STUDENTS FAMILIES STAFF RESOURCES (OPENS IN NEW WINDOW/TAB) COVID Every child, every chance, every day. Superintendent's Office Dr. Hilda Maldonado S U P E R I N T E N D E N T Dr. Hilda Maldonado took the helm of Santa Barbara Unified School District on July 1, 2020, becoming the second female - and first Latina - to serve as Superintendent in the history of the district, founded in 1866. Dr. Maldonado took over Santa Barbara Unified during one of the most challenging periods in the history of the district as the COVID-19 pandemic forced district schools to transform teaching & learning almost overnight. Her commitment to the wellbeing of students, families and staff has guided her leadership each step of the way. More about Dr. Hilda... The Superintendent serves... Superintendent's Office N E W S & A N N O U N C E M E N T S RSS Feeds Subscribe to Alerts Superintendent Maldonado's Thanksgiving message Nov 19 2021 This week's Inside Santa Barbara video contains an important message about a disturbing national and local trend related to the dangerous and potentially lethal drug: fentanyl Nov 5 2021 Friday message from Superintendent Maldonado/COVID Newsletter Oct 15 2021 Board Meeting Participation Changes, COVID Newsletter & New Video, By-Trustee Area Elections, and more! Oct 8 2021 Letter from Superintendent Maldonado 10/1/2021 Oct 1 2021 Superintendent Message 9.24.21 & Weekly COVID Newsletter Sep 24 2021 Important Information & Updates From the Desk of Superintendent Maldonado. Sep 17 2021 Please review this week's edition of Inside Santa Barbara Unified. Sep 10 2021 From the desk of Superintendent Maldonado: Friday, Sept. 3, 2021 Sep 10 2021 2021 Back to School Week Aug 30 2021 Superintendent Maldonado’s Welcome Back to School Message: We’re Ready for the 2021-2022 School Year! Aug 13 2021 Longtime Washington Elementary Office Manager Rosa Cavaletto Celebrates 40 Years With Santa Barbara Unified Jun 8 2021 Happy Summer! In Superintendent Maldonado's last message of the school year, enjoy highlights from graduation ceremonies across the district! Jun 3 2021 Please enjoy this week’s edition of Inside Santa Barbara Unified to help us appreciate our last round of outstanding high school graduating seniors. May 28 2021 Don't miss this edition of "Inside Santa Barbara Unified" with Superintendent Maldonado's latest updates & recognition for some amazing graduating seniors. May 21 2021 This week on Inside Santa Barbara Unified with Superintendent Maldonado May 7 2021 Teacher Appreciation message from Superintendent Maldonado May 3 2021 Don't miss the latest district highlights and important updates with Inside Santa Barbara Unified! Apr 30 2021 Updates: In-Person Learning, Vaccination Availability, Student Athlete Signing Day, Summer Learning and SBUSD is Hiring Apr 26 2021 Justice Served Following Verdict in Case Against Former Police Officer Apr 20 2021 Return to Full In-Person School, the Upcoming Earth Day Celebration, and a Special Spotlight Apr 16 2021 Five-Day & Four-Day In-Person Learning for Our Schools Apr 9 2021 Watch the latest district news on athletics, the new 3-feet rule, graduation and more on "Inside Santa Barbara Unified" with Superintendent Maldonado Apr 2 2021 Secondary Schools Reopening News, Vaccination Updates and more in this week's "Inside Santa Barbara Unified" Mar 12 2021 Elementary Students Returning with a Phased-in Hybrid Learning Model during the week of Monday March 1-5, 2021 Feb 26 2021 What to expect when everyone comes back to school. Feb 11 2021 District's commitment to creating a more equitable, just and humane educational community Feb 2 2021 Next Steps in Navigating the COVID Pandemic & School Board Agenda Jan 25 2021 In observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday on Monday, Jan.18, 2021 Jan 15 2021 "Inside Santa Barbara Unified": a message of hope, and a look at the science behind making our classrooms safer Jan 11 2021 Message to families in response to the disturbing events of Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 in our nation’s capital Jan 7 2021 Superintendent Maldonado responds to the tragic loss of life of two youth following an incident on Sunday Jan 4 2021 County Public Health authorities have affirmed that the virus is being transmitted through gatherings... Jan 3 2021 Helping students stay safe, healthy and well during the Winter Break. Dec 15 2020 PEAC Program Honored with Educator of the Year Award / SB Unified Advocates for Ability to Apply for Elementary Waiver Dec 7 2020 Santa Barbara Unified informed that county not accepting elementary waiver applications for in-person instruction at this time Dec 2 2020 I hope this message finds you all healthy and well following a much-deserved Thanksgiving break. For this week’s update I wanted to... Nov 30 2020 Falling Back Into Purple Tier Nov 17 2020 Greetings to Santa Barbara Unified students, families and staff, As we prepare to celebrate the Thanks-giving holiday next week I have... Teacher of the Year Mr. Koroshec Nov 12 2020 In this edition of “inside Santa Barbara unified” superintendent Maldonado connects with SB County teacher of the year Frank Koroshec... Election Day Reminder Nov 3 2020 On this Election Day, as communities across the country continue to battle through pandemic conditions, I wanted to take a moment... Gearing Up for Hybrid Instruction Nov 2 2020 Connects with teachers on ideas for how they’ll adapt their classrooms – and teaching practices – when the district opens on... What You Need To Know Oct 27 2020 We have begun to bring back small groups of students as well as Athletics. This week’s video highlights our visits to those campuses where... GO VOTE! Oct 25 2020 In this edition of “Inside Santa Barbara Unified,” our local high school students met up with Superintendent Maldonado to deliver this message... Return to In-Person School Oct 25 2020 As many of you may already know, our school board has approved my recommendation that our campuses return to in-person... 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