SBMS
CASSIE CHILDS
Introducing a new faculty member, our LIBRARIAN!
TEEN PRESS reporters Chloe, Ellery, and Evita interview Santa Barbara Middle School's new Librarian, Cassie Childs. They are impressed as they learn about Cassie's background and plans for the library.
JOY ELIZONDO
Introducing a new faculty member, our 8th Grade SPANISH teacher!
From Harvard to Crane to SBMS, Joy has the background to positively impact students. Here Emma, Esme, and Wynne get a chance to learn more about Santa Barbara Middle School's newest Spanish teacher...and TEEN PRESS producer!
DAVIS ROGERS
GIANNA and STEFAN get a chance to learn more about DAVIS ROGERS, Santa Barbara Middle School's newest English teacher, a thoughtful and VERY active person. To keep up with Davis, you'll need some good running shoes!
ESMERALDA MAMAHUA
Reporters STELLA & IRIS get to find out some interesting facts about Santa Barbara Middle School's new 7th Grade Spanish teacher, ESMERALDA MAMAHUA, and get excited about the possibility of an elective class in...criminology!
ERICA SINGER
A team of reporters--TEYA, SOPHIA, and LAUREN--researched and interviewed Santa Barbara Middle School's newest science teacher, ERICA SINGER. Check out Erica's adventures in Colorado (and other countries!), before her return to Santa Barbara, and joining the faculty at SBMS.
SPECIALIZING IN THE MIDDLE SCHOOL YEARS
We are an independent day school for grades 6-9.
For more than 40 years, since our founding in 1976, we’ve been setting the pace with an advanced academic curriculum. We specialize in this age group, as the transition to adolescence is when the foundation is solidified for a child’s self-esteem, self-confidence, and sense of personal responsibility.Our unique diamond program sets the stage for the magic to happen.
Serving approximately 175 students, our educational environment facilitates academic achievement, while also bolstering all aspects of a child’s well being. Our “diamond” curriculum has four main components: Academics, Outdoor Education, Creative Arts and Sports, and Community. It is designed to fortify the intellectual, physical, social and emotional vitality of the whole child.Our graduates are compassionate leaders, problem solvers, and global thinkers.
Most of our alumni say that SBMS was their most formative, positive, and powerful educational experience. We challenge students to develop life skills in all areas, with the stability of a safe and nurturing community. Leadership, self-advocacy, creative problem solving, compassion for others, and global awareness are just a few of the traits that distinguish our graduates.For more, check out our WEBSITE
