Ms. Kissell’s students are all-stars both in the classroom and on the baseball field! They show kindness, work hard, and give their best wherever they go.
Fridays, we are posting weekly shoutouts. Want to be featured? Send us a photo of your student doing something fun, educational, or adventurous this summer.
Email your submissions to dosocialmedia@etiwanda.org and you might see your student on our page!
What’s a fun way to spend your PBIS points? How about being Principal for a Day! That’s exactly what these West Heritage Eagles did—and they did an amazing job leading the school.
All school sites and the district office are closed today in observance of Juneteenth.
This past school year, Mrs. Gillespie showed up each and every day with a smile, ready to welcome her students. She also went above and beyond by chairing the site spelling bee, which was a huge success for students in grades 3–5. Thank you, Mrs. Gillespie, for all you do for the Colony Cubs!
The Special Education (SpEd) Team at West Heritage Elementary played a vital role this past school year, supporting students with diverse learning needs and helping ensure every child received a quality, inclusive education. Their dedication made a lasting impact on students, families, and the entire school community.
These 1st–5th grade students were part of the reading intervention program this past school year—and they all achieved more than 100% typical growth! Congratulations to Zoya, Johnny, Luxi, Aaron, Vivian, and Arielle. Their hard work paid off, and we’re so proud of their progress!
Summer Library is Open! All Etiwanda students and their families are welcome to stop by! Students must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or sibling age 13 or older.
This Week’s Locations & Hours:
Falcon Ridge – Tuesday, June 17
Etiwanda Colony – Wednesday, June 18
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Books can be returned to either site. Visit the district website for more info on summer library activities!
Summer Shoutout! Aidan and Alvin from C.P. Lightfoot brought their school spirit all the way to China! They proudly wore their Lightfoot gear while visiting iconic landmarks like Tiananmen Square and the National Opera Hall. What an amazing way to represent their school on vacation! Where do you show your school spirit? Send us photos to dosocialmedia@etiwanda.org and we will share them.
Summer Shoutout! Flashback to this past school year’s spelling bees! Here are a few standout winners from a couple of our school sites. These students impressed us with their hard work and sharp spelling skills—great job!
Join the Fun at the Adaptive Sports Fair – Saturday, June 14!
Don’t miss this free, family-friendly event at the RC Sports Center from 11 AM to 1 PM! Hosted by the City of Rancho Cucamonga Inclusion Program, the Adaptive Sports Fair invites individuals of all abilities to explore inclusive sports, enjoy crafts and games, grab a bite from food trucks, and connect with local resources.
Celebrate community, connection, and fun for all! The event is geared toward ages 6 and up, but the whole family is welcome. Visit the City of Rancho Cucamonga’s website to register!
Teacher Spotlight! Last school year, Mrs. Vongkesone joined the East Heritage team as an RSP teacher. She worked hard to support the individual needs of our Special Education students and made a positive impact from day one.
The dynamic duo of Mrs. Battista and Mrs. Decker brought the Arctic to summer school! Their students explored how blubber helps polar bears stay warm with a hands-on science experiment using different insulators. Cool science, warm hands, and lots of learning!
This past school year, Mrs. Sommers, Mrs. Huerta, and Miss Looney made up the amazing TK team at Windrows Elementary. They were caring and nurturing every step of the way, welcoming our youngest learners, getting them excited about school, and helping them get ready for Kindergarten.
It’s never too late to say thank you. This past school year, Grapeland was incredibly grateful for Ms. Tracye and the positive impact she made on students. She consistently stepped up in any capacity, supporting the school with heart and dedication while helping foster a love of learning in every child she worked with.
Etiwanda School District will hold a regularly scheduled Board of Trustees Meeting on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:30 pm. Use this link to access the meeting agenda: http://meetings.etiwanda.org/
Summer Shoutout - Karolina and her mom shared a big thank you to Mrs. Garcia and Mrs. Zwerner, two amazing teachers at Caryn Elementary! Their kindness and support made a lasting impact this past school year.
Today's Summer Shoutout goes to the DCIS Dance Team for bringing the energy and showing off that school spirit! This summer, we're doing things a little differently — instead of High Five Fridays, we're sharing weekly shoutouts!
Want to be featured? Send us a photo of your student doing something fun, educational, or adventurous this summer.
Email your pics to dosocialmedia@etiwanda.org and they might be our next shoutout!
It’s never too late to say thank you. This past school year, Grapeland's PTA went above and beyond to support students, staff, and the entire school community. Their generosity and dedication made a lasting impact, creating meaningful opportunities and experiences that enriched every child’s education.
Perdew Elementary celebrated the success of its Student Journalist team this past school year. With guidance from Mrs. Aichlmayr, their Student Success Coach, students met weekly to create the school’s very first newspaper, The Perdew Insider. Their dedication and creativity made this project a proud milestone for the school.
It’s never too late to thank our amazing volunteers! Here’s a snapshot from a fun celebration in Ms. Kissell’s 2nd grade class at Windrows Elementary. Thanks to her dedicated volunteers, the party was a hit! We know every school site is grateful for the time, energy, and heart our volunteers bring all year long.
