Los Banos Unified School District

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! From Los Banos Unified School District, thank you to all our amazing educators for teaching and guiding the next generation of leaders, innovators and problem solvers! We applaud all of your hard work and dedication towards making a positive impact and nurturing students to become the best version of themselves. - #LBUSD #TeacherAppreciationWeek

Pictured are some celebrations of Cinco de Mayo ranging from Azteca Dancing at Los Banos Elementary to Mrs. Goodman’s and Ms. Carrasco’s first-grade class making homemade corn tortilla quesadillas at Volta Elementary. - #LBUSD

R.M. Miano students getting their steps in for the 5k Mileage Club Run! Go Bobcats! - #LBUSD

Congratulations to the Westside Union Elementary students, led by Ms. Schultz, for winning the 2023 Merced County Academic Pentathlon! Go Pioneers! - #LBUSD

The Police Department and the School District have become aware of a FAKE viral post displaying a handgun and a warning about a school shooting at “10:00 am tomorrow morning”. This post has been circulated in numerous jurisdictions and we believe it was created to scare the public. At this time we have no reason to believe that this post is credible and we will continue to work together to investigate any additional information that becomes available. Student safety is a top priority for the Police Department and Los Banos Unified School District. To leave an anonymous crime tip call 209-827-2545. If you have access to a computer and the internet you can also leave an anonymous tip at the Police Department’s web page at www.losbanos.org. At the bottom of the “Contact” page simply click on the “report graffiti and other crime” link or visit the Merced Area Crime Stoppers by telephone at 1-855-725-2420, or at www.mercedareacrimestoppers.org ==== Meme de pistola viral falsa El Departamento de Policía y el Distrito Escolar se han dado cuenta de una publicación viral FALSA que muestra una pistola y una advertencia sobre un tiroteo en la escuela a las "10:00 am mañana por la mañana". Esta publicación ha circulado en numerosas jurisdicciones y creemos que fue creada para asustar al público. En este momento no tenemos motivos para creer que esta publicación es creíble y continuaremos trabajando con el distrito escolar para investigar cualquier información adicional que esté disponible. La seguridad de los estudiantes es una prioridad para el Departamento de Policía y el Distrito Escolar. Para dejar un aviso anónimo sobre delitos, llame al 209-827-2545. Si tiene acceso a una computadora e Internet, también puede dejar un aviso anónimo en la página web del Departamento de Policía en www.losbanos.org.En la parte inferior de la página "Contacto", simplemente haga clic en el enlace "reportar graffiti y otros delitos" o visite Crime Stoppers del área de Merced por teléfono al 1-855-725-2420, o en www.mercedareacrimestoppers.org

Keep those choppers healthy! Los Banos Unified School District has teamed up with Golden Valley Health Centers - Los Banos Dental to offer free dental screenings for Kindergartners in Los Banos. To schedule an appointment, simply scan the code on the attached flyer, send a text or call (209) 722-4842.

In observance of the Spring Break / Easter Recess, the LBUSD office will be closing at 12pm on Friday, April 7. The office will re-open on Tuesday, April 11. Enjoy your weekend everyone!

April is Autism Awareness Month, which is dedicated to educating the community about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Let's work together to raise awareness and increase accessibility for all learners across the spectrum. #AutismAwarenessMonth

Cesar Chavez Day honors the enduring legacy of the American labor rights hero that dedicated his life to championing the rights of every worker, using nonviolence to fight for justice and build an economy that rewards effort. - #CesarChavezDay

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day has been celebrated annually since 1973. This day serves to recognize and give thanks for all who served during the Vietnam War, including those who were wounded, gave their lives, or went missing. - #WelcomeHomeVietnamVeteransDay #VietnamVeterans

Congratulations to Pacheco High School student, Jesse Perez, for getting first place at the 2023 California State FFA Annual Conference and earning a scholarship to UTI! Go Panthers! - #LBUSD #FFA

Please take a moment to fill out our Knowledge Save Lives Questionnaire. Your participation will help enhance safety at school and in the community. - #LBUSD

March 22 is World Water Day, a day dedicated to drawing attention to the water-related issues that humans face in almost every country. Created by the United Nations, the goal of World Water Day is to bring aide to those in need of clean water and raise awareness to reduce your water footprint. - #WorldWaterDay

Congratulations to the Creekside Junior High soccer team for winning the 2023 soccer championship with an undefeated season! Go Cougars! - #LBUSD

Happy St. Patrick's Day from Los Banos Unified School District! - #StPatricksDay

Did you see today’s AV Press about the three Joe Walker Stealth Academy teams heading to the VEX Robotics World Championships? Great job jets! - #WUSD

Congratulations to the Volta Elementary students who competed in the Peach Blossom Festival at Fresno State! Their entries were judged as "SUPERIOR!" - #LBUSD

The safety of our students is always our highest priority. This afternoon we were informed about an assault that occurred off campus where a student sustained major injuries on the way home. We take such matters seriously and do not tolerate violence of any kind. Students found to be involved in this incident with be disciplined according to school district policy. Additionally, we are working closely with our partners in law enforcement to ensure that the incident is handled fully and appropriately. As a result, there may be additional police presence at district facilities tomorrow as a part of the investigation. We encourage anyone with information about this incident to reach out directly to the Los Banos Police Department.

R.M. Miano Elementary students taking a field trip to the zoo featuring Miss Benadum’s 2nd graders. - #LBUSD

Happy International Women's Day! Each year, March 8th is observed as International Women's Day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women from all around the world. - #InternationalWomensDay