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  • SANTA BARBARA MIDDLE SCHOOL

  • EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION

  • GLOBAL THINKING

  • PROJECT BASED LEARNING

  • INTELLECTUAL VITALITY

  • LIFELONG RESILIENCE

  • CONFIDENT LEADERS

  • COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITY

specializing in the middle school years

  • Join us! Welcome Reception

    All new families plus returning 7th grade families are invited to a welcome reception on 8/28 to get to know SBMS.

  • PA Sponsored Beach Day

    Our Parent Association (PA) is holding a beach day for new, mentor and returning 7th grade families (1-3 pm) at Santa Claus Lane Beach.

  • Fall Expedition Movie Live

    The movie detailing our journey on the All-School Fall Expedition is live!

  • Support the Annual Fund

    Donate today to help enhance academic and elective programs, support our teachers and upgrade our learning spaces. 

  • Learning Specialist Recognized

    Pam Boswell was recognized by Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors for her lifetime work.

  • Peace Literacy at SBMS

    Iraq War veteran and West Point graduate Paul K. Chappell is bringing his message of peace and tolerance to SBMS staff and students in a six-month Peace Educator partnership.

  • Offering Passion Tracks

    We offer "passion tracks" in the arts and journalism, and many of our students are accepted to MAD and VADA.
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A Day in the Life at SBMS - Carpe Diem!

  • 6:45 am Sunrise Swim 6:45 am Sunrise Swim
    Begin Fridays with our optional Sunrise Swim at Leadbetter Beach
  • 8:30 am - Diamond Time 8:30 am - Diamond Time
    Campus opens at 8:15 am for a variety of optional enrichment activities, ranging from help on homework to creative arts, music or beach volleyball. 
  • 10:15 am - Classroom 10:15 am - Classroom
    Students study math, English, history, science, social studies, life skills and Spanish during the morning.
  • 2:00 pm - Electives 2:00 pm - Electives
    Students take as many as 12 electives a year through our Creative Arts & Sports programs.
  • 4:15 pm - Play Practice 4:15 pm - Play Practice
    Every year students perform in an original play or musical, and anyone who wants to be in the play will have a role!
  • 5:00 pm - Volleyball Game 5:00 pm - Volleyball Game
    Sports teams compete with local junior high schools in afternoon games.
  • 7:00 pm - Homework 7:00 pm - Homework
    Our rigorous academic curriculum prepares students well for the discipline of learning.
  • 8:15 pm - Campfire 8:15 pm - Campfire
    When on an expedition, evenings are spent around the campfire sharing stories, learning a sense of place, and giving gratitude.

Upcoming Events

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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