Fontana High School’s Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (MCJROTC) has been named a Naval Honor School for the eighth consecutive year and the 20th time overall since the program began in 1991, continuing a longstanding tradition of excellence in leadership development and citizenship.
Mesa Elementary School fifth-grader Raymond Chen put quick thinking and bravery into action during a life-threatening emergency in a swimming pool, helping save his mother, Jade Chen. Raymond and his mother were swimming in their backyard pool when he heard her scream his name, saw her flail her arms, and begin sinking in the middle of the pool after experiencing a leg cramp. Raymond quickly swam toward her and pushed her to safety at the edge of the pool.
Staff at Clark State College in Ohio are building a strong culture of care and meaningful connection through Caring Campus, helping students feel welcomed and supported, with plans to expand Caring Campus work to faculty in 2027 through continued support from ECMC Foundation. As part of Caring Campus’ rural network expansion initiative funded by ECMC Foundation, the college began initial implementation with staff in 2025 and will help advance a more united campus culture focused on student success. The new grant will bring Caring Campus to as many as 18 rural colleges across the nation, helping institutions foster strong cultures of care that increase student retention, persistence, and success rates.
From one-on-one interactions with representatives from universities, U.S. Armed Forces, and other organizations to learning about career technical education (CTE) programs offered across all District high schools, students will learn about the opportunities available to them while networking with professionals from various industries.