Another interview from our photojournalists: Sofia Zirangua/Kayla Guzman/Jasmin Rivera
Our photojournalism students are capturing the stories behind the faces of our newest teachers. Through interviews and photos, they’re bringing to life the unique journeys that make our educators so inspiring. Credit to Noemi Acosta, Kim Lozano, and Juan Carlos Llamas Acosta.
This year’s Science Fair was held on March 11th at the Mechanics Bank Convention Center. Six girls from our Buttonwillow school, grades 6–8, attended. Although they did not win an award for their science project, they had a great time and gained valuable experience for next year.
📸 Our Photojournalist students, Bryce Santillian and Johnathan Garcia, did a fantastic job capturing the energy and excitement of the event. Great work!
lennie@ldubproductions.com
Buttonwillow School Welcomes Big Air BMX for an Unforgettable Show!
Last week, Buttonwillow School had the privilege of hosting our BMX friends from Big Air BMX for an action-packed assembly. The show was a high-energy event that combined extreme sports with powerful motivational messages.
Professional BMX athletes wowed the crowd with jaw-dropping stunts, demonstrating skill, precision, and fearless determination. Alongside their incredible tricks, the riders shared inspiring stories about perseverance, hard work, and overcoming challenges, encouraging students to stay committed to their goals and never give up.
A huge thank you to Big Air BMX for bringing such an exciting and meaningful experience to our school!
📸 Photo credit: Bryce Santillian & Johnathan Garcia
Our new Community Resource Center is open.
Thanks to KCSOS for highlighting our Ribbon Cutting Event.
https://news.kern.org/2025/02/buttonwillow-union-school-district-opens-new-early-learning-family-resource-center/
Introducing Buttonwillow's Cheerleaders!
A huge shoutout to our amazing cheer squad, led by Ms. Leon. These talented young girls brought the energy, spirit, and enthusiasm that helped fuel our athletes to victory today.
Great job, ladies! You were awesome 💙💛
Today, we had the pleasure of hosting Semitropic School for an exciting matchup in boys' and girls' basketball. Both teams played hard, showing incredible teamwork and determination on the court. In the end, Buttonwillow came away with the victories!
Buttonwillow’s Family Fiesta Dance was a huge success! The dance floor was packed, the music kept everyone moving, and the vibrant decorations brought the whole event together. A big thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate and make it a night to remember!
Due to the forecasted rain on Thursday, we are postponing the Ribbon Cutting for the new Early Childhood Education and Resource Center until Wednesday, February 19th at 3:30 pm.
We hope everyone can join us for the ribbon cutting of our new building. Thursday, February 13th at 3:30 pm. See the attached flyer for more information.
Please see the attached letter regarding student attendance
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vcRL_t5w7jDj0mxjWtRTRC9QmVIscmq0/view?usp=drive_link
8th Grade Students had a great visit to UCLA today! Future Bruins
Happy 100th Day of School!! Today, we celebrated our 100th day of school, and one of the highlights was seeing our littles dressed up as 100-year-olds!
The Buttonwillow boys basketball team competed in the 2025 SHS Winter Showcase in Shafter! Coached by Mr. Parrish, they faced Grow, Wonderful Lost Hills (twice), and Palm Avenue, finishing with 2 wins and 2 losses. Great effort, team! 🏀👏
Happy Holidays from your Buttonwillow Middle School/Elective Teachers and Staff
A big shout-out to our amazing Band Teacher, Ms. Payne, for her hard work and dedication to teaching her students! Her passion and commitment to music have inspired her students to grow and shine. 🎵🎺🥁
Grinchmas was a huge success! A heartfelt thank you to Ms. Del Toro and Ms. Hernandez for organizing such a wonderful program that brought joy to everyone. It was a delightful experience that left everyone smiling and ready for the holidays! 🎅🎄
We had an amazing Art Show presented by our talented Art Teacher, Ms. Lizette Sandoval. Over the past months, Ms. Sandoval worked with each grade level to create stunning pieces of art that showcased the students’ creativity and growth. 🎨
Time again for the annual Buttonwillow Staff Gingerbread House Competition. Stop by the school office to vote for your favorite before December 20th at 12:00 pm.
