The Lanterman Historical Museum Foundation is inviting local high school students seeking summer internship opportunities to apply for its second annual virtual history internship program. The six-week program will be conducted remotely and is open to students in grades 10 through 12 interested in learning about and preserving local history. This year interns will create […]
By Isabella MEGERDECHIAN, intern The Lincoln Elementary School community came together to bring comfort to the migrant children who are being held in Long Beach as part of the Reunification Project. The Lincoln community donated over 300 new toys and books for the children, both in English and Spanish. “Lincoln Elementary is a service-centered community,” […]
National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®) announced this year’s winners of the National Merit $2500 Scholarship. The 2,500 Merit scholar designees were chosen from a talent pool of some 16,000 outstanding finalists in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship program. National Merit $2500 Scholarship winners are the finalists in each state judged to have the strongest combination […]
By Lori BODNAR, intern Cinco de Mayo was celebrated locally in grand style by nearly 70 students and their teachers at the Center for Children at La Crescenta Presbyterian Church (LCPC). The group welcomed Grupo Folklórico de USC that performed traditional Latin American dances in an outdoor courtyard on May 5, a special day […]
By Lori BODNAR, intern U.S. News & World Report recently ranked Crescenta Valley High School as one of the top high schools in the United States. This is unsurprising, given the high caliber of students who recently won science honors and recognition at the county, regional, state, national and even international levels. Crescenta Valley High […]
“Neofuturists – On Demand,” presented by Crescenta Valley High School, spotlights 20 scenes in 60 minutes. It can be viewed on any device with a stable Internet connection and adequate bandwidth. According to director Amy Matalas, this show was performed live twice, and is seen is the opening night performance. “The kids experienced a host […]
Clark Magnet High School has been recognized as a 2021 California Distinguished School by the California Dept. of Education. The Distinguished Schools program recognizes schools based on performance and progress on state indicators as specified on the California School Dashboard, including test scores, suspension rates, and conditions and climate. Elementary and secondary schools are recognized […]
On Saturday, April 17 Lincoln Elementary sixth graders met with their kindergarten buddies in person for the first time this school year. They met to place their handprints on the Lincoln Wall, a favorite tradition that has gone on for years at the school. Traditionally sixth graders are assigned a “kinder-buddy” at Lincoln with whom […]
By Lori BODNAR, intern Several Girl Scouts within the community recently earned their Gold Award, the highest honor in Girl Scouts. The Gold Award requires at least 80 hours of volunteer service be performed and a Gold Award project must be completed that addresses an important issue, be sustainable, be measurable and have an important […]
Two winners have been named in the 2021 CV Weekly Easter Coloring Contest. In the age category 6 and under, Mason’s depiction of a googly-eyed bunny earned him first place and in the age category 7-12, Jaelynn’s use of spring colors earned her first place. Each of the winners were given a $50 gift certificate […]