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Fontana Unified’s Summit High Yields Two QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship Finalists

Two high-achieving Summit High School seniors are one step closer to earning a full-ride scholarship to an elite college or university after being named QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship finalists. Gabriel Rodriguez Cortez and Joleen Wardeh are among nearly 7,000 students across the United States chosen as finalists, including nine additional Fontana Unified seniors. Finalists are considered for early admission and full scholarships from QuestBridge college partners.

NAEYC Accreditation Recognizes Río Hondo College Child Development Center as Among Nation’s Best

Río Hondo College Child Development Center has earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the world's largest organization working on behalf of young children. NAEYC Accreditation is a rigorous and transformative system that uses 10 research-based standards to collaborate with early education programs to recognize and drive improvement in high-quality early learning environments.

Fontana Unified Film Production Students Recognized for Excellence in 60-second Social Justice Film Spots

Harnessing the power of film and committed to helping the mental health and well-being of their classmates and community, seven Fontana Unified film production students have been recognized for excellence in the Directing Change Film Project. Jurupa Hills High School seniors Gustavo Lopez, Christian Guerrero, Caleb Oard, Lyza Garay and juniors Brian Moreno and Alexzander Zavala, along with Summit High School senior Audrey Juarez, received honors for 60-second public service announcements touching on subjects such as social distancing, immigration rights, racism, voting and keeping a healthy daily outlook. The Directing Change Film Project is a monthly contest with two categories for high school students; The Hope & Justice category is an open submission for any film topic that encompasses social justice and equal rights issues, and the Monthly Prompt category asks for films concentrating on a single subject.

Fontana Unified’s Summit High Yields Two QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship Finalists

NAEYC Accreditation Recognizes Río Hondo College Child Development Center as Among Nation’s Best

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Monrovia Unified Receives PPE Donation from Duarte Mayor

Duarte Mayor Samuel Kang on Dec. 2 donated boxes of Personal Protective Equipment to the Monrovia Unified, including N95 masks, hand sanitizer and student health packs. Board President Rob Hammond and Board Clerk Maritza Travanti were on hand to receive the gift, as was Monrovia City Council Member Larry Spicer. Photos are available.

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Río Hondo College Child Development Center Earns National Certification

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Fontana Unified Film Production Students Recognized for Excellence in 60-second Social Justice Film Spots

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Whittier Union High School Seniors Offer ‘Wednesday Wisdom’ Advice

La Serna High School seniors are connecting with one another to offer advice through a new Instagram series, “Wednesday Wisdom.” In the most recent episode, seniors Marcus Ruiz, Melea Earley, Katie Garcia, Justin Hernandez, Remy Vigil, Jayben Romo and Adrian Marquez offered advice for mental wellness and being organized as students tackle assignments and college applications. In short video sequences, the seniors suggested daily mental wellness checks; encouraged the use of a daily planner to track deadlines; and highlighted the importance of not getting in the way of your own goals.

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Lynwood Unified High School Helps Students Pursue Higher Education

Scores of Lynwood High School seniors are completing college applications with help received during more than a dozen socially distanced workshops provided by Lynwood High School counselors and staff. Workshops were launched in early October and have continued through November, providing students tailored guidance during the application process, including assistance with personal statements, choosing a major and applying for financial aid. There have been 13 workshop sessions, with 15 to 20 students attending each.

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Friday, December 11

Whittier Union High School Hosts Mental Health Drive-thru: Whittier High School will host a mental health drive-thru for students from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday Dec. 11, to strengthen student well-being. Counselors and administrators will greet families, distributing stress balls, fidget spinners, snacks and office supplies. The drive-thru event is one of several mental wellness interventions Whittier High is offering as part of a focus on well-being.

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Wednesday, December 16

Río Hondo Board of Trustees to Hold Annual Reorganization Meeting: Río Hondo College’s Board of Trustees will welcome new member Kristal Orozco during its annual Reorganization Meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16. Orozco, an educator, was elected in November to serve Trustee Area 4, which includes Los Nietos, Santa Fe Springs, South Whittier and North Norwalk. Area 2 Trustee Vicky Santana, who was re-elected in November, will also take the oath of office.

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