We’re about 24 hours out from the arrival of an atmospheric river that will produce moderate to heavy rain on the South Coast. NWS Los Angeles has issued a FLOOD WATCH for Santa Barbara County, effective Thursday afternoon to Friday night. Please prepare now for storm impacts.

EVACUATION WARNING issued for current Thomas Fire Storm Impact Consideration Map properties. The EVACUATION WARNING is effective tonight (3/13) at 6pm. This EVACUATION WARNING will be upgraded to an EVACUATION ORDER effective at 8am tomorrow (3/14) morning.

EVACUATION WARNING issued for identified properties and areas in south Santa Barbara County associated with the Alisal and Cave Fire burn areas. The EVACUATION WARNING is effective tonight (3/13) at 6pm.

Evacuation Orders for the identified properties and areas associated with the Alisal, Cave and Thomas Fire burn scars in south Santa Barbara County are CANCELLED as of 5:30 PM. Take caution when returning home. Expect slick roads and debris in the area.

🌧️ Another round of rain & high winds is headed to the South Coast. ⚠️ Given the current forecast information, no evacuation warning or order is being considered for Montecito. 🔹 Follow NWS Los Angeles for the latest forecast info & prepare now for potential storm impacts.

Our accessible path is complete at Nature Lab, thanks to our skilled Facilities Team! The one break in the path you see is because we are waiting for the delivery of a prefab bathroom there.

It's hard to believe that sixth graders made these works of art. Thank you for your teaching, Mrs. Gonzalez. Thank you for inspiring our students, Yago Partal! Click video for more, or see these works at the SB Fair and Expo. buff.ly/3n4TtZu

The MUS Diversity Club put on the 1st Annual Culture Food Fair yesterday. The food was delicious, the students learned a lot about the diverse world in which we live, and the fellowship and fun was wonderful!

Thank you to Ms. Simon and Mrs. Noe for catering an amazing Volunteer Appreciation Event at Nature Lab yesterday! We love our volunteers, as these delicious treats show.

SBCEO is seeking candidates with experience as a sworn law enforcement officer for the new civilian management position of School Safety Liaison. Learn more and apply at sbceo.org/hr.

I'm feeling deeply grateful to MUS families! Just today, we had family members join us at Mustang Mileage Club, Diversity Club, and at Nature Lab for the Regenerative Landscaping Group. Thanks, MUS parents and family members...you make this school special for ALL our students!

Here, our laser cutter (thanks MUSF!) is cutting out 6th graders' "concentric art." They've been studying local artist Joshua Abarbanel, who takes sea coral as his main inspiration.

Today, our 6th graders celebrated their early human unit with Primitive Living Skills Day led by Wilderness Outdoor Leadership Foundation. It was a real bullseye!

Super grateful to Dr. Salcido for visiting! The students, teachers, and animals were happy to see you!

It was a terrific Friday Flag today with beautiful singing, impressive instrumental music, inspirational messages from Mr. Ito and the UCSB Men's Basketball Team, and exciting news about our upcoming Carnival!

Ms. Simon gave away some of our home-grown Nature Lab produce at Friday Flag today and did a tasting for students with fresh-picked cucamelons. Kids enjoy eating what they grow!

Mrs. Gonzalez and our third grade artists are working to complete the sea glass mural. Art installations around campus make for authentic publishing opportunities for these artists!

Proud of an MUS student who raised over $20,000 for JDRF (buff.ly/2BCcCHy) & coordinated the 1st JDRF walk in Santa Barbara since 2014. She shared her story & is an advocate for herself and others. 32 MUS Staff Members showed up at the walk to help raise $ and awareness!

Read all about Nature Lab and our outreach to the larger community at buff.ly/3No3Dy8

Our large facility project continues to be on-time and on-budget. Today, we held a ribbon cutting for the newly refurbished MUS Auditorium!