This is Banning Unified's intermediate school for all students in the fifth and sixth grades. Coombs offers band, sports and cheerleading in addition to academics. Principal Patti Buchmiller and Dean of Students James Cobb are in charge, and the school's motto is "Setting the stage for student success." It is named after Susan Coombs, who graduated Banning Union High School in 1899, taught in Banning, and served on the school board.