Whitney High School has been officially recognized as a 2024 California Green Ribbon School at the Silver Level by the California Department of Education. This recognition highlights the school's commitment to sustainability and its innovative efforts in promoting environmental stewardship among its students and staff. Superintendent Dr. Gina Zietlow joined Whitney High School Principal Dr. Tuesday Stoffers and teacher/Eco Club Advisor Ms. Aileen Perry at Claremont High School for the official award ceremony earlier this week. Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction, Ms. Nancy Kim Portillo, presented the award. Whitney is one of only 41 schools in the state to earn the Green Ribbon Designation this year and is the second school in ABCUSD to earn this award. Bragg Elementary School was named as a California Green Ribbon School at the Silver Level last year. Congratulations to Whitney’s students and staff, who have created a greener school.
Last weekend was a busy one for Wittmann Elementary School students. Not only did they have a team competing at the Elementary School STEM Olympics, but they also had teams competing at the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) Math Field Day and at the First LEGO League (FLL) Robotics Spring Showdown. Congratulations to the Wittmann Warriors, who did well at the STEM Olympics while earning top spots at the Math Field Day and FLL Spring Showdown.
Gonsalves students are celebrating Autism Acceptance Month with a variety of activities designed to break down barriers and create more understanding. Sixth-grade students joined students from the special day classes during a sensory-friendly chalk art activity, where they created beautiful artwork together. This experience allowed sixth-grade students to bond and learn ways to engage with children with different abilities. Later this month, students will participate in a multi-sensory event. Thank you to paraprofessional Vicente Castañeda for leading the efforts to bring these activities to students.
Pathways to Success Scholarship
The ABC Education Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2024 Pathways to Success Scholarship. Established by the Giordano Family, the scholarship is open to current high school juniors or seniors who have completed or are currently enrolled in a Career Technical Education (CTE) pathway. Past Pathways to Success scholarship recipients are not eligible to apply. Click here for more information and to apply.
AJ Wang Scholarship Opportunity
The AJ Wang Scholarship Fund is open to students who will be attending identified community colleges in Southern California. The scholarship, supported through the AJ Want Foundation, is open from April 15, 2024, through June 1, 2024. Click here for more information.
City of Artesia Scholarships
The City of Artesia developed the Scholarship Program to provide financial assistance and support the academic efforts of high school seniors residing in Artesia. The program provides scholarship opportunities to students who are pursuing a college education or seeking to develop expertise in a trade or vocation. Click here to learn how to apply for this year’s scholarship.
The ABCUSD Area Concerts kick off next week! Student musicians from across the District will perform at one of three concerts. The first concert, on May 8, 2024, at Gahr High School, features bands from Gahr High School, Ross Middle School, Tetzlaff Middle School, along with Burbank, Bragg, Carver, Elliott, Juarez, Kennedy, Niemes, and Nixon Elementary Schools. The May 10, 2024, concert will be at Artesia High School, with performances from the bands from Artesia High School, Fedde Middle School, Haskell Middle School, Tetzlaff Middle School, along with Aloha, Fergueson, Hawaiian, Melbourne, Palms, and Willow Elementary Schools. The final concert will be on May 15, 2024, at Cerritos High School, featuring bands from Cerritos High School, Carmenita Middle School, Tetzlaff Middle School, along with Cerritos, Gonsalves, Leal, Stowers, and Wittmann Elementary Schools.
The ABC Adult School continues to help adult learners on the pathway to great careers, and Principal Ms. Nancy Amara is happy to share the great work the school has done. Last week, she was featured on a panel at the California Community College Association of Occupational Education. The panel was made up of the Association’s top-performing programs, and the practices that are helping students succeed were discussed. Congratulations, Ms. Amara and ABC Adult School.
May 7 - Board Meeting
May 9 - LCAP Parent Advisory Committee Meeting (5:30 p.m. @Artesia High School)
May 11 - Middle School Track Meet (@Gahr High School)
May 15 - School Facilities Capacities & Declining Enrollment Ad Hoc Cmte (6:00 p.m.)
May 21 - Board Meeting
May 27 - Memorial Day (No School)
May 29 - Last Day for 7th Grade Students (CMS, FMS, TMS, RMS)
May 30 - Last Day for Students