While smoke from wildfires continues to affect the Berkeley area, we will be continue to adjust school activities in order to reduce exposure to the poor air quality. As long as the air quality is in the “unhealthy” zone, school recess, P.E. classes and after-school activities will be moved inside, and athletic activities will be […]
Notice to Middle and High School Families on Sexual Harassment and Bullying
Dear Middle and High School Families, (este mensaje se repetirá en español abajo) The recent hearings in the Senate Judiciary Committee have reignited a national conversation about sexual misconduct, and serve as a painful reminder that sexual harassment and assault are an all too common experience across this country, especially in high school and college. […]
You Are Invited to the Superintendent’s Speaker Series on Equity and Excellence in Education
Superintendent Donald Evans invites the Berkeley community to join Onward and Upward, his speaker series on equity and excellence in education for the Berkeley community developed in partnership with the Berkeley Graduate School of Education. It has been 50 years since the passage of the K-12 school integration plan for Berkeley’s public schools and the founding […]
New Leaders in New Roles – 2018-19
We are fortunate to have an excellent roster of new leaders as we begin our new year. Some are new to the District and others are BUSD colleagues in new roles: Sumeyye Cardakli, Berkeley High Math Coordinator Sumeyye Cardakli joins the Berkeley High Administrative Team as the U9 Math Coordinator having most recently served as […]
Berkeley High School Registration Information: Fall 2018
First Day of School, Monday, August 27, 9:57 Registration Information for Fall 2018 Seniors – Monday, August 20 Juniors – Tuesday, August 21 Freshman – Wednesday, August 22, 8:00 am (see below for more details) Sophomores – Thursday, August 23 Registration hours on Mon, Tues & Thurs: Last Name A – G 8:30 to 10:00 am […]
Summer Reading!
Summer is a Great Time for Reading During the school year, all of our children are learning and growing, and summer is a fun time to keep those reading skills active and strong! Families can make a huge difference by encouraging children to read over the summer. Here’s some quick advice from the district literacy […]
Recognition for Classified Employees for Employment Milestones
A festive celebration was held May 10 to honor classified employees who’ve reached milestones of 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of BUSD service. See a list of those who were honored for their service! Please join us in thanking them for their many years of service to our community. The gathering at the King Dining […]
Winners of Chávez Huerta Contest Announced
The César Chávez Dolores Huerta Commemorative Committee recently announced the winners of our 2018 Essay/Poem/Poster Contest and celebrated the students at an awards ceremony on May 15. Ann Marie Callegari, Supervisor from the Office of Family Engagement & Equity reported: “We had 130 submissions this year, and 97 came from Thousand Oaks Elementary School. Special […]
More About Emerson Elementary’s California Distinguished School Recognition
A short visit on a Friday morning to Emerson Elementary School provided a glimpse at why Emerson Elementary has been named a California Distinguished School by the California Department of Education (CDE). Although it’s only April, boxes of new supplies and instructional materials for the coming school year line the school office. Principal Susan Hodge, […]
First Black History Oratorical Fest: A Big Success!
There was much to celebrate at Longfellow Middle School on Thursday, March 22, during the uplifting Oratorical Fest for elementary and middle school students. Focused on Black history around the theme “Speak and Inspire,” the event brought out families from elementary schools across the district and all three middle schools who marveled at the live […]
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