Montebello Unified School District will host a Day One press availability at La Merced Elementary School on Thursday, Aug. 29. Contact: Maritza Fairfield, 909-445-1001 (office) or 909-816-7722 (cell)
The MUSD Police Department this month offered its first training course for cadets already employed by the Department. Cadets get hands-on training in areas such as drug awareness, handcuffing and arrest control, report writing and weaponless defense. Training continues through next week – reporters are invited to do ride-alongs, etc. Contact: Maritza Fairfield, 909-445-1001 (office) or 909-816-7722 (cell)
Bella Vista Elementary (Monterey Park) was named a first-place winner in a video competition sponsored by Big Lots. Students put on a skit about why their school is in dire need of new technology, highlighting their “ancient” computers on campus. There will be a photo opportunity when the prize is presented at the Alhambra Big Lots at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10. Contact: Maritza Fairfield, 909-445-1001 (office) or 909-816-7722 (cell)