For years, the Claremont Unified School District has taken kids to Riley’s Farm in Oak Glen, a “living history farm” that combines apple picking with immersive history presentations.
But now, the district had parted ways with Riley’s Farm, citing the questionable online presence of its owner, James Riley. Mr. Riley, in turn, has sued CUSD for nearly $11 million in lost revenue and defamation.
The Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award honors a midcareer poet with $100,000; the Kate Tufts Discovery Award recognizes the work of a poet of promise with $10,000. Claremont Graduate University (CGU) announces the selection of the 10 finalists for the 2019 Kingsley and Kate Tufts Poetry Awards.
The Claremont City Council isn’t the only legislative body in town making the switch to district-based elections.
The Claremont Unified School District Board of Education voted on December 20, 2018 to initiate a transition to by-trustee districts. The reasoning behind the move is similar to the city council—the district doesn’t want to receive a demand letter from an attorney that would result in fees estimated at $30,000.
First-year Chaparral Elementary School Principal Ann O’Connor is in a good place. “It’s been fantastic,” said Claremont Unified School District’s newest head administrator.
“I just love the school. And the staff and the parents really do like each other. It’s a wonderful, warm place to be. I couldn’t ask to be in a better place.”
Concern among some parents in the Claremont Unified School District has recently cropped up over an age-old controversy—sex ed. For many years, fifth and sixth grade students attending Claremont public schools have taken part in “family life,” a science supplement where they are introduced to basic concepts about sexual reproduction and their maturing bodies.
The Claremont Unified School District had a year marked by both stability and growth.
The passage of Measure G last year allowed the district to fully renovate the CHS gym, install new roofs on all the schools and replace some worn and outdated modular classrooms.
A highlight for students and teachers is undoubtedly the upgrading or installation of air conditioning and efficient, new windows at many sites.
Claremont Graduate University celebrated the installation of Len Jessup as the university’s 12th president with a special celebration, “Carrying the Flame, ” held Saturday on Mudd Quadrangle, on the north side of Honnold Mudd Library.
Mr. Jessup officially took office this summer after serving as the president of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
The Claremont After School Program will honor Carole Harter and Maureen Beith, whose vision of an intergenerational program launched the CLASP summer camp at Mt. San Antonio Gardens senior community. The celebration will take place Sunday, November 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Garner House in Memorial Park, 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd., in Claremont.
The El Roble Intermediate School Marching Band and Color Guard are one of just 15 American groups that have been asked to perform at the 2020 London News Year’s Day Parade. “We’re unbelievably excited for this opportunity,” said El Roble’s second year band director Taylor Estep, who was notified of the selection early last month and made the announcement to his students September 21.
Every now and then it’s an emotion that can help to bring about something good. Consider what happened over the summer up at Condit Elementary School: At about the mid-point of last school year, Condit Parent Teacher Association President Valarie Jimenez was approached by a parent who had spent a few days as a substitute teacher at nearby Sumner Danbury Elementary.
The University of La Verne will celebrate the grand opening of its new residence and dining hall with a ceremony on September 6.
The celebration for Citrus Hall and The Spot Dining Hall will be from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at 2043 D St. in La Verne and will include a ribbon cutting in the Citrus Hall courtyard.
There are a lot of things to love about Claremont: the trees, the Village, the abundant parks and the safe streets among them.
But perhaps at the top of that list for many is the city’s public school system. The perennially high-performing schools from Claremont High School down to the elementary levels, are a major lure for young families looking for a great place to raise their children.
As summer vacation winds down, parents and students are beginning to prepare for the upcoming CUSD school year, which begins August 29. Below are dates to remember to help start the academic year off on a good note.
Claremont High School’s senior registration is on August 20. Juniors register on August 21, sophomores and freshman on August 22.
Moving vans containing modular furniture and dreams are once again appearing on the streets of Claremont, as hopeful college students get settled into their dorms for the 2018-2019 school year.
With the exception of Pomona College, which kicks things off next week, Claremont Colleges fall semester classes get underway the first week of September.
