Bonita Unified School District Honors Accomplished Class of 2022
Bonita Unified School District will conclude a successful academic year by celebrating the achievements of the Class of 2022 during commencement ceremonies for its two comprehensive high schools and continuation school. Chaparral High School will kick off the festivities with a 5 p.m. ceremony on Tuesday, June 7 at the Bonita Center for the Arts, 822 W. Covina Blvd., San Dimas; San Dimas High School will follow with a spirited ceremony at 7 p.m. at the school’s stadium, 800 W. Covina Blvd., San Dimas. Bonita High School will close out the District’s commencement celebrations with a 6 p.m. ceremony on Thursday, June 9 at Glenn Davis Stadium, 3102 D St., La Verne.
Gordon H. Beatty and Buena Park middle school students were teeming with excitement during their promotion ceremonies on June 1, cheering as they celebrated their final days as eighth-graders and Buena Park School District students. The ceremonies, held at Buena Park High School, saw the promotion of 178 Gordon H. Beatty Middle School eighth-graders and 240 Buena Park Middle School eighth-graders. The event allowed families to applaud their students while safely maintaining social distancing and following health guidelines.
An arena full of family and friends cheered as colorful streamers fluttered through the air, marking the milestone achievement as Fontana Unified’s Class of 2022 graduates turned their tassels during spirited commencement ceremonies, held at Toyota Arena in Ontario from May 25 to 27. Fontana Unified honored graduates from its five comprehensive high schools, two continuation schools and adult school with energetic ceremonies, featuring passionate speeches from standout students, joyful renditions of the schools’ alma maters, and fist bumps and hugs as graduates thanked their teachers. The Class of 2022 includes high-performing students who are headed to prestigious institutions across the country – including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, UC Berkeley, UCLA and Cornell University – as well as graduates enlisting in the armed forces and entering the professional world. Photos are available.
Bonita Unified School District’s culture of excellence – which includes strong academic performance, high graduation rates and robust college readiness efforts – have earned its two comprehensive high schools a place among the top-performing public high schools in the state and country, according to the 2022 Best High Schools rankings by U.S. News & World Report. Among approximately 1,600 high schools in California, Bonita High School ranked in the top nine percent of schools and boasts a 98 percent graduation rate; San Dimas High was listed among the top 15 percent of schools, and has achieved a graduation rate of 97 percent.
Río Hondo College students were celebrated by professors, administrators, friends and family members as they decorated the college campus with adoring signs, bouquets of colorful flowers and congratulatory gifts celebrating the achievements of the Class of 2022. This year, 1,700 students earned Bachelor of Science, Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees. Of those degrees, 1,157 are Associate Degree for transfer, meaning they are eligible for admission to the California State University system. The 2022 graduation ceremony marked the fourth class of students to receive Bachelor of Science degrees from the College, with 21 Río Hondo College students receiving their degrees.
Baldwin Park Unified Unveils Renovated Soccer Field at Middle School
Baldwin Park Unified hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 20 to celebrate the unveiling of Olive Middle School’s renovated soccer field. More than 20 city and local dignitaries gathered for the event, which featured a special performance by the school’s band. The field renovation is one of the last projects to be completed using Measure K funds, passed by voters in 2006.
Banning High School Seniors Celebrate College Decisions
Banning High School seniors celebrated their college and career decisions during a 'Commit to Your Future Day' event on May 2, which included a fully decorated gym with an assortment of hand-painted college banners and graduation backdrops. Banning Unified will continue its end-of-year festivities with a Class of 2022 Parade of Graduates and its annual Senior Academic Excellence Awards Night, where it honors top-performing students with awards and scholarships.
Baldwin Park Unified, City Announce Youth Workforce Program
In partnership with the City of Baldwin Park, America’s Job Center of California, Goodwill of Southern California and the Baldwin Park Business Association, Baldwin Park Unified is launching a NextGen Youth Workforce Program to provide additional job opportunities to students and residents in Baldwin Park from ages 14 to 24. A kick off celebration was hosted on May 25 to formally recognize the program. The program will begin with 70 students who will receive work experience and training with local businesses and potential employers.
Baldwin Park Unified’s Elwin Elementary Closes with Final Farewell
Baldwin Park Unified hosted a farewell event for the Elwin Elementary School community on May 25 to celebrate and honor the legacy of the school and its students, teachers, staff and alumni. More than 300 Elwin Elementary community members reminisced on the years gone by while enjoying an outdoor barbeque with current students and families. The Board of Education took action on March 22 and approved the closure of Elwin Elementary School after the 2021-22 school year because of continued declining enrollment.
Baldwin Park Unified Celebrates Class of 2022 Graduates
Decked out in caps, gowns and tassels, nearly 1,000 Baldwin Park Unified Class of 2022 graduates celebrated the final moments of their high school journeys during commencement ceremonies held on June 1 and 2. With raucous crowds of family and friends cheering wildly, Baldwin Park, Sierra Vista and North Park high school grads gave each other farewell hugs, listened to inspirational speeches, and proudly walked on stage to receive their diplomas, with many acknowledging their supporters with waves and smiles. The Class of 2022 boasted many distinguished scholars who will move on to universities such as Stanford and Washington University in St. Louis.
