Current News

The Bassett Unified School District Board announced Dr. Anthony Ortiz as the finalist for superintendent, pending contract approval on June 9, 2026.
Dr. Ortiz brings over 30 years of experience in public education and currently serves as Assistant Superintendent in Colton Joint Unified School District, with a strong focus on student-centered systems and leadership development.
If approved, he will begin the role on July 1, 2026, succeeding Interim Superintendent Dr. Julie Harrison after a transition period.

Register now for school year 2026/2027 using the linked online registration tools! Get a jump on the new year and enroll online today!

The Bassett Unified School District's Governing Board has retained Education Support Services (ESS) advisers Ms. Vicki King and Dr. Lillian Maldonado French to conduct the search for the District's next superintendent.

Please join us in celebrating our wonderful counseling staff in BUSD. The work of our counselors is invaluable in amplifying our student success in our schools. Lets take this week to appreciate and highlight the vital role they play in supporting students' academic, career, and social/emotional development.

Please join us for our next Board Meeting on November 18 at the District Office Board Room.

We invite you to share your voice by clicking the link or scanning the QR code to complete the survey. Your feedback truly makes a difference, and we sincerely appreciate your time and partnership.

COME JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF FESTIVITIES
AT BASSETT PARK AS WE HOST OUR ANNUAL
DAY OF THE DEAD EVENT. PARTICIPANTS WILL
HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY
PERFORMANCES, FOOD, CRAFTS, COMMUNITY
ALTARS, AND MORE. ALL ACTIVITIES ARE FREE!

Save the date! Our fall Parent Academy will be October 11, 2025 from 8am-12:30pm at the Watanabe Center!

While September is Attendance Awareness Month, our district’s pledge is to create a culture of achievement for every student, every day, all year long!