In school, on track. When Etiwanda students attend every day, they’re setting themselves up for growth and achievement.
Ravi W. is receiving a High Five from his family for finishing strong in the Etiwanda School District!
He is promoting from 8th grade at Etiwanda Intermediate School with straight A’s throughout his academic career. Ravi is also a musician, basketball enthusiast, proud ASB member, peer mentor, Taekwondo black belt, and a repeat Battle of the Books winner.
Above all, his family is proud of his work ethic, perseverance, and kindness toward others. They are excited for all that lies ahead as he continues his journey to Rancho Cucamonga High School. Congratulations, Ravi, and best wishes for continued success!
He is promoting from 8th grade at Etiwanda Intermediate School with straight A’s throughout his academic career. Ravi is also a musician, basketball enthusiast, proud ASB member, peer mentor, Taekwondo black belt, and a repeat Battle of the Books winner.
Above all, his family is proud of his work ethic, perseverance, and kindness toward others. They are excited for all that lies ahead as he continues his journey to Rancho Cucamonga High School. Congratulations, Ravi, and best wishes for continued success!
A special shoutout from the Miranda family to Ms. Oberhauser for an amazing school year! Thank you for creating a fun and supportive classroom where Payton learned so much and looked forward to coming to school each day. Your dedication and encouragement made a lasting impact this year.
Jeanette Martinez would like to sincerely recognize Mrs. Cardoso, Mrs. Mondragon, Mrs. Maria, and Mrs. Mercedes for the incredible care, dedication, and support they provide to students in the CLOUDS preschool program, especially her son, Lucas.
Since joining the program in January 2026, Lucas has shown tremendous growth in his speech, confidence, and social interactions. Jeanette shared that his progress is a reflection of the patience, encouragement, and compassion these educators demonstrate every day.
She expressed how meaningful it is as a parent to see her child feel supported, understood, and believed in. Their positive and nurturing environment has helped Lucas learn, grow, and thrive, and their impact on both him and their family means more than words can express.
Thank you for making a difference in the lives of students each day!
Since joining the program in January 2026, Lucas has shown tremendous growth in his speech, confidence, and social interactions. Jeanette shared that his progress is a reflection of the patience, encouragement, and compassion these educators demonstrate every day.
She expressed how meaningful it is as a parent to see her child feel supported, understood, and believed in. Their positive and nurturing environment has helped Lucas learn, grow, and thrive, and their impact on both him and their family means more than words can express.
Thank you for making a difference in the lives of students each day!
A heartfelt thank you to Mrs. Bonzon for making Rene feel so welcomed when he transferred to East Heritage Elementary School. Her open communication with parents, kindness, and dedication have made such a positive impact. Her passion for teaching is evident in everything she does, and she continues to provide strong support, encouragement, and care for her students every day.
West Heritage Elementary School is celebrating an incredible year of reading, with more than 1,200 books given to Eagles who met their reading goals each trimester!
A big shoutout to Amber Claflin and Bobbi Patterson for supporting these reading incentives and helping encourage a love of reading among students all year long.
A big shoutout to Amber Claflin and Bobbi Patterson for supporting these reading incentives and helping encourage a love of reading among students all year long.
Shoutout to Payton from her mom and dad! They are so proud of her and can’t believe she is going into 4th grade. Payton rocked 3rd grade, and they are cheering her on to keep up the amazing work!
Mrs. Reed and Mrs. Valtier would like to recognize this amazing group of 4th and 5th grade student leaders for their dedication, resilience, and creativity throughout the school year. From organizing events to building school spirit across campus, these students stepped up as positive role models and made a lasting impact on the Golden community.
Thank you for your hard work, leadership, and the energy you brought to campus each day. Golden is a better place because of you!
Thank you for your hard work, leadership, and the energy you brought to campus each day. Golden is a better place because of you!
The Escobar family would like to thank Mrs. Carroll for making first grade so much fun for Mason! He continues to love school and grow each day. Mrs. Carroll’s sweet and caring nature has made her exactly who Mason needed this year. Thank you for all that you do!
The Rabadi family would like to give a special shoutout to an incredible third grade teacher, Miss Silva, who has made such a lasting impact this school year.
Thank you for your patience, kindness, encouragement, and the love you pour into your classroom every single day. You have helped students grow not only academically, but also in confidence and character. The Rabadi family shared that their daughter truly flourished this year because of your support and dedication. Teachers like you make a difference that families never forget.
