Inglewood Unified’s Beulah Payne School held an informational meeting to detail the school’s expansion to include seventh- and eighth-graders on May 30. The meeting offered a chance to explore the school’s renovated campus.
Ten San Gabriel Unified educators were honored during the May 28 Governing Board meeting for their success in implementing Classroom Pivotal Response Training (CPRT) in SGUSD schools. CPRT is an evidenced-based practice that aims to support students with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Lynwood Unified celebrated Mental Health Awareness month on May 24 with an event featuring engaging activities, informational booths and puppies at Firebaugh High School. The National Alliance on Mental Illness partnered with the District to provide information on topics like post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety.
Students at Inglewood Unified’s Hudnall Elementary competed in athletic events at a schoolwide Olympic event on May 29 at Caroline Coleman Stadium. Each class was given a country to represent as they competed in team events such as the 50-yard dash, the long jump and relay races. The Los Angeles Chargers sponsored the event and provided gold, silver and bronze medals.
As El Monte Union High School District prepares to celebrate more than 2,000 members of the Class of 2019 on Thursday, June 6, one high school is rejoicing over its graduating AVID scholars – 100 percent of whom have committed to pursuing post-secondary education, with 90 percent accepted to four-year universities.
Nearly 100 students and staff members of Abbott Elementary will showcase artwork throughout the walls of the school’s campus in celebration of its participation in the Turnaround Arts: California program. The Inside Out Project will make a visual statement about the school’s commitment to leveraging the arts for educational equity. Abbott was accepted into the Turnaround Arts program in summer 2018, providing teacher training, a regional coach to facilitate Abbott’s strategic arts plan and coordinated support for public arts events.
El Monte City School District’s LeGore School staged three performances of “Peter Pan Jr.” on May 24 to the delight of parents, community members and teachers. Student performers filled the school’s multipurpose room with colorful characters, including mermaids, pirates and pixies.
Eleven Henry J. Kaiser High School students who spent the school year learning the intricacies of operating unmanned aerial vehicles – commonly known as drones – have received certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to become drone pilots. The Kaiser students passed the FAA’s Small UAS (Part 107) test and received Remote Pilot Certificates to fly their craft. Kaiser is the only high school in Southern California with an introductory drone class that leads to an FAA certification.
Close to 2,800 students from Whittier Union High School District’s five comprehensive high schools, two alternative high schools, adult school and transition program will celebrate the conclusion of their high school careers at commencement ceremonies taking place June 3-5.
Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson and Wesley Gaines elementary schools and Hollydale K-8 School were recognized May 4 for improving English language arts (ELA) and math proficiency for underserved students during the Top Schools LA: Leading the Way for Educational Equity conference.
