Baldwin Park Unified Students Collaborate in “Breaking Down the Walls”
Through a partnership with the Community Schools Initiative, 160 Baldwin Park High School students had a once in a lifetime experience through the “Breaking Down the Walls” workshop on Sept. 19, where students learned to work together and grow mutual trust and respect through team building games. Baldwin Park High staff nominated the select group of students, ranging from freshmen to seniors, so that a variety of students could share their stories and benefit from the program.
Twenty-six Fontana Unified schools have earned platinum, gold, silver and bronze awards from California Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Coalition, recognizing their successful implementation of PBIS to create a positive campus culture and increase student engagement. This year’s group of PBIS Implementation Award recipients is the largest achieved by the District, with the number of honorees increasing year over year. Citrus, Cypress, Date, Redwood and Juniper elementary schools, Dolores Huerta International Academy, and Harry S. Truman and Sequoia middle schools have earned platinum certifications for their stellar execution of PBIS strategies during the 2021-22 school year.
Banning Unified Students, Staff Celebrate Banning Stagecoach Days
Banning Unified School District students and staff celebrated the return of Banning Stagecoach Days, the annual community event that celebrates the city’s rich heritage with a rodeo, carnival, street fair and parade, held from Sept. 9 to 11. Several Banning Unified schools participated in the street fair, with elementary, middle and high school students staffing booths where they engaged the Banning community by promoting their campuses, staging fun activities and selling homemade gifts and treats to raise money for their schools and clubs. The festival returned in 2022 after a two-year hiatus.
Hacienda La Puente Unified Students Prepare for Future at College Fair
Hacienda La Puente Unified held the 57th Assembly District College and Career Fair on Sept. 10 at William Workman High School, where students participated in workshops and breakout sessions focused on how to prepare, apply and pay for higher education. The fair included an expo center consisting of Hacienda La Puente high schools and program booths, where students, teachers and staff shared campus and club details, student testimonials and led interactive demonstrations for incoming freshmen and families.
Fontana Students Explore Academic Options at Regional College Fair
Thousands of Inland Empire students filled blue tote bags with prizes, college swag and brochures as they connected with recruiters from more than 50 colleges and universities, explored career technical education pathways and discussed their future aspirations during the annual Inland Empire Regional College Fair, held Sept. 22 at the Ontario Convention Center. Launched in 2019, the Regional College Fair is a collaborative educational initiative between the Fontana Unified, Rialto Unified and Chaffey Joint Union High school districts that connects students with representatives from a variety of public and private institutions.
Whittier Union High School District students filled the California High School quad and learned more about their post-secondary options during the 2023 Districtwide College Fair on Sept. 13. Students had the opportunity to speak with representatives from more than 50 colleges – which included several University of California and California State University campuses, along with private schools, community colleges, trade schools, United States Armed Forces and out-of-state universities – and gained insight to each school’s offerings, while filling out registration cards for more information.
Baldwin Park Unified High School Student Recognized by College Board
Baldwin Park High School senior Melanie Flores was celebrated by the College Board National Recognition Programs for academic honors on her assessments and schoolwork, receiving its National Hispanic Recognition Award. The College Board’s National Recognition programs grant underrepresented students with an award of academic honors that can be included on college and scholarship applications, and links students with universities to help them connect and stand out during the admissions process.
Bonita Unified Elementary Named 2022 National Blue Ribbon School
Shull Elementary School has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School, celebrating its exceptional efforts to close the opportunity gap and maintain a high level of student achievement. This is Shull’s second National Blue Ribbon School designation, and it is among just 29 California schools honored this year. Shull Elementary was recognized for its family-centered approach, which features strong parent-guardian engagement, dedicated teachers who work hard to create memorable activities for their students, constant lines of communication among its stakeholders, and a volunteer spirit embraced by teachers and parents alike.
Tokay Elementary School will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a schoolwide assembly at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 14, featuring students performing songs and chants, and former Tokay principals and current student council members sharing stories and history about the school. Tokay Elementary opened its doors on Sept. 7, 1982, becoming the first year-round school in Fontana Unified. The event is free and open to the entire Fontana Unified community. Tokay Elementary is located at 7846 Tokay Ave., Fontana.
Buena Park School District to Entertain at City’s Culture Fest
Buena Park School District will host an information booth while the Buena Park Middle School choir sings a selection of songs during the City of Buena Park’s Culture Fest 2022 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 24. The Culture Fest will feature entertainment, information booths and delicious food from around the world. The event will be held at the Buena Park Civic Center, located at 6650 Beach Blvd., Buena Park. For more information call 714-562-3860 or visit buenapark.com.
