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Hacienda La Puente Unified School District

  • Hacienda La Puente Unified High School Student-Athletes Triumph at Annual LA Marathon

    La Puente High School's dynamic running group, LP Runs LA, showcased their grit and determination at the 39th Annual Los Angeles Marathon on March 17, which saw 19 student-athletes and four teachers put their year-long training to the test as they tackled the grueling 26.2-mile course among a crowd of approximately 25,000 racers. La Puente High School educators, club advisors, and avid runners Ana Benitez and Wesley Perez said they started LP Runs LA in 2015 aiming to bring the many health and socio-emotional benefits of running to the students and staff of La Puente. This year marked LP Runs LA's seventh race, with three runners earning an LA Loyal pin for completing the journey around some of the city’s most notable landmarks for the second time.

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  • Glen A. Wilson High School Named California Distinguished School for Accelerated Academic Growth

    Glen A. Wilson High School has been named a 2024 California Distinguished School by the California Department of Education (CDE), recognizing the Hacienda La Puente Unified school for demonstrating exceptional student performance and achieving accelerated academic growth for one or more historically underserved student groups. Glen A. Wilson High is one of just 293 secondary schools honored in 2024. To be selected, the CDE used multiple measures to identify eligible schools based on their performance on the state indicators specified in the 2023 California School Dashboard.

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  • Four Hacienda La Puente Unified Middle Schools Recognized as 2024 Schools to Watch

    Cedarlane Academy, Fairgrove Academy, Mesa Robles School, and Valinda School of Academics have been named 2024 Schools to Watch by the California Department of Education (CDE) and the California League of Educators, recognizing their continued success in keeping students engaged through a critical stage in their K-12 educational journey, demonstrating social equity and helping them achieve academic excellence. The four campuses are among 16 schools to be newly designated as Schools to Watch and will be honored alongside 36 re-designated model schools at the annual California League of Schools Conference held March 8-9 in Monterey.

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Hacienda La Puente Highlights Community During State of the District

Hacienda La Puente Unified will showcase a year of growth, success, and the importance of community during its 9th Annual State of the District at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 18 at the Hacienda Heights Community Center. Hosted by HLPUSD Superintendent Dr. Alfonso Jiménez, the State of the District will highlight the past year’s accomplishments with a comprehensive presentation and high-spirited showcase video. The Hacienda Heights Community Center is located at 1234 Valencia Ave., Hacienda Heights.

Hacienda La Puente Unified Robotics Teams Advance to Championships

Robotics teams across Hacienda La Puente Unified are celebrating a successful season that has enhanced their confidence, expanded their knowledge and led to excellence in various FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Challenge and Explorer events. The Challenge division, which started with nearly 1,000 Southern California teams at the FLL Qualifying Tournament, will hold its 2024 Championships on Sunday, Jan. 14, welcoming 50 teams from across the region, including three HLPUSD teams. Additionally, The Robolts is the only District Explore team to advance to the Championships.

Hacienda La Puente Unified High School Hosts Annual Open House

La Puente High School will host its annual open house from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6, inviting current and future Warrior families to take a tour of the campus, meet teachers and administrators and learn about curriculum and programs offered at the school, including career technical education pathways, JROTC and the Golden Bell-award winning Project LEAD. La Puente High visual and performing arts students will provide entertainment. La Puente High is located at 15615 E. Nelson Ave., La Puente.

Hacienda La Puente Unified Student-Athlete Wins Hispanic and Latino Excellence in Youth Football Scholarship

Over the last four years, La Puente High School student-athlete Josiah Hernandez has emerged as a leader, scholar and advocate for his school and District community, participating in various extracurricular activities, clubs and sports, earning him the Hispanic & Latino Excellence in Youth Football Award by the National Football League (NFL). Hernandez was recognized for his exceptional football abilities, academic achievements and dedication to civics. During the selection process, each of the 32 teams in the league selected one male and one female student to be recognized during game day on Oct. 15. The Los Angeles Rams selected Hernandez, leading to his inclusion as one of eight finalists in California eligible to receive a college scholarship.

