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SB Unified, Westmont Announce $2.4M Grant for Future Teachers
The Santa Barbara Unified School District (SB Unified) and Westmont College excitedly announce a $2.4 million award to launch a new residency program providing tuition funds for students seeking a teaching credential and position in California public schools. Each student…
DPNews Earns Multiple Honors at Inaugural High School Division of Pacific Southwest Regional Emmy® Student Awards
Students from Dos Pueblos High School’s award-winning DPNews program earned top recognition at the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Pacific Southwest Chapter Student Production Awards, marking a historic milestone as the first year high school students were included…
Santa Barbara Unified Announces Principal Transitions for 2026-27 School Year
Santa Barbara Unified is expressing its gratitude for four principals who are departing the District. "We appreciate the time and effort these leaders have invested in our schools," said Superintendent Dr. Hilda Maldonado. "Managing a school campus is a complex…
Santa Barbara Unified Launches “Designing the Armory Together” Campaign; Seeks Community Input on New CTE Center
Santa Barbara Unified needs your ideas and your voice. We’re asking students, families, and residents to help shape the future of the historic Armory site. The District is launching a comprehensive community listening tour and survey to define the vision…
SB Unified Receives Statewide Award for “Culture of Care” Student Wellness Campaign
Santa Barbara Unified was honored by the California School Public Relations Association (CalSPRA) with a 2026 Excellence in Communication Award. This statewide recognition celebrates the "Culture of Care" initiative, a comprehensive campaign spearheaded by Chief of Communications Ed Zuchelli to…
Dos Pueblos High and La Colina Junior High are the Only South Coast Schools Named 2026 California Distinguished Schools
Santa Barbara Unified is proud to announce that Dos Pueblos High School and La Colina Junior High School have been selected for the prestigious 2026 California Distinguished Schools Program. Of the 408 middle and high schools statewide recognized by State…
DPNews Earns Historic National Honors at Student Television Network Convention
The Dos Pueblos High School broadcast journalism program DPNews achieved historic national success this at the Student Television Network (STN) National Convention in Tampa Bay, competing against the top student broadcast programs in the country. The convention brought together more…
Dos Pueblos High School Honored with Global First Amendment Press Freedom Award
Santa Barbara Unified School District is proud to announce that Dos Pueblos High School (DPHS) has been named a recipient of the 2026 First Amendment Press Freedom Award. DPHS is one of only 26 schools worldwide, representing 12 U.S. states…