Several hundred community members, elected officials and County Schools’ employees celebrated the holiday season at the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools’ annual Open House on Dec. 8.

Host and County Superintendent Gary Thomas recognized the winners of this year’s Holiday Art Contest, as well as provided a special holiday greeting for the attendees. The contest recipients this year included Ashlynn Mudgett, the granddaughter of John Gamboa of Facilities Management, and Jose Huizar-Gomez, a student at Barbara Phelps County Community Day School.

There was a wealth of entertainment that included two school performing groups – an elementary band from Juanita Jones-Blakeley School in San Bernardino City Unified and the ensemble choir from Citrus Valley High School in Redlands Unified.

Another top attraction was the performance of County Schools’ Belles and Beaus singing group, under the direction of Joe Suddarth of Information Technology. The group featured a solo performance from Samantha Cowell of Administrative Services that was a show-stopper.

The event was organized by Employee Connection, with Sherra Clay of Administrative Services chairing the event committee.

See additional photos from the Open House in the Clips section on e-Net. Click on the ornament video above this story to view a short clip from the event.