Fontana Unified Recognized with Top State-Level Honors for Excellence in Communications

Fontana Unified School District (FUSD) earned multiple top honors from the California School Public Relations Association (CalSPRA), including three Awards of Excellence, recognizing the District’s high-impact outreach efforts that elevate student and District successes and strengthen connections with the community. CalSPRA’s Awards of Excellence represent the organization’s highest level of recognition, honoring outstanding work in school communications across California. The awards highlight Fontana Unified’s ability to deliver impactful messaging while building trust and fostering strong community relationships.

San Dimas High Sports Medicine Team Returns to AACI Nationals for Sixth Consecutive Year

When San Dimas High School athletes take the field for competition, they do so with confidence, knowing they are backed by a world-class athletic training staff that responds lightning quick to mishaps and injuries on the field. The staff is backed by its own student trainees, who are part of the school’s esteemed Sports Medicine pathway, where they learn first aid, injury evaluation, and medical skills.

Bonita Unified High School Student Publishes Debut Novel at 16, Developing Fantasy Trilogy

A single book recommendation in fourth grade transformed Bonita High School junior Lexi Cocores from a reluctant reader into a passionate storyteller, a journey that has since led her to publish her debut novel at 16 and begin work on a full trilogy. In the months following its release, Cocores marked the milestone with a book signing at Judging By The Cover in San Dimas, where she shared her work with friends, family, community members, and staff from Allen Avenue Elementary, marking a full-circle moment for a student whose love of reading first began in the classroom.

Texarkana College Expands Caring Campus Visibility Through Creative Outreach Efforts

Staff at Texarkana College are finding creative ways to increase Caring Campus awareness and visibility across campus, ensuring students experience a consistent culture of care and approachability. Members of Texarkana’s 32-member Caring Campus team attend campus events wearing polo shirts featuring their “TC Cares for You” branding to promote Caring Campus and strengthen its visibility. Team members also greet students during the first days of each semester, welcoming them to campus, answering questions, and helping direct them to classes and resources.

El Monte Union Class of 2026 Graduates Inspire Hope for the Future

Whether pioneering student-led aerospace research or conducting scientific lab work as first-generation scholars, six El Monte Union High School District standout seniors are charting bold futures as they prepare for graduation. Through Advanced Placement courses, dual enrollment opportunities, career technical education pathways, and leadership programs, El Monte Union students have the opportunity to participate in academic and career-focused experiences in fields including public health, business, engineering, and public service.

La Serna High School Reopens Wellness Center with Ribbon-Cutting, Mental Health Fair

Whittier Union’s La Serna High School celebrated Mental Health Awareness Month on May 19 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the reopening of its on-campus Wellness Center, which helped to kick off La Serna’s annual Mental Health Fair, a lunchtime event for Lancer students designed to help them stay calm during the hectic final weeks of school. The ribbon-cutting was led by La Serna social worker Alex Harris and the Ethan Carlos Foundation, a nonprofit that supports student achievement and channels the spirit of former La Serna student Ethan Carlos, who died in January 2025.

Upland Unified School District Refinances Bonds, Saves Taxpayers More Than $2.8 Million

In April, the Upland Unified School District refinanced $22.6 million in General Obligation bonds which will save District property owners more than $2.8 million in property taxes. The District took advantage of low interest rates due to economic uncertainty to refinance bonds approved by voters in 2008. This follows five prior refinancings completed between 2015 and 2017, which combined with this refunding will save District taxpayers a total of $37.4 million. In 2008, 60% of Upland Unified School District voters approved Measure K. The bonds were authorized to improve schools by upgrading classrooms and libraries, installing energy efficiency improvements, and providing up-to-date technology to students throughout the District. Interest rates on the original bonds ranged between 3.00% and 5.00%. Rates on the new refunding bonds range from 2.16% to 3.18%, a difference that will save property taxpayers $2,801,804.

Lynwood Unified Seniors Turn Big Dreams into Bold Next Steps During Decision Days Celebrations

From future engineers and airline pilots to aspiring lawyers and healthcare professionals, seniors at Lynwood and Marco Antonio Firebaugh high schools stepped into the spotlight during annual Decision Day celebrations, recognizing their plans for life after graduation. At Firebaugh High, more than 100 college, military and career-bound seniors gathered for a campuswide celebration featuring Wingstop, tote decorating, caricature drawings and photo opportunities with friends. Lynwood Unified alumnus and TikTok creator Jesus Zapien visited the event to encourage students and celebrate alongside seniors as they prepared for their next steps.

Bonita Unified Middle School Inspires Curiosity and Wonder at Inaugural Family STEAM Night

Bonita Unified students and families looked on with anticipation as Lone Hill Middle School science teacher Kevin Amegin turned a handful of household items into a bright blue blast of “elephant toothpaste” foam that shot nearly 15 feet into the air. Displays like this lined the Lone Hill Middle school quad as students led the inaugural Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) Night in early May, inviting families and local Bonita Unified elementary school students to explore interactive demonstrations designed to make STEAM subjects feel fun and accessible.

Upland High School Seniors Earn More Than $1.1 Million in Scholarships

Upland High School’s Class of 2026 is preparing to take the next step toward higher education, with hundreds of Highlanders earning college acceptances, scholarships, and opportunities at universities across the nation. Among the school’s 685 graduating seniors, 203 students completed at least one college course while attending Upland High School, demonstrating a commitment to academic achievement and college readiness.This year’s graduating class has collectively been offered more than $1,165,753.75 in scholarships, reflecting students’ hard work both inside and outside the classroom.

Lynwood Unified Music Program Reaches New Heights with Superior Ratings

Lynwood Unified School District’s music programs are reaching new heights, with both Lynwood and Marco Antonio Firebaugh high school bands earning “Superior” ratings at music festival events during the spring semester, a first-time achievement for both programs. The recent accolades shine a spotlight on the District’s Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) programs and the excitement created by two young and talented music directors who have arrived in Lynwood Unified with a goal of establishing elite programs.

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Wednesday, May 27

El Monte Union to Honor the Class of 2026 with Lively Graduation Ceremonies: El Monte Union High School District (EMUHSD) will host commencement ceremonies honoring more than 1,850 graduates from its five comprehensive high schools, alternative education program, adult school, and transition center. The Class of 2026 has earned acceptance to top institutions including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, Claremont McKenna College, the University of California, San Diego, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Princeton University, with students pursuing studies in fields such as public health, business administration, and aerospace, electrical, and computer engineering.

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