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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

Academic Fair Coming Feb. 9th

One of the annual highlights of SBMS's year is the Academic Fair. Come see samples of work, special presentations by students, and the incomparable Mock Trial! 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9th. Don't miss it!

Teen Press @ Film Festival

The SBMS Teen Press has started its coverage of the 25th Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Check in for previews, reviews and interviews!

The Latest DIAMOND

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 Flash active on their computer. Search engines welcome...