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Río Hondo College Professor to Serve on Advisory Committee for California Energy Commission

Río Hondo College Alternative Fuels/Electric and Fuel Cell Vehicles Professor John Frala will serve as the academic advisor for California Energy Commission’s (CEC) Clean Transportation Program, providing guidance on how to communicate educational matters to the public. In his role, Frala will work to ensure that community colleges, colleges and universities receive funding to train future clean energy technicians to support Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order N-79-20, which states that 100 percent of in-state sales of cars and trucks will be zero-emission by 2035. Frala said his role on the committee is to advocate not only for Río Hondo College students, but all students who wish to have a career in the transportation industry.

Banning Unified Students Explore Science During STEAM Day Event

Hoffer Elementary School students immersed themselves in a morning full of activities and games rooted in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) subjects during the school’s inaugural STEAM Day, held Sept. 28. Kindergarten through fifth-grade students collaborated with staff to plan the event by completing a survey of potential activities and included feedback for future occasions. The day before the event, students were delighted to receive their schedules comprised of two pre-selected STEAM events and discuss their expectations with peers and teachers.

Río Hondo College to Honor New Superintendent/President with Installation Ceremony

Río Hondo College will welcome educational leader Dr. Marilyn Flores as its eleventh Superintendent/President with an installation ceremony filled with appetizers and drinks, honored guests and entertainment. The outdoor event will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14 at the College’s upper quad breezeway of the L Tower. The Board of Trustees will be in attendance for the ceremony, which will feature remarks from Board President Vicky Santana, in addition to Director of Government and Community Relations Dr. Russell Castañeda-Calleros as the master of ceremonies, a welcome message from Río Hondo College Foundation President Bryan Tabizon, and Associated Students of Río Hondo College President Matthew De Haro who will lead the pledge of allegiance.

Fontana Unified’s JROTC Program Receives Top Honors from U.S. Marine Corps

The Fontana High School Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) program has been designated as the Region 4 Marine Corps Reserve Association (MCRA) Honor unit, one of only four schools in the U.S. to receive the designation for the 2021-22 school year. This is the third time FOHI has received the MCRA, the Marine Corps’ highest unit award, and it is the first MCRA designation since 1999. FOHI was also named a Naval Honor School (NHS) for the fourth consecutive year, reflecting the program’s continued excellence in training young students to become role models and community leaders. FOHI has been named an NHS for the 16th time. The awards are presented by the Commanding General of the Marine Corps Training and Education Command.

Río Hondo College Professor to Serve on Advisory Committee for California Energy Commission

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Banning Unified Students Explore Science During STEAM Day Event

Río Hondo College to Honor New Superintendent/President with Installation Ceremony

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Fontana Unified’s JROTC Program Receives Top Honors from U.S. Marine Corps

Friday, October 14

Río Hondo College to Host Installation Ceremony for New Superintendent/President: Río Hondo College and the Board of Trustees will host an installation and welcome reception for Dr. Marilyn Flores, the 11th Superintendent/President of the Río Hondo Community College District. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14 at the upper quad and breezeway at Río Hondo College, 3600 Workman Mill Rd., Whittier. Please RSVP by Oct. 7 at https://www.riohondo.edu/president/reception/.

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Fontana Unified Elementary School to Hold 40th Anniversary Celebration for Campus, Community: Tokay Elementary School will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a schoolwide assembly at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 14, featuring students performing songs and chants, and former Tokay principals and current student council members sharing stories and history about the school. Tokay Elementary opened its doors on Sept. 7, 1982, becoming the first year-round school in Fontana Unified. The event is free and open to the entire Fontana Unified community. Tokay Elementary is located at 7846 Tokay Ave., Fontana.

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Thursday, February 16

Río Hondo College to Offer Study Abroad Program in Madrid, Spain: Río Hondo College students will have the opportunity to expand their horizons through the study abroad program, which will send students enrolled in 12 or more units to Madrid, Spain during the 2023 spring semester. Study abroad students will enroll in general education classes, taught by faculty from Río Hondo College, Citrus College and Cuyamaca College and will live alongside students from eleven other local California community colleges.

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