February 3, 2025 Dear Berkeley Unified Community: As a school district that values diversity, we believe Black history and the diverse histories, experiences, stories, and voices of Black people should be recognized, honored, and uplifted every day. Black History Month, which is celebrated in February, and Black Lives Matter at School Week, running from February […]
January Engagement Opportunities Around ̽»¨app / Oportunidades de Involucramiento en Enero en ̽»¨app
January 13, 2025 Dear Berkeley Unified Community: Please find below some opportunities to get involved at ̽»¨app this January: A readable PDF can be found here ̽»¨app will host the fourth elementary Literacy Community Listening & Learning Session in the Berkeley Arts Magnet Elementary School’s library on January 13, 2025, at 5:30 pm. This event […]
Happy New Year Berkeley and Welcome Back! / ¡Feliz año nuevo Berkeley y bienvenidos de nuevo!
January 6, 2025 Dear Berkeley Unified Community: (a continuación en español) We hope you had a restful and restorative break. Please see below for a New Year’s message from Superintendent Ford Morthel. Please click here to view a message from Superintendent Ford Morthel. Watch in Spanish. Berkeley Unified School District Public Information Office […]
Recognizing Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month in November / Reconocimiento en Noviembre del Mes de la Herencia de los Pueblos IndÃgenas
November 1, 2024 Dear Berkeley Unified Community, (A continuación en español) In November we celebrate Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month, also known as Native American Heritage Month. This is an important opportunity for our community to reflect on the vital role of the first and original stewards of these lands we call the United States, […]
Special Education Welcome and Orientation Webinar October 17 / Seminario de Bienvenida y Orientación de Educación Especial Octubre 17
October 10, 2024 Dear Berkeley Unified Community: Please join ̽»¨app at the Thursday, October 17 Special Education Welcome and Orientation Webinar. This virtual event begins at 6:00 pm. Provided by Special Education Services, participants will meet the Executive Director of Special Education and Department Supervisors and to learn about: The Mission of the […]
Childhood Anxiety Parent Workshop Three-Part Series / Taller Educativo Para Padres de Familia acerca de la Ansiedad Infantil Serie De Tres Partes
Readable English, Spanish and Arabic PDF ̽»¨app parents/caregivers can attend a three-part workshop series this October on childhood anxiety. Hosted by Special Education Services school psychologists and held in partnership with the Office of Family Engagement and Equity (OFEE), this workshop will be offered in both English and Spanish. Participants will learn about anxiety and […]
Berkeley Together-Welcome to the 24-25 School Year / ¡Berkeley Juntos-Bienvenidos al Ciclo Escolar 24-25
Click to watch ̽»¨app’s welcome back video. Watch in Spanish. August 12, 2024 Hello Berkeley Unified Community, Welcome to the 2024-25 school year! Our amazing educators are busy preparing our schools to welcome students back on Wednesday, August 14. I truly believe that this is the year we advance TOGETHER towards our […]
Important Information for the 2024-2025 School Year/ Información Importante para el Ciclo Escolar 2024-2025
August 9, 2024 Dear Berkeley Unified Families, (a continuación en español) We look forward to welcoming your students back to school on Wednesday, August 14. Please find important information below as you prepare for the 2024-2025 school year. Receive ̽»¨app Text Messages Text “Y” to 67587 to opt in for ̽»¨app text alerts to […]
August 10 School Supply Giveaway at San Pablo Park / Agosto 10 Entrega de Útiles Escolares Gratuitos en el San Pablo Park
 انقر هنا للترجمة باللغة العربية. August 5, 2024 Dear ̽»¨app Families, Berkeley Unified wants to make sure that every district student has the opportunity to start the school year with the supplies they need. In collaboration with our community partners, ̽»¨app’s Office of Family Engagement and Equity (OFEE) will host a TK-12 school supply […]