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Barstow Unified superintendent highlights community support, student events and vaccination clinic
Summary
In a district ‘Support Report’ bulletin, Superintendent Diana Swearing and STEM Academy principal Ucio Zavala emphasized community backing for schools and listed upcoming events including a county vaccination clinic, school trunk‑or‑treats, a book‑vending ribbon cutting and a new CTE welding space.
Diana Swearing, who identifies herself as superintendent for Bars Unified School District, opened the district’s recorded "Support Report" and said community backing is central to the district’s work.
"So, I guess my light bulb moment is how uh important community support is for our schools," said Ucio Zavala, identified in the program as the principal of STEM Academy. "It takes a collective effort from everyone ... families ... teachers ... staff ... students, all of the local organizations and agencies that support our school."
The bulletin listed calendar items and school events across the district. It noted that Monday, October 27, is a day off for students and that classes resume Tuesday, October 28. Athletic schedules included a pre‑season volleyball contest (district bulletin: Barsdale STEM vs. Boron Middle School) and an update that the Barstow High School Lady Aztecs advanced to the second round of the CIF Division 6 playoffs after defeating Oxford Academy in the opening round.
Family and school events were detailed for the week: a BMX bike show at Skyline North Elementary on Tuesday as part of Red Ribbon Week drug‑prevention activities; ribbon cutting for a new book vending machine at Henderson Elementary on Wednesday, October 29; and multiple trunk‑or‑treat events at Crestline, Cameron, Lenwood and Central High School across Wednesday and Thursday evenings. The bulletin invited families to check with individual schools for specific lunchtime arrangements.
Public‑health details included a no‑cost vaccination clinic for TK–12 students hosted by the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health on Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m. at Barstow Junior High School; the announcement specified that appointments are required.
The bulletin also highlighted career‑technical education: Mr. Sheldon's CTE welding class has begun instruction in a redesigned welding space at Barstow High School, a change the report said will give students hands‑on experience useful for pursuing careers after graduation.
The district reminded the public that the next regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting is Tuesday, with open session to begin at 5:00 p.m. in the Barstow Unified boardroom at 551 Avenue H; a livestream link will be posted on the district website Tuesday afternoon. The program closed with brief host sign‑offs and well wishes for the week.
The bulletin did not report any formal board actions, votes or policy changes during the recorded segment; it functioned as a community update and calendar of events.
