Monrovia Unified’s Computer Science Magnet School to Host Open House

Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet School will host an outdoor open house with the theme “The Greatest Middle School on Earth,” based on the film, “The Greatest Showman,” at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 23. The school is at 148 W. Duarte Road, Monrovia.

El Monte Union to Compete at National Aquatic Engineering Competition

After winning first place in the high school division of the 2019 Los Angeles Regional SeaPerch competition in March, the South El Monte High School Scuba Squad will showcase its underwater robotics skills at a national competition June 1-2 at the University of Maryland. Schools from 31 states, Puerto Rico and New Zealand will compete in the nationals.

West Covina Unified’s Edgewood High School to Hold Grad Walk

Edgewood High School seniors will walk the halls of Orangewood Elementary clad in caps and gowns during the Grad Walk from 8 to 9 a.m. Friday, May 31, giving soon-to-be grads the chance to thank their former teachers and motivate younger students. Orangewood Elementary is at 1440 S. Orange Ave., West Covina.

Gabrielino High ‘Future Leaders’ Advance to National Conference

Fifteen members of San Gabriel Unified’s Gabrielino High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) program are competing through Tuesday, July 2 at the FBLA National Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Texas. The team advanced after students shined at the FBLA State Leadership Conference.

33-year Monrovia Unified Music Teacher to Conduct Final Concert

Students from Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet School will showcase their musical talents during the school’s spring concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 21. Music teacher Tony Ellis, who retires this summer after serving the District for 33 years, will conduct the concert. Santa Fe is at 148 W. Duarte Road, Monrovia

Monrovia Unified Elementary Students to Visit Monrovia Public Library

Kindergarten students from Bradoaks Elementary School will take a field trip to Monrovia’s Public Library at 9 a.m. Friday, May 17. The library is at 321 S. Myrtle Ave, Monrovia. Educators will focus on encouraging students to read outside of school.

El Monte Union Celebrates LGBTQ Pride Month with Flag-raising Ceremony

The El Monte Union High School District Board of Trustees honored LGBTQ Pride Month with a celebration on May 15 featuring a symbolic pin distribution, raising of a rainbow pride flag and a reception hosted by Rosemead High School culinary arts students. The program featured LGBTQ organizations, student clubs and remarks from Board of Trustees Vice President Florencio Briones.

Baldwin Park Unified, City to Host 18th Senior Recognition Ceremony

The Baldwin Park Adult and Community Education (BPACE) Older Adult Program and the City of Baldwin Park’s department of recreation and community services will host the 18th annual Older Americans Recognition Ceremony at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 8 at the Julia McNeill Senior Center, 4100 Baldwin Park Blvd., Baldwin Park. Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Baldwin Park and Kaiser Senior Advantage will sponsor a brunch for students, families and educators.