Lynwood Unified Board of Education members voted to retain their leadership roles on Dec. 4 as the Board builds on the success of the past year. Gary Hardie Jr. was reelected president, Maria Lopez remains vice president and Briseida Gonzalez stays on as clerk. Members Alfonso Morales, Esq. and Alma-Delia Renteria round out the Board.
Fifteen West Covina Unified teachers received grants of up to $300 from the West Covina Rotary Club on Dec. 2, providing financial support for educators who seek new ideas to enrich classroom experiences. The mini grants will help fund flexible seating, an aromatic garden, musical equipment, a fitness lab, a greenhouse and more.
Inglewood High School student-athlete Montana Lemonious-Craig has committed to the University of Colorado to play NCAA Division 1 football in fall 2020. Lemonious-Craig, who plays wide receiver and safety for Inglewood High, has helped lead the Sentinels to a 12-1 season. He took his official visit to Colorado over Thanksgiving weekend and fell in love with the atmosphere.
Monrovia Unified’s five elementary schools will join for a night of holiday celebration during the District’s Elementary Holiday Showcase from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17 at the Louise K. Taylor Performing Arts Center, 845 W. Colorado Blvd., Monrovia. Choirs and instrumental groups will delight the audience with classic holiday songs and instrumental performances.
Randall Pepper Elementary School’s international robotics success will be celebrated community wide at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, when robotics students, coaches and administrators serve as the grand marshals in the 2019 Fontana Christmas Parade. The Randall Pepper team was selected after representing the District and city on a world stage at the World Robot Olympiad Friendship Invitational, where they netted the International Friendship Award. The parade will be held at Sierra Avenue and Arrow Boulevard in Fontana.
Plymouth Elementary will host its annual Multicultural Family Night event from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 at 1300 Boley St., Monrovia. The event promotes intercultural understanding with booths featuring storytelling, food, dance and art based on a variety of countries of origin, backgrounds and beliefs.
El Monte Union will celebrate the groundbreaking for a 15,000-square-foot Multipurpose Building & Gymnasium at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11 at Fernando R. Ledesma High School, 12347 Ramona Blvd., El Monte. The $13 million facility will feature a performance space with grandstand seating, basketball court, fitness areas, outdoor classrooms, an outdoor weightlifting area, snack bar, concession and lobby areas, restrooms, classrooms and a learning garden to promote healthy eating. The facility will serve as a gathering place for athletic events, performances and neighborhood functions. This is the first major project to be funded by Measure HS, a $190 million facilities bond approved by voters in November 2018.
Whittier Union High School District students will ring in the holidays, singing traditional songs and holiday favorites as part of the annual Choral Festival at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11 at Whittier College Memorial Chapel, 13406 Philadelphia St., Whittier. Choral groups from California, La Serna, Santa Fe and Whittier high schools will receive evaluations from this year’s adjudicator, Joseph Modica, interim associate dean of the University of Redlands College of Arts and Sciences and director of the School of Music.
Baldwin Park Unified students enjoyed a $60 shopping spree for winter clothes, shoes and even a few toys on Dec. 10 as part of the 23rd annual Santa Clothes Project. In collaboration with the City of Baldwin Park, Walmart in Baldwin Park and other community partners, BPUSD raised $21,000 for 350 students.
Summit High School will advance its two JV Ethical Hacking teams to the CyberPatriot XII National Youth Cyber Defense Competition semifinals on Friday, Jan. 24, after scoring in the top 25% of their Gold tier in the state competition.
