The Pine Hill/South Bay Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) is seeking members! We are having a membership drive during the month of February.

Why Join?

• The kids! PTSA is a way to support your child and the entire district.
• Connections! PTSA provides a space to share ideas, experiences, and concerns with other educators and parents in the community.
• Opportunity! PTSA volunteers are able to learn new skills as well as put their current skills and hobbies to a good cause.
• Make Change! PTSA is a space where everyone is encouraged to make suggestions and help our district continue growing.

Click the link below for a flyer containing a QR code with more information. Thank you for your support!

We realize that most South Bay Students have a cell phone so we wanted to remind you of the school policy. Cell phones should not be used during the time the student is on campus, from arrival to departure. If a student needs to contact home they should come to the office to contact their parent/guardian. Students that are using their phone during their time on campus will be asked to give it to a staff member for pick-up in the office at the end of the day. If a cell phone is taken by a staff member more than once a parent will need to pick-up the phone from the office. This policy is for the safety of our students and to keep staff aware of what is going on with students. Thank you for your support.

SBUSD will continue to follow guidance from HCOE and Humboldt County Public Health pertaining to isolation and quarantine. CLICK HERE to view the most recent flowchart that we will use for positive cases and exposure.

Due to our school offering free lunch to all students you may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit. See below for more information.

Based on your annual earnings, you may be eligible to receive the Earned Income Tax Credit from the Federal Government (Federal EITC). The Federal EITC is a refundable federal income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. The Federal EITC has no effect on certain welfare benefits. In most cases, Federal EITC payments will not be used to determine eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income, food stamps, low-income housing, or most Temporary Assistance For Needy Families payments. Even if you do not owe federal taxes, you must file a federal tax return to receive the Federal EITC. Be sure to fill out the Federal EITC form in the Federal Income Tax Return Booklet. For information regarding your eligibility to receive the Federal EITC, including information on how to obtain the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Notice 797 or any other necessary forms and instructions, contact the IRS by calling 1-800-829-3676 or through its website at www.irs.gov.

You may also be eligible to receive the California Earned Income Tax Credit (California EITC) starting with the calendar year 2015 tax year. The California EITC is a refundable state income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. The California EITC is treated in the same manner as the Federal EITC and generally will not be used to determine eligibility for welfare benefits under California law. To claim the California EITC, even if you do not owe California taxes, you must file a California income tax return and complete and attach the California EITC Form (FTB 3514). For information on the availability of the credit eligibility requirements and how to obtain the necessary California forms and get help filing, contact the Franchise Tax Board at 1-800-852-5711 or through its website at www.ftb.ca.gov.

Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this subject, please contact the IRS by phone at 800-829-3676 or through its website at www.irs.gov. You can also contact the Franchise Tax Board by phone at 800-852-5711 or through its website at www.ftb.ca.gov.