Welcome back to the 2017-18 school year! We are off to a great start and excited about the opportunity to work with your amazing children once again.  BUSD continues to get better and better, and we are proud of our focus on providing a learning environment where All...

Dear BUSD Community, I want to take a moment to touch bases with you regarding the new graduation requirements I talked about in my newsletter of last week. Since that email, we have received questions from some of you regarding the changes - how they affect elective...

Dear Benicia Community, It is hard to believe this school year is drawing to a close. I am proud of our efforts as we have accomplished a great deal in the pursuit of our vision which states: BUSD - Where all students achieve at their highest potential in an engaging,...

Dear Benicia Community, I hope the new year finds you happy, healthy and prospering.  There is certainly much to be thankful for and much that can create an uncomfortable degree of angst - which is why my wife has recently put me on a news diet, as she calls it....

Dear Benicia Community, Thanksgiving Gratitude:  2016.  I still marvel every time I write that date.  It is hard to believe we are marching well into the 21st Century and are living in arguably one of the most exciting times in human history.  The concept of the...

Dear Benicia Community, Welcome Back to a New and Exciting School Year! I hope you had a rejuvenating summer season with friends and family. Staff is thrilled to be back and worked hard to ensure a smooth opening of school. The good news is we received feedback...

Dear Benicia Community, I hope you enjoyed a restful Spring Break and a smooth transition back into the swing of things this week. This is an exciting time as the seeds of learning, planted throughout the year, are flowering and taking root for our students. I am...

Dear Benicia Community, We are well into the second half of the academic year and making outstanding progress in so many areas. I continue to be impressed with this fine school district and appreciate the strong partnership with you.  In a recent meeting with parents...

Dear Benicia Community, The Benicia Unified School District continues to make outstanding progress on behalf of its students.  We are living in exciting times, and helping to prepare our students to thrive in the 21st Century drives our daily efforts.  The Local...

Dear Benicia Community, As I write to you, multi-colored leaves are falling from the trees and intermingling with the rain. The sky is covered with grey, puffy clouds and there is a chill to the air, adding a kind of freshness to everything. This is my favorite season...