Banning High School incoming sophomore Trinity Scholer is one of 18 high school students honored in the Riverside County Office of Education’s Fine Arts Spectacular Showcase, where her original artwork is on display as part of a virtual exhibit that debuted in May. Scholer was honored with the Expressive Use of Color Award for her drawing, “Art of Her,” a piece inspired by Black History Month that features more than 72 vivid colors blended to emphasize the beauty of African-American women.
Banning Unified Offers Summer School, Camp and Meal Program
Banning Unified School District is offering a variety of programs and services to ensure children ages 18 and under are well-fed, highly engaged and continuing to learn throughout the summer. During June and July, Banning Unified students can supplement their education through the summer school program offered at Hemmerling Elementary School, Nicolet Middle School and Banning High School. Classes will be in session through July 8, and breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Banning Unified School District proudly recognized the achievement and academic excellence of 264 Class of 2022 graduates from Banning High School – the largest graduating class in the school’s history – during a commencement ceremony on June 2. Friends and family gathered at the Banning Broncos Sports Complex to celebrate the students with cheers and fireworks as they received many honors and accolades, including valedictorian, salutatorian, student of the year and the Banning High Principal’s Award.
Banning High School Seniors Celebrate College Decisions
Banning High School seniors celebrated their college and career decisions during a 'Commit to Your Future Day' event on May 2, which included a fully decorated gym with an assortment of hand-painted college banners and graduation backdrops. Banning Unified will continue its end-of-year festivities with a Class of 2022 Parade of Graduates and its annual Senior Academic Excellence Awards Night, where it honors top-performing students with awards and scholarships.
Banning Unified to Honor Class of 2022 with Commencement Ceremony
Banning Unified will recognize the Class of 2022 at Banning High School with a commencement ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 2 at the Banning High School Stadium, 100 West Westward Ave. Banning High School students will accept their diplomas among family, friends and community members.
Banning Unified School District will host a Meet and Greet event with Superintendent Terrence Davis and the Board of Education to discuss the past, present and future of the District. The Meet and Greet will be held at 5 p.m. on May 23 in the multipurpose room at Banning High School, 100 W. Westward Ave. Among those invited to the event are the Banning Chamber of Commerce members, elected officials, parents, students, staff and the greater community. During the event, community members will have the opportunity to comment on developments in the District and ask questions about opportunities available to students.
Four Banning Unified School District students were celebrated at the 17th annual Riverside County Office of Education Academic Award Recognition event on April 11, honoring students based on outstanding GPA and participation in extracurricular activities.
The Banning Unified School District Board of Trustees has selected Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Terrence Davis as the District’s next Superintendent, who brings nearly 23 years of experience in education to the role. The Board approved a contract during its April 27 Board Meeting. Davis will step into his new role on May 2. Davis has served in his current position at Banning Unified since 2020 and has acted as a leading figure in labor relations, recruitment and retention of staff. Davis excels in developing and fostering positive relationships to ultimately enhance student performance.
The spirit of the Renaissance came to life for Susan B. Coombs Alternative Education students when New Horizons High School transformed its campus courtyard into a colorfully bedecked Renaissance Faire on April 14. The event served as a form of project-based learning for New Horizons High School students, who were inspired to study history and early English, as well as foundational concepts in mathematics, to create an authentic experience for all of the alternative education schools and students in Banning Unified School District.
Banning High School Key Club students are devoting their time to the community by participating in Clean-Up Day, a monthly beautification of the city of Banning that allows students to work together and develop their leadership skills. Key Club is a campus group dedicated to acts of service. On clean-up days, members are seen sweeping the streets, collecting trash, pulling weeds, and removing shrubs, as well as volunteering at local community kitchens.Key Club is a campus group dedicated to acts of service. On clean-up days, members are seen sweeping the streets, collecting trash, pulling weeds and removing shrubs.
