🌟 BREAKING NEWS: GRASSLANDS ELEMENTARY NAMED A 2025 CALIFORNIA DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL! 🌟
We're absolutely THRILLED to announce that Grasslands Elementary has been recognized as one of only 336 elementary schools across California to receive this prestigious honor!
This award celebrates our school's commitment to academic excellence and creating a positive learning environment for ALL students. From our dedicated teachers and staff to our amazing students and supportive families – this achievement belongs to our entire Grasslands community!
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond said it best: "Excellent elementary schools play a critical role in the life outcomes of our young people." We couldn't agree more!
Grasslands Elementary will be formally recognized at a special ceremony at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim on May 30, 2025.
Stay tuned for details about our upcoming school celebration! #LosBanosUSD #CADistinguishedSchool #EducationalExcellence
On 3/18, our Pacheco Concert & Advanced Choirs performed at the CMEA Festival in Fresno, earning Excellent overall ratings! 🎼✨ Advanced Choir also scored a Superior in sight-reading—our first time competing in this category!
Beyond their performances, our students showed respect, responsibility, and teamwork throughout the trip. Way to go, Pacheco Choir! 🎤👏 #LosBanosUSD #CMEAFestival #MusicMatters
Los Banos USD will be on Spring Break from March 24-28, 2025. Most of our school sites will be closed. San Luis HS and Crossroads will be in session. We wish all our students, families, and staff a wonderful and safe break!
District Office Hours During Break:
• Monday, March 24: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Closed 11:00-11:30 AM for lunch)
• Tuesday, March 25 - Friday, March 28: Open for appointments only
Need assistance during this time? Please call ahead to schedule an appointment.
Regular hours will resume on Monday, March 31.
El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Los Baños tendrá vacaciones de primavera del 24 al 28 de marzo de 2025. La mayoría de nuestras escuelas estarán cerradas. La Preparatoria San Luis y Crossroads estarán en sesión. ¡Les deseamos a todos nuestros estudiantes, familias y personal unas vacaciones maravillosas y seguras!
Horario de la Oficina del Distrito durante las vacaciones:
• Lunes 24 de marzo: 7:00 a. m. - 3:30 p. m. (Cerrado de 11:00 a. m. a 11:30 a. m. para el almuerzo)
• Martes 25 de marzo - Viernes 28 de marzo: Abierto solo con cita previa
¿Necesita ayuda durante este tiempo? Por favor, llame con anticipación para programar una cita.
El horario regular se reanudará el lunes 31 de marzo.
#LosBanosUSD #SpringBreak2025
We had an amazing turnout at the Grasslands Elementary Basketball Tournament, with 16 teams competing in some exciting matchups! After a hard-fought competition, we’re proud to crown The McFlurrys as this year’s champions! 🎉👏
Great job to all the teams who participated, and thank you to everyone who came out to support! 🏀💙 #LosBanosUSD #BasketballTournament #Champions
Our #LosBanosUSD students are making Read Across America week unforgettable with exciting activities! Let’s celebrate the joy of reading and its incredible benefits all week long! 📚✨ #ReadingIsFun
This #WomensHistoryMonth, we honor the women who inspire, lead, and uplift our community every day! Happy Women's History Month!💙💜✨ #LosBanosUSD #EmpowerHer
📢 Join Us for LBHS’s 3rd Annual Multicultural Night! 🌎🎶🍽️
📅 Date: March 20, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Los Banos High School
Come celebrate the rich diversity of our community with live performances from the Basque Club, Luso, Aztec Dancers, Folklorico, and local bands! Enjoy a night filled with music, dance, delicious food for sale, and fun entertainment for kids!
🎭🎶 Bring your family and friends for an evening of culture, food, and fun!
Thinking about becoming a school administrator? 📚✨
Los Banos USD is happy to share this great opportunity from Stanislaus State’s School Administration Program! Earn your Preliminary Administrative Services Credential and Master’s in School Administration in as little as 10 months, with flexible online and in-person options.
