From one-on-one interactions with representatives from universities, U.S. Armed Forces, and other organizations to learning about career technical education (CTE) programs offered across all District high schools, students will learn about the opportunities available to them while networking with professionals from various industries.
Staff at Clark State College in Ohio are building a strong culture of care and meaningful connection through Caring Campus, helping students feel welcomed and supported, with plans to expand Caring Campus work to faculty in 2027 through continued support from ECMC Foundation. As part of Caring Campus’ rural network expansion initiative funded by ECMC Foundation, the college began initial implementation with staff in 2025 and will help advance a more united campus culture focused on student success. The new grant will bring Caring Campus to as many as 18 rural colleges across the nation, helping institutions foster strong cultures of care that increase student retention, persistence, and success rates.
More than 1,400 CalKIDS Scholarship Accounts are available to eligible students, with scholarships of up to $1,500 available for post-secondary education and career training. Students will receive support navigating the claiming process, while learning about the collaborative efforts of state, county, and local education leaders to connect students with financial resources and opportunities beyond high school.
Mesa Elementary School fifth-grader Raymond Chen put quick thinking and bravery into action during a life-threatening emergency in a swimming pool, helping save his mother, Jade Chen. Raymond and his mother were swimming in their backyard pool when he heard her scream his name, saw her flail her arms, and begin sinking in the middle of the pool after experiencing a leg cramp. Raymond quickly swam toward her and pushed her to safety at the edge of the pool.
Bonita Unified School District will celebrate California Clean Air Day and National Walk, Roll and Bike to School Day with two Walk and Roll events at La Verne Heights Elementary School in La Verne and Allen Avenue Elementary School in San Dimas. Families will be encouraged to walk, bike or roll to school rather than travel by car.
Fontana High School’s Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (MCJROTC) has been named a Naval Honor School for the eighth consecutive year and the 20th time overall since the program began in 1991, continuing a longstanding tradition of excellence in leadership development and citizenship.
raweek Middle School and Covina High School offer students a continuous science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) experience through their partnership with Project Lead the Way (PLTW), allowing students to build advanced, career-ready skills from middle school into high school. PLTW is a nonprofit organization that develops hands-on, project-based STEM curricula from elementary through high school. At Traweek, students begin their engineering journey through introductory and advanced PLTW courses that introduce them to concepts including measurement, coding, and mechanisms. Students use these concepts to design and build their own cardboard shoes, measure and launch skimmers, and build and program robots.
Against a backdrop of new, clean-burning electric vehicles (EV) and flanked by District school bus drivers and mechanics, Bonita Unified School District officially debuted its fleet of all-electric school buses and brand-new Level 2 EV charging stations during a green ribbon-cutting held at the District Yard on Sept. 17. As Superintendent Matt Wien and BUSD Board of Education members looked on, BUSD Transportation Director James Foster and Southern California Edison (SCE) Senior Manager of Medium/Heavy Duty PMO Ailsa Yew cut the ribbon, introducing a new era of clean energy transportation to the District.
Traweek Middle School and Covina High School offer students a continuous science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) experience through their partnership with Project Lead the Way (PLTW), allowing students to build advanced, career-ready skills from middle school into high school. PLTW is a nonprofit organization that develops hands-on, project-based STEM curricula from elementary through high school. At Traweek, students begin their engineering journey through introductory and advanced PLTW courses that introduce them to concepts including measurement, coding, and mechanisms. Students use these concepts to design and build their own cardboard shoes, measure and launch skimmers, and build and program robots.
Under sunny skies that accentuated the blue and white spirit of the day, the El Monte community came together on Sept. 19 to celebrate 125 years of Lion pride, tradition, and excellence at El Monte High School (EMHS), as well as the El Monte Union High School District’s quasquicentennial. Community members, alumni, local representatives, District staff, and Lion student groups gathered to honor the school’s cherished and illustrious history, while looking ahead to its future. More than just a celebration of the school and District, the gala honored the unique culture of El Monte and its many contributions to Southern California.
