The retirement celebration, held at the Doubletree Inn in Uptown Whittier, featured lauds for Dreyfuss from local officials, state legislators and national officials for her many contributions to the College, including its two-year guarantee of free tuition for first-time, full-time students, a four-year Bachelor of Science degree and creation of a strong fiscal foundation. The event was also attended by members of Dreyfuss’ family, area K-12 school district superintendents and presidents of other California community college campuses.
Rio Hondo College’s inaugural class of 16 Bachelor of Science graduates represents not only a profound transformation in California’s educational focus – allowing four-year degrees at community colleges – but also a transformative experience for the students, according to College officials.
Committed to providing equity in education while instilling a culture that promotes life-long learners, Fontana Unified Superintendent Randal S. Bassett has announced the names of five administrators who have been appointed to new positions within the District.
Students from El Monte City School District’s Cleminson School will test their fitness and nutrition knowledge at the Operation Tone Up National Finals.
Rio Hondo College broke ground May 14 on a transportation center that will provide an all-in-one transit hub for the campus community. The Rio Plaza project, in planning for more than three years, will feature restrooms, vending machines, bike lockers and shade structures.
Adorned with garlands of blue and gold, Canyon Crest Elementary School welcomed dozens of families and community members on May 16 to celebrate its designation as a 21st Century Learning Exemplar school by the Battelle for Kids Partnership for 21st Century Learning (P21).
Monrovia Unified School District is partnering with the City of Monrovia, Centre Stage Theater, and the Volunteer Center of San Gabriel Valley to host the Monrovia Days community festival. The Monrovia Days Parade will feature student scholars and champions from all Monrovia Unified schools, as well as civic leaders and a variety of organizations that serve the community of Monrovia. Throughout the festival, Monrovia Unified will showcase its award-winning programs such as robotics, ceramics, and performing arts with on-stage student performances. There will also be a variety of family-friendly attractions, entertainment, games, and carnival rides.
Rio Hondo College will celebrate the graduation of its inaugural class of Bachelor of Science degree recipients in Automotive Technology as part of a historic state program that allows select community colleges to offer four-year degrees.
Baldwin Park Unified Dual Language Program to Host Performance
Dual Language students from Baldwin Park Unified’s Margaret Heath Elementary School will perform songs and dances at the Dual Language program’s end-of-the-year celebration. The performance will celebrate spring and recognize sixth-graders who are moving on to junior high and middle school. The celebration will begin at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 15 at Margaret Health Elementary, 14321 School St., Baldwin Park.
Frank D. Parent Student Honored in Inglewood Unified Student Spotlight
Frank D. Parent eighth-grader John Honore has been selected as May’s Stellar Student Spotlight winner for his fighting spirit and success in the classroom. The IUSD Stellar Student Spotlight honors an outstanding student each month and showcases them in Eye On Inglewood. Honore has overcome challenges to become an accomplished piano player and a straight-A student. He also volunteers for the Frank D. Parent PTA.
