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Welcome to Paakuma' K-8 School, Home of the Huunam!
The mission of Paakuma' K-8, home of the Huunam, is to ensure that all students are culturally proficient and understand the rich history that has influenced our community. Within this, we will provide opportunities to acquire college and career readiness skills through high academic, behavior and safety expectations.
PAAKUMA' K-8 NEWS
![A young boy is reading a hard-cover children's book outside, just in front of the playground equipment.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1785799166/sbcusdcom/xrjyr9hde4uasrm81k2z/UrbitaReaders2025Sept-5.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1785799166/sbcusdcom/xrjyr9hde4uasrm81k2z/UrbitaReaders2025Sept-5.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1785799166/sbcusdcom/xrjyr9hde4uasrm81k2z/UrbitaReaders2025Sept-5.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1785799166/sbcusdcom/xrjyr9hde4uasrm81k2z/UrbitaReaders2025Sept-5.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1785799166/sbcusdcom/xrjyr9hde4uasrm81k2z/UrbitaReaders2025Sept-5.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1785799166/sbcusdcom/xrjyr9hde4uasrm81k2z/UrbitaReaders2025Sept-5.jpg","width":2200}])
As nearly 44,000 students returned to San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) campuses for the start of the new school year on Monday, Aug. 3, the District’s School Police Department is urging motorists to exercise extra caution around schools and along student travel routes.
![The front of the San Bernardino High School campus with the words "SBHS" and "Cardinal City" painted in large letters that take up half the building]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1784328958/sbcusdcom/xnakzylq5tuhioij4qx8/5A2A1832.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1784328958/sbcusdcom/xnakzylq5tuhioij4qx8/5A2A1832.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1784328958/sbcusdcom/xnakzylq5tuhioij4qx8/5A2A1832.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1784328958/sbcusdcom/xnakzylq5tuhioij4qx8/5A2A1832.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1784328958/sbcusdcom/xnakzylq5tuhioij4qx8/5A2A1832.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1784328958/sbcusdcom/xnakzylq5tuhioij4qx8/5A2A1832.jpg","width":2200}])
As the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) prepares to welcome tens of thousands of students and employees back for the new school year, SBCUSD District Police have arrested a suspect believed to be responsible for a series of copper thefts and acts of vandalism that impacted multiple school campuses.
![Belvedere Elementary School sixth-grader Felix Berumen holds his certificate and a bouquet of flowers, surrounded by the Board of Education members, Superintendent and Felix's family as part of receiving an Outstanding Student Award on May 19, 2026.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1783979469/sbcusdcom/ixh4l0nqimx30irbf7h8/BelvedereOAA2026May-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1783979469/sbcusdcom/ixh4l0nqimx30irbf7h8/BelvedereOAA2026May-1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1783979469/sbcusdcom/ixh4l0nqimx30irbf7h8/BelvedereOAA2026May-1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1783979469/sbcusdcom/ixh4l0nqimx30irbf7h8/BelvedereOAA2026May-1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1783979469/sbcusdcom/ixh4l0nqimx30irbf7h8/BelvedereOAA2026May-1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1783979469/sbcusdcom/ixh4l0nqimx30irbf7h8/BelvedereOAA2026May-1.jpg","width":2200}])
On Tuesday, May 19, the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) Board of Education presented its May Outstanding Community Partner Award to San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC).
UPCOMING EVENTS
All High Schools
SBCUSD is excited to welcome you and your student to the 2026–2027 school year at our High School Back-to-School Night on August 13, 2026!
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1881 West Baseline Street, San Bernardino, CA 92411
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700 North F Street, San Bernardino, CA 92410
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Dr. Margaret Hill Community Room, Board of Education Building 777 North F St. San Bernardino, CA 92410
Join SBCUSD Board of Education and Superintendent Mauricio Arellano for the regular scheduled Board of Education meeting.
All Middle Schools
SBCUSD is excited to welcome you and your student to the 2026–2027 school year at our Middle School Back-to-School Night on August 20, 2026!
QUICKFACTS
17825 Sycamore Creek Loop Parkway
San Bernardino, CA 92407
$16,245
Expenditures per Pupil
K-8
Grades Served
1
Technology Device per Student
973
Total Enrollment
52
Teachers
6%
English Language Learners
38
Classified Employees
48.2%
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged