Baldwin Park Unified’s Nutrition Services team has served more than 5.5 million meals to the Baldwin Park community since March 2020, and more than 2.6 million meals were distributed during the 2020-21 school year alone. Teaming up with the Los Angeles County Food Bank and local churches, BPUSD has been able to reach families in need throughout the city – providing vital services during the school term and through holiday breaks.
Showing solidarity and support to Río Hondo College’s LGBTQIA+ community, Superintendent/President Teresa Dreyfuss and the Río Hondo College Board of Trustees hosted a flag-raising ceremony to commemorate Pride Day and honor those who have fought for queer rights, diversity, and inclusion on May 28.
El Monte Union Raises LGBTQIA+ Flag, Honors June as Pride Month
El Monte Union High School District held a raising of the LGBTQIA+ flag ceremony to honor the month of June as Pride Month for the third year in a row on May 27. The EMUHSD Board of Trustees passed a resolution during the May 5 board meeting, to celebrate June as LGBTQ Pride Month, promoting inclusivity and celebrating the identities and contributions of the LGBTQ community.
Baldwin Park Unified Celebrates Class of 2021 Adult School Graduates
Baldwin Park Adult and Community Education (BPACE) recognized its graduates with a drive-thru ceremony on May 27, honoring those who received career technical education certificates, diplomas and high school equivalency certificates. The Class of 2021 were celebrated by Baldwin Park Unified Superintendent Dr. Froilan N. Mendoza, Board of Education members, BPACE Principal Veronica Valenzuela, school educators and staff, as well as cheering families.
Río Hondo College hosted a festive CARmencement ceremony, welcoming graduates onto campus for a drive-thru event where they received their diplomas from the College’s board of trustees and celebrated their milestone achievement alongside family members, faculty, staff and administrators on May 28. This year, 1,778 students earned Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees. Of those degrees, 1,203 are Associate Degree for transfer, meaning they are eligible for admission to the California State University system.
El Monte Union to Host In-Person Graduation Ceremonies
The El Monte Union High School District will host in-person commencement ceremonies for all six high schools beginning with Fernando R. Ledesma High School at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 3 on the FRLHS campus. Arroyo, El Monte, Mountain View and So. El Monte High School commencement ceremonies will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 3 at their respective campuses. Rosemead High School’s ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. Friday, June 4 at the Arroyo High School stadium. All ceremonies celebrating the Class of 2021 are ticketed events and will practice social distancing. All attendees are required to wear masks.
Energetic pop music and the cheers of teachers filled the air at Corey School on May 25, as the Buena Park School District community honored 79 fifth-graders in dazzlingly decorated cars during a drive-thru promotion ceremony. The afternoon ceremony marked the end of the 2020-21 school year and provided students the opportunity to celebrate with friends and family while thanking teachers for their support.
Lynwood Unified School District’s Washington and Wilson elementary schools showcased new safety features and upgraded facilities during grand openings and ribbon-cutting ceremonies on May 25. District Board members, administrators and the Washington and Wilson school communities gathered for outdoor events to celebrate the improvements, which included: lobby areas that provide a safe buffer between visitors and staff, security cameras and control systems that require visitors to buzz in and be identified before entering the office, and updated fire alarm systems.
The Monrovia Unified School District Board of Education, joined by local elected officials, honored Superintendent Dr. Katherine Thorossian for eight stellar years of service to the District, during its June 23 board meeting. In her final board meeting, Dr. Thorossian was celebrated for her dedication to students and for strengthening the academic tradition in Monrovia. Incoming Superintendent Dr. Ryan Smith will assume his role beginning July 1.
Summit High School sister duo Vanessa and Victoria Reyes will represent Fontana Unified at the International Thespian Festival this summer, following dynamic, highly honored theatrical performances during the California State Thespian Festival. Vanessa and Victoria – in their junior and senior years at Summit, respectively – diligently crafted virtual performances that earned superior markings from the judges during the state competition, exceeding all requirements and performing at an “above standard” quality. Vanessa and Victoria share a love of the arts that has flourished at Summit High School, inspiring Victoria to remain involved in local theater after graduation and Vanessa to pursue a career as a voice actor.
