Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year!
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier school — or BAM — is a TK through 5 elementary school located in beautiful Berkeley, California. BAM has a rich and diverse student community, and a unique history.
BAM is one of the 356 elementary schools named as a 2023 California Distinguished Schools by the California Department of Education. This program recognizes schools for their excellent work in closing the achievement gap and achieving exceptional student performance. This award is a testament to the amazing talent and hard work by the school’s administrators, teachers, and staff. It also reflects the dedication of the community-at-large who volunteer and donate for the benefit of all. And most of all, it’s a testament to the students, to whom we are all dedicated.

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| At BAM, every parent/guardian is automatically a member of the PTA. Learn more about the BAM PTA here. Are you interested in filling an open role? Learn more about available roles here. Interested in volunteering at PTA events? Please sign up here! Have a great idea you’d like to share with the PTA? Email us at View the Office of Family Equity & Engagement list of resources for families. |










