Tokay Elementary School celebrated its 40th anniversary with a schoolwide assembly on Oct. 14, featuring lively songs and chants performed by students, as well as heartfelt speeches and memories shared by former Tokay principals and current student council members. Tokay Elementary opened its doors on Sept. 7, 1982, becoming the first year-round school in Fontana Unified.
Chaparral High School senior Natalie Bolanos, San Dimas High School senior Jaiden Miranda, and Bonita High School senior Grishm Sethi were welcomed by the Bonita Unified Board of Education as the student representatives for the 2022-23 school year. Miranda, Bolanos and Sethi, who were sworn into their positions during the Oct. 12 Board meeting, will attend all regular monthly Board meetings during the school year, provide school reports and advocate for their peers. Each student leader is an active member of various campus activities and has aspirations to attend college.
La Puente High School senior and Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) cadet George Salazar is one of seven students to receive a $4,000 scholarship from the Wounded Warriors Family Support Organization for his outstanding citizenship and patriotism. Salazar was honored during a Microsoft Teams virtual event on Oct. 6, where he was recognized for his leadership, discipline, character and community service efforts within the City of La Puente and the JROTC program over the past four years.
In collaboration with San Diego Mesa College, Río Hondo College will host an UndocuSuccess Panel, where graduates and professionals will share their experiences on how to navigate the educational system and share their personal journeys as undocumented individuals, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 21. This event is part of a series of workshops centered around Undocumented Students Action Week. Click here for the Zoom link.
Río Hondo College’s DREAMER’s Resource Center will host a virtual presentation titled “Breaking Barriers: Exploring Our Story” from 1 to 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 20. The presentation and discussion will cover topics faced by the undocumented student population such as mental health, identity, society, personal development and more. Click here for the Zoom link. This event is part of a series of workshops centered around Undocumented Students Action Week.
Río Hondo College will host “Get to Know Your CommUNITY!,” an in-person mixer for undocumented students and their supporters, from noon to 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 18, in Room LR-128. The event will provide students, staff and faculty members with the opportunity to network, seek out support and build community relations. Food will be provided. This event is part of a series of workshops centered around Undocumented Students Action Week. Río Hondo College is located at 3600 Workman Mill Rd., Whittier.
Río Hondo College will host a virtual event titled “Embracing the Undocumented Identity through Advocacy” through a partnership between the College, San Diego Mesa College and the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles, from noon to 1:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 17. The event will present information on how undocumented students can become advocates for themselves and others in their community. This event is part of a series of workshops centered around Undocumented Students Action Week. Click here for the Zoom link.
Río Hondo College will welcome educational leader Dr. Marilyn Flores as its 11th Superintendent/President with an installation ceremony filled with appetizers and drinks, honored guests and entertainment. The outdoor event will be held from 5:30 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, and Director of Government and Community Relations Dr. Russell Castañeda-Calleros serving as the master of ceremonies. Río Hondo College is located at 3600 Workman Mill Rd., Whittier.
California High School senior Sarah Plascencia was recognized with an Award of Merit by the Whittier Union Board of Trustees, who honored Plascencia’s determination for completing her schooling and graduating with the Cal High Class of 2023. Plascencia received the award during a meeting on Oct. 11, where she was joined by her friends, family and Cal High supporters. Plascencia moved out of the area when her foster mother died last December, then successfully advocated to remain at Cal High so that she could maintain her friendships and stay with the school family that has guided and nurtured her.
The Lynwood Unified School District community gathered to celebrate the new school year and receive insight on the District’s goals for the future, during the 2022 State of the District address on Oct. 14. Speakers reflected on the many successes and accomplishments of the past year, including receiving $250 million of financial support from the State of California to rebuild Lynwood High School after a structural failure in 2020. The address included performances by the Firebaugh High School cheer squad and the Lynwood High School marching band, as well as a full breakfast prepared by Lynwood High culinary students.