Learn more: ajohnson57@csustan.edu
#FutureAdministrators #EducationalLeadership #LosBanosUSD #StanislausState
Friendship in Full Bloom at Grasslands Elementary! 🎉💛
Students at Grasslands Elementary celebrated the power of kindness and connection at their Friendship Party! From smiles to sweet moments, it was a wonderful way to build friendships and create lasting memories.
Check out the photos from this special event! 📸✨ #LosBanosUSD #FriendshipParty #KindnessMatters #Grasslands
Congratulations to our Superintendent, Dr. Marshall, on being selected as a 2025 Black Alumni Award recipient by Auburn University! This honor recognizes his outstanding leadership, dedication, and commitment to education. We are proud to have such an inspiring leader guiding our district. Join us in celebrating this well-deserved recognition! #LosBanosUSD #Leadership #BlackAlumniAwards
🌎📚The Dual Language Program at Los Banos Elementary is continuing and your family is invited!🙌🏼
Join us at an upcoming Dual Language Program Meeting to learn more about the benefits of bilingual education and get your questions answered. ✨
Check out the flyer for details! #DualLanguage #BilingualEducation #LosBanosUSD
🇺🇸 Celebrating Presidents’ Day! 🇺🇸
Today, we reflect on the leadership and dedication that have shaped our country. May we continue to inspire the next generation of leaders in our classrooms every day!
#PresidentsDay #InspiringLeaders #LosBanosUSD
Seven of our outstanding AG students competed at the Merced Fairgrounds, showcasing their SAE projects through hands-on presentations judged by college professors and industry professionals. Competing against students from 15 schools, their hard work and dedication truly shined!
🏆 Gold Awards: Brokton Borelli, Nathan Campiotti
🥈 Silver Awards: Angelina Borelli, Addison Leonard, Owen Baffunno, Gia Soares, Rilee McCarthy
🎓 Scholarship Winners: Brokton Borelli – American Ag Credit Scholarship & Owen Baffunno – Yosemite Farm Credit Scholarship
A huge thank you to Dr. Marshall, Mr. Waltman, and Mrs. Pam Snively for their support, and to Cody Jacobsen and Merced College for hosting a fantastic event! Join us in celebrating these hardworking students! 👏 #LosBanosUSD #AGEducation #FutureLeaders
Our amazing teachers spent their Saturday honing literacy skills through LETRS cohort training—because every student deserves a strong foundation in reading! Thank you for your dedication!📚✨ #LosBanosUSD #LifelongLearners #LETRSTraining
🖤✨ This Black History Month, Los Banos USD celebrates the achievements, resilience, and contributions of African Americans who have shaped history and continue to inspire future generations. Join us in celebrating all February 2025. #LosBanosUSD #BlackHistoryMonth
Day 3 of #TheGreatKindnessChallenge Continues!🙌🏼✨ Students and staff celebrated 100 Days of growing, learning, and being kind! #LosBanosUSD #100DaysOfSchool #Kindness
Welcome 'Year of The Snake'!🙌🏼🐍✨ We're wishing our students, staff and community a prosperous, transformative and joyful Lunar New Year!🧧#LosBanosUSD #ChineseNewYear
¡Únete a Smart Social para un evento virtual en vivo donde hablaremos sobre las redes sociales y cómo ayudar a tu estudiante a construir una huella digital positiva! 🌟
📅 Martes, 28 de enero a las 4 PM (PT)
💻 En línea (¡Regístrate ahora!)
🎁 ¡Tarjeta de regalo de Starbucks de $5 por asistir!
https://streamyard.com/watch/xFmtCZ49RYX7
Join Smart Social for a live virtual event discussing social media and how to help your student build a positive online footprint! 🌟
📅 Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 4 PM (PT)
💻 Online (Register now!)
🎁 $5 Starbucks gift card for attending!
https://streamyard.com/watch/xFmtCZ49RYX7
The #GreatKindnessChallenge has kicked off at Mercey Springs Elementary!💚🌟
Day 1 was all about spreading kindness and taking care of the school campus while students and staff dressed up in Western Day attire🐴, wrangling up kindness in style! Great job, MSE!🎉 #LosBanosUSD
