Five Scouts from La Cañada’s Troop 501G spent five days at the end of their summer with plenty of wind in the sails, living aboard a 47-foot sailboat in the Bahamas as part of one of Scouting America’s high-adventure programs. The crew set out from Marsh Harbour in the Bahamas and spent the week […]
On Friday, Sept. 11, first graders from Lincoln Elementary School gathered for a special family field trip to the Stone Barn Nature Center located at Deukmejian Wilderness Park in Glendale. Hosted by first grade teachers Elisabeth Donovan, Nicolas James and Morgan Courtney, the after-school outing brought together students, parents and siblings for an afternoon of […]
Students at Rosemont Middle School recently traded textbooks for firsthand experience, welcoming a crew from Fire Station 63 to their campus for an immersive lesson in fire safety and emergency response. The visit, organized by Rosemont teacher Andre Andreas’ Environmental Science classes, served as the culmination of a broader curriculum focused on the causes, prevention […]
National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®) announced over 750 additional winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by colleges and universities. These Merit scholar designees join more than 2,500 other college-sponsored award recipients who were announced in June. Among those was Lila Mercer of La Cañada Flintridge who attended La Cañada High School and whose probable career […]
Registration is now open for Action League of the Foothills ALFie Players fall production of Disney’s “101 Dalmatians KIDS.” A classic tale of good vs. evil, the story follows Pongo and Perdita on their search for their puppies kidnapped by Cruella de Vil with hopes of creating a Dalmatian fur coat. Student actors in grades […]
John C. Fremont Elementary School celebrated its 100th anniversary with a centennial celebration that brought together hundreds of current families, alumni, former staff, neighbors and community leaders to honor a century of educational excellence and community spirit. The celebration began with remarks from Principal Vickie Atikian, Fremont Foundation President Elizabeth Anderson, PTA President Caroline Larson, […]
Action League of the Foothills provides volunteer opportunities for students in grades eight through 12 through the ALF Teens program. ALF Teens was established in 1967 and since then individuals and organizations have greatly benefited from the charitable endeavors of this student committee. The goals for students are to develop a sense of personal responsibility, […]
In the July 9 article “Rosemont Middle School Buzzes with Summer Learning and Exploration” (in the YOUTH section) the name of the teacher is Janet Welsh.
The AFJROTC Academic JLAB (Junior ROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl) team at Crescenta Valley High School competed at the national level. AFJROTC Academic JLAB is a competition that tests high school cadets on core curriculum, SAT/ACT-style problem-solving and leadership skills. This year was particularly tough because team members competed against 815-plus units to advance through […]
Correction in photo captions in bold. While many students are headed to the beach, more than 200 dedicated seventh and eighth graders have returned to the halls of Rosemont Middle School. From June 15 to July 21, these students are getting a vital jump start on their education, transforming the quiet summer months into a […]