Monday, September 23
El Monte Union College Night to Feature More than 40 Universities:
El Monte Union High School District will host its annual College Night from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23 at El Monte High School, 3048 Tyler Ave., El Monte. The event will provide students and parents the opportunity to explore dozens of colleges and universities and learn more about what steps to take to enter a two- or four-year university. Students from all the District’s high schools are invited to participate
Tuesday, September 24
Bonita Unified Partners with Community for ‘Principal for a Day’ Program:
Business and community leaders from La Verne and San Dimas will tour all 13 Bonita Unified schools from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24. The event, sponsored by the La Verne and San Dimas Chambers of Commerce, will offer an inside glimpse of each school, opportunities for partnerships, discuss workforce development training demands and explore ways to bridge the gap between the needs of educators and business leaders. An optional tour of Bonita Center for the Arts will be provided from 12:30 to 1 p.m.
El Monte City School District to Host Author Visit:
Frank Wright School is hosting a meet-and-greet with Jessie Janowitz, author of “The Donut Fix” and “The Donut King,” at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24. Janowitz will recite excerpts from her books, answer questions about her writing career and encourage students to read more and study hard to ensure high achievement. Frank Wright School is at 11317 McGirk Ave., El Monte.
Bassett High School to Host Events for Suicide Prevention Week:
Bassett High School will host activities during Suicide Prevention Week from Tuesday, Sept. 24 to Saturday, Sept. 28 featuring special assemblies and in-class lessons geared toward raising awareness for mental health and the school’s partnership with Pacific Clinics, reminding students that on-campus counselors are one of many resources available to them. Bassett High School is at 755 Ardilla Ave., La Puente.
Wednesday, September 25
Fontana Unified to Co-Host Regional College Fair for 90,000 Students:
Fontana Unified School District will join forces with Chaffey Joint Union High School District and Rialto Unified School District to host the inaugural Inland Empire Regional College Fair from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, providing nearly 90,000 students the opportunity to meet with college and university representatives from across the United States. The free event will be held at the Ontario Convention Center, 2000 E. Convention Center Way, Ontario.
Inglewood Unified to Host Wellness Meetings for Families:
Inglewood Unified is hosting the last in a series of two-hour parent educational workshops to build healthier schools and homes at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25 at Oak Street Elementary, 633 S Oak St., Inglewood.
West Covina Unified to Hold College Application Info Nights:
West Covina Unified will hold its final information session for high school seniors and their families, providing insight into the college application process, from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25 at West Covina High. The event will be in the Bulldog Café, 1609 E. Cameron Ave., West Covina. Families will learn how to prepare for college applications and review timelines and testing. Edgewood High School held its college application info night on Sept. 18.
Baldwin Park High School Students to Explore CISCO-Meraki Headquarters:
Fourteen Baldwin Park High School students in Baldwin Park Unified’s fledgling CISCO Networking Academy will go behind the scenes on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at the CISCO-Meraki headquarters in San Francisco to gain hands-on work experience. During the all-expense paid trip, students will work with the latest networking technologies alongside industry professionals.
Monrovia Unified to Host Annual College Fair on Sept. 25:
Monrovia High School will host its annual college fair from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, at Monrovia High, 845 W. Colorado Blvd., Monrovia. The college fair allows students and parents to meet with college representatives, who provide information about admission requirements, acceptance rates and college student life.
Buena Park School District to Host Principal for a Day:
Buena Park School District will hold its annual Principal for a Day celebration from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Sept. 25. Guest principals, who will range from public officials to local entrepreneurs, will conclude their visits to District schools with a reception at the District office. The Buena Park School District office is at 6885 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park.
Friday, September 27
LA Philharmonic to Perform Free Concert at Whittier High School:
Whittier Union High School District is partnering with County Supervisor Janice Hahn and the Whittier Chamber of Commerce to bring the Los Angeles Philharmonic to Whittier High School for a free concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27. The LA Phil will be led by Associate Conductor Paolo Bortolameolli and perform works by Beethoven, Duke Ellington, Aldemaro Romero and Leonard Bernstein, plus LA Phil-commissioned work by Paul Desenne. The concert will also feature a demonstration of the newly restored 1926 Wurlitzer theater organ in the Vic Lopez Auditorium.
Saturday, September 28
Baldwin Park Unified to Host 13th Annual College and Career Fair:
Baldwin Park Unified School District will hold its 13th annual College and Career Fair, an event that will provide families an opportunity to talk to college recruiters and employers and to attend workshops on financial aid and the college application process. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 at Sierra Vista High School, 3600 N. Frazier St., Baldwin Park.
Inglewood Unified to Host LA Philharmonic Concert:
The Los Angeles Philharmonic will offer a free orchestra, chamber music and jazz concert beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 at Morningside High School’s Lo Hyman Auditorium, 10500 S. Yukon Ave., Inglewood. The concert will feature the LA Phil, led by Associate Conductor Paolo Bortolameolli, performing works by Richard Wagner, Duke Ellington, Aldemaro Romero, and Leonard Bernstein, plus LA Phil-commissioned works by Gabriela Ortiz and Paul Desenne.
Wednesday, October 2
Paramount Unified College Fair to Prepare Students for Higher Education:
Approximately 1,000 Paramount Unified K-12 students and their parents will learn how to plan for higher education at the District’s third annual College Fair from 3:30 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2 at Paramount High School’s Senior Campus, 14429 Downey Ave., Paramount. More than 30 colleges will provide information on academic opportunities, financial aid, scholarships and the admission process.
West Covina Unified to Hold 5th Annual District College Fair:
West Covina Unified School District will hold its fifth annual District College Fair from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, providing students, families and community members of all ages with resources on the opportunities that await after high school. Nearly 40 colleges, universities and military representatives will offer information about college offerings, admission, enrollment and more. The event, which will also feature breakout sessions on admissions topics, will be at West Covina High School, 1609 E. Cameron Ave., West Covina.
Wednesday, October 16
Monrovia Unified Hosts 2019-20 State of the Schools Address:
Monrovia Unified will hold its 2019-20 State of the Schools Address from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16 at Monrovia High School’s Performing Arts Center, 845 W. Colorado Blvd., Monrovia. The Board of Education will discuss the District’s mission and vision, teacher support and goals at elementary, middle and high school levels.
Thursday, October 17
West Covina Unified’s Early College Academy to Hold Info Session:
West Covina Unified’s Mt. SAC Early College Academy will hold an information session at 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, providing families with details about the benefits of attending West Covina Unified’s flagship dual-enrollment public high school. Academy students can earn a high school diploma and up to two years of free, transferable college credit simultaneously. Students from Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange counties are eligible to apply. Mt. SAC Early College Academy is at 2226 E. Rio Verde Drive, West Covina.
Bassett Unified’s Edgewood Academy Plans School Shakeout:
Edgewood Academy will hold an earthquake drill at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 as part of the annual Great ShakeOut to show students how to safely take cover during an emergency. Edgewood Academy is at 14135 Fairgrove Ave., La Puente. The Great ShakeOut is observed by millions of people across the globe each October.
Wednesday, October 23
Bassett Unified Schools Host Red Ribbon Week:
Edgewood Academy and Torch Middle School will recognize Red Ribbon Week from Wednesday, Oct. 23 to Thursday, Oct. 31 with special assemblies and school-wide initiatives to inform students about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. Edgewood Academy is at 14135 Fairgrove Ave., La Puente and Torch Middle School is at 751 Vineland Ave., Industry.
