Banning Unified School District

🎭 Opening night was unforgettable! The stage is set, the energy is high, and our students are bringing The Lion King Jr. to life in an incredible way. There’s still time to catch a show this weekend—come experience the magic at the Banning High School Performing Arts Center!

Banning Unified School District is proud to share that our Communications Department has been recognized with 5 statewide honors from the California School Public Relations Association Excellence in Communication Awards. app.smore.com/n/3hxyb

Brooklyn Key, Aliana Kocina, and Janely Diaz from Hemmerling Elementary School are heading to the California State Competition after earning top honors at the Riverside County History Day competition with their project, “Jackie Robinson.” Read at app.smore.com/n/u9802q

📢 Reminder for Banning USD families There will be no school on Friday, March 13, 2026 due to a non-student day. School sites will be closed, and students will return on Monday, March 16. The District office will remain open.

🎙️ Real Talk Podcast Recap If you missed Episode 49 of the Banning USD Real Talk Podcast featuring District Librarian Kelly Andreen, here is a short highlight from the conversation. Watch the clip and listen to the full episode here:
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The March Family Resource Guide is now available! This guide highlights important resources, programs, and services available to support students and families across our District. Read the full guide here: app.smore.com/n/wrgxb

🎉 Congratulations to our March Students of the Month! Banning Unified School District proudly recognizes Alaney Anguiano (Banning High School) and Angel Valenzuela (New Horizon High School) for their outstanding dedication and leadership.

Join us for the next Banning USD Board of Trustees Regular Board Meeting on Wednesday, March 11 at 5:30 PM. Community members are welcome to attend and stay informed about important District updates and discussions. View the agenda at banning.k12.ca.us

⏰ Don’t forget to spring forward! Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 8. Set your clocks forward one hour before bed on Saturday night. This small change helps ensure students are ready and on time for school Monday morning. #WeAreBanning

🏫 Nicolet Middle School Named a 2026 California School to Watch! Banning USD is proud to share that Nicolet MS has been recognized as a 2026 California School to Watch, a prestigious designation honoring middle school. 📖 Read the full article at app.smore.com/n/u9bzv

📚 What a night at Lit-A-Palooza! Families, students, and staff from across Banning Unified School District came together to celebrate literacy, storytelling, and community. With author readings, student performances, and dozens of community resource booths.

The March edition of the Banning USD Family Resource Guide is now available! 📚 Inside this month’s guide, families will find important updates, upcoming events, student opportunities, and helpful resources happening across the District. app.smore.com/n/wrgxb

📚 Nearly 1,000 community members came together for Lit-A-Palooza! Students, families, staff, and community partners filled Hoffer Elementary School for an evening dedicated to literacy, learning, and community connection. Read the full story: app.smore.com/n/0yv53

Banning USD was proudly represented at the 2026 Riverside County State of Education Address. Read the full story at banning.k12.ca.us/news

🎙️ New episode is live featuring Kelly Andreen. Tune in for a brief conversation and insights from their perspective. Listen now: Banning.k12.ca.us/RealTalkPodcast

🏫 Learning in Action at Nicolet Middle School Today’s Learning Walk at Nicolet Middle School highlighted strong instruction, student engagement, and meaningful classroom collaboration. We are proud of the incredible work happening every day across the District.

The San Gorgonio Education Foundation has awarded over $10,000 in Innovative Curriculum Grants to three Banning USD schools, supporting innovative student projects in STEM, music, visual arts, and environmental science. Read the full press release at: 🌐 banning.k-12.ca.us/news

On Thursday, February 26, 2026, the Parent Advisory Committee met to review important District updates and discuss topics impacting our students and families. Read the Highlights & Key Takeaways at app.smore.com/n/qnv1y

Highlights from Hemmerling Elementary School Reading Night 📚 Students and families enjoyed an evening filled with guest readers, authors, and interactive literacy activities. A special highlight was the student research project display, where students proudly showcased books.

🐾📚 Reading with Mayor Max Today, students at Central Elementary School enjoyed a special assembly featuring Mayor Max, the Mayor of Idyllwild, CA. Students participated in a fun and engaging reading event that promoted literacy and celebrated the joy of books.