ABC Community Update
News from the ABC Unified School District:April 11, 2024
Students Witness the Solar Eclipse
Students from across the District had the unique opportunity to witness a rare celestial event this week—a solar eclipse. Although it was only a partial eclipse in our area, students were able to observe the moon passing between the sun and the earth. The next time this extraordinary event will happen is in 2045. Here’s a video showcasing how the students at Ross Academy experienced the eclipse.
Tracy High School Red Cross Club
Nixon Students Sing at Angels Stadium
The Nixon Musical Troupe sang the National Anthem at Angels Stadium before the game on April 6, 2024. What an exciting night for these talented Jaguars!
Cerritos High Girls Wrestling Team Wins League
Congratulations to the Cerritos High School girls wrestling team, who made history this year, winning the 605 League. This was the first year the team had enough wrestlers to qualify as a team, allowing them to compete at the CIF 2024 Girls Wrestling Team Duals, where they made it to the quarter-finals. Congrats to all of the girls on this year’s team, including the two who were recognized as Most Valuable Players in the 605 League. Faith Jernigan was named lower weight MVP and Samantha Ortiz was upper weight MVP.
More Than a Month - School Yard Rap
Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 6:15 p.m. for the “More Than a Month” show, presented by School Yard Rap. This show, brought to you by the Diversity, Unity, and Equity Board Advisory Committee and the Cerritos High School Black Student Union, brings history to life through music, rap, and fun! RSVP here for you and your guests, and we look forward to seeing you at the Cerritos High School gym on April 18, 2024, at 6:15 p.m.
ABC Celebrates Hawaiian Gardens' 60th Anniversary
The City of Hawaiian Gardens celebrated its 60th Anniversary this past weekend, and ABCUSD was there to join in the celebration. The District has been serving students for nearly as long as the City has existed, developing a strong partnership that has benefited students. Principals and District staff were on hand to ride on a float in the parade. All we can say is, Happy Anniversary!
ABC Area Concerts
Mark your calendars for the ABCUSD area concerts! These concerts bring the bands from elementary schools and middle schools to perform with their feeder high schools. On May 8, 2024, Gahr High School will host the bands from Burbank, Bragg, Carver, Elliott, Juarez, Kennedy, Niemes, and Nixon Elementary Schools, along with Ross, Haskell, and Tetzlaff Middle Schools. On May 10, 2024, Artesia High School will host the bands from Aloha, Furgeson, Hawaiian, Melbourne, Palms, and Willow Elementary Schools, along with Fedde Middle School, Haskell Middle School, and Tetzlaff Middle School. On May 15, 2024, Cerritos High School will host the bands from Cerritos, Gonsalves, Leal, Stowers, and Wittmann Elementary Schools, along with Carmenita and Tetzlaff Middle Schools. All events are free and begin at 6:00 p.m.
Cyberbullying Workshop
There’s no doubt that the online world we live in has many benefits, but it also has its challenges. The District’s Child Welfare and Attendance Department is hosting a Cyberbullying workshop to help families learn how to keep their children safe online. Keynote speaker, Dr. Justin W. Patchin, will provide information and tips to parents and guardians about cyberbullying and online safety. The event is free and open to all ABCUSD parents and guardians and is set for Friday, April 19, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the ABCUSD District Office.
CalKIDS - Free Money for College
CalKIDS is a new program from the State of California that provides eligible families with free money for college. California newborns can receive up to $175, and eligible California public school students can receive up to $1,500.* CalKIDS was created to help families kickstart their college savings plan and increase access to higher education. Learn more about this program here.
Health & Fitness Workshops for Parents
We all want our children to be healthy and happy. With that in mind, the next two parent workshops will provide families with tips on how to keep kids healthy. Mr. Todd Tabon, a Health and fitness instructor at the ABC Adult School, will be the featured presenter at both the April 17th and April 24th meetings. All meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. at the ABC Adult School’s Cabrillo Lane Campus. Click here to register.
Dates to Remember
April 16 - Board Meeting
April 17 - School Facilities Capacities & Declining Enrollment Ad Hoc Cmte (6:00 p.m.)
April 18 - School Yard Rap Showcase @Cerritos High School (6:15 p.m.)
April 19 - Cyberbullying Workshop (6:00 p.m.)
May 7 - Board Meeting
May 21 - Board Meeting
May 27 - Memorial Day (No School)
May 29 - Last Day for 7th Grade Students (CMS, FMS, TMS, RMS)
May 30 - Last Day for Students
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In 1965 the Artesia, Bloomfield, and Carmenita School Districts unified and became the ABC Unified School District. Today, the District serves over 20,000 Pre-K to 12th Grade and adult education students through its 30 campuses, adult school, and virtual academy. The District is home to some of the most awarded and recognized schools in California and serves the cities of Artesia, most of Cerritos, Hawaiian Gardens, as well as portions of Lakewood, Long Beach, and Norwalk.