As Ms. Morehead prepares for retirement, the Jones family would like to celebrate the incredible impact she has made at Golden Elementary. Ms. Morehead consistently goes above and beyond for her students, even showing up to support them at their extracurricular activities and special events.
Throughout her years of teaching, she has cared for every child as if they were her own and has made a lasting difference in the lives of so many students and families. Her kindness, dedication, and love for children have helped make the community a better place.
Thank you, Ms. Morehead, for the countless lives you have touched. You will be deeply missed and always appreciated!
Shoutout to the students at DW Long Elementary who reached all five AR goals and earned a well-deserved field trip to Big Al’s. Their consistent effort, focus, and commitment to reading all year long really paid off.
It was a fun day of celebration with friends and a great reminder of what hard work can lead to. Way to go, students!
It was a fun day of celebration with friends and a great reminder of what hard work can lead to. Way to go, students!
Kindergarten is where the little moments become the biggest memories.
The Rabadi family is thankful for an amazing teacher, Mrs. Bajenaru, who made their son feel loved, safe, encouraged, and excited to learn every day. Her patience, care, and dedication helped shape such an important first school experience, and it means more to their family than words can express.
Thank you for helping Andrew grow, smile, and believe in himself this year. Teachers like Mrs. Bajenaru leave footprints on little hearts forever.
The Rabadi family is thankful for an amazing teacher, Mrs. Bajenaru, who made their son feel loved, safe, encouraged, and excited to learn every day. Her patience, care, and dedication helped shape such an important first school experience, and it means more to their family than words can express.
Thank you for helping Andrew grow, smile, and believe in himself this year. Teachers like Mrs. Bajenaru leave footprints on little hearts forever.
Friday shoutout to all of the incredible SPED support staff at Summit Intermediate! Here are just a few of the amazing team members who make a difference every day through their patience, dedication, and support for students. Thank you for helping create a positive learning environment where every student can grow and succeed.
Shoutout to Eric for rocking kindergarten this year from his cousin, Payton! She’s wishing him the best of luck as he heads into first grade. Keep shining and doing amazing things!
High fives from Mrs. Chavez and her class to Coach Griffin at DWL! Thank you for making PE fun, engaging, and a place where students feel encouraged to stay active, build confidence, and enjoy learning through movement each day.
The Alsarama family would like to give a huge shoutout to Mrs. Geye at Etiwanda Colony Elementary School for being an amazing teacher to their daughter, Mariam. Her love, support, and dedication to teaching are truly admirable. Thank you for making Mariam’s first year at Etiwanda Colony such an exciting and wonderful experience. We were lucky to have you as her teacher.
Mariam would also like to say, “Thank you for always helping me, Mrs. Geye!”
Mariam would also like to say, “Thank you for always helping me, Mrs. Geye!”
Shout out to the completing candidates in the ESD Induction Program!
For the past two years, these educators have successfully engaged in the district’s state-accredited program to clear their California teaching credentials. Their dedication, perseverance, and commitment to students have been inspiring to watch.
These photos capture just a few special moments as they celebrate alongside their administrators, district leadership, mentors, program leaders, and families. Congratulations on this incredible accomplishment and on the bright future ahead in education!
For the past two years, these educators have successfully engaged in the district’s state-accredited program to clear their California teaching credentials. Their dedication, perseverance, and commitment to students have been inspiring to watch.
These photos capture just a few special moments as they celebrate alongside their administrators, district leadership, mentors, program leaders, and families. Congratulations on this incredible accomplishment and on the bright future ahead in education!
Last call for High Fives for the 2025-26 school year!
Do you know a student or staff member who went above and beyond this year? We want to celebrate them! Send a photo and a short description to dosocialmedia@etiwanda.org.
If we receive a large number of submissions, we will continue sharing High Fives throughout next week as well. Let’s finish the school year strong by recognizing the amazing people across ESD!
Do you know a student or staff member who went above and beyond this year? We want to celebrate them! Send a photo and a short description to dosocialmedia@etiwanda.org.
If we receive a large number of submissions, we will continue sharing High Fives throughout next week as well. Let’s finish the school year strong by recognizing the amazing people across ESD!
Ms. Sumlin is highlighting her RSP aide, Mrs. Twineham, at D.W. Long Elementary School. For more than 14 years, Mrs. Twineham has been making meaningful connections and supporting learners with diverse needs. She goes above and beyond by delivering intensive instruction, assisting with progress monitoring and data collection, and building strong relationships with students. She is truly an asset to the RSP program at D.W. Long. Mrs. Twineham is part of the reason students are so successful in gaining the skills they need before transitioning to middle school.
