Articles From : SBCEO
Santa Barbara County 2023 Spelling Bee Champions
First and second-place winners will advance to statewide competition
Dos Pueblos High School Wins 2023 Santa Barbara County Mock Trial Competition
After the closely contested final round on Saturday, Dos Pueblos High School A Team was named the winner of the 40th annual Santa Barbara County Mock Trial competition.
Rotary Club of Santa Barbara recognizes La Colina Junior High School teacher Nicole Gee
The Rotary Club of Santa Barbara recognized Nicole Gee for her leadership as a seventh and eighth grade science teacher at La Colina Junior High School.
Five Santa Barbara County Schools Named California Distinguished Schools
State Superintendent of Public Instruction has announced that five Santa Barbara County elementary schools have been named 2023 California Distinguished Schools by the California Department of Education.
Santa Barbara County's Finest Educators Celebrated at 9th Annual Salute to Teachers Gala
Teachers shine at ninth annual “A Salute to Teachers” gala, presented by the Santa Barbara County Education and Cox Communications
County Education Office Response to Student's State Test Scores
The State has released student test scores, SBCEO states the results will serve as a new baseline after the pandemic disruptions
County Education Office Honors 6 County Teachers
SBCEO bestows top honors on six Santa Barbara County teachers who exemplify excellence in education
Nadra Ehrman Appointed to Santa Barbara County Board of Education
The Santa Barbara County Board of Education has appointed Nadra Ehrman to fill the vacant seat left by the mid-term resignation of Dr. Peter MacDougall.
County Board of Education Begins Process to Fill Empty Seat
During a special board meeting, Dr. Peter MacDougall announced his resignation from the Santa Barbara County Board of Education; process begins to fill his seat.
Grant Helps County Education Office Fill Demand for Childcare & Preschool Teachers
The Santa Barbara County Education Office has been awarded a $500,000 grant to help build the early childhood education workforce.
Student Mathletes Compete in 37th annual Math Super Bowl Competition
More than 300 of the top 4th-6th grade math students from public, charter, & private elementary schools across Santa Barbara County participated in the annual arithmetic showdown
County Superintendent of Schools Delivers State of Education Address
Santa Barbara County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Susan Salcido delivered the State of Education address in Santa Maria on Wednesday.
Champions Crowned in County's Battle of the Books
Elementary and junior high students from all parts of Santa Barbara County competed in the Santa Barbara County Education Office’s annual Battle of the Books.
I Madonnari Street Painting Festival Returns Under New Leadership
Children’s Creative Project brings back the annual I Madonnari Street Painting Festival with New Energy
Joanna Hendrix Named 2023 Santa Barbara County Teacher of the Year
Joanna Hendrix, a teacher for the deaf/hard of hearing serving children from Orcutt and Santa Maria, has been named the 2023 Santa Barbara County Teacher of the Year.
CDPH Delays Student Vaccine Mandate Until 2023
The California Department of Public Health announced on Thursday that the student vaccine mandate will be delayed until at least the 2023-24 school year.
Santa Barbara County Education Office Honors Six War Veterans with Retroactive High School Diplomas
Six veterans who were unable to finish high school, due to military service or internment in a relocation camp, received their high school diplomas on Thursday at a special graduation ceremony.
Santa Barbara County Poetry Slam Winners Announced
Students from Pioneer Valley, San Marcos, and Righetti high schools take top honors at Santa Barbara County Education Office’s Poetry Slam competition
Santa Barbara County Spelling Bee Champions
First and Second Place Winners will Advance to Statewide Competition
A Retrospective: Two years of Global Pandemic in Education
Santa Barbara County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Susan Salcido walks us through the two years since COVID forced campus closures here and across the world