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BUSD Community Connections
April 2026
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| | Message from the Superintendent | | |
Dear Berryessa Community,
Each year, Earth Day inspires our schools to reflect on the importance of sustainability and collective action. It reminds us to value our planet and take responsibility for preserving it for those who come after us.
At BUSD, we are proud of the leadership our staff and students show, especially in caring and protecting the environment.
Our district integrates school gardens and recycling initiatives as part of its sustainability efforts and environmental education.
In collaboration with the City of San Jose, BUSD focuses on site beautification and protecting nature, with programs that include student-led gardening, dumpster days, and waste reduction practices.
We sincerely thank and recognize our students, staff, and community partners for demonstrating strong environmental stewardship. Together, let’s keep building a healthier, more sustainable future for our planet.
With BUSD Pride,
Dr. Roxane Fuentes
Superintendent
Watch this video about our district’s recognition of Earth Day and our efforts to protect the environment!
| | Piedmont Middle School Earns 2026 California Distinguished School Honor | | |
We are proud to share exciting news that Piedmont Middle School has been recognized as a 2026 California Distinguished School, one of the state’s highest honors for public schools. This recognition highlights strong academics, a supportive learning environment, and a shared commitment to helping every student succeed.
This achievement reflects the dedication, care, and teamwork seen every day across classrooms, campuses, and homes. It celebrates the educators who inspire, the families who support, and the students who bring curiosity and determination to learning each day.
The honor is a proud moment for the entire Berryessa Union School District community and a reminder of what’s possible when schools and families work together to help every student grow, thrive, and reach their full potential.
Congratulations to Piedmont Middle School for this outstanding recognition!
| | Trustee Thelma Boac Honored as Woman of the Year 2026 | BUSD Trustee Thelma Boac has been named the 2026 Woman of the Year for California Assembly District 24 by Assemblymember Alex Lee. This distinguished honor recognizes her dedicated leadership, meaningful mentorship, and years of service to the Berryessa community, along with her steadfast commitment to education. We proudly celebrate your outstanding service and are grateful for the many ways you continue to uplift our students and community. Congratulations, Trustee Boac! | Trustee Jai Srinivasan Named Berryessa Citizens Advisory Council’s Citizen of the Year | Trustee Jai Srinivasan has been honored as the Berryessa Citizens Advisory Council’s Citizen of the Year, a meaningful recognition of service within our community. This distinction reflects a consistent dedication to civic involvement and thoughtful leadership that positively touches schools, families, and neighborhoods. Trustee Srinivasan, we appreciate your commitment and are proud to recognize the difference you make every day. Congratulations! | Middle School Career Days Inspire Students | |
Our students had an exciting time at the Career Day events! Each of our three middle schools were fortunate to secure about thirty volunteer presenters with different careers, including florist, artist, teacher, lawyer, 911 dispatcher, dentist, doctor, engineer, law enforcement, judge and business owner!
Many of the presenters are former students, while many returned to present again from last year's successful career day events. Thank you all for sharing your knowledge and experience and inspiring our students to pursue a professional path!
Watch this slideshow with some of the highlights!
| Celebrating the Amazing BUSD Library Personnel! | |
April is School Library Month, and we are celebrating our BUSD library team, who do so much to motivate students to read, write and learn! Thank you for your tireless commitment!
Watch this “Meet the BUSD Library Media Techs” video, created by Carla Ryan, Library Media Tech and School Community Liason.
| Reclassification Ceremony | |
We are so proud of our 154 students recognized at the 2026 Reclassification Ceremony! Berryessa Union School District held a reclassification ceremony on April 1st to honor students transitioning from English Learners to English Proficient. These students have met strict state criteria, including the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) and Smarter Balanced Assessments.
This milestone marks a major academic achievement in a student's educational journey within the district. We celebrate their dedication to multilingualism and the invaluable cultural richness they bring to our entire school community.
| | Watch this video and learn why BUSD is an amazing learning opportunity for students! | |
We are welcoming new students and families to BUSD! Our excellent early education programs are designed to empower every child’s learning path.
Students enrolling in TK must have a birthdate between September 2, 2021, and September 1, 2022.
Students enrolling in Kindergarten must have a birthdate between September 2, 2020, and September 1, 2021.
Learn more about BUSD Enrollment Information.
| Follow BUSD on Instagram! | | |
Berryessa Unified School District is on Instagram!
Please take a moment to follow us at @berryessa_usd.
Join us as we showcase the great things happening in BUSD.
| | Watch our Board Meetings Via Livestream | | |
Our next Board meeting will be on April 15, 2026.
To better serve you, board meetings are now being live streamed! You can stay informed and watch these meetings from the comfort of your home.
Please note that to participate in the meeting or make comments, you must attend in person.
For more information about the BUSD Board Meetings, please click here.
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