Etiwanda School District

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!

A special shout-out to Paanvi, an amazing first grader! Paanvi is incredibly quick to learn and picks up new things with ease. Math is one of her favorite subjects, and her impressive memory helps her excel in school. Beyond academics, what makes her family most proud is her kind heart. She understands how others feel, shows empathy, and is always ready to help and care for those around her.

Paanvi loves her mom, dad, and little brother deeply, filling their home with love, laughter, and joy each day. Her family is so proud of the smart, compassionate, and thoughtful young girl she is becoming and can't wait to see all the wonderful things she will accomplish!

Superintendent Rowland wants to give a High Five to Ms. Hobb’s kindergarten class for earning a special visit from Mr. Potato Head!
Every student is in attendance for seven days, earning the class a well-deserved “Chip, Chip Hooray!” Party! What a fun way to celebrate great attendance and learning together!

Way to go, kindergarteners!

A special shout-out to Shrey Parikh for being recognized at last night’s Board meeting for his incredible achievement of winning the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee!

Shrey was honored by the Etiwanda School District, San Bernardino County, and a representative from the State. We are so proud to celebrate this outstanding accomplishment and the hard work that made it possible!

Congratulations, Shrey!

High Five to Ishjeet! As a new student, he has been working incredibly hard to balance school, football, homework, tests, and fundraising. He attends football practice from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., plays games on Saturdays, and still keeps up with everything at school. We also hear he has a pretty amazing teacher, Ms. Tie, who he loves and who is loved by her students! Keep up the great work, Ishjeet!

Shout-out to Mrs. LoPiccolo from Terra Vista, who dressed up as George Washington for Constitution Day yesterday! She brought history to life for her fifth graders as they learned about the signing of the United States Constitution.

Shoutout to Mrs. Garner at DCIS and her VAPA students!

Students are getting creative with a Radial Symmetry Stained Glass project, exploring patterns, design, and artistic expression. We love seeing our students bring their creativity to life through the arts!

For those who don’t know, this is Wanda, our district mascot!

This school year, Wanda will be traveling around Etiwanda schools, and we’re turning her adventures into a game of “Where’s Wanda?”

We’ll be sharing photos of Wanda visiting different school sites, and we hope our students, families, and community will have fun guessing where she is and what she’s up to!

Keep checking our social media. You never know when you might spot Wanda!

Register Now: 21st Annual E3 Family Fun Run

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 below to register. We hope to see you at the starting line!

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!