Etiwanda School District

A big congratulations to our 8th grade students who have promoted and are beginning their high school journey! School principals, district leaders, Board Members, staff, families, and classmates joined together to recognize and celebrate this meaningful achievement. If you would like to share your photos, please send them to dosocialmedia@etiwanda.org and we will feature them with the Etiwanda community throughout next week.​

We are so proud of our 8th grade students who have promoted and are beginning their high school journey! If you would like to share photos, please send them to dosocialmedia@etiwanda.org and we will post them throughout next week.

Shoutout to our 8th grade students who have promoted and taken this exciting next step into high school! Principals, district administrators, Board Members, staff, families, and students all came together to celebrate this special milestone. If you would like to share your photos, please send them to dosocialmedia@etiwanda.org and we will share them with our community throughout next week.

Congratulations to our 8th grade students who have promoted and are now heading to high school! If you would like to share your promotion photos, please send them to dosocialmedia@etiwanda.org and we will share them with the Etiwanda community throughout next week.

Last day of school is here! We are so proud of our students for all of their hard work, growth, and accomplishments this year. Wishing everyone a safe, fun, and restful summer break. See you next school year!

Congratulations to our promoting 8th grade students! We are so proud of all you have accomplished and excited to see all that you will achieve in high school. Good luck on your next chapter, Etiwanda students.

If you would like to share celebration photos, please send them to dosocialmedia@etiwanda.org and we will share them with the Etiwanda community. Photos will be posted throughout next week.

The Killebrew family would like to give Mrs. Courtney a huge shoutout for making Harper’s kindergarten year such a memorable one! From Spirit Days to daily encouragement, they are grateful for all the love and support Mrs. Courtney has given their family. Thank you for preparing Harper for first grade and beyond!

A huge shoutout to Aiden for an amazing year in 1st grade at Colony! He excelled academically, had perfect attendance, and crushed it all while attending a new school. His hard work, determination, and positive attitude made this such a successful year, and his family could not be more proud of him!

The Ibrahim family would like to thank Mrs. Smith and Ms. Shinn for their dedication and support. Their positive impact on Jannat and Ferdous’s academic growth and personal development has truly made a difference. The family greatly appreciates their efforts, care, and encouragement throughout the school year.

Mrs. Marquez wants to give a huge shoutout to her partner teacher for an amazing year, incredible teamwork, and for being such an amazing person. On top of it all, she is continuing to work toward her doctoral degree, truly showing that great teachers never stop learning. Thank you for all you do!

A big shoutout to Mrs. Reed and the Golden Elementary staff from a grateful family for making their first year in the Golden community so special! As new members of the Etiwanda School District, they shared how much they appreciated Mrs. Reed’s dedication, positive energy, and genuine care in helping their daughter transition smoothly into 4th grade.

They are thankful for the encouragement, support, and confidence Mrs. Reed gave their daughter throughout the school year and shared that her kindness and communication reassured them that joining the Golden community was the right choice for their family.

Ryan R. would like to send a huge thank you to Jace for going above and beyond as his “Big Buddy” this school year. Ryan is so grateful to have gained a new friend and an amazing role model through this experience.

Jace helped create many special memories that Ryan will hold onto forever. Thank you, Jace, for your kindness, leadership, and positive impact this year!

Jennifer, Josh, Madylen, and Emersyn would like to give a huge shoutout to Rissa, their wonderful crossing guard! She serves the communities of Etiwanda High School, Etiwanda Intermediate School, and Grapeland Elementary School each day with kindness and a smile. Rissa brings so much joy to every morning and has made a lasting impact on so many students and families. They are so thankful for her caring heart, friendly spirit, and the love she has for the people she serves. Thank you, Rissa!

The Rabadi family would like to give a huge shoutout to the amazing Campus Support Team at Etiwanda Colony Elementary for the hard work, care, and dedication they show every single day!

From helping keep the campus safe and running smoothly to supporting students and staff with positivity and kindness, their impact never goes unnoticed. Their willingness to step in wherever needed helps create a welcoming and supportive environment for the entire school community.

Thank you for everything you do for students, families, and staff!

The Moreno Family would like to share their appreciation for Mrs. Valasek at Lightfoot for being such a compassionate teacher and positive inspiration this school year for their son and his classmates.

Her calming energy and uplifting attitude made a lasting impact in the classroom each day. She consistently reminded her students that they are enough, helping build confidence and encouraging them to believe in themselves. The Moreno Family shared how meaningful that support has been for their son, especially as someone who always strives to do his very best.

Thank you, Mrs. Valasek, for the care, encouragement, and dedication you bring to your students every day!

Paul and his family would like to share their heartfelt appreciation for the teachers and staff at Etiwanda Intermediate for the incredible support and care they have shown throughout the school year.

They shared that being a teacher is about so much more than experience or a diploma. It is also about the compassion and empathy needed to support students with different personalities, abilities, and experiences. The family is grateful for the safe and welcoming environment created at EIS, where students are encouraged to learn, grow, and have fun.

A special shoutout was given to Ms. Sprague, Ms. Haliburton, Mr. Whitehead, and Mr. Estes, along with everyone who played a role in helping their son reach his goals from day one.

Thank you, EIS, for making such a meaningful difference in the lives of students and future leaders!

Ms. Jensen is being recognized for the incredible difference she has made in Alaya’s life. Her tireless efforts, along with her unique blend of teaching expertise and caring demeanor, have created a nurturing environment where Alaya has been able to thrive.

The family feels fortunate to have her as Alaya’s teacher and mentor and shares sincere appreciation for all she has done.

The Pope family would like to give a huge shoutout to Dr. V at West Heritage Elementary School for always going above and beyond for all students. They truly appreciate all that she does to support and care for the school community!

Benito and his family would like to give a special shoutout to Mrs. DaCosta and Ms. Jennie at West Heritage CLOUDS Program for being amazing preschool teachers.

They would also like to thank Ms. Angie and Ms. Alejandra for all they do for the children in their care. Together, this team has given Benito the best possible start as a student!

A big shoutout to Ms. Evans for an incredible first year of teaching! Sonny’s family shared how much he loved going to school every day and how much he has grown this year in reading and writing.

Thank you, Ms. Evans, for creating such a positive and supportive classroom environment. Your dedication and care made a lasting impact, and Sonny’s family feels so lucky he was part of your class this year!