Hacienda La Puente High School Highlights Culture During Celebration

William Workman High School celebrated its rich and diverse campus culture during its annual Día de los Lobos Community Celebration on Nov. 2, honoring a traditional Mexican holiday and introducing elementary and middle schools located in the Workman community to the various extracurricular activities, friendly staff and great vitality that thrives at the school. The event included the highly anticipated haunted house led by the school’s theater department, traditional Día De Los Muertos ofrenda altars, poetry, crafts, homemade food and recreational games.

Hacienda La Puente Unified Celebrates New Mobile History Museum

Hacienda La Puente Unified partnered with Supervisor Hilda Solis and the National History Museum of Los Angeles to provide Sparks Elementary School students with the new Ice Age Discoveries Mobile Museum, a free resource filled with hands-on activities, such as exploring a dig site and making fossil discoveries. The museum’s launch was celebrated during an event at Sparks Elementary on Oct. 27, where local dignitaries and District representatives gathered to see the students experience the museum for the first time.

Hacienda La Puente Unified Students Explore College and Career Options

More than 200 middle and high school Hacienda La Puente Unified students and their families gathered to explore various education and career booths, connect with more than 70 college representatives and engage in numerous informational workshops during the 56th Assembly District Annual College and Career Fair at Los Altos High School on Oct. 14. The annual affair, hosted by 56th District Assemblymember Lisa Calderon in partnership with the District and the Boys and Girls Club of the East & West San Gabriel Valley, provided a myriad of resources designed to help students and parents learn how to prepare and apply for college, certificate or trade programs, scholarships and financial aid.

Two Hacienda La Puente Unified National Blue Ribbon School Administrators Recognized for Exceptional Leadership

Glen A. Wilson High School Principal Dr. Danielle Kenfield and Wedgeworth Elementary School Principal Dr. Paulina Cho have been named two of the nine school leaders from the 2023 cohort of National Blue Ribbon Schools honored with the 2023 Terrel H. Bell Award for Outstanding School Leadership from the U.S. Secretary of Education on Oct. 16. All nine recipients have served as catalysts within their districts, fostering positive school cultures and successfully finding new ways to engage students, families, educators and staff. The U.S. Department of Education will present the award to the administrators during the National Blue Ribbon Schools ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 16 in Washington, D.C.

Hacienda La Puente Unified Wins Golden Bell Award for Fostering Democracy, Excellence in Citizenship

Hacienda La Puente Unified’s Project Life Experience About Democracy (LEAD) program, designed to foster informed citizens by identifying community issues, developing solutions and participating in real-world civic action, has won the California School Boards Association (CSBA) Golden Bell Award for its excellence in amplifying the student voice and promoting change. This unique program, founded in 2014, was developed as an extracurricular experience for students to get involved in local politics and collaborate with various neighborhood affiliations year-round. The award-winning program continues to grow and is now available at eight HLPUSD schools within the San Gabriel Valley. The program, founded in 2014, was developed as an extracurricular experience for students to get involved in local politics and collaborate with various neighborhood affiliations throughout the year, including the City of La Puente and its Parks and Recreation Department. Project LEAD is also a multi-year recipient of the California Department of Education’s Civic Learning Award.

Celebrations Spread as Four Hacienda La Puente Unified Schools Earn National Blue Ribbon Awards

Four Hacienda La Puente Unified schools were named 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education, recognizing public and private elementary, middle and high schools' academic excellence and success in closing achievement and opportunity gaps. Superintendent Dr. Alfonso Jiménez and Board of Education President Christine H. Salazar celebrated with the community at Glen A. Wilson High School during a District viewing party. The Hacienda La Puente Unified schools were four of only 33 schools in California and 353 schools nationally to be recognized as 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools.