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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
![From left to right, current Ramona-Alessandro Elementary Principal Reginald Thomas, immediate Alessandro past principal Teresa Hopkins holding the glass award, SBCUSD Superintendent Mauricio Arellano, immediate Palm Avenue past principal Kathy Alcorn holding the glass award and current Palm Avenue Principal Dr. Janice Gordon.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1750193262/sbcusdcom/xjerveghrqxrdrbxpbco/2025DistinguishedSchools-192.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1750193262/sbcusdcom/xjerveghrqxrdrbxpbco/2025DistinguishedSchools-192.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1750193262/sbcusdcom/xjerveghrqxrdrbxpbco/2025DistinguishedSchools-192.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1750193262/sbcusdcom/xjerveghrqxrdrbxpbco/2025DistinguishedSchools-192.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1750193262/sbcusdcom/xjerveghrqxrdrbxpbco/2025DistinguishedSchools-192.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1750193262/sbcusdcom/xjerveghrqxrdrbxpbco/2025DistinguishedSchools-192.jpg","width":2200}])
Ramona-Alessandro Elementary School earned its first-ever California Distinguished School Award, and Palm Avenue Elementary School earned its third California Distinguished School Award this year.
![Cairo Garcia, alumno del octavo grado, fue uno de dos alumnos de Serrano Middle School honrados con el Reconocimiento de Rendimiento Sobresaliente por el superintendente Mauricio Arellano y la Mesa Directiva del SBCUSD en abril 2025.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749674419/sbcusdcom/sj0rrr1zvh7ql62ubfsk/Cairo5A2A6962.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749674419/sbcusdcom/sj0rrr1zvh7ql62ubfsk/Cairo5A2A6962.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749674419/sbcusdcom/sj0rrr1zvh7ql62ubfsk/Cairo5A2A6962.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1749674419/sbcusdcom/sj0rrr1zvh7ql62ubfsk/Cairo5A2A6962.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1749674419/sbcusdcom/sj0rrr1zvh7ql62ubfsk/Cairo5A2A6962.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1749674419/sbcusdcom/sj0rrr1zvh7ql62ubfsk/Cairo5A2A6962.jpg","width":2200}])
![Davidson Elementary School student Chase Gray-Luna stands front and center holding his framed Outstanding Student Award certificate. He is flanked by his family, his principal, Superintendent Mauricio Arellano and the Board of Education.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749668357/sbcusdcom/ufofjingebweu41y2abi/Chase5A2A6870.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749668357/sbcusdcom/ufofjingebweu41y2abi/Chase5A2A6870.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749668357/sbcusdcom/ufofjingebweu41y2abi/Chase5A2A6870.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1749668357/sbcusdcom/ufofjingebweu41y2abi/Chase5A2A6870.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1749668357/sbcusdcom/ufofjingebweu41y2abi/Chase5A2A6870.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1749668357/sbcusdcom/ufofjingebweu41y2abi/Chase5A2A6870.jpg","width":2200}])
On Tuesday, April 15, the SBCUSD Board of Education presented the Outstanding Achievement Awards to students, parents and staff of Davidson Elementary School, Del Rosa Elementary School, Serrano Middle School and Sierra High School.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Dr. Margaret Hill Community Room, Board of Education Building 777 North F St. San Bernardino, CA 92410
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San Bernardino Valley College
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Dr. Margaret Hill Community Room, Board of Education Building 777 North F St. 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
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Dr. Margaret Hill Community Room, Board of Education Building 777 North F St. San Bernardino, CA 92410
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