Covina-Valley Unified School District

  • Covina-Valley Unified Kicks Off 2026-27 School Year with Focus on Achievement, Growth, and Innovation

    Covina-Valley Unified School District welcomed nearly 11,000 students back to campuses on Aug. 17 with posters, balloons, red carpets, and excitement for the start of the 2026-27 school year, setting the stage for another year of achievement, growth, and innovative learning opportunities. Cheerleaders, Associated Student Body members, and staff greeted students as they arrived on campuses, helping create an enthusiastic and welcoming start to the new academic year.

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  • Covina-Valley Unified Junior Among Nation’s Top Youth Honored with Congressional Gold Medal Award

    After dedicating more than two years to community service and personal growth, Covina High School rising junior Jolin Zeng has earned the 2026 Congressional Gold Medal Award, joining just 877 young Americans ages 14 to 24 to receive the prestigious honor this year. To earn the Gold Medal Award, Zeng completed more than 1,300 hours across four areas, including nearly 570 hours of voluntary public service, 290 hours of personal development, 479 hours of physical fitness, and an eight-day cultural expedition. Her accomplishments far exceeded the required total of 800 hours.

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  • Covina-Valley Unified Rising Senior Elevates Student Voice, Inspires Meaningful Change

    Northview High School rising senior Nabhat (JinJin) Sanglimsuwan first became interested in advocating for her peers and elevating student voice after stopping by her school’s library for a free slice of pizza during her freshman year. While there, she stumbled into a meeting of the School Site Council, which inspired her to get involved. At a subsequent meeting, she proposed reducing Advanced Placement exam fees to support economically disadvantaged students, helping make a meaningful change for her peers.

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Covina-Valley Unified to Host Groundbreaking Ceremony for New South Hills High School Library

Covina-Valley Unified School District will hold a lively ceremony to celebrate the official groundbreaking of the new South Hills High School library, creating a new learning hub for students. The library will include individual and collaborative workspaces and feature state-of-the-art technology. The project is estimated to be complete by Dec. 31, 2024, just in time for the return of students from winter break.

Covina-Valley Unified High School Agriscience Students Shine at Chino Livestock Show

Covina High School Future Farmers of America students showed off their knowledge, skills, and animals at the Chino Livestock Show from July 10 to 12, with many students earning recognition, winning prizes, and receiving a vital hands-on learning experience. Eighteen Covina High students participated in the livestock show, showcasing 30 animals over two days. The event marked the first time that three Covina High students advanced to the master showmanship level, highlighting their exceptional skills in handling their animals and their comprehensive knowledge of their lifestyle, nutrition, and habits.

Covina-Valley Unified’s Board of Education President Earns Doctorate Degree, Advocates for Latinas to Aim High

As Covina-Valley Unified students commemorated their academic achievements in five graduation ceremonies at the beginning of June, Board of Education President Dr. Maria Cruz celebrated a significant milestone of her own – earning her Doctorate of Social Work from Loma Linda University. Dr. Cruz used her accomplishments and story to highlight the need for a more equitable educational landscape and an increased representation of Latinas pursuing doctoral degrees.

Covina-Valley Unified Celebrates Class of 2024 with Vibrant Commencement Ceremonies

Covina-Valley Unified School District celebrated the culmination of a year filled with accomplishments from its diverse and talented Class of 2024 with five vibrant commencement ceremonies, held June 3 to 6, that honored the achievements of more than 1,000 graduates. Among the many standout graduating seniors, the District recognized 49 valedictorians who achieved 4.0 GPAs from South Hills, Covina, and Northview high schools. Fairvalley High School, the Covina Learning Options Academy, and Tri-Community Adult Education added to the District's diverse success stories.

Covina-Valley to Honor Graduates with Commencement Ceremonies

Covina-Valley Unified School District will celebrate the Class of 2024 with lively commencement ceremonies filled with inspirational speeches, streamers, and excitement. The District will host five ceremonies at the Covina-Valley Unified District Field over four days, beginning with South Hills High School at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 3. Covina High’s ceremony will follow at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4. Fairvalley High School will celebrate its graduates at 9 a.m. and Northview High School will round off the comprehensive high school graduations at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5. Tri-Community Adult Education will conclude the festivities on Thursday, June 6 at 5 p.m. Covina-Valley Unified District Field is located at 252 W Puente St. Covina, CA 91723.

Covina-Valley Unified Schools Shine as Seven Elementary Schools Earn Prestigious ERP Honor Roll Recognition

Seven Covina-Valley Unified elementary schools have been named to the Educational Results Partnership’s (ERP) 2023 Honor Roll Schools list, highlighting the schools’ exceptional performance, commitment to closing achievement gaps, and dedication to accelerating student learning. The ERP is the only school recognition program presented in partnership with state and local business leaders, recognizing successful schools and districts that are preparing students with the skills needed to be successful in the workforce. This year, only 17% of all eligible schools in California made the ERP’s Honor Roll list. Honorees were chosen based on student outcome data on the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress from 2019 through 2023.

Covina-Valley Unified Student’s Passion and Dedication Earns Full-Ride Wrestling Scholarship

As a child, Marcus Tolentino kept his parents on their toes with his boundless energy. They introduced him to wrestling in seventh grade to help channel his energy, igniting an instant passion for the sport in the process. Now a senior at Northview High School, Tolentino’s passion and hard work have earned him a full-ride wrestling scholarship to the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA). USMMA is one of the five United States service academies and trains future officers for the Merchant Marine, branches of the military, and the transportation industry. Out of 2,000 qualified applicants, only 200 were granted an appointment to the school.Now a senior at Northview High School, Tolentino’s passion and hard work have earned him a full-ride wrestling scholarship to the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA). USMMA is one of the five United States service academies and trains future officers for the Merchant Marine, branches of the military, and the transportation industry. Out of 2,000 qualified applicants, only 200 were granted an appointment to the school.