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Fontana Unified Students Code Their Way to Competing on the World Stage

FONTANA, CA – Fifteen Fontana Unified School District students will take their coding and problem-solving skills to the international stage from Dec. 8-10, when six elementary and middle school robotics teams will compete at the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) in Puerto Rico. WRO is a global science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) competition for students ages 8 to 22 that challenges participants to design, build, and program robots to solve problems. The six qualifying teams earned their spots at the United States Engineering League School National Competition in Ontario: four elementary school teams (Robo Rights, Team Bubblegum, Little Einstein – 0527, and Rulers of the Nile); and two middle school teams (Team I Don't Know and Team Fast Control.)

Whittier Union Student Achievement at Record Levels According to CDE Data

Student achievement at Whittier Union High School District continues to rise to historic levels, with record highs throughout the District in graduation rates, A-G completion rates, and test scores in English language arts (ELA), math, and science, according to data provided by the California Department of Education (CDE), including results from the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) and the California Dashboard. Among 164 California school districts with more than 200 low-income Hispanic/Latino students tested, Whittier Union ranks first in math and science CAASPP test scores and seventh in ELA test scores. The California Dashboard reports that Whittier Union students are at target levels for math, science, ELA, and college and career readiness.

Upland High School Opens New HVAC Learning Lab, Preparing Students for In-Demand Careers

Upland High School (UHS) students are gaining hands-on experience in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) through a new career technical education (CTE) pathway and state-of-the-art learning lab designed to prepare them for careers in the skilled trades while addressing growing workforce needs in the Inland Empire. Launched this school year with 103 students in grades nine through 12, the two-year pathway combines classroom instruction with practical training in installing, diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing heating and cooling systems. Students can also earn OSHA-aligned safety training and EPA Section 608 certification, helping them build industry-relevant qualifications before graduation.