ALVORD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Between Monday, May 22 and Thursday, May 25, 1,237 seniors will cross the stage and receive their high school diploma. Our graduates will then embark on the next phase of their lives. Most will continue their education at a 4-year college, 2-year college, trade school, or in the military. Many earned scholarships. Some students will directly enter the workforce with the skills they acquired in our career technical education programs. Below are some of the great schools, programs, and branches of the military students will attend.

A GRADUATION MESSAGE FROM DR. EDWIN GOMEZ, COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

Dear Riverside County Community,

Starting next week, thousands of Riverside County high school seniors will be celebrating the end of a chapter in their young lives. As educators, parents, and community members we sincerely hope that our efforts in guiding them to this moment have both prepared them well for future endeavors and are remembered fondly by this graduating class of 2023.

Each one of our graduates has a different story to tell. They may have come from different backgrounds, already overcome significant challenges or barriers, but there are shared experiences that have brought them to this important moment together. Going forward, the unique qualities and interests they have discovered with the help of our schools, educators, and their peers, should guide them down successful paths.

All of our graduates have hopes and dreams, and a desire for success in the way they define it. As elders and mentors, who now may work alongside these young adults, it's uplifting to see the passion this generation has for making the world a better place.

Please join me in wishing all of our Class of 2023 high school graduates success and happiness as they fulfill their future aspirations.

Sincerely,
Edwin Gomez, Ed.D.

RIVERSIDE COUNTY CELEBRATES EXCEPTIONAL GRADUATES
County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Edwin Gomez, recognized exceptional graduates around Riverside County from the Class of 2023 at a recent celebration at the Riverside Convention Center. Many of these students overcame obstacles and barriers to achieve at high levels and are now on their way to some of the best universities in the country to continue their education. Among the students honored was Alvord's Ariana Casanova, from Hillcrest High School. Congratulations Ariana!

GRADUATIONS (6 PM) AT NORTE VISTA ZACK EARP STADIUM

Alvord High & Alternative Ed. - May 22, 2023

Hillcrest High School - May 23, 2023

Norte Vista High School - May 24, 2023

La Sierra High School - May 25, 2023

PROMOTIONS START AT 9:30 AM AT NORTE VISTA ZACK EARP STADIUM

Wells MS & Loma Vista MS - May 23, 2023

Villegas MS & Arizona MS - May 24, 2023

25 MOST REMARKABLE TEENS

The Riverside Youth Council, a youth program coordinated in partnership between the City of Riverside Mayor’s Office and the Riverside Police Department, annually recognizes the 25 Most Remarkable Teens in the City of Riverside. Students are recognized for their excellence in academics, athletics, arts and culture, community involvement, leadership, courage to overcome, acts of valor, and other remarkable accomplishments. This year's honorees were recognized in a special ceremony at the City Council meeting this past Tuesday. Alvord's Tuyet Nghi Ca and Daira M. Herrera from La Sierra High School and Genevieve Milkie from Hillcrest High School, were among the remarkable teens. Congratulations Tuyet, Daira, and Genevieve!

RIVERSIDE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION RECOGNIZES STUDENTS

As a part of its annual celebration of Law Day, the Riverside County Bar Association recognizes extraordinary high school students in Riverside County for their exemplary citizenship. The students receive a monetary award and a certificate commemorating the day from the Riverside County Bar Association, the Riverside Superior Court, and various state and federal officials. The following Alvord students who were recognized among their peers in Riverside County:

Lucy Bryan from Alvord High

Mohammed Lahlisi from Hillcrest High

Justin Auld from La Sierra High

Kimberly Leon from Norte Vista High

Congratulations Lucy, Mohammed, Justin, and Kimberly!

GREATNESS WITHIN BREAKING BARRIERS CELEBRATION

This past Monday, in collaboration with our partner Sharron Lewis, co-founder of Empower U Edutainment, we honored the promotion of our African-American 5th, 8th, and graduating senior class of 2023 in a celebratory event held at the La Sierra High School Performing Arts Center. Special thanks to 2020 Hillcrest graduate, Jada Reid, for delivering the keynote address. Jada is a student at the University of California, Riverside. Special thanks to Dr. Sharon Bennett and all members of our team supporting the Greatness Within program in Alvord.

Congratulations, students, on your success!

