Fontana Unified School District

  • O’Day Short Family Documentary to Air on PBS

    The story of the O’Day Short family, whose legacy continues to shape how Fontana remembers its history, will reach new audiences with the PBS debut of “O’Day Short: An Act of Justice” at 6:30 p.m. PDT, Friday, Oct. 23, on PBS KCVR. The documentary highlights the family’s history and the community’s efforts to honor their lives and preserve their legacy for future generations. Produced by award-winning filmmakers E’Ian West and George Sharperson, the film will be distributed through a five-year public media partnership with PBS, NPR, and FNX. Fontana Unified School District Executive Director of Marketing and Communications Clarissa Trejo contributed research to the documentary.

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  • Fontana Unified Connects Students with CalKIDS Scholarships for Future Success

    Fontana Unified School District brought CalKIDS Scholarship claiming support directly to students on Oct. 8, as Fontana High School (FOHI) hosted California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools Ted Alejandre, and education partners for an event focused on helping students access financial resources for their future education and career goals. The event brought together nearly 1,200 students, educators, community members, and elected officials and featured a hands-on claiming activity to help students take the next step toward accessing their CalKIDS accounts. Fontana Unified also welcomed students from Date Elementary School and Fontana Middle School, who were paired with FOHI seniors to help support the scholarship claiming process.

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  • Fontana Unified Names Dr. Ramiro Rubalcaba as Finalist to Lead District as Superintendent

    The Fontana Unified School District (FUSD) Board of Education has selected Dr. Ramiro Rubalcaba, a seasoned educator with 30 years of experience, as a finalist to serve as the District’s next Superintendent. His appointment is contingent upon the completion of successful contract negotiations, followed by formal Board approval of his employment and employment contract, during the regularly scheduled Board meeting on Oct. 21. Dr. Rubalcaba began his public education journey in the Los Angeles Unified School District, where he spent 17 years in progressively responsible positions. He is currently the Superintendent in the Los Nietos School District in Whittier, and previously served as the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources in the Victor Valley Union High School District in San Bernardino County and in Azusa Unified School District as a high school principal and assistant superintendent.

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Fontana Unified High School to Pilot Parent Link Crew Program

Fontana Unified’s Summit High School has been selected as one of two schools nationwide to pilot the Parent Link Crew program. Summit High’s Link Crew program, awarded the 2016 Golden Bell Award by the California School Boards Association, provides freshmen with mentorship and guidance from upperclassmen.

Fontana Unified Advances Students to World Robotics Tournament

Students from Fontana Unified’s Randall Pepper Elementary and Wayne Ruble Middle School will face off against nearly 150 teams from 33 countries in the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) Friendship International Tournament in Aarhus, Denmark through Sunday, Aug. 4. Students will tour the original LEGOLAND in Billund and explore the city of Aarhus before preparing for two days of competition and mini challenges.

Fontana Unified, County Library to Hold Back to School Extravaganza

Fontana Unified School District and the Lewis Library and Technology Center will hold the second annual FUSD Back to School Extravaganza from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 30. Attendees can enjoy a student showcase and meet and greets with FUSD administrators, as well as learn about the library’s resources and activities. Lewis Library is at 8437 Lewis Ave., Fontana.

Fontana Unified to Launch 2019-20 School Year on Aug. 7

Fontana Unified School District will commence the 2019-20 school year on Wednesday, Aug. 7. During the new academic year, Fontana Unified will begin rolling out its 1:1 device initiative, launch Spanish dual language instruction at a second school and introduce new career tech pathways at its high schools.

Fontana Unified Inspires Innovation During Annual Leadership Institute

Nearly 200 Fontana Unified District administrators envisioned ways to strengthen the District’s culture of innovation and build upon current educational opportunities during the second annual Leadership Institute held July 15-17. The team-building event, themed “The Amazing Space Race,” tasked District leaders with completing missions related to 15 of Fontana Unified’s career technical education pathways.