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Surrounded by bright and trendy clothes, four Mt. SAC Early College Academy students highlighted a darker side of the fashion industry during the Academy’s Environmental Issues Fair on March 1

Four Mt. SAC Early College Academy students tackled the often-uncomfortable topic of burial methods with zeal, persuading audiences to consider ecofriendly alternatives in a dynamic presentation that secured first place at the Academy’s first-ever Environmental Issues Fair on March 15.

A large mosquito made from recycled materials – surrounded by the words “Small bite, big threat” – provided a menacing backdrop as four Mt. SAC Early College Academy students discussed the dangers of the Aedes Albopictus mosquito during the Environmental Issues Fair on March 15.

Nearly 60 Mt. SAC Early College Academy freshmen dazzled parents and educators with passionate presentations on eco-friendly burials, invasive species, light pollution, and fast fashion during the Academy’s first-ever Environmental Issues Fair on March 15.

The West Covina Film Festival is accepting short films completed by youth (ages 12-18) as part of a contest to have one shown during this year's film festival. Films must be school appropriate and only up to six minutes in length. Continue to article for more details.

WEST COVINA, CA – West Covina Unified is furthering its efforts to provide excellence in education and citizenship through the addition of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP), housed at both Edgewood Middle and High Schools.

Nearly 60 freshmen at West Covina Unified’s Mt. SAC Early College Academy will present three months of research during the school’s Environmental Issues Fair, highlighting local issues like water conservation, ecofriendly burials and the environmental impact of overnight and two-day shipping services.

Orangewood Elementary School principal Janet Shirley was a guest on the March 6^th episode of the California School News Radio podcast.

Parents can now enroll their children in West Covina Unified’s new Mandarin Dual Language (DLI) program as well as the District’s highly popular Spanish DLI program.

Committees of teachers from elementary and secondary schools are currently meeting to evaluate and recommend math curriculum for district-wide adoption. 

WEST COVINA, CA – West Covina Unified School District was named to the College Board’s ninth annual Advanced Placement (AP) District Honor Roll, marking its success in promoting college readiness and academic achievement among traditionally underrepresented students.

At Tuesday's Board of Education Meeting, students from Merced Elementary School led the audience in the flag salute.

WCHS was honored for making the AP Honor Roll, thanks to their increase in the number of students taking and passing AP courses.  Congrats!