Update 8/17/20: This page refers to Summer 2020. Refer to this page about the BUSD “Grab & Go” Meal Program for meal pickup during the 2020-21 school year. Updated June 25, 2020 Leer en español. The Berkeley Unified School District Nutrition Department is continuing to serve FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH as take-away meals for school-age […]
School Shutdown: Food, Resources, Advice / Cierre de Escuelas: Alimentos, Recursos, Consejo
Dear Berkeley Families, Last night, Berkeley joined a growing number of school districts and states that have closed due to the extraordinary coronavirus pandemic taking place across the globe. BUSD’s school closure will last from March 16 – March 27, and will be followed by our regularly scheduled Spring Break, from March 30 – […]
While School Is Closed: Food Is Available / Mientras Que La Escuela Está Cerrada: Hay Alimentos Disponibles
The Berkeley Unified School District Nutrition Department is serving FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH as take-away meals for school-age children 18 and younger. Picking up meals for your children is considered an essential service and is allowed under the March 16 Shelter-in-Place Order. NOTE: We have changed the schedule. Please continue to visit this page […]
BUSD Announces School Closures/BUSD Anuncia el Cierre de las Escuelas
March 12, 2020 Dear Berkeley Community Members, As you may know, many local school districts are choosing to close schools, beginning next week, in order to address concerns about the spread of the coronavirus. I’m writing to let you know that Berkeley Unified will close our preschools, elementary and middle schools, as well as Berkeley […]
Updated Guidance on Event Cancellations: March 11 / Guía de la Información más Reciente acerca de la Cancelación de Eventos: Marzo 11
Dear Berkeley Community, Like you, I’m feeling the pressures of each passing day that we confront the outbreak of the coronavirus. The more I learn and talk with members of the community and reflect on what’s happening around the planet, the more I realize that Berkeley Unified’s collective effort is important to the health […]
Large BUSD Events Cancelled – Schools Remain Open/BUSD cancela los grandes eventos – Todas las escuelas permanecen abiertas
March 10, 2020 Dear Berkeley Community, This afternoon we received new guidance from City of Berkeley Health Officer Dr. Lisa Hernandez, in keeping with guidance that was also issued by Alameda County Public Health Department (ACPHD). According to the City of Berkeley: At this time, we recommend postponing or canceling non-essential mass gatherings and large […]
Coronavirus Update: March 6/ Información reciente acerca del Coronavirus: 6 marzo
March 6, 2020 Dear Berkeley Unified Community, As concerns and questions about the coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to grow, I want to update you on some of the planning and responses here in BUSD. The well-being of our students and staff is our top priority. We have the support of the public health guidance and information […]
Coronavirus Update: March 3 – Berkeley Resident Diagnosed/Información Reciente acerca del Coronavirus: Marzo 3 – Residente en Berkeley Diagnosticado/a
Dear Berkeley Unified Community, This afternoon the City of Berkeley issued a press release announcing the first confirmed COVID-19 (coronavirus) case in Berkeley. The City reported that: “The resident returned to Berkeley on Feb. 23 from Italy, one of the growing number of countries with a COVID-19 outbreak. Concerned about being exposed through travel, the […]
Coronavirus Update: March 2/Últimas noticias sobre Coronavirus: 2 de marzo 2020
Dear Berkeley Unified Community, I’m writing to provide an update regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus). Yesterday Alameda County Public Health Department confirmed a “presumptive positive” case of COVID-19 in Alameda County. This case, and another in Solano County, are pending confirmation by testing from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Both cases are healthcare […]
Update on COVID-19 (Coronavirus)/Información más reciente acerca de COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
February 27, 2020 Dear Berkeley Unified Community, I’m writing to share with you the latest information the District has about COVID-19 (coronavirus). There are still currently no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Berkeley or Alameda County. While handling the spread of a serious contagion like the COVID-19 is primarily a job for public health agencies, […]