxan5o7/2026Jan20AngelaQuinlanAward-6.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1769201197/sbcusdcom/xgarfx1raidjtyxan5o7/2026Jan20AngelaQuinlanAward-6.jpg","width":2200}])
The SBCUSD Board of Education recognized staff members Kimbre Sargent, Director of Categorical Programs, and Angela Quinlan, Pacific High School Career-Technical Education and Demonstration Teacher, at the January 20, 2026, Board meeting. Sargent was recognized for being the California Association of Administrators of State and Federal Education Programs (CAASFEP) 2025 District State & Federal Leader. Quinlan was recognized by the Board of Education for being the National Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Biomedical Science Teacher of the Year.
![The Board of Education members, both adults and high school students, gather together to honor the representatives of the Inland Empire Children's Book Project with a plaque.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765914138/sbcusdcom/g3g7xqoyxlphdsalcq1t/OutstandingPartnerBoardMtg2025Nov18-6.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765914138/sbcusdcom/g3g7xqoyxlphdsalcq1t/OutstandingPartnerBoardMtg2025Nov18-6.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1765914138/sbcusdcom/g3g7xqoyxlphdsalcq1t/OutstandingPartnerBoardMtg2025Nov18-6.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1765914138/sbcusdcom/g3g7xqoyxlphdsalcq1t/OutstandingPartnerBoardMtg2025Nov18-6.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1765914138/sbcusdcom/g3g7xqoyxlphdsalcq1t/OutstandingPartnerBoardMtg2025Nov18-6.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1765914138/sbcusdcom/g3g7xqoyxlphdsalcq1t/OutstandingPartnerBoardMtg2025Nov18-6.jpg","width":2200}])
On Tuesday, Nov. 18, SBCUSD's Board of Education presented its November Outstanding Community Partner Award to the Inland Empire Children’s Book Project for helping ignite a lifelong love of reading by placing thousands of free books into the hands of children across the District.
![San Bernardino County Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. in a blue santa hat, Muscoy Principal Juan Ortiz, and SBCUSD Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Dr. Sandra Rodriguez hold a giant, mock check for $5,000 while 11 Muscoy Elementary students of varying ages stand in front.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1766077161/sbcusdcom/oqzy4acdfocvkitnz49n/BacaatMuscoy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1766077161/sbcusdcom/oqzy4acdfocvkitnz49n/BacaatMuscoy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1766077161/sbcusdcom/oqzy4acdfocvkitnz49n/BacaatMuscoy.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1766077161/sbcusdcom/oqzy4acdfocvkitnz49n/BacaatMuscoy.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1766077161/sbcusdcom/oqzy4acdfocvkitnz49n/BacaatMuscoy.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1766077161/sbcusdcom/oqzy4acdfocvkitnz49n/BacaatMuscoy.jpg","width":2200}])
San Bernardino County Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr., in partnership with the SBCUSD, brought holiday cheer to Muscoy Elementary School on December 9 by distributing toys to all 650 students and presenting the school with $5,000 to be used for the school’s greatest need. The event created a moment of joy for students and highlighted the strong community partnership supporting children in the Muscoy community.
![Three representatives from SBCUSD's Human Resources Division accept a large, framed award certificate from members of the American Association of School Personnel Administrators.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765219698/sbcusdcom/y8ogdnjodkdbathoqlof/HREquityAward2025.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765219698/sbcusdcom/y8ogdnjodkdbathoqlof/HREquityAward2025.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1765219698/sbcusdcom/y8ogdnjodkdbathoqlof/HREquityAward2025.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1765219698/sbcusdcom/y8ogdnjodkdbathoqlof/HREquityAward2025.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1765219698/sbcusdcom/y8ogdnjodkdbathoqlof/HREquityAward2025.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1765219698/sbcusdcom/y8ogdnjodkdbathoqlof/HREquityAward2025.jpg","width":2200}])
SBCUSD received a national award from the American Association of School Personnel Administrators (AASPA), recognizing the District’s outstanding leadership in human resources and steadfast commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
![The winners of San Bernardino City Unified School District’s First Annual Elementary Latino History Bee pose with their trophies and wearing their official Latino History Bee shirts. Their coaches and school principals stand behind them.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764012238/sbcusdcom/webatwfskcvrwk9dkhoe/ElemLatinoBeewinners-4.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1764012238/sbcusdcom/webatwfskcvrwk9dkhoe/ElemLatinoBeewinners-4.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1764012238/sbcusdcom/webatwfskcvrwk9dkhoe/ElemLatinoBeewinners-4.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1764012238/sbcusdcom/webatwfskcvrwk9dkhoe/ElemLatinoBeewinners-4.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1764012238/sbcusdcom/webatwfskcvrwk9dkhoe/ElemLatinoBeewinners-4.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1764012238/sbcusdcom/webatwfskcvrwk9dkhoe/ElemLatinoBeewinners-4.jpg","width":2200}])
On Nov. 14, San Bernardino High School (SBHS) was host to 19 Jones, Bing Wong and Warm Springs Elementary School students as they competed in San Bernardino City Unified School District’s (SBCUSD’s) First Annual Elementary Latino History Bee.