Using varying fruits, Beaumont fourth-grader Lorenzo Rodriguez attempted to light up an LED, and Banning fifth-grader Richard Corbin discovered the technique Native Americans used in order to make bitter acorns palatable.
Within just six rounds, Banning Unified School District’s spelling bee winner had emerged.
Some students’ history fair projects appeared to be more riveting than others.
Last year, after the runner-up misspelled “vulpine” in Banning’s district spelling bee, Athena Fennell finished the competition by correctly spelling the words “wharf” and “criteria.”
On Friday, Feb. 3, 33 of Beaumont Unified School District’s top spellers gathered to test their skills for the opportunity to represent the district in the countywide spelling bee to be held March 23. At the end of nine rounds eighth grader Eden Vasquez of San Gorgonio Middle School had earn…
The Beaumont Unified School District gave retiring athletic director Martin DuSold a warm send off during the Jan. 17 board of education meeting, presenting him with several plaques and certificates expressing the district’s appreciation for his 26 years of service.
Beaumont Unified School District is seeking community input on its Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP), which the district created to identify potential disasters and outlines plans for mitigating their impacts on district.
Like most other high school seniors, Jamie provides a window to her world through a carefully curated collection of snapshots posted on her Instagram page. In one post, she dons Minnie Mouse ears at Disneyland with friends; in another, she crouches down near a kangaroo at a wildlife park in …
Banning Unified School District's Board of Trustees welcomed Leslie Novalis and Shelly Ruiz as new members to the board during an oath of office ceremony on Dec. 9, which featured a welcome message from Superintendent Terrence Davis, congratulatory speeches and applause from dozens of commun…
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The San Gorgonio Education Foundation (SGEF) contributed nearly $4,000 last month between three teachers to help fund programs within the Banning school district.
On Friday, Nov. 18, Hemmerling Elementary in Banning celebrated the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday with its students running in the annual Turkey Trot, a 73-year-old tradition.
Banning High School students dressed up in college gear, completed college and career interest surveys and questionnaires and participated in a College and Career Fair during the annual Riverside County Office of Education College Kickoff Week.
Beaumont Unified School District will present the musical “Beauty and the Beast” at Beaumont High School Performing Arts Theater Nov. 10-13.
Beaumont Unified School District will present the musical “Beauty and the Beast” at Beaumont High School Performing Arts Theater Nov. 10-13.
The Beaumont Unified School District Board of Education, on Tuesday, Oct. 11, accepted California Department of Education (CDE) grants totaling $152,793 for career and technical education (CTE) and approved a CTE Advisory Committee to guide the district in its utilization of the funds.
For the 2022-23 school year Alissa Zavala has been appointed as the student representative for the Banning Unified School District Board of Education.
Banning High School senior Angel Velazquez Munoz was celebrated along with three other students from local Pass Area high schools on Friday, Sept. 23, at Sizzler Restaurant in Banning as a student of the month for September.
In November Banning will be voting to fill two seats on the Banning Unified School District Board of Education for trustee areas 1 and 5.
Hoffer Elementary School students immersed themselves in a morning full of activities and games rooted in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) subjects during the school’s inaugural STEAM Day, held Sept. 28.
After investigating several fights that occurred the night of Thursday, Aug. 24, and involving Beaumont students, the Beaumont Police Department believes there is no active threat to the local school campuses.
With the start of the 2022-23 school year on Thursday, Aug. 11, Beaumont Unified School District opened its new Beaumont Middle College High School, which is designed to give students a college-like academic experience while they earn college credits in high school.
The Beaumont Unified School District has named Drew Scherrer as the new principal of Beaumont High School.
Hoffer Elementary School’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) program boasts a comprehensive, high-level curriculum that has contributed to the school’s recent classification as a Nationally Certified STEM School by the National Institute for STEM Education (NISE).
As a new school year begins, the Beaumont Unified School District Board of Education has appointed two new student trustees to represent the voice of their classmates at the board’s meetings.
Banning Unified School District is preparing its Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for final recommendations and budget approval scheduled for June 29.
Like others in her position, ready to anticipate what it means to not have to be up early every morning, Darlene Purcell looks forward to the bittersweet days ahead, now that she is officially retired from working for a school district.
On Wednesday, June 8, Banning Unified School District appointed Johnny Baker as assistant superintendent of human resources and approved measures aimed at maintaining and improving safety at the district’s campuses.
Banning’s largest-ever graduating class will be represented well in all walks of life.
Beaumont High School’s Class of 2022 graduated with a ceremony on Thursday, June 2, marking the completion of their high school education after having persevered through the challenges of school closures, social distancing, distance learning and the coronavirus pandemic.
Victoria Bonilla spent her entire educational career at Calvary Christian School.
In Autumn Lundblad’s first-grade classroom at Sundance Elementary School in Beaumont, there’s a working theme based on her family’s travels.
After investigation of several reported threats to schools within the Beaumont Unified School District, the Beaumont Police Department made contact with a middle school student thought to be responsible on Thursday, May 26, after which the department issued a statement declaring, “We have no…
On Tuesday, May 24, the Coombs Alternative Education graduation ceremony took place at the Repplier Park Playhouse Bowl in Banning.
When Banning High School arrived to the regional Solar Boat competition last weekend and began to unload their project, heads turned.
Banning High School announces its top 10 graduating seniors, based on their standings as submitted May 20. Positions can shift until graduation on June 2 as final grades are factored in.
Beaumont High School announces its top 10 graduating seniors, based on their standings as submitted May 20. Positions can shift until graduation on June 2 as final grades are factored in.
Thursday evening, May 12, Beaumont High School celebrated the achievements of its graduating class with the annual Senior Awards Night, presenting scholarships and academic awards to the Class of 2022.
After a lengthy closed session meeting of Banning’s school board, Lucia Martinez-Lara motioned and Jason Smith seconded, the board appointed former Beaumont superintendent Terrence Davis to be Banning’s superintendent of schools.
When young people strive to reach high achievements, they are often buoyed by circumstances where they are encouraged to aim high.
Four Banning Unified School District students were celebrated at the 17th annual Riverside County Office of Education Academic Award Recognition event on April 11, honoring students based on outstanding GPA and participation in extracurricular activities.
On April 22 the Banning-Beaumont Elks Lodge #1839 presented a check to the San Gorgonio Girl Scouts for $300.
The local California Retired Teachers Association (CalRTA), Division 82 here in Beaumont and Banning is going about doing good - rewarding two local teachers with $100 checks.
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