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Fontana Unified School District

  • Fontana Unified Honored at State Level for Record-Setting Attendance and Student Engagement Efforts

    Fontana Unified School District’s work to increase student attendance and reduce chronic absenteeism culminated in the District’s School Attendance Review Board (SARB) being recognized as one of California’s 23 model SARBs for 2024. FUSD posted a 94% attendance rate while dropping its chronic absenteeism rate from 30% to 20% for 2023-24. Throughout the year, the District hosts campaigns to help boost its attendance and also organizes its annual Perfect Attendance Spells Success event, which celebrates and rewards students for their exceptional attendance and academic achievements.

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  • Fontana Unified Kitchen Operator Honored with 2024 Hunger Hero Award for Commitment to Child Nutrition

    Virginia Primrose Elementary School Kitchen Operator Nailly Salib has been recognized for her dedication to fighting child hunger and commitment to supporting school meals, earning a 2024 Hunger Hero Award from the No Kid Hungry national campaign. City of Fontana Mayor Acquanetta Warren and No Kid Hungry School Meals Access Manager Robin Hernandez presented the award, along with a certificate, a trophy, and goodie bags, to Salib during Primrose Elementary’s fifth-grade promotion ceremony. Warren honored Salib’s dedication to ending hunger with a speech during the event, which was also attended by Fontana Unified Superintendent Miki R. Inbody and Board of Education President Marcelino “Mars” Serna, on May 24. Every May, No Kid Hungry – a campaign of Share Our Strength, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending childhood hunger – celebrates school employees and programs that ensure every child has the nutrition they need to reach their full potential.

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  • Fontana Unified Middle Schooler Selected for Prestigious STEM Program, Eyes Future as Trauma Physician

    It is no secret where MaiKaley Orosco’s passion lies, as the Almeria Middle School student walks into class carrying a box stocked with a lab coat, microscope, and a binder filled with science experiments. With her sixth-grade year complete, Orosco has mapped out a 12-year plan to become a trauma physician. Orosco is already diligently working toward her goal and will be one of 32 middle school students across the country selected to attend the Joint Science and Technology Institute East summer program in Maryland, a one-week, fully-funded residential science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) research program for middle school students in July.

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Fontana Unified to Host Free College Readiness Workshop for Parents

Fontana Unified School District will hold a free Parent University workshop from 9 to 11 a.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, highlighting education pathways and tips to promote college and career readiness. The workshops will be at the John D. Piazza Educational Center, 9680 Citrus Ave., Fontana. Childcare for children ages 3 to 11 will be available, as well as translation services. Call 909-357-7600 ext. 29409 to learn more.

Fontana Unified Celebrates 230 AP Scholar Award 2017 Recipients

Follow-up Story: A total of 230 Fontana Unified School District students earned Advanced Placement Scholar awards, which recognize college-level achievement through AP courses and exams taken in 2016-17. Amandeep Heyer, Vanessa Escartin Uribe, Alejandra Ramirez and Adrian Reynoso received the National AP Scholar Award – the highest distinction offered by the College Board – by earning an average score of four or higher on a five-point scale on all AP exams taken, and scores of four or higher on eight or more of the exams.

Fontana Unified School District to Host Family Science Night

Fontana Unified will host a Family Science Night from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11 at Juniper Elementary School, at 7655 Juniper Ave., Fontana. The free event is open to all District families, but parents must accompany their children as they explore the fun side of science through experiments and engaging lessons. Refreshments will be available for purchase.

Fontana Unified Students Display Steady Performance on State Tests

Fontana Unified students maintained steady performance on California English language arts (ELA) and math tests in 2017, matching or topping 2016 scores as the District implemented new core curriculum. English learners who have been reclassified as Fluent English Proficient (RFEP) also maintained their progress in 2017, and a higher percentage of RFEP students met or exceeded ELA standards than the percentage statewide.

Fontana Unified Middle Schools Explore STEM at Student Conference

Follow-up Story: Fontana Unified middle school students discovered the practical uses of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) at the annual STEMapalooza student conference on Sept. 15 at the Way World Outreach in San Bernardino. Students explored interactive exhibits from Air Quality Management District, Auto Club Speedway, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in San Bernardino and RoboKong. Photos are available

Fontana Unified to Host Free Parent Engagement Workshop

Fontana Unified School District will hold the first in a series of free Parent University workshops from 9 to 11 a.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, highlighting ways parents can become involved in their child’s education. The 9 a.m. workshop will be at the John D. Piazza Educational Center, 9680 Citrus Ave., Fontana, and the 6 p.m. session will be at the Lewis Library and Technology Center, 8437 Sierra Ave., Fontana. Childcare for children ages 3 to 11 will be available, as will translation services. Call 909-357-7600, ext. 29409 to register or learn more.

Dolores Huerta International Academy Celebrates Día de Los Muertos

Follow-up Story: Dolores Huerta International Academy second-grader Christian Velasco never met his great-uncle Frank “Paco” Avedaño, but said he feels like he knows him after learning about his life and constructing a Día de Los Muertos altar in his honor. Dolores Huerta International Academy on Nov. 9 showcased more than 400 student-made altars that featured photos, keepsakes and favorite foods of their family members.

Fontana Unified to Host 18th Annual Black College and University Fair

Fontana Unified is partnering with Rialto Unified School District to host its 18th annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Fair from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21 at A.B. Miller High School, 6821 Oleander Ave., Fontana. Seniors from both districts can speak to recruiters from at least 30 HBCUs, receive application fee waivers, and receive “on the spot” admissions and scholarships from selected colleges if qualified.

Fontana Unified School District to Host Annual College Fair

Fontana Unified School District will host its annual college fair from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11 at the Lewis Library and Technology Center. Students can learn about college and career options from more than 50 colleges, universities, trade schools and public safety agencies. The college fair is free and open to the public. The Lewis Library and Technology Center is at 8437 Sierra Ave., Fontana.

Fontana Unified School District Recognized for Commitment to Clean Energy

Follow-up Story: Fontana Unified School District was recognized Sept. 11 by the Sierra Club and Assemblyman Freddie Rodriguez for a clean energy project that will convert each school’s parking lot or playground into an energy system with solar panels, which would generate more than 13.9 megawatts of renewable solar energy. The clean energy efforts could save the District nearly $68 million over 20 years. Photos are available