November 5, 2025 Dear Berkeley Unified Community, (A continuación en español) “It’s going to take a lot to heal, but I think we’re at the beginning. People want to do something different; they are finding the power to move in different ways.” – Corrina Gould (Lisjan Ohlone) Each November, we come […]
BUSD Staff To Present at November 3 Literacy Panel
October 29, 2025 BUSD leadership has been selected to present on an edWeb.net panel scheduled for November 3rd, Launching a Literacy Improvement Program: How a District Responded to a Community’s Needs. BUSD’s Associate Superintendent of Educational Services, Jill Hoogendyk, and Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Chris Albeck, along with George Ellis and Dr. Kim Gibbons, […]
Join BUSD in Celebrating LGBTQ+ and Filipina/x/o History Months in October | Únase al BUSD en la Celebración de los Meses de la Historia LGBTQ+ y Filipina/x/o en Octubre
October 1, 2025 Dear Berkeley Unified Family, In Berkeley Unified, we know that the strength and beauty of our district come from the diversity of our students, families, and staff. Each culture, identity, and lived experience adds a vital thread to the fabric of our schools and community. This October, we are proud to […]
Join BUSD in Celebrating Latine/x Heritage Month / Únase a BUSD en la Celebración del Mes de la Herencia Latine/x
September 15, 2025 Dear Berkeley Unified Family, Today marks the start of our month-long celebration of Latine/x Heritage Month at BUSD, a time to uplift and honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of the Latine/x community in Berkeley and across the country. This period from September 15 through October 15 provides a vital opportunity […]
Free Meals this Summer for all Students 18 Years and Younger, Including Breakfast and Lunch
May 30, 2025 Berkeley Unified School District announces its participation in the federally funded Seamless Summer Option (SSO) of the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. Under the SSO, nutritious meals are provided free of charge to all students 18 years and younger at each of the following schools within the district. These […]
May Engagement Opportunities Around BUSD / Oportunidades de Involucramiento en Mayo en BUSD
May 2, 2025 Dear Berkeley Unified Community: Please find below some opportunities to get involved at BUSD in May. Defending Public Education in California Join fellow Bay Area educators for a public program hosted by the African American Studies Departments of UC Berkeley and Berkeley High School on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Dinner […]
Join BUSD in Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May | Únase a BUSD en la Celebración del Mes de la Herencia Asiática Estadounidense y de los Oriundos de las Islas del Pacífico
May 1, 2025 Dear Berkeley Unified Community, May is BUSD’s annual observance of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a vital time to honor and celebrate the cultures and invaluable contributions of the diverse AAPI communities in all of our lives. As we engage in these celebrations, it’s crucial to acknowledge the […]
Join BUSD in Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month in May | Únase a BUSD para celebrar en Mayo el Mes de la Herencia Judía Estadounidense
May 1, 2025 Dear Berkeley Unified Community, May is a rich month of heritage celebrations, including BUSD’s fourth year celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month, an opportunity for our schools to highlight and uplift the rich history of the Jewish American community and their contributions to all of our lives. One of the district’s core […]
Join BUSD in Celebrating Arab American & SSWANA Heritage Month in April / En abril únase a BUSD en la Celebración del Mes de la Herencia Árabe Estadounidense y SSWANA
انقر هنا لقراءة هذه الرسالة باللغة العربية. April 7, 2025 Dear Berkeley Unified Community, (a continuación en español) In April, as part of our ongoing commitment to inclusivity, we continue the celebration of Arab American & South Asian, Southwest Asian, North African (SSWANA) Heritage Month at BUSD. Together we recognize and uplift the Arab American […]
April Engagement Opportunities Around BUSD / Oportunidades de Involucramiento en Abril en BUSD
April 4, 2025 Dear Berkeley Unified Community: Please find below some opportunities to get involved at BUSD in April. First Robotics Competition BUSD families are invited to attend the First Robotics Competition on April 5 -6 at Berkeley High School(BHS), from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. This is a global competition with teams […]
