West Covina Unified School District will hold its fifth annual District College Fair from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, providing students, families and community members of all ages with resources on the opportunities that await after high school. Nearly 40 colleges, universities and military representatives will offer information about college offerings, admission, enrollment and more. The event, which will also feature breakout sessions on admissions topics, will be at West Covina High School, 1609 E. Cameron Ave., West Covina.
Paramount Unified College Fair to Prepare Students for Higher Education
Approximately 1,000 Paramount Unified K-12 students and their parents will learn how to plan for higher education at the District’s third annual College Fair from 3:30 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2 at Paramount High School’s Senior Campus, 14429 Downey Ave., Paramount. More than 30 colleges will provide information on academic opportunities, financial aid, scholarships and the admission process.
The Los Angeles Philharmonic will offer a free orchestra, chamber music and jazz concert beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 at Morningside High School’s Lo Hyman Auditorium, 10500 S. Yukon Ave., Inglewood. The concert will feature the LA Phil, led by Associate Conductor Paolo Bortolameolli, performing works by Richard Wagner, Duke Ellington, Aldemaro Romero, and Leonard Bernstein, plus LA Phil-commissioned works by Gabriela Ortiz and Paul Desenne.
Monrovia Unified to Host Annual College Fair on Sept. 25
Monrovia High School will host its annual college fair from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, at Monrovia High, 845 W. Colorado Blvd., Monrovia. The college fair allows students and parents to meet with college representatives, who provide information about admission requirements, acceptance rates and college student life.
Bassett High School to Host Events for Suicide Prevention Week
Bassett High School will host activities during Suicide Prevention Week from Tuesday, Sept. 24 to Saturday, Sept. 28 featuring special assemblies and in-class lessons geared toward raising awareness for mental health and the school’s partnership with Pacific Clinics, reminding students that on-campus counselors are one of many resources available to them. Bassett High School is at 755 Ardilla Ave., La Puente.
El Monte City School District to Host Author Visit
Frank Wright School is hosting a meet-and-greet with Jessie Janowitz, author of “The Donut Fix” and “The Donut King,” at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24. Janowitz will recite excerpts from her books, answer questions about her writing career and encourage students to read more and study hard to ensure high achievement. Frank Wright School is at 11317 McGirk Ave., El Monte.
Baldwin Park Unified Provides Mental Health Training for Student Leaders
Baldwin Park Unified School District – in partnership with the California Department of Education and Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center – will host a National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) High School Training day for student leaders and club advisers from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Baldwin Park Medical Center. NAMI Club members will learn the ins-and-outs of running a club that promotes mental health awareness and combats the stigma of mental illness.
Lynwood Unified to Hold Community Cleanup Event
Lynwood Unified will team with community members to beautify Washington Elementary School from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 21. The school is at 4225 Sanborn Ave., Lynwood.
Six Lynwood Unified schools have been recognized with gold, silver and bronze awards by the California Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Coalition for their efforts to create a positive campus culture and increase student engagement.
Baldwin Park Unified School District, in partnership with the California Department of Education and Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center, will host a National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) High School Training day for student leaders and club advisers. NAMI Club members will learn the ins-and-outs of running a successful organization during the all-day training event on Saturday, Sept. 21 at Kaiser’s Baldwin Park Medical Center.
