News Archive

Throughout the month of February, West Covina Unified students showcased their talents and intellect across a variety of academic and enrichment programs.

Welcomed by the rhythmic beat of West Covina High School’s drumline, hundreds of prospective families descended on the campus to explore academic, arts, athletics and extracurricular offerings during the 1609 Showcase.

Edgewood High School junior Nour Sourakli will spend her summer abroad – studying Spanish language and culture – after earning a Global Navigator Scholarship from CIEE and the International Baccalaureate Organization.

As we move forward into a new decade, I am pleased to share exciting developments in West Covina Unified’s outstanding academic offerings.

Edgewood High School will expand its information technology (IT) curriculum in fall 2020, providing new learning opportunities to incoming freshmen with the debut of a Cisco Academy career technical education (CTE) pathway.

West Covina Chinese American Association donated $3,000 to the Shop Local After School Program in January 2020. Please read the following important information

Edgewood High School senior Yuriko Chavez’s poetic perspective on social justice won her the 2019-20 Romero Scholarship for Excellence in Spoken Word on Jan. 20.

West Covina Unified will establish the next premier performing arts academy in Southern California, empowering students to delve into their creative potential, gain insight from industry professionals and prepare for a future in the arts.

Merced Elementary School has been recognized as a 2020 California Distinguished School by the California Department of Education, praised for taking an innovative approach to bolstering English language arts, reading and math skills.

As 2019 draws to a close, I am pleased to reflect on the recent accomplishments of our students, teachers, staff, and community.

Mt. SAC Early College Academy freshmen presented compelling evidence at the Academy’s second annual Environmental Solutions Fair of the detrimental effects of man’s interaction with nature and advanced their own solutions.

A senior in Edgewood High School’s International Baccalaureate (IB) program, inspired to seek new academic and professional challenges, has won a coveted award that will help her launch the startup company SafeDetect.

Mr. Rose and Mr. Adell discussed what it means to be a California District of Choice and highlight the academic programs and resources.

West Covina Unified’s vast array of educational opportunities went on full display this October, as the District hosted local leaders, explored college opportunities and celebrated our extraordinary educators, students, and alumni.

Edgewood High School senior Brandon Lam received an Honorable Mention from the National Merit Scholarship program for achieving stellar scores on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).