Welcome Back to School!

A Message from the Principal

Dear Pence Community,

I hope you were able to enjoy a peaceful winter vacation. We are very glad to welcome your children back. Please read on for all the information you need for a successful return.


Wishing you a happy and healthy 2023!

Maria Preciado

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Dress Code Guidelines Reminder - Uniform and Clothing Expectations

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Pence Families,


We would like to remind you that Pence is a uniform school, we follow Uniform and Clothing Expectations under our No Excuses University Pledge.

Which include:

No hats inside classrooms/ offices

No ripped jeans (including Fridays when jeans are allowed)


Navy Blue, Red and White Tops

Navy Blue and Khaki Bottoms


*Violations of dress code will be directed handled at the school office*


* Please note that there was an error in a printed letter distributed on Wednesday December 14, the colors shown above are the ones allowed as part of the Dress Code, color black is not part of the Uniform Dress Code, apologies for the inconvenience *

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Important Dates to Remember

Back to School

Tuesday January 10 - Minimum Day


Superintendent's Listening Tour

Tuesday February 28

*Click on the document below for more information*

Stay Connected with Pence Elementary

  • Please visit our School's Website for all the most requested information including Schedules, Minimum Days, Student School Year Calendar, Upcoming Events and our Family Handbook.


  • You can also contact us at Let's Talk on the District's Website, you will find the link on the left-hand side of the main page.

Howard Pence Elementary

Office Hours are Monday - Friday from 7:30am - 4:30pm


  • Principal:

Maria Preciado - mpreciado@sbusd.org


  • Administrative Secretary:
Ana Macias - amacias@sbusd.org


  • Attendance Secretary:
Karla Brown - kbrown@sbusd.org