The importance of lunch at school is celebrated annually during National School Lunch Week (NSLW), which took place from October 14 to 17, 2025. This year's theme, "Taste the World: Your School Lunch Passport," invited students to sample some global cuisine. Many schools embraced the theme, featuring dishes like Enchiladas, Cuban Vaca frita, Peruvian Pork, Asian-inspired meals such as Pineapple Chicken, and Banh mi, which proved to be both delicious and educational. New vegetable side dishes were created: Thai cucumber salad, Black bean Corn Salad, and Spicy Jalapeno Beans.
We included a couple of days of our students' favorites as well, Walking Tacos, and Chicken and waffles.
The amazing food and successful NSLW celebration would not have been possible without the tireless efforts of our school nutrition professionals. They work behind the scenes every day to engage our students with a fun, positive atmosphere and a healthy and delicious meal.
To all the Child Nutrition staff, I extend my heartfelt gratitude. Your dedication and hard work make a real difference in the lives of our students and our school community. Thank you for everything you do!

4 days ago, Sue LeBlanc
Banh mi, chicken and waffles, peruvian pork and happy students
Pineapple chicken, Vaca frita, and happy students
Enchiladas with Black Bean Corn Salad
Time to eat
Dear Families,

We are currently experiencing a district-wide phone service outage due to a fiber issue with Frontier. This is affecting all inbound and outbound external calls across our schools.

In the meantime, please continue to use Parent Square or email to communicate with your school site. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work with Frontier to resolve the issue.
12 days ago, Scott Quick

🎶 Today marked a special milestone at China Lake Junior High — the debut performance of our Beginning Orchestra! While this annual tradition has long celebrated the musical journey of our youngest performers, this was the very first time it took place at the newly established China Lake Junior High. A truly historic moment! 🎻✨
Under the direction of Ms. Laura Olinger, the orchestra delivered a memorable performance. Ms. Olinger shared her excitement about the size of the ensemble. She credited the strong support of the music program throughout Sierra Sands Unified School District for making it all possible.
Here’s to new beginnings, proud traditions, and the power of music in our schools! 👏🎼
#CLJHOrchestra #SierraSandsProud #MusicMatters #NewBeginnings #ArtsInEducation #StudentSuccess

19 days ago, Sierra Sands Unified School District
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CLJH Beginning Orchestra Debut

Schools are OPEN today! 🌧️💪
We’re ready to welcome students with warmth and care. Due to Hwy 395 closures, buses will not run to Randsburg, Red Mountain, or Johannesburg. All other routes expected to operate.
If you can’t make it in, short-term independent study is available—call your school office after 9 a.m. for support.
#StormUpdate #WeAreReady #StudentSuccess

about 1 month ago, Sierra Sands Unified School District
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We're still celebrating the Burros Football win from last Friday. Check out this article from our student newspaper, The Blockbuster Blast. https://bhsblast.org/11159/uncategorized/burroughs-burros-football-launches-a-new-era-2/
about 2 months ago, April Moore
School begins Thursday, August 7.
3 months ago, Sierra Sands Unified School District
Welcome Back to School. All schools start August 7th
This morning, SSUSD administrators and staff welcomed the team of new teachers. It's going to be a great year in Sierra Sands Unified School District! #TeamSSUSD
3 months ago, Sierra Sands Unified School District
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Exciting news! We have added 2 new locations to our summer meal program. Join us for lunch at Freedom Park, Inyokern Park, or Kern County Ridgecrest Branch Library. Please note days and times vary based on site. One meal per child, per day.
5 months ago, Sue LeBlanc
New location flyer
Lunch at the Library is back!
5 months ago, Sue LeBlanc
Summer meals 2025
Last week, BHS student Parker Anderson received the 20th Congressional District of California 2025 Merit Award, presented by Congressman Fong. In addition, he was invited to nominate a teacher for the Inspirational High School Educator Award. He chose BHS math teacher, Ms. Judy Dwyer. Congratulations to Parker and Ms. Dwyer -- we are proud of you!

#ClassOf2025 #GoBurros
5 months ago, Sierra Sands Unified School District
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The Child Nutrition department recently welcomed two guest chefs for a week of hands-on training at several of our elementary kitchens. Staff from Las Flores, Pierce, and Richmond Child Nutrition had numerous opportunities to learn about kitchen efficiency, flavor profiles, and new compliant scratch recipes. The students enjoyed seeing professional chefs in the kitchen and were excited to sample the new recipes during breakfast and lunch. We received positive feedback from everyone to include these new recipes in our menus for the 2025-2026 school year!
5 months ago, Sue LeBlanc
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Student thumbs up
Student w Chef thumbs up
Student with tray
Students enjoying lunch
Student with tray
Student excited for lunch
Students ready for lunch
Student ate everything
Student with  extra servings
Last week the Child Nutrition department celebrated our seniors at our second annual Senior Breakfast. Two special guests joined our district kitchen managers to utilize this event as a training opportunity and to make new delicious recipes for our graduating class. The students served themselves up a variety of yummy food; sausage egg burritos w fresh salsa verde, roasted breakfast potatoes, maple pancake bites, bread pudding w a honey cream cheese glaze, and yogurt parfait cups w fresh baked granola. Thank you seniors for being respectful and taking a moment to thank your lunch lady from past and present. We are all very proud of you!
5 months ago, Sue LeBlanc
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Senior Breakfast
Chef decorating bread pudding
Seniors
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Yogurt parfaits