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Río Hondo College RISE Scholars Program Receives Grant to Expand Services for Justice-Impacted Students

Río Hondo College’s Reaching Institutionalized Students through Education (RISE) Scholars program will receive significant additional funding to provide counseling, peer tutoring, mentoring and other services, thanks to a Rising Scholars Network grant from the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO). The CCCCO grant will provide more than $460,000 – spread over three years – to the RISE Scholars program, an award-winning Río Hondo College academic initiative that seeks to educate and empower formerly incarcerated students or those impacted by the criminal justice system. This is the first year the RISE Scholar program has received the CCCCO grant.

Fontana Unified Student Receives Full-Ride Posse Foundation Scholarship to University of Wisconsin

Family means everything to Jurupa Hills High School senior Alejandro De La Torre, who routinely rises at 5 a.m. so he can better balance his studies and cross country training, while also making time to work at his father’s auto repair shop and serving as chief nutritionist and caretaker for his parents. De La Torre, who said he feels he can best serve his family and community by learning more about e-commerce and pursuing a law career, will attend the University of Wisconsin at Madison to pursue his goals, thanks to a full-ride Posse Foundation scholarship. He is among just 10 Los Angeles Posse Scholars who were selected to attend the school.

Fontana Unified Students Win Car, Scholarships, TVs During Annual ‘Perfect Attendance Spells Success’ Event

Fontana Unified high school students filled the stands of A.B. Miller High School’s football stadium on May 12, each eagerly wishing to hear their name called and claim the grand prize – a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox – at the District’s annual Perfect Attendance Spells Success (PASS) event. PASS – an event held for high school students who have maintained a 94 percent attendance rate, have a GPA of 2.7 or higher, and have not received any out-of-school suspensions – celebrates students’ commitment to their education and highlights the importance of attending school every day.

Río Hondo College RISE Scholars Program Receives Grant to Expand Services for Justice-Impacted Students

Fontana Unified Student Receives Full-Ride Posse Foundation Scholarship to University of Wisconsin

Fontana Unified Students Win Car, Scholarships, TVs During Annual ‘Perfect Attendance Spells Success’ Event

Tuesday, May 31

Whittier Union to Celebrate Class of 2022 Graduates with Stadium Commencement Ceremonies: Students from the Whittier Union High School District’s five comprehensive high schools, two alternative high schools and adult school will celebrate the conclusion of their academic journeys in the District during stadium commencement ceremonies. Ceremonies will be held at full capacity at the District’s two stadiums. This year, the Whittier Union Board of Trustees will honor a group of students from each comprehensive high school with the 2022 Trustee Award. Honorees were recommended by principals, counselors and teachers for outstanding academic achievement and demonstrating exemplary citizenship during their four years of high school.

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Monday, June 6

Baldwin Park Unified, Kiwanis Club to Host Golf Tournament Fundraiser: Baldwin Park Unified is partnering with the Kiwanis Clubs of Baldwin Park and La Puente to host the Tees Up for Kids Golf Tournament at 7 a.m. on Monday, June 6 at the California Country Club, located at 1509 Workman Mill Rd., Whittier. Presented by Balfour Beatty, the charity golf tournament will benefit the Kiwanis Clubs of Baldwin Park and La Puente and will raise scholarship funds for local high school students. To sponsor or register, visit TeesUpforKids.org.

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Friday, June 17

“A Taste of Río” Fundraiser Returns to Río Hondo College: Río Hondo College will host the return of its popular and lively “A Taste of Río” event on Friday, June 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. (5 p.m. for VIPs) – inviting guests onto campus for an evening of delicious foods, fine wines, craft beers, live entertainment and a silent auction. Created by the Río Hondo College Foundation, “A Taste of Río” raises funds for scholarships to support students in achieving their educational goals. Presale tickets are $75 for general admission and $125 for VIP passes. Tickets are available now and can be purchased online at https://gorio.page/atasteofrio. Río Hondo College is located at 3600 Workman Mill Road, Whittier.

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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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