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Dear Berryessa Community, 

It is heartwarming to see our students and staff celebrate kindness and friendship this month. Thank you for helping nurture understanding and positive connections in and out of the classroom. Your daily efforts truly shape the welcoming, supportive environment we value across BUSD. 

We are proud to honor Black History Month and recognize the many contributions African Americans have made to our nation and communities. We also celebrate Lunar New Year, a meaningful time of reflection, renewal, and cultural tradition for many of our students and families. Together, these observances offer opportunities to learn from one another and strengthen our shared commitment to inclusion, equity, and respect, cornerstones of who we are as a district.

As we begin our district enrollment period, we encourage you to share information about Berryessa Union School District with friends, family, neighbors, and others in the community. Like many districts across the state, we are experiencing enrollment challenges that have a significant impact on our programs and resources. Your partnership in helping families learn about the exceptional opportunities available at BUSD makes a meaningful difference. 



Thank you for all you do to support our students and our community!

With BUSD pride,

Dr. Roxane Fuentes

Superintendent

Here are resources to celebrate Black History Month:

African American History Month Resources From the Library of Congress

PBS: Celebrating Black Leaders

Smithsonian Education's Black History Month Teaching Resources

Look at these resources to learn more about Lunar New Year:

National Museum of Asian Art

Lunar New Year at San Jose Public Library

Lunar New Year Story Time

With the Super Bowl happening right here in our area, a major honor for the Bay Area, the NFL invited BUSD to join in the excitement. Students from each of our middle schools attended this special pre‑Super Bowl celebration. 

Approximately 150 students enjoyed interactive activities, met NFL players, and learned more about the championship game taking place at the 49ers’ Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. It was an energizing and memorable day for everyone. We hope everyone enjoys this weekend’s game and may the best team win!

Watch some of the highlights of this pre‑Super Bowl fun!

We welcome new students and families to BUSD! Please share the news with your family and friends, especially if their children are about to start their academic journey. 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.

The Online Registration Portal will automatically submit your enrollment application to your residence or home school based on your home address.

Learn more about BUSD Enrollment Information.

We appreciate your collaboration and support in this process! 

Our district is facing significant challenges with declining student enrollment, and projections show this trend continuing in the coming years. Lower kindergarten enrollment, fewer local births, and the high cost of housing, making it harder for young families to move into the area, are the main factors driving this decline. 

Because our funding is tied to the number of students enrolled, reduced enrollment directly impacts our financial stability and the programs we can offer. We encourage our community to help by sharing information about BUSD with friends, relatives, and neighbors who may be considering schools. Your partnership is essential as we work to maintain the high‑quality educational opportunities our students deserve. 

Read the entire report about how local demographics affect BUSD here.

It was truly something to remember! Morrill Middle School Music went to see The Wiz in Broadway San Jose, and had a wonderful time with this Tony® Award-winning Best Musical. The show is packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk, sharing the tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world. What a great opportunity to experience live theater together!

Are you interested in joining the Measure A Parcel Tax Oversight Committee? The vacant positions for the Measure A Parcel Tax Oversight Committee are: 

1. Parent Representative (1 position)  
2. A parent or guardian from the Piedmont Middle School family of schools, including Noble, Summerdale, Vinci Park Elementary Schools, and Piedmont Middle School. 
3. Community Representative (1 position) 
4. A resident who lives within the Berryessa Union School District boundaries. 
5. Classified Representative (1 position) 
6.  A current Berryessa Union School District employee who is a member of CSEA or Teamsters. 

The Oversight Committee helps ensure that Parcel Tax funds are used exactly as voters intended. Members review how the Parcel Tax supports students, classrooms, schools, and the district as a whole. The committee meets about four times a year, and each member serves a three-year term.  



For more information, please click here. 

The Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee also has vacant positions: 

1. Parent & PTA Active Member (1 position) 
2. Any parent and PTA member of the Berryessa Union School District 
3. Taxpayer Organization Member 
4. An active member of a "bona fide" taxpayers' association 

This Committee is responsible for monitoring expenditures related to the District’s $98 million general obligation bond, Measure U, which was approved by voters on March 3, 2020. The committee meets four times per year, and each member serves a two-year term. 

For more information, please click here.

Great news! Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library is hosting several free programs throughout the month of February for students in grades 5-8. Registration is required. The events are posted in English, Spanish & Vietnamese at the links provided. 

From the non-profit Policy Rewired for students who want to know more about bill US HR369, King Library is offering an interactive workshop on Tuesday, February 10th from 4-6pm in the Children's Exploration Room entitled Who is Running Your School? Click here to learn more about this event & to register for this program. 

And, from STEM 4 Change King Library has 4 programs for Grades 5-8 offered every Saturday from 12-1pm in the Children’s Exploration Room. These are both interactive and educational programs on a variety of topics. 

Feb. 7th - Powering the Future: Clean Energy from Everyday Materials 

Feb. 14th - Pump it Up: The Anatomy of Your Heart 

Feb. 21st - Shaking & Quaking: Decoding California's Earthquakes 

Feb. 28th - STEM 4 Change: Solid or Liquid? The Physics of Oobleck

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. 

Our next Board meeting will be on February 11, 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.