The district is updating its discipline protocols following a public outcry over a blackface incident at San Marcos High School.
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October 23, 2026
Beloved Santa Barbara Crossing Guard Retires at 94Gwendolyn Clark concludes over two decades of service as a crossing guard at Vieja Valley Elementary School.
October 13, 2026
Santa Barbara Students Staged Walkout Over RacismHigh schoolers held a protest to demand accountability for a photo showing students in darkened skin.
October 5, 2026
Philibosian Will Seek Santa Barbara School Board SeatFormer BlackRock consultant Mark Philibosian announces his candidacy for the November 2026 school board election.
September 29, 2026
Providence Engineering Academy Has Celebrated Tenth AnniversaryThe Santa Barbara program is transitioning to a new dedicated laboratory facility on the Ortega campus.
September 23, 2026
Riviera Ridge School Celebrated 88th AnniversaryThe Santa Barbara school honored long-serving staff during its annual Founder's Day Assembly.
September 22, 2026
Santa Barbara Schools Implemented E-bike Safety RulesThe school district has introduced a new registration and safety requirement for students riding e-bikes on campus.
September 21, 2026
Veteran Educator Accepted New Role at Peabody CharterAfter a 36-year tenure at Dos Pueblos High School, Scott Guttentag transitioned to a paraeducator position.
September 20, 2026
Santa Barbara Student Test Scores IncreasedThe district reported growth in proficiency across English and mathematics during the 2025-26 academic year.
September 19, 2026
Riviera Ridge School Adopted Emotional Intelligence FrameworkThe Santa Barbara school integrated the RULER method into its social-emotional learning curriculum.
