Principal's Message

Dear Students, Families, and Staff,

Welcome to the 2025–26 school year! As we open our doors for another year of learning, growth, and connection, I am filled with excitement and gratitude to serve a school community that continues to inspire with its resilience, pride, and unity.

This year’s theme, We Are Banning, reflects our unwavering commitment to one another and to the values that define our District—respect, responsibility, and readiness. No matter the challenges we face, we remain united in our purpose: to prepare, inspire, and educate every student who walks through our doors.

Together, we will build on our successes, create new opportunities for learning, and celebrate the accomplishments—big and small—that make our school special. I encourage each of you to stay engaged, stay connected, and continue showing the kindness, courage, and determination that make us who we are.

Let’s make this year one to remember.

Sincerely,

Melissa Lee D.C.
Principal
Banning Adult Education - Coombs Alternative Education Center