Etiwanda School District

Smiling faces and school spirit at Falcon Ridge Elementary!

The 21st Annual E3 2K/5K Run-Walk is almost here, and this year’s storybook adventure is one you won’t want to miss! Dress up as your favorite storybook character and join students, families, staff, and our Etiwanda community for a fun morning of running, walking, and school spirit!

REGISTER BY OCTOBER 5 TO GUARANTEE YOUR RACE T-SHIRT! And don’t wait. This event will sell out, as it does every year!

Visit the district website for registration information.

Planning for the future starts early!

Did you know eligible California students may have a CalKIDS Scholarship Account waiting for them? Launched by the State of California in 2022, CalKIDS provides eligible students with free scholarship accounts to help support future college, career training, and other qualified higher education expenses. The program is administered by the ScholarShare Investment Board.

Families can visit the district website for more information about CalKIDS, eligibility, and how to check whether a student has an account.

Apple Day was a fun and hands-on learning experience for kindergarteners at Caryn Elementary!

Ms. Zwerner brought science to life as students explored apples, learned through hands-on activities, and made exciting discoveries along the way. The smiles and excitement on their faces say it all!

We love seeing students learn through experiences that make science fun, memorable, and meaningful!

We invite all parents, staff, and community members to participate in the Etiwanda LCAP Survey and share your feedback. Your voice helps inform the work that supports our students and schools.

Scan the QR code in this post or visit the Etiwanda School District website to take the survey. The survey is open September 21–October 2, 2026.

We want to hear from you! Take a few minutes to explore the Amplify Desmos math pilot and share your feedback as we evaluate this new curriculum.

Materials are on display at the District Office through October 30, 2026. Scan the QR codes in this post to view the curriculum materials and let us know what you think.

Your feedback will help shape our students’ math learning experience. Thank you for being part of the conversation!

Falcon Ridge is so fortunate to have Nichole Garza as part of its team! Her positive attitude, proactive approach, problem-solving skills, and genuine desire to help make a difference every day. She is always ready to lend a hand and support our staff and students, and her dedication does not go unnoticed.

Thank you, Nichole, for all you do to make Falcon Ridge a better place!

Shoutout to Mrs. Larkin and her VAPA students for exploring watercolor painting and creating some beautiful works of art! We love seeing our students get creative and bring their ideas to life.

Golden Elementary is giving a big shoutout to its amazing kindergarten students for their fantastic “Gettin’ Down with Mama Goose” show! 🪿🎶

These young performers brought so much energy, enthusiasm, confidence, and joy to the stage. They sang, danced, performed, and entertained like true stars!

Way to go, Kindergarten! Golden Elementary is so proud of these shining stars!

Who deserves a High Five this week? Do you know a student, teacher, staff member, or Etiwanda community member who has gone above and beyond?

Send your shoutout and a photo to dosocialmedia@etiwanda.org by 9 a.m. Friday, and we may share their story with the Etiwanda community!

Let’s celebrate the people who help make our schools such special places!

We invite all parents, staff, and community members to participate in the Etiwanda LCAP Survey and share your feedback. Your voice helps inform the work that supports our students and schools.

Scan the QR code in this post or visit the Etiwanda School District website to take the survey. The survey is open September 21–October 2, 2026.

We found Wanda! She’s hard at work learning, collaborating, and growing alongside educators during a Spark Ed. session. Looks like Wanda is always ready to learn something new!

Mrs. Carmean’s third-grade class participated in the 2026 Third Grade Mock Trial, a live, interactive nationwide virtual event that brought the Constitution and our judicial system to life! Students joined thousands of third graders from across the country as they stepped into the role of jurors and followed a fictional courtroom case.

Our students listened to evidence, considered the arguments, learned about the role of judges and attorneys, and even participated in determining the verdict. Along the way, they explored important concepts including constitutional rights, the three branches of government, fairness, evidence, and civic responsibility.

We are so proud of Mrs. Carmean for creating this memorable opportunity for her students to experience civics in such an engaging and meaningful way! Learning about our Constitution isn’t just about reading history—it’s about understanding the rights, responsibilities, and systems that shape our country. Way to go, Mrs. Carmean and her students for bringing civics to life!

Caryn Elementary students had the opportunity to showcase their coding skills during an instructional presentation at a recent Etiwanda School District Board meeting. Mr. Pilawski, who leads Caryn’s coding program, shared how students are learning through hands-on coding experiences, while students proudly demonstrated some of the projects they have created. It was exciting to see students take the lead, share their work, and show how creativity and technology come together in the classroom!

Lace up your running shoes and join us for a storybook adventure at the 21st Annual E3 2K/5K Run-Walk on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Central Park in Rancho Cucamonga!

This year’s theme is “Once Upon a Run,” and participants are encouraged to dress as their favorite book character. Run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines as our Etiwanda community comes together for a morning of fitness, family, and fun!

Register by October 5 to guarantee your race T-shirt. Scan the QR code on this post to register, or visit the district website for registration information.

We hope to see you at the starting line!

Happy Monday! Today is a good day to have a good day, and the Mondragon siblings are showing us exactly how it’s done! Starting the week with smiles, positive attitudes, and ready to learn.

Here are just a few photos from our New Teacher Reception at the recent Etiwanda School District Board meeting! It was a wonderful opportunity to welcome and celebrate our newest educators as they begin their journey with Etiwanda School District. We are excited to have them as part of our school community!

Our teachers spent Friday engaged in professional learning, collaborating with colleagues, sharing ideas, and learning new strategies to support student success. We’re grateful for the time and dedication they invest in growing their practice and making a difference for our students every day!

Caryn Elementary is sending a big high five to Frenchie, their amazing ITSC! Frenchie helps keep the school connected, supports staff, and makes sure technology is working to support learning every day.

Windrows is giving a High Five today to Thomas St. Thomas, their amazing ITSC! Thank you for all you do to support students, staff, and the school community!