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Covina-Valley Unified Teacher Advocates for Awareness of Dietary Needs in New Children’s Books

Grovecenter Elementary School kindergarten teacher Jennifer Ritter is building a more inclusive learning environment for students by writing and publishing two children’s books about food allergies, using her own personal experience with gluten intolerance to educate students and families about dietary restrictions. Ritter’s diagnosis of gluten intolerance came two and a half years ago. Her daughter and grandson were also both recently diagnosed with celiac disease, an illness caused by an immune reaction to consuming gluten. This experience, she said, fueled her passion to educate others on the importance of understanding and accommodating food allergies in schools.

Tech-Savvy Bonita Unified Students Connect with Elders Through Silver Surfers Tech Club

San Dimas High School senior Emily Moore was on a cross-country trip, driving through Utah with her grandmother, when suddenly the music stopped. The pair’s meticulously curated playlist mysteriously disappeared into a data cloud, starting a conversation between the two about the hit-and-miss nature of modern technology, and how most senior citizens are at a loss to understand it. The conversation had an immediate impact. After returning home, Moore began laying the groundwork for a student community service club that would connect with local senior citizens and try to resolve their tech issues. With the assistance of several of her classmates, Moore created the Silver Surfers Tech Club, which debuted during the 2023-24 school year.

Workman High’s Early College Partnership with Mt. SAC Accelerates Students’ Journeys to College and Career

Hacienda La Puente Unified’s Workman High School students are accelerating their college and career paths with the Workman Early College Academy Network (WECAN), a program offering free college classes on the high school campus through a partnership with Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. SAC). Now in its third year, the program allows students to earn college credits alongside their high school requirements, enabling them to participate fully in sports, extracurriculars, and their high school experience while progressing toward a college degree.

Fontana Unified Reaches New Heights with 31 Total, 11 Platinum-Level PBIS Awards

Thirty-one Fontana Unified schools secured prestigious California Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Coalition Awards for their dedication to creating and maintaining supportive and inclusive cultures that foster student success during the 2023-24 school year. This marks the fourth year in a row FUSD has set a District record for total and platinum PBIS awards, with 11 schools securing the highest honor from PBIS, for its commitment to promoting positive behaviors through the comprehensive PBIS framework. All 31 FUSD schools will be honored at the 2024 California PBIS Coalition Conference from Wednesday, Oct. 9 to Friday, Oct. 11 in Sacramento.

Fontana Unified Students to Explore Future Pathways at Annual Regional College and Career Fair

Thousands of students and families from Fontana Unified will map their futures for college and career at the Regional College and Career Fair, a one-stop-shop opportunity for students to gather the resources and tools to achieve their goals. Fontana Unified hosts the event annually in partnership with the Chaffey Joint Union High School District. An estimated 65,000 students across both districts will be in attendance to explore the endless possibilities waiting for them after graduation. Students will have the chance to connect with potential employers and network with colleges and universities to gain insight into numerous academic institutions and career fields. The event is part of Fontana Unified’s commitment to boosting college and career readiness by removing barriers and increasing access to information and financial support.

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