What a year! As we wrap up the 2020-2021 School Year, I am reflecting on the challenges we faced and overcame in this difficult year.

As staff look ahead to the 2021/22 school year, we are faced with a challenge – a dire shortage of bus drivers which could affect how many bus routes we are able to run next year.

Athletics and extracurricular activities bring students a sense of joy and triumph. Sports, arts, music, theater, clubs and tournaments allow them to do what they love, have social time and create healthy habits. For many, it’s something they’ve been engaged in and committed to for years.

Four years ago, BVSD began offering the Seal of Biliteracy to graduating seniors who achieved a high level of proficiency in English and another language. In that graduating class of 2018, 281 seniors received the Seal of Biliteracy. This year that number is up to 425 seniors.