West Covina Unified’s Vine Elementary has been recognized as a No Excuses University (NEU) school, joining a national network of schools that foster a college-ready mindset. As a NEU school, Vine students will become familiar with various colleges and universities – and learn about what it takes to pursue higher education – through engaging activities and practices.
Baldwin Park Unified students will benefit from new air conditioning systems, restored sports fields, new school marquees and safer infrastructure as the District completes Measure K-funded projects targeting safety, long-term needs and current needs. These upgrades are the last items to be funded by Measure K, a bond measure approved by BPUSD voters in 2006, to improve school safety and security, as well as enhance learning and athletic facilities.
Paramount High School is honoring its Class of 2020 and lighting up its stadium and scoreboard at 8:20 p.m. (20:20) for 20 minutes every night through June 5. This gesture is part of Paramount Unified’s wider campaign to celebrate the Class of 2020.
Monrovia Unified School District’s celebrated its scholars with a montage video of the 2019-20 school year during Virtual Monrovia Days on May 16. The video showcased the programs and events that happened throughout the school year including theater and musical performances, coding and robotic showcases, and athletic achievements.
As communities across the state continue to shelter at home, practice social distancing and do their part to limit the spread of COVID-19, BPUSD is encouraging the community to look after mental and emotional health. Baldwin Park Unified celebrates May as Mental Health Month to provide the community an opportunity to discuss mental health challenges and to offer information, resources and support to students and families.
Five Fontana Unified seniors received Accepting the Challenge of Excellence (ACE) awards from the Exchange Club of Fontana. The award comes with a $500 scholarship and recognizes students who have made impressive changes in their outlook and academic performance, enabling them to overcome adversities and prepare for graduation.
West Covina Unified School District will partner with Options for Youth, a network of public charter schools, to provide an online summer school program for Edgewood and West Covina high schools at no cost. The summer school term will run from Wednesday, July 1 to Friday, August 7. Courses can be accessed through students’ school-issued or personal devices with an internet connection. The research-based curriculum is designed to engage students through the use of media-rich, interactive learning experiences. All courses are a-g compliant and aligned to the California state standards.
When California High School Director of Bands Doug Nordquist came to Whittier Union as a music teacher in 1982, he was literally jumping for joy as he was in the midst of competing to win a spot as a high jumper on the 1984 U.S. Olympic team. With a parallel career as an Olympic-level athlete, Nordquist began striving for excellence in the classroom, teaching multiple subjects and eventually establishing Cal High’s Entertainment Unit, a music program that has enabled thousands of Whittier Union students to find their calling and achieve success at high levels. He has been named the District's 2020 Teacher of the Year.
Baldwin Park Unified is accepting enrollment applications for transitional kindergarten to high school through online registration. With 14 Gold Ribbon schools, students in BPUSD pursue their passions in specialized science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics pathways, introducing students to an array of enrichment opportunities that lead to competitive fields in the workforce and higher education.
Families interested in enrolling in West Covina Unified School District for the 2020-21 school year may do so online. West Covina Unified offers a cutting-edge remote learning platform to offer distance learning, as well as a 1:1 tech device program. Families may also enroll students in an array of robust learning opportunities, including Mandarin and Spanish dual-language immersion, a TK-12 International Baccalaureate continuum, Mt. SAC Early College Academy, career technical education pathways and more.