BUSD News
October 30, 2026
Thomas Jefferson, Fall Festival 2026
What an AMAZING time we had at our World Famous Fall Festival! A big THANK YOU to all the families who came out to celebrate with us and helped make this event so special. Our TJ community truly knows how to have fun!
From the creative costumes to the adorable family-themed outfits and unique, artistic creations, you all brought your A-game! We loved seeing the creativity, teamwork, and school spirit on full display. The smiles, laughter, and festive energy made it a night to remember!
A HUGE shout-out to our incredible PTA for all the planning, hard work, and dedication that went into making this event possible.
Thank you to our wonderful TJ staff for showing up, pitching in, and helping create such a fun and welcoming experience for everyone. And let's hear it for our amazing ASB students! Events like these remind us that TJ is more than a school; we are a community that comes together, celebrates one another, and makes lasting memories.
Bellflower Middle School Celebrates 296 1st Quarter Honor Roll Students
Bellflower Middle School proudly celebrated 296 students who earned a 3.0 GPA or higher during the first quarter of the 2026–2027 school year! Our 1st Quarter Honor Roll Celebration brought together students, families, teachers, and staff to recognize the hard work, dedication, and academic achievements of our Buccaneers.
At Bellflower Middle School, we believe in setting high expectations for all students and creating a learning environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed. This celebration highlighted the importance of developing strong academic habits, taking ownership of learning, and working collaboratively to achieve success.
Congratulations to all of our Honor Roll students! We are proud of your accomplishments and look forward to celebrating even more success throughout the school year.
ILC Elementary Celebrates a Groovy Halloween Parade with Over 600 Students!
ILC Elementary's students, families, teachers, and staff had a "groovy" time at our annual Halloween Parade! It was a standing-room-only crowd to watch over 600 students walk the parade route, complete with music, fabulous costumes, and lots of positive energy.
It’s pink Friday at Baxter!
Last Friday, Baxter Bears wore pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month to show love and support for everyone affected by breast cancer.
Foster Is Where Reading Meets Creativity!
Our 3rd grade Bolts brought their favorite book characters to life with their amazing Pumpkin Character Book Reports!
From the pages of a book to a pumpkin masterpiece, our students showed off their love of reading while using their imagination, creativity, and artistic talents to represent their favorite characters!
We love seeing our students make connections to literature while having fun and letting their creativity shine!
Great job, 3rd grade! You really gave us PUMPKIN to talk about!
Finding Their Voices at Las Flores!
Our Las Flores students are exploring the joy of music through chorus! Students are learning to sing together, follow melodies, and develop their musical skills while discovering how their voices come together to create something special.
Through our specialized TK–5 music program, unique to Las Flores within BUSD, students have opportunities to explore different aspects of music, build confidence, and experience the joy of learning through the arts.
We love giving our youngest Leopards opportunities to discover new talents, express themselves, and grow through music!
Lindstrom Students Learn About Staying Drug-Free with CHP!
A special thank you to the CHP and Officer Esquivel for coming out and speaking to our students about being Drug Free! Our students enjoyed a special presentation from the K-9 unit and seeing all the fun CHP cars.
A Spooktacular Night at Pyle’s Trunk or Treat!
Pyle Panthers! Our annual Trunk or Treat proved to be a BIG hit! Thank you to our PTA, volunteers, families, teachers, staff and students for a fun evening!
Ramona Elementary welcomed Superintendent Dr. Simon!
Our Student Council proudly led walkthroughs as Dr. Simon visited classrooms and learned all about The Rams Way! So proud of our student leaders!
Wildcats Celebrate Five Weeks of Teamwork, Growth, and Friendship!
Over the past five weeks, our 4th–6th grade boys group focused on sportsmanship, coping skills, and learning how to keep our cool both on and off the field. Together, we built connections, practiced strategies for handling big emotions, and explored what it means to be a supportive teammate and friend.
We wrapped up our time together with a pizza party and a special keepsake — a canvas filled with each boy’s blue handprint, representing the mark we leave on a group when we show up, support one another, and grow together.
Proud of these boys for showing up, learning, and growing together. Here’s to carrying these skills beyond the group and into everyday life!
Bellflower Students Ring the Bell to Celebrate College Applications!
And that’s worth celebrating! Our students rang the bell today after completing and submitting their college applications! One step closer to their dreams and a bright future ahead. We are so proud of you, future college students!
Mayfair Monsoons Show Their Superhero Spirit During Red Ribbon Week!
Our Mayfair Monsoons showed their superhero spirit during Red Ribbon Week lunchtime activities!
Students shared their personal strengths, used their voices to promote positive choices, and made pledges to live drug-free lives.
Heroes Make the Pledge!
My Superpower Is…
Every Hero Has a Voice!
We loved seeing students express what motivates them to make healthy choices and be positive role models for others.
A special thank you to our PTSA volunteers for making today’s activities possible and to all the students who participated!
BE A HERO. STAY DRUG FREE!
Somerset's Haunted Maze Brings Spooky Fun to Staff!
Somerset invited staff to take a short break from their busy day and enjoy a little Halloween fun by exploring their haunted maze! It was a great opportunity to step away, share some laughs, and get into the spooky spirit!
Bellflower Unified is HIRING! If you have the skills to empower our team and students in shaping brighter futures, we invite you to apply to join BUSD!
Some of the Available Openings:
Chief Business Officer
College and Career Technician
Health Assistant
Music Assistant (Mariachi)