EAGLE SCOUT SERVICE PROJECT

One of the primary purposes of the Eagle Scout service project is to build leadership skills, develop project-management skills, and exhibit responsibility by completing a significant accomplishment. That's exactly what La Sierra High School Junior, Brendan Callahan, assisted by his Eagle Scout Troop did by completing his service project at McAuliffe Elementary School. Brendan led his team in the transformation of a storage space. Pictured are before and after shots, Brendan and his team and others, and McAuliffe Principal Mr. Aguilar and Assistant Principal Mrs. Fennema, who supported Brendan and the project team from conception to completion. Great job Brendan and thank you!

CELEBRATE OUR CLASSIFIED STAFF THIS WEEK

May 21-27 is Classified School Employee Week (CSEW). Thank you in advance for showing your gratitude and appreciation for all of our Alvord classified team members. This year, we are celebrating the theme Classified Professionals: Indispensable, Inspiring & Invincible. School districts would not operate without the many, many school district team members who play critical roles in operating and maintaining our schools and department offices to ensure we operate smoothly and efficiently. Our classified professionals are the backbone of our organization. Let them know how much you appreciate their individual effort to maintain safe, secure, clean, and well-run campuses, schools, cafeterias, offices, and department spaces.

SCHOOL SAFETY WEEKLY UPDATE

A fatal two-car accident occurred this past Tuesday on Arlington Avenue near RMK elementary school around 7:30 in the morning as students and families were on their way to school. Safety concerns regarding the stretch of road at the location where the accident happened will be the topic of discussion led by Riverside City officials at a Town Hall meeting at the La Sierra Senior Center on 5215 La Sierra Ave, Riverside, CA 92505. The date and time are to be determined. The accident is a grim reminder of what can happen when driving-safety measures are not strictly obeyed.

IN CLOSING

On behalf of the Board of Education, congratulations to the Class of 2023. Parents, family, and friends all contribute, in partnership with schools, to guide and prepare students for life. We consider it a privilege to have been part of each and every senior student journey.

The legacies our graduates are leaving behind will serve as examples for the Class of 2024 and all future classes. This graduating class were first-year high school students when the world practically stopped in March, 2020. They and all of the adults who supported them, are to be commended for their resiliency, perseverance, and hard work to earn their high school diploma.

Congratulations seniors for writing the latest chapter in your life's story. I wish you a life of happiness and success. Thank you for enriching our lives these past twelve years. To all of our returning students, I wish you a wonderful summer and I look forward to the 2023-24 school year. I hope you do too.

In partnership,

Allan Mucerino

MR. ROBERT D. SCHWANDT
President
Trustee Area 4

McAuliffe K-5

Orrenmaa K-5

Stokoe K-5

Arizona 6-8

Alvord High 11-12

Hillcrest 9-12

MRS. CAROLYN M. WILSON

Vice President

Lake Hills K-5

Promenade K-5

Villegas 6-8

District Office

MS. GEORGINA RAMIREZ

Clerk
Trustee Area 1

RMK K-5

Twinhill K-5

Valley View K-5

Loma Vista 6-8

MS. LIZETH VEGA
Member
Trustee Area 2

Arlanza K-5

La Granada K-5

Terrace K-5

Norte Vista 9-12

Alternative Ed Center

Keller Administration Site

Child Nutrition Services

MRS. JULIE A. MORENO

Trustee Area 3

Myra Linn K-5

Wells 6-8

La Sierra 9-12

GRADUATIONS (6 PM) AT NORTE VISTA ZACK EARP STADIUM

Alvord High & Alternative Ed. - May 22, 2023

Hillcrest High School - May 23, 2023

Norte Vista High School - May 24, 2023
La Sierra High School - May 25, 2023

MIDDLE SCHOOL PROMOTIONS (9:30 AM) AT NORTE VISTA ZACK EARP STADIUM
Wells MS & Loma Vista MS - May 23, 2023
Villegas MS & Arizona MS - May 24, 2023

SUMMER EXTENDED LEARNING

June 1 - June 29

NEXT SCHOOL YEAR

First day of school - August 9

Thanksgiving Break - November 20-24

Winter Break - December 15 to January 2

Each May, the National Council observes Mental Health Awareness Month, a national event to bring attention to the importance of mental health. Learn how to become an advocate here. We continue to build the capacity to address students’ mental health needs through a comprehensive system of supports in connection with multiple community partners.

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