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.
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.
🎶 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
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
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/
School begins Thursday, August 7.
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
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.
Lunch at the Library is back!
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
#ClassOf2025 #GoBurros
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!
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!
