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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
![Picture of Steven Quinlan]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778279464/sbcusdcom/pa0ndwefqr90d3vd5ix9/StevenQuinlan2026May7-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1778279464/sbcusdcom/pa0ndwefqr90d3vd5ix9/StevenQuinlan2026May7-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1778279464/sbcusdcom/pa0ndwefqr90d3vd5ix9/StevenQuinlan2026May7-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1778279464/sbcusdcom/pa0ndwefqr90d3vd5ix9/StevenQuinlan2026May7-2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1778279464/sbcusdcom/pa0ndwefqr90d3vd5ix9/StevenQuinlan2026May7-2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1778279464/sbcusdcom/pa0ndwefqr90d3vd5ix9/StevenQuinlan2026May7-2.jpg","width":2200}])
For many families, teaching is more than a profession. It is a calling passed from one generation to the next.
![Norton Elementary School fourth-grader Jessie Holguin harvests a carrot from the school’s garden, one of many programs that earned Norton the Green Achiever Award from the California Department of Education.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1777932790/sbcusdcom/j74eftq36nthdvsfowbm/NortonESGreenAchieverJessieHolguin2026April-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1777932790/sbcusdcom/j74eftq36nthdvsfowbm/NortonESGreenAchieverJessieHolguin2026April-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1777932790/sbcusdcom/j74eftq36nthdvsfowbm/NortonESGreenAchieverJessieHolguin2026April-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1777932790/sbcusdcom/j74eftq36nthdvsfowbm/NortonESGreenAchieverJessieHolguin2026April-2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1777932790/sbcusdcom/j74eftq36nthdvsfowbm/NortonESGreenAchieverJessieHolguin2026April-2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1777932790/sbcusdcom/j74eftq36nthdvsfowbm/NortonESGreenAchieverJessieHolguin2026April-2.jpg","width":2200}])
SBCUSD’s Captain Leland F. Norton Elementary School was honored by the California Department of Education (CDE) on April 9 as a 2026 Green Achiever School, the highest distinction possible under the California Green Ribbon Schools Award program.
![SBCUSD Superintendent Mauricio Arellano, Sheriff’s Athletic Federation Vice President Lt. Jerred Besheer, North Park Principal Colleen Maroney and North Park student Camila Abigail Velazquez-Bautista sit in a row at a table in front of the school sign to each sign the official adoption certificates.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1777590447/sbcusdcom/qdl7whxud4vxy9ukqpnt/MIV_2547.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1777590447/sbcusdcom/qdl7whxud4vxy9ukqpnt/MIV_2547.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1777590447/sbcusdcom/qdl7whxud4vxy9ukqpnt/MIV_2547.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1777590447/sbcusdcom/qdl7whxud4vxy9ukqpnt/MIV_2547.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1777590447/sbcusdcom/qdl7whxud4vxy9ukqpnt/MIV_2547.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1777590447/sbcusdcom/qdl7whxud4vxy9ukqpnt/MIV_2547.jpg","width":2200}])
The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) is proud to announce a new school adoption partnership between San Bernardino Sheriff’s Athletic Federation (SAF) and North Park Elementary School, a year-long collaboration designed to provide meaningful support, enrichment and resources for students, staff and families.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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King Middle School (1250 Medical Center Drive, San Bernardino)
The SBCUSD Student Wellness and Support Services Department in partnership with SAC Health, IEHP and Chino Valley Medical Center will be holding an Immunization Clinic.
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Anderson School (24302 4th Street, San Bernardino)
The SBCUSD Student Wellness and Support Services Department in partnership with SAC Health, IEHP and Chino Valley Medical Center will be holding an Sports Physical Clinic.
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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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777 North F Street, San Bernardino, CA 92410
Join SBCUSD Multilingual Programs for Cafe de Padres.
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