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Welcome to

B40 
Middle!

Empowering all students for a bright future with Welcoming Support, High Expectations & Diverse Enrichment. Learn More.

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“This is a place where people can be themselves, to have a community they can trust with their thoughts and feelings.

Aiden Parten

8th Grade

“This school is amazing!

Molly Grunes

7th Grade

“Gracias por todo el apoyo que ustedes nos dan.

Maria Gonzalez

Parent

“Having teachers who help and support your dreams has been the key to my success.

Zofia Castillo-Musante, 8th Grade

“Gracias por ser parte de la vida de mis hijos en forjar su camino en cuanto a la enseñanza.

Anna Torres

Parent

At Branciforte, we know middle school is a big transition. To make the transition a welcoming a leap forward, we meet students with support and opportunity: in academics, development & play.
At our public school, Bees get access to more:

B40 Students Mentor in Elementary!

Celebrating 

Word Lab!​

In partnership with Bookshop Santa Cruz & the Museum of Art & History, B40's Word Lab brings students together to write—fiction, poetry, memoirs & more—and to become published authors.

B40 Students 

Help Celebrate LGBTQ History!​

B40 Student Leaders were invited to help open the LGBTQ History Walk in Midtown Santa Cruz, and spoke before elected officials and their community.

THANK YOU Measures A & B FOR REVITALIZING OUR SCHOOL!

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Our New MPR

Thank you for Voting for Measures A & B!

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Our New Face

Thank you for Voting for Measures A & B!

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New Access & Parking

Thank you for Voting for Measures A & B!

Our Covered Lunch Area

Thank you for Voting for Measures A & B!

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