COVID-19 Readiness

During this pandemic, our mission, goals, and promises all remain the same. Santa Barbara Middle School will continue to keep our student’s wellbeing and safety our highest priority while delivering the best middle school education possible. Our learning targets for the year will be met and the intellectual vitality of each of our students will be fostered through engaging lessons, individualized support, and guidance from our compassionate, dedicated and experienced group of educators.
 
We are actively monitoring the COVID-19 situation with local health experts and our COVID-19 safety team and sending out regular correspondence to keep our families informed. We are extremely grateful for the tremendous level of support, commitment and creative thinking of our community. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or needs during this time. We’ve got this!

List of 3 frequently asked questions.

  • Q: COVID Protocols and Updates

    Please make sure to read through our COVID Protocols and Updates

  • Q: COVID-19 Medical Committee

    • Dr. Lynn Fitzgibbons, MD, Infectious Disease specialist, Cottage Hospital Department of Public Health, Direct Relief Medical Advisory Council
    • Dr. Susan Zapalac, MD, Emergency Medicine, Cottage Hospital
    • Dr. Eric Grossman, MD, Pediatric Surgeon and Pediatric Trauma Director at Cottage Hospital
    • Dr. Mark Richmond, MD, Emergency Medicine, Cottage Hospital
    • Dr. Sunita Beall, MD, Internal Medicine, and UCSB Student Health Physician and Trustee 
    • Aniko Huffard Kim, Director of Operations for Sansum Clinic and Former Trustee
    • Erik Nielsen, Trustee, Risk Management Team, Director AAPLE Academy
    • Ian Smith, Trustee, Head of BOT Risk Committee
     

  • Q: Who To Contact

    Erik for COVID-19 Health and Safety matters.
    Bianca for questions around curriculum or academics.
    Office@sbms.org or (805) 682-2989 for the main office. 
    Laurie and John in the Business Office for contracts and payments.
    Mandy for Admissions.
    Darren for Communications.
Santa Barbara Middle School cultivates in our students passion for life and life-long learning, a deep sense of trust in themselves, strength and courage to succeed at life's challenges, and compassion and respect for others.
Santa Barbara Middle School ● 1321 Alameda Padre Serra ● Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Tel: 805-682-2989 ● office@sbms.org