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In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr Day, there will be no classes on Monday, January 15th. See you all on Tuesday, January 16th. #BanningUSD
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Meet Emilio Murillo, Teacher at Nicolet Middle School. Here is a little more from Emilio, "I have a beautiful wife Yesenia. We have been married for 9 years and I have known her since high school. Have 3 kids that are students in Banning Unified, Sophia who is in 8th grade at NMS. Sebastian and Salma who are 2nd and 1st graders at Central elementary. I am a big sport enthusiast as I love all sports especially baseball, football, basketball and golf. My hobbies are playing golf and going to Dodger games. Fun fact about me is that I am ambidextrous and can do various things with both hands and feet. Fun fact is at our site NMS we have a Pi day event that has gotten bigger each year and students get to throw whip cream at myself and other teachers. I love working for Banning USD as these students need all the support not just academically but also social and emotional learning as well. I treat my classroom as their home and make sure they feel comfortable each and every day. I have seen my nephews and niece come through the Banning USD and wanted to contribute to all students success. Anything I can do to make an impact I will always try my best." #BanningUSD
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🎭📅 Save the Date! 🌟
The Banning High School Broadway Broncos Proudly Presents 🎉 "Once Upon a Mattress"! A Musical Comedy that will leave you laughing! 😄🎶
📌 Show Dates:
- March 15th & 16th @ 7pm
- March 17th @ 2:30pm
🎟️ Tickets on sale now at Showtixtu.com 🎫
Don't miss out! #BanningUSD 🎤👑
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Please join us for the #BanningUSD Parent Advisory Meeting
The remaining dates for the 2023-24 School Year are January 11, 2024, and April 25, 2024
From 5:00 - 6:30 PM
At Coombs North, 1151 W Wilson Street, Banning, CA 92220.
Light refreshments & childcare will be provided.
We hope to see you there!
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Congratulations to our #BanningUSD Students of the Month for January, Valerie LuGrain from Banning HS and Emily Ramirez Porras from New Horizons HS! We are proud of you both! 💚🎉
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Game of the Week! Girls Basketball vs Cathedral City on Wednesday, January 10th at 5:30pm at Home! #BanningUSD
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🎉 We hope you've had a fantastic Winter Break! 🌟 #BanningUSD 📚 Classes resume tomorrow, and we can't wait to see you then! 💚✨
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Please join us for the #BanningUSD Parent Advisory Meeting
The remaining dates for the 2023-24 School Year are January 11, 2024, and April 25, 2024
From 5:00 - 6:30 PM
At Coombs North, 1151 W Wilson Street, Banning, CA 92220.
Light refreshments & childcare will be provided.
We hope to see you there!
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Congratulations to our very own Dr. Tonia Causey-Bush, who was awarded the inaugural Quantum Impact Courageous Leadership Award for Transformational Leadership! We are so proud of you and grateful to have you on our team! 🙌🏾💚 #BanningUSD
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🎉 Happy New Year to the #BanningUSD community! 🎉 Wishing everyone a happy and prosperous #2024! 🌟💚
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🌟 Schwartz and Torres' AM & PM PreK classes from FSDC shined in their holiday performance! 🎄🎶 The room was packed with excitement and cheer. 🎉👨👩👧👦 To top it off, a delightful potluck lunch was enjoyed by all the families. 🍲🍪 Great job Ponies! #BanningUSD 🐴✨
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🚌🎉 The #BanningUSD Transportation Department made a festive appearance at the Banning Christmas Parade! 🚍🎅 Directors Tony & Ken truly embraced the holiday spirit! 🌟✨ #CommunitySpirit #HolidayParade
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Meet Adriana Lopez, Bilingual Aide at Cabazon Elementary School. Here is a little more from Adriana, "I am a first generation Mexican American. My parents immigrated to the United States from Mexico. One of my favorite pastimes is spending time with my pets, and just relaxing at home, whether reading books or playing video games. My absolute favorite series is Harry Potter!
Why Do I Love Working at Banning USD?: I am a Banning Unified Alumni, graduated in 2013, so working here makes me happy to be able to give back to the community for which I grew up in! Especially working with students who recently came into our country to better their future, just as my parents have done when they came into this country." Adriana was submitted by a Cabazon staff member, here is what they said about her, "I am nominating Adriana because she has served at Nicolet, Banning High, and now at Cabazon for 9 years as a para educator and now bilingual aide. She is helping to establish her place at Cabazon by offering tutoring, translating, and helping our EL and intervention students achieve their academic goals." #BanningUSD
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📢🎧 **Thank you to everyone who has tuned into the #BanningUSD Real Talk Podcast!** 🌟 Here's the schedule of episodes for 2nd Semester. 🗓️ Catch up on episodes during the break at banningusdrealtalkpodcast.buzzsprout.com 🎓💡 #Education #Podcast #SchoolLife
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This week's Student Athlete of the Week at Banning High School is Jose Medina. Coach Aja had this to say about him, "Jose is the leader of the defense. He plays strong, tough defense. He is always first to win a 50/50 ball on the ground or in the air. He has great slide tackling skills. The defense now has six shutouts for the season." #BanningUSD
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Today the #BanningUSD Leadership Team headed out to deliver goodies to our entire staff as a token of appreciation for all of the hard work being done daily to support our student's success! Wishing the entire Banning USD community a happy holiday season! 💚
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🍪🎁 Today, the #BanningUSD Leadership Team went around delivering treats to all our district staff as a token of appreciation for everything they do in making our students successful! 🎓🌟 Wishing our dedicated staff a restful break. Thank you for your hard work and commitment! 🙏🎉 #Gratitude
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🎉❄️ Winter Break at #BanningUSD is from December 21st through January 5th. 🗓️ Enjoy this special time with your family and friends. Stay safe and warm! ☃️🧣👨👩👧👦 See you in 2024! 🌟🎆
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Game of the Week!
Banning HS Broncos Boys basketball vs Garey HS on Thursday, December 21st
at 5:00 pm at Home #BanningUSD
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All transportation will be running late this morning and afternoon. Schools have been notified to hold breakfast. If you have any questions please contact transportation at (951) 922- 0274 ext. 2 or email transportation@banning.k12.ca.us
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