Limited space available for the 2010-11 academic year.
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Welcome Visitors

We are an independent, coeducational day school for grades 6-9.

SBMS was founded in 1976 by a group of students, parents, and teachers concerned about the junior high years. This group, many of whom are still involved, sought to create a school that would combine an innovative, challenging academic program with an environment responsive to the many needs of adolescent students.

For 30 years Santa Barbara Middle School has worked to fulfill and exceed these goals. Enrollment in our dynamic student body is limited to the middle grades, our specialty. See About Our School for more!

Santa Barbara Middle School Newsletter
THE DIAMOND


Santa Barbara Middle School
is accredited by:

The California Association of
Independent Schools


The National Association of
Independent Schools


The Association for
Experiential Education

Welcome SBMS

Fall Lunch Orders

It's time to order Fall lunches from the New Deli. Caroline's in charge, and there are some exciting new choices! Lunch orders due on Sept. 1st.

Mobile-Ready Website

Our website has been revised to be viewable from mobile devices --phones, iPhones, and iPads. Check it out...on the go!

Recent Expedition Videos

Check out the Marin and Oregon journeys here online, as well as some late-to-be-posted midyear expeditions. In addition, the end-of-the-year expeditions are available on DVD through the office.

Summer Reading for 8th & 9th

Follow the link to search for Accelerated Reader titles or view collections of award-winning books.

3 Cups of Tea

Peacemaker and author Greg Mortenson was in town to meet with Direct Relief International and speak at the Arlington. Along the way, he encountered SBMS. Find out about it here...

The Latest DIAMOND - June 2010

In case you didn't receive your copy of The Diamond in the mail (or want to pass the issue on to a friend), here's the latest installment of SBMS news and alumni updates. Check it out!

Spotlight on Our Own

Join the Teen Press as they talk with newly promoted members of the faculty Whitney Ingersoll and Brian McWilliams. The team quizzes them about their history and new jobs. Check these out for some surprises!

Parent Handbook Online

The Parent Handbook for 2009-2010 which was distributed in paper form during the Back-to-School Nights is available in digital form.

SBMS @ EDLINE

EDLINE is our service that provides a hub for day-to-day information about student work and upcoming events. Click through to find out more...

Simple Site Map

Alternative navigation is now available for those who for one reason or another do not have javascript active on their computer. Search engines welcome...