The Brentwood Union School District invites our community to join us for a Celebration of Life honoring Dr. J. Douglas Adams, longtime BUSD Superintendent and namesake of Adams Middle School.
Doug dedicated his life to the students, employees, and families of Brentwood. A graduate of Brentwood schools himself, he went on to lead BUSD through a remarkable period of growth while never losing sight of the relationships and sense of community that make our district special.
His impact can still be felt throughout BUSD today, in the schools he helped build, the people he mentored, and the generations of students and staff whose lives he touched.
Please join us as we come together to remember Doug and celebrate his life and lasting legacy.
📌Thursday, September 3, 2026
🕔 5:00 p.m.
📍 Adams Middle School Theater
401 American Avenue, Brentwood, CA 94513
The celebration is open to all, and no RSVP is necessary.
In Language Arts, students are exploring the powerful question, “How are people changed through their relationships and experiences?” Through reading, discussion, and reflection, they’re connecting literature to the ways our own experiences shape who we become.
Meanwhile, 6th graders in Ms. Diaz, Mrs. Bartling, and Mr. McKnight’s math classes are learning about integers and applying positive and negative numbers to real-world situations.
Meaningful learning, thoughtful connections, and real-world application are happening across AMS! 💛🖤 #WeareBUSD
Since the start of the school year, the BUSD Food Service Department has already served nearly 100,000 meals to our students!
This summer, our team took time to reset, train, collaborate, and prepare for an exciting new school year. Now, we’re bringing so many of those new ideas and visions to life! From fresh and colorful choices to new menu items created with our students in mind. We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to nourish your children every school day.
A huge thank you to our amazing Food Service team! From preparing and serving meals to welcoming students with a smile, their hard work and dedication make it all possible. Want to see all the amazing meal options we’re currently serving? Visit BrentwoodSchoolMeals.com and follow us on Instagram @busdnutrition for a look inside our school cafés!
Here’s to an amazing school year ahead! #WeAreBUSD
#WeareBUSD #BackToSchool
The BUSD Board of Trustees has adopted a Commitment to Civility to establish consistent expectations for respectful and productive interactions throughout our school community. Because students learn from the adults around them, we all share a responsibility to model the kindness, patience, and constructive communication we want to see in them.
Our commitment includes:
• Speaking respectfully
• Listening to understand
• Assuming positive intent
• Focusing on solutions
• Supporting productive interactions
• Maintaining a safe and welcoming environment
Disagreements may occur, but conversations should remain focused on working together to resolve concerns and support positive outcomes for students.
Thank you for partnering with us to ensure every member of the BUSD community feels safe, supported, and valued.
#WeareBUSD
At its July 15 meeting, the Board of Education recognized Jon Novero upon his retirement and expressed its sincere appreciation for his many years of service to the Brentwood Union School District.
A former BUSD student, Jon played an important role in the District’s Measure B construction program through his work with RGM & Associates, later RGM Kramer and now Cumming Group, a construction and project management firm. He helped lead the construction of Isaac Montañez Elementary School, among many other important projects throughout the District. This project was especially meaningful because Jon was also once a student of Mr. Isaac Montañez.
Although Jon worked for an outside firm, he consistently approached every project as a dedicated member of the Brentwood community and a trusted partner of the District. He always advocated for BUSD and its students, and we are forever grateful for his commitment, leadership, and lasting contributions to our schools.
Congratulations on your retirement, Jon!
Thank you to our Summer Academy staff for making this experience so memorable. Your dedication and enthusiasm helped create meaningful learning opportunities and lasting memories for our students. #WeareBUSD
Last night, the Brentwood Union School District Board of Education proudly recognized School Resource Officer King for his outstanding service, dedication, and commitment to our students, staff, and school community.
Throughout his time with BUSD, Officer King has built meaningful relationships, provided guidance and support to students, and helped foster safe and welcoming learning environments across our schools. His professionalism, leadership, and genuine care for our community have made a lasting impact.
While we will miss his daily presence on our campuses, we are excited to congratulate him on his well-deserved promotion to Sergeant. We thank him for his years of service to Brentwood Union School District and wish him continued success in this next chapter of his career.
Congratulations, Sergeant King, and thank you for your dedication to BUSD! 👏🎉
To register, click the link below or scan the QR code! #WeareBUSD
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We want to thank the Brentwood Press for publishing a tribute to Doug, written by current Superintendent Dr. Dana Eaton, honoring his extraordinary impact on Brentwood schools and the community. Please use the link below to access Dr. Eaton's tribute.
https://www.thepress.net/opinion/colleague-remembers-revered-longtime-brentwood-educator/article_cee0cc88-bb1c-4ec0-a308-aae39ecd755c.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawSFoZ5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe-es5oyegHBeAasuUz7wX89hJb_nBiR7pEMT60IOYIyGk6Wq825ui5UiDRsY_aem_MJZ2edwW64Ov7DwWe3Ou6Q
Today, we celebrated the ribbon-cutting for the grand opening of the new satellite kitchen at Bristow Middle School! This new space will help shorten breakfast and lunch lines and support the continued service of fresh, high-quality meals to more students. #WeAreBUSD
Huge congratulations to our Destination Imagination team at Adams Middle School for their creativity, innovation, and teamwork! 🎉👏 Students created an original game show performance and built props like a Lie Detector, Scoreboard, & SkyVault using Arduino Uno microcontrollers! 🤖💡 #WeareBUSD
To register, click the link below or scan the QR code! #WeareBUSD
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We are excited to announce a new partnership with Snug as a Bug Bags to help support students and families in our community! 💛🐞
Snug as a Bug Bags provides comfort bags filled with thoughtful items such as blankets, books, toiletries, toys, journals, and fidget items to children facing difficult circumstances. Their mission is centered on bringing comfort, hope, and care to youth in need throughout our community.
We are incredibly grateful for this partnership and for the kindness and generosity that will directly impact the lives of our students and families. Together, we can continue building a caring and supportive community where every child feels seen, valued, and supported.
Thank you, Snug as a Bug Bags, for making a difference — one comfort bag at a time! ❤️🐞#WeareBUSD
