Los Banos Unified School District

National First Responders Day commemorates the heroic acts of the men and women who are there first on the scene of an emergency. This day is all about showing appreciation for firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, police, and others who risk their lives to save others. - #firstresponders

Red Ribbon Week, which is celebrated annually October 23-31, is the nation's largest and longest-running drug prevention awareness program. Beyond spreading awareness on the dangers of drug and alcohol use, Red Ribbon Week also teaches students about the benefits of building lifelong healthy habits, physically, mentally and emotionally. LBUSD schools created fun and engaging programs to educate their students so they could make the pledge to say NO to drugs and alcohol. - #RedRibbonWeek

"Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world." - Harriet Tubman - #famousquotes

Today is National Make A Difference Day! All across the country, organizations seek to make a difference in the lives of others and their communities. Making a difference comes in many forms: volunteering, being a mentor, making a donation or saying a kind word of support to someone who is struggling. Whichever you choose, today is your day to make a positive difference. - #LBUSD

Yesterday Pacheco High School hosted its 9th Annual Open House & Multicultural Night. Pacheco High combines their back-to-school night with this event to celebrate the myriad cultures and organizations represented at the school. Over 2,200 community members attended this event which featured music, dancing, great food, a bounce house, an FFA tractor, and a variety of clubs and organizations. Thank you to the community sponsors and organizations that donated to the event. - #LBUSD

October is National Bully Prevention Month and R.M. Miano Elementary carried out this awareness campaign by hosting their Be A Buddy, Not A Bully Fall Festival! Events like this not only raise awareness but also help instill the values of kindness, inclusion and acceptance in our children. - #LBUSD

The Los Banos Unified School District is conducting a District Operations Survey to monitor the district’s performance in key operational areas. The results of this survey are used to identify areas in need of improvement, assess perceptions of student learning, and examine if there are inequities in our current operating model. Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey: https://buff.ly/37c9ylE - #LBUSD

Incredible work from the Grasslands Elementary Parent Club for making their cafeteria Fall ready! It is always great to see parents involved with our schools and facilitating a welcoming environment. - #LBUSD

The second full week of October is designated as "Week of the School Administrator." We'd like to thank all school administrators within LBUSD for the impact and contributions you make towards student achievement. - #LBUSD

National Energy Awareness Month is also about understanding that simple changes in our energy usage habits can lead to big reductions in our building's energy consumption. Our collective effort can lead to a better environment for our planet. - #energyawareness

Filipino American History Month honors the history, pursuits, accomplishments and legacy of Filipinos in the United States. It also marks the anniversary of the first recorded presence of Filipinos in the continental United States. - #filipinoamericanhistorymonth

This day honors the incredible impact teachers have on education and celebrates the 1966 United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Foundation (UNESCO) Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers. More specifically to all the teachers within LBUSD, thank you. - #LBUSD

Atención Familias del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Los Banos (LBUSD) ¡Primeramente gracias por dos gran meses de escuela! Quiero asegurarme que usted esté informado de un evento que el distrito orgullosamente organizara. En Pacheco High School, conduciremos una reunión conjunto con Merced College el 11 de octubre de 6:30 PM a 7:30 PM. Específicamente, habrá una Presentación de Inscripción Doble de LBUSD/Merced College para padres y estudiantes. Tendremos una sesión en inglés y otra en Español. Los elementos para discusión incluyen: * Beneficios de Inscripción Doble por medio de Merced College y LBUSD * Cursos Ofrecidos por Merced College en la Primavera del 2023 * Información sobre los próximos talleres de trabajo para estudiantes que cubren el proceso de aplicación a registración. * Costos Bajos de Inscripción Doble en LBUSD/Merced College * Preguntas frecuentes, como los requisitos de libros de texto * Folletos de inscripción disponibles con información de contacto * Protocolos de inscripción de estudiantes para obtener más información. Una vez más, este emocionante programa ocurrirá a las 6:30 el próximo Martes en Pacheco High School. Esperamos verlos a todos allí. Manténganse atentos para más detalles. Gracias, Dr. Mark E. Marshall, Superintendente Orgulloso de LBUSD

National BRAVE Day honors women who uplift one another and make each other brave. This observance is meant to be a spark of encouragement and to seek out tangible ways to encourage women to keep moving forward and be brave. - #BRAVEDay

LBUSD recognizes that education is more than history, science, math and language arts. Volta Elementary exercises this culture as they cultivate a safe and healthy academic environment by teaching their students the act of sharing. - #LBUSD

Observed in the United States, this day recognizes and honors those who have lost a son or daughter while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The Gold Star lapel pin represents the loss of this service member and is worn by their families - #goldstar

California Native American Day is a time to celebrate and learn more about the distinctive cultures of the Native American people who are indigenous to California. It is a holiday celebrating Native American Heritage and the triumphs and struggles of Indigenous People.

Julian Jenkins, senior director of regional recruiting at @ncsa_sports (and former football defensive end) spoke at the Pacheco Panthers High School fall sports parents meeting! What a great turnout for the families of our wonderful student athletes. To our student athletes, be the best you can be and, regardless of the outcome, you are a winner as long as you never give up!

This morning LBPD notified us of a man that was evading police in the neighborhood surrounding Westside Union Elementary School. Out of an abundance of caution, the campus was briefly placed into lockdown. At that time, students and staff members remained inside with classroom doors locked. The suspect was quickly apprehended by police and taken into custody. All staff and students are safe and normal schooling activities have resumed.

The 6th graders had a great time at the Fresno Grizzlies game!