Banta Elementary School District School Closure

Banta Elementary School will remain  closed through the remainder of the 2019-20 school year.  April 2, 2020, the San Joaquin County Superintendent of Schools announced a recommendation for all schools in San Joaquin County to remain closed through the end of the school year.  For more information:
04-02-2020 BESD School Closure Letter
4-02-2020 San Joaquin County Office of Education COVID-19 Press Release

The school and district offices will remain closed to the public.  If you need to reach them please call.  We ask that you do not come to the district office or school site during this difficult time.  Please call if you have any questions or concerns, we are here for you.

District Office: 209-229-4651
Banta Elementary: 209-229-4650
STEAM Academy: 209-229-4736

You can also email with any questions or concerns:
bantacommunitysupport@bantasd.org

Student Chromebook/iPad/Textbook Pickup Schedule:

If you were not able to pick up your student devices during the scheduled pick up times please email:  bantatechsupport@bantasd.org

We will be happy to schedule a time for you to pick up your child's device.
Banta Elementary has a Chromebook (grades 2-8) and an iPad  (grades TK-1) available for each student to check out and use at home.  Textbooks are also available if teacher has requested students to pickup.

Meals Provided to Students During School Closure

BESD's Food & Nutrition Program will provide an opportunity for families to drive through and pick up meals for the children in their family at the school site.  Children must be present in order to provide meals, per USDA guidelines. 

Starting March 30th pick up day for Grab N' Go Meals will change: 
Pick ups will be Monday & Thursday only, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm., in the parking lot in front of the office at Banta Elementary.  Please remain in your cars and the meals will be brought to you.

March 30 - April 3 Banta Elementary Curbside Meal Menu​​

We will not be serving meals during spring break April 10th to the 17th.

For additional information, pick up location addresses, order in advance information:
                                               Grab N' Go Meal Information


See COVID-19 updates below