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Eureka! Program Graduates Fifth Cohort of College-Bound Girls
Girls Inc. of Carpinteria is proud to announce its fifth cohort of Eureka! program participants has graduated high school and is gearing up for college this fall.
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A Gateway to College Admissions: Common Application
August 1 is quickly approaching when the Common Application (Common App) opens for the class of fall 2022.
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Marymount of Santa Barbara Changes Name to The Riviera Ridge School
Marymount of Santa Barbara’s Board of Trustees and Head of School announced the name of the School is being changed to The Riviera Ridge School, beginning with the 2021-2022 school year.
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College Fit: What College Is Best For You?
Dr. Gina La Monica shares tips for students pursuing higher education on the best colleges to choose based on interests.
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Rotary Announces Teach Recognition Award for Spring Quarter
The Santa Barbara County Education Office and the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara announced Staci Hendricks as the Rotary Club's recipient of the Teacher Recognition Award for the 2021 spring quarter.
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College Application Platforms: Which to Use?
With college admissions applications opening soon, juniors are getting ready to complete the first step in the extensive college admissions process.
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Orcutt Music Teacher Josie Coburn Named 2022 Performing Arts Teacher of the Year
Josie Coburn has been selected as the 2022 Santa Barbara Bowl Performing Arts Teacher of the Year by the Santa Barbara County Education Office.
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Why Students Should Seek Out Research Opportunities As Early As High School
One of the most important skills for any student to master is how to conduct research properly.
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Early Decision and Early Action: Is It Worth Applying to College Earlier?
Over half of the college acceptances are of students who were admitted before the regular admissions deadline, but is it still worth it?
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Marymount Students Present Conservation Plans to Former Patagonia CEO Kris Tompkins
The former CEO of Patagonia visited Marymount to view student presentations for where they would build a new national park.
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2021 Marvin Melvin Career Technical Education Award
The Santa Barbara County Education Office announced Bill Gourley and Miguel Guerra as the 2021 Marvin Melvin Career Technical Educator Award winners
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Olympic Gold Medalist to Speak at Carpinteria High Graduation
Olympic Gold Medalist and USC beach volleyball coach will be Carpinteria High School's first graduation commencement speaker.
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SBCEO names 2021 Crystal Apple Educator Award recipients
The Santa Barbara County Education Office announced ten 2021 Santa Barbara Teachers Federal Credit Union Crystal Apple Educator Award recipients.
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San Marcos High Sophomore Selected as new Student School Board Member
A San Marcos High School sophomore was selected as the student board member for the Santa Barbara Unified School District Board of Education following elections at each high school.
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Tips for College Admissions: Class of 2022
As the class of 2021 gets ready to embark on their college adventure, the class of 2022 begins to prepare for their college admissions journey.
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Students compete in the 20th annual Santa Barbara County Battle of the Books
One hundred and forty 4-6th grade students from over 33 schools in Santa Barbara County competed in the 20th Annual Battle of the Books – online!
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Evolution of High School Courses: IB, Honors, AP, College Prep, College Courses, and General Studies
High school curriculum is progressively getting more complex, and at the same time, more career/major driven.
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Four Carpinteria Students Win Scholarships from Girls Inc. National Scholars Program
Four Carpinteria students have been awarded scholarships through the competitive Girls Inc. National Scholar Program and will receive a total of $30,500.
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San Marcos High School Mock Trial Team Takes 1st Place Countywide
San Marcos High School Mock Trial team wins first place in Santa Barbara County, and fourth place statewide.
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Dr. Diana Roybal Named Goleta Union School Superintendent
The Goleta Union School District Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Dr. Diana Roybal has been selected as the new Superintendent.
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Last Chance: Are Waitlist Essays Worth the Effort?
After you have submitted your college applications, the waiting period begins as you anxiously await hearing from those institutions.
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Career Technical Education: A Road Less Traveled
As many high school families focus on the college admissions processes, some look toward the career technical education path.
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Making the Most Out of Your High School Years: What Courses to Take
Dr. Gina La Monica gives advice to high school students on what courses to take in preparation for college.
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Marymount’s Virtual Auction Supports School Community Through Pandemic
Although Marymount of Santa Barbara’s annual auction “Magic of the Night” was virtual, the spirit felt through their live YouTube broadcast on March 13 was palpable.
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A New Roadmap to College Admissions: What’s Important?
Dr. Gina La Monica shares tips and advice for high school students on what's important when applying to college.
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Santa Barbara Public Library Offers Series of Caregiver Classes
Families in Santa Barbara with young children face a shortage of high-quality childcare; there is more demand for childcare than space available.
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San Marcos High Wins County Mock Trial Competition
San Marcos High School emerged the winners of the Santa Barbara County Mock Trial competition, narrowly edging out Dos Pueblos.
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How to Outsmart your Competitors in Job Search, COVID Edition
Antioch University’s Undergraduate Studies program hosted a workshop via Zoom: How to Outsmart your Competitors in Job Search. Covid Edition.
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Fund-a-Need Helps Get Students Back in the Classroom
The Santa Barbara Education Foundation created the Student Fund-a-Need campaign to support SB Unified students' most current critical needs.
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SBCC Extended Learning Launches Back-to-Work Career Training
SBCC School of Extended Learning announced the free ‘Back-to-Work’ program, rapid career training for unemployed amid COVID-19.
