Barona Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians

Barona Resort & Casino Extends Closure to April 19

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Saturday, March 28, 2020

SAN DIEGO, March 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the ongoing concerns about COVID-19, the Barona Band of Mission Indians is extending the closure of the Barona Resort & Casino through Sunday, April 19.

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  • SAN DIEGO, March 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the ongoing concerns about COVID-19, the Barona Band of Mission Indians is extending the closure of the Barona Resort & Casino through Sunday, April 19.
  • All Barona staff members will continue to receive pay and benefits during this time.
  • We anxiously await the day we can welcome our staff and players back home to Barona.
  • We thank the entire Barona family, including our 3,100 Barona staff members and all of our players for their support and patience during this difficult time.

National City's Lincoln Acres Elementary School Receives $5,000 Barona Education Grant for STEAM Program

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Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Over the past three years, Lincoln Acres Elementary School has been developing a school-wide focus around science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM+).

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  • Over the past three years, Lincoln Acres Elementary School has been developing a school-wide focus around science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM+).
  • "The STEAM+ program at Lincoln Acres affords students a truly unique and advanced education, and I was proud to recommend the school for this grant," said Sen. Hueso.
  • "We are so thankful to Senator Ben Hueso and the Barona Band of Mission Indians forchoosing National School District for this generous grant," said Alma Sarmiento, National School District Board President.
  • Since the Barona Education Grant program was launched in 2006, Barona has awarded over $3.6 million to California schools statewide.

Barona Cultural Center & Museum Receives International Excellence Award from the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries and Museums

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Monday, October 14, 2019

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries and Museums (ATLAM) recently presented the 2019 International Guardians of Culture and Lifeways "Museum Institutional Excellence" Award to the Barona Cultural Center & Museum at its annual international conference in Temecula, CA.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Oct. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries and Museums (ATLAM) recently presented the 2019 International Guardians of Culture and Lifeways "Museum Institutional Excellence" Award to the Barona Cultural Center & Museum at its annual international conference in Temecula, CA.
  • "We are a small museum working to preserve the culture and traditions of our people on a grand scale.
  • The Barona Cultural Center & Museum was selected because of its significant commitment to the care, preservation, interpretation, and presentation of cultural resources.
  • The Barona Cultural Center & Museum is located on the Barona Indian Reservation at 1095 Barona Road in Lakeside and is open Tuesday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Hawking STEAM Charter School 2 Awarded $5,000 Education Grant for Robotics Program Technology

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Friday, October 19, 2018

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barona Band of Mission Indians has awarded Hawking STEAM Charter School 2 a $5,000 Barona Education Grant for seven new robotics kits.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Oct. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barona Band of Mission Indians has awarded Hawking STEAM Charter School 2 a $5,000 Barona Education Grant for seven new robotics kits.
  • Since the Barona Education Grant program was launched in 2006, Barona has awarded over $3.4 million to California schools statewide.
  • The Barona Education Grant program is the first of its kind in California created and administered by a Tribal Government.
  • Each grant awarded by the Barona Education Grant Program is $5,000.

Barona Tribe Awards Tierra Del Sol Middle School an Education Grant

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Saturday, October 13, 2018

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Tierra del Sol Middle School in Lakeside has received a $5,000 Barona Education Grant from the Barona Band of Mission Indians.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Oct. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Tierra del Sol Middle School in Lakeside has received a $5,000 Barona Education Grant from the Barona Band of Mission Indians.
  • "Our grant program helps schools like Tierra Del Sol offer special programming to keep students engaged and competitive."
  • Since the Barona Education Grant program was launched in 2006, Barona has awarded over $3.4 million to California schools statewide.
  • The Barona Education Grant program is the first of its kind in California created and administered by a Tribal Government.

Sweetwater High School Awarded $5,000 Barona Education Grant for School Library Equipment

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Friday, October 12, 2018

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 12,2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barona Band of Mission Indians has awarded Sweetwater High School in National City a $5,000 Barona Education Grant to purchase a three-in-one Sharp MX M3070 printer/copier for the school library.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Oct. 12,2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barona Band of Mission Indians has awarded Sweetwater High School in National City a $5,000 Barona Education Grant to purchase a three-in-one Sharp MX M3070 printer/copier for the school library.
  • "The Barona Tribe is proud to award Sweetwater High School with the funds to purchase equipment that will allow the students to complete their assignments and achieve success in school."
  • Since the Barona Education Grant program was launched in 2006, Barona has awarded over $3.4 million to California schools statewide.
  • Each grant awarded by the Barona Education Grant Program is $5,000.

Jerabek Elementary School Awarded $5,000 Barona Education Grant To Establish A STEM Lab

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Friday, September 28, 2018

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Jerabek Elementary School was awarded a $5,000 education grant from the Barona Band of Mission Indians to create a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Lab.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Sept. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Jerabek Elementary School was awarded a $5,000 education grant from the Barona Band of Mission Indians to create a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Lab.
  • "The Barona Band of Mission Indians is proud to present this grant to the faculty and students at Jerabek Elementary School," said Chairman Romero.
  • The STEM lab is a new endeavor for Jerabek Elementary to align its curriculum with the Next Generation Science Standards adopted by San Diego Unified School District.
  • Since the Barona Education Grant program was launched in 2006, Barona has awarded over $3.4 million to California schools statewide.

Barona Band Of Mission Indians Awards Johnson Elementary School $5,000 Grant For Swivl Classroom Technology

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Monday, September 24, 2018

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barona Band of Mission Indians has awarded students and teachers at Henry C. Johnson Elementary School in San Diego a $5,000 Barona Education Grant.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Sept. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barona Band of Mission Indians has awarded students and teachers at Henry C. Johnson Elementary School in San Diego a $5,000 Barona Education Grant.
  • The public elementary school will use the grant to purchase innovative Swivl C5 classroom technology to advance education for students.
  • "Due to budget cuts, faculty at Johnson Elementary work to meet the needs of all students through more group work and projects in the classroom," said Edwin "Thorpe" Romero, Chairman of the Barona Band of Mission Indians.
  • Since the Barona Education Grant program was launched in 2006, Barona has awarded over $3.4 million to California schools statewide.

Barona Band Of Mission Indians Awards Flora Vista Elementary School $5,000 Barona Education Grant For Audio Visual Equipment

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Friday, September 21, 2018

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Barona Band of Mission Indians has awarded students and teachers at Flora Vista Elementary School a $5,000 Barona Education Grant.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Sept. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Barona Band of Mission Indians has awarded students and teachers at Flora Vista Elementary School a $5,000 Barona Education Grant.
  • "The Barona Band of Mission Indians is proud to present this grant to enhance classroom learning and to engage the student body."
  • Since the Barona Education Grant program was launched in 2006, Barona has awarded over $3.4 million to California schools statewide.
  • The Barona Education Grant program is the first of its kind in California created and administered by a Tribal Government.

Olive Pierce Middle School Awarded $5,000 Barona Education Grant For School Library Technology

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Monday, September 10, 2018

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Barona Band of Mission Indians has awarded students and teachers at Olive Pierce Middle School a $5,000 Barona Education Grant.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Sept. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Barona Band of Mission Indians has awarded students and teachers at Olive Pierce Middle School a $5,000 Barona Education Grant.
  • The public middle school, located in Ramona, will use the grant to purchase an interactive smart white board and a dozen Chromebook computers to update the technology in the school library.
  • Since the Barona Education Grant program was launched in 2006, Barona has awarded over $3.4 million to California schools statewide.
  • The Barona Education Grant program is the first of its kind in California created and administered by a Tribal Government.