KPIX-TV Makes Return Visit to Cool School Spruce Elementary KPIX-TV reporter Ken Choi visited Spruce Elementary School on September 6, 2022, where he talked to recently retired third grade teacher Jacqueline del Bianco, who has returned to Spruce Elementary as a volunteer to help maintain the garden she used to tend with students when she was still working.
In the News: South San Francisco Taps into Its Youth Affordable housing, mental health and curriculum priorities were the top topics for youth town hall that featured South San Francisco Unified School District officials, including Superintendent Dr. Shawnterra Moore and board President John Baker, along with a panel of city officials.
In the News: Schools Focusing on Student Mental Health in San Mateo County Body image issues, academic pressures, social anxieties — students are continuing to face a mountain of stress as they flood back into their school communities and district staff across San Mateo County are
In the News: School Staffing Starts Strong in San Mateo County Teachers and school staff have been in short supply across the state but San Mateo County education leaders say they’re comfortable with their school year staff rosters while keeping their eye out for key areas.
Remembering Gene Mullin Representatives from the City of South San Francisco, the South San Francisco Public Library, Congresswoman Jackie Speier’s office, and South San Francisco Unified School District gathered at the Community Learning Center on August 12 to rededicate the building in honor of former California Assembly Member and South San Francisco High School teacher Gene Mullin.
SSFUSD Saves Homeowners $3.6 Million Through Bond Refinancing South San Francisco Unified School District (SSFUSD) recently issued $26,425,000 in General Obligation Refunding Bonds, which will save District property owners more than $3.6 million in taxes over the next 18 years.
COVID-19-Related Racism Spurred South City High Students to Win National History Day in California South San Francisco High School juniors Charity Fan and Zoe Kwong recently placed first in the group documentary category of California’s National History Day contest on May 7, 2022, for their project on the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882.
Bike Giveaway Program Teaches Spruce Elementary School Students How to Ride Every Kid Deserves a Bike was launched by the City of South San Francisco this year, in broad partnership with educational, business and civic organizations and volunteers, to connect children from low-income families with outdoor experiences and growth through free bicycles and support. It has so far delivered bikes to 150 kids in South San Francisco.
These are the Schools that Won Pivotal Practice Awards from the State of California The California Department of Education recently honored Monte Verde and Ponderosa Elementary Schools with Pivotal Practice Awards for the way they successfully helped students maintain their education during the 2020-21 school year.
Spruce Elementary’s Garden of Delight While Spruce Elementary is fortunate to have a garden that can provide students with lessons about nature, it’s clear that the school is equally fortunate to have a teacher like Ms. Del Bianco.
