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Covina-Valley Unified School District

  • Covina-Valley Unified Appoints Dr. Jonathan Blackmore as Interim Superintendent for 2025-26 School Year

    The Covina-Valley Unified School District Board of Education has appointed longtime educator and District leader Dr. Jonathan Blackmore as interim superintendent for the 2025-26 school year, following a Board meeting held on July 10. Blackmore will lead the District while the Board conducts a comprehensive search for a permanent superintendent, which is expected to begin later this year. With more than 31 years of experience in education and over a decade of service to C-VUSD, Blackmore brings expertise and a strong commitment to student achievement, family engagement, and organizational excellence. Since joining the District, Blackmore has served in various roles, including Director of Communications, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, Director of 21st Century Learning and Special Projects, and Director of Curriculum and Instruction. Prior to his tenure in Covina-Valley Unified, he served as a high school principal, assistant principal, counselor, and English teacher.

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  • Covina-Valley Unified to Break Ground on Covina High School Softball and Athletic Complex

    Covina-Valley Unified School District will host a spirited ceremony to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Covina High School Softball and Athletic Complex. The state-of-the-art facility will feature new athletic fields, a snack bar, and restrooms, providing modern amenities to support Covina High student-athletes and elevate the school’s athletic programs.

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  • Covina-Valley Unified Celebrates Class of 2025 with Five Inspiring Graduation Ceremonies

    Covina-Valley Unified School District honored the Class of 2025 with five uplifting commencement ceremonies held June 2-5, celebrating the accomplishments of more than 1,000 graduates as they enter the next chapter of their lives. Graduates from Northview, South Hills, and Covina high schools are headed to prestigious universities, including Harvard University; the University of Pennsylvania; the University of California, Los Angeles; the University of Southern California; the University of California, Irvine; the University of Oregon; and more. Many are attending these institutions with notable scholarships in hand, including the $50,000 Southern California Edison Scholarship and the $25,000 ACE Mentor Scholarship.

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Covina-Valley Unified Kicks Off New School Year with Welcome Back Convocation

Covina-Valley Unified School District ushered in the new school year by greeting teachers and staff with a hearty breakfast, celebrations, an inspirational keynote speaker, and more during its Welcome Back Convocation on Aug. 17. The convocation included a special recognition of the Teacher of the Year and Classified Employee of the Year, showcasing the excellence of C-VUSD teachers and staff. The District also screened a creative welcome back video featuring preparations for the new school year to excite staff for the return to campuses.

Covina-Valley Unified Celebrates Students’ Return to Campuses with Successful First Day of School

Rain eased up across the San Gabriel Valley just in time for Covina-Valley Unified School District’s first day of school on Aug. 21, where more than 11,000 students were welcomed back to campuses with smiling faces, warm embraces, and colorful decorations. Covina-Valley’s 19 school sites serve the areas of Covina, West Covina, Glendora, Irwindale and unincorporated parts of L.A. County, providing students with award-winning programs at all grade levels.

Covina-Valley Unified Students Gear Up for 2023-24 School Year

Covina-Valley Unified School District will start its new school year on Monday, Aug. 21. The District serves the communities of Covina, West Covina, Glendora, San Dimas, and Irwindale with 19 school sites, including an early childhood center and two adult education campuses.

Covina-Valley Unified Students, Families Gear Up for 2023-24 School Year at Back to School Extravaganza

More than 400 families left the Covina-Valley Unified School District Health and Wellness Center with huge smiles and backpacks brimming with free school supplies, thanks to the District’s first-ever “Back to School Extravaganza” held Aug. 10. The event – a resource fair aimed at preparing District families for the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 21 – included a complimentary pancake breakfast, free haircuts, health screenings, and mental health resources from the District’s Student Services team of counselors, social workers, and nurses.

Covina-Valley Unified’s Energy Conservation Program Earns EPA ENERGY STAR Recognitions

Covina-Valley Unified School District has been honored with ENERGY STAR certifications from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its dedication to sustainable and fiscally responsible practices through its comprehensive energy conservation program. Twelve C-VUSD school sites earned ENERGY STAR certifications for meeting ventilation standards set by the EPA and rating in the top 25 percent nationwide for energy efficiency. The District’s ENERGY STAR-certified facilities are proven to save energy and money, and help protect the environment by generating fewer greenhouse gas emissions than typical buildings. Through its partnership with Cenergistic, an energy conservation company, the District created a comprehensive conservation program to protect the environment and save taxpayer dollars. The District has saved more than $1 million since the launch of the program two years ago.

Covina-Valley Unified to Host School Supply Giveaway for Students During Back-to-School Extravaganza

Covina-Valley Unified School District will distribute free backpacks stuffed with school supplies on a first-come, first-served basis and provide complimentary access to essential services during its “Back to School Extravaganza” from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10. The event will take place at the C-VUSD Health and Wellness Center, 4555 N. Lark Ellen Ave. Families will receive access to a free pancake breakfast and professional haircuts, as well as free health screenings, mental health resources, and more from the District’s Student Services team of counselors, social workers, and nurses.

C-VUSD Energy Conservation Program Earns EPA ENERGY STAR Honors

Covina-Valley Unified School District has been honored with ENERGY STAR certifications from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its dedication to sustainable and fiscally responsible practices through its comprehensive energy conservation program. Twelve District buildings, including 10 school sites, earned ENERGY STAR certifications for meeting ventilation standards set by the EPA and rating in the top 25 percent nationwide for energy efficiency.

Covina-Valley Unified Prepares for First Day of 2023-24 School Year

Covina-Valley Unified School District will start its new school year on Monday, Aug. 21. The District serves the communities of Covina, West Covina, Glendora, San Dimas, and Irwindale with 19 school sites, including an early childhood center and two adult education campuses.

Covina-Valley Unified Provides Essential Nutrition to Local Children with Free Summer Meals Program

Children throughout the San Gabriel Valley will have access to free, essential nutrition through Covina-Valley Unified School District’s Community Summer Meals Program. Any child 18 years or younger in the surrounding Covina-Valley community can receive one free breakfast and lunch meal every day through the Summer Meals Program, which runs at 10 different locations until Wednesday, Aug. 